7 Down… 7 To Go

Instead of my regular prediction post, this week I’m going to take a look at each of the remaining seven models and give a rundown on what I think they have going for them, what their strengths are, and what weaknesses may doom them to elimination.  Consider it a recap and episode 8 prediction post all wrapped into one.

What she has going for her:
- She has the best call-out average of all the girls, including three “top two” photos
- She has never been in the bottom two (or bottom three, or bottom four)
- The judges (especially Tyra) seem to like her
- She has — thus far — received a fairly positive edit
- She won an important award challenge

Fatal flaws:
- The judges hate her voice
- The judges have said a few times that she is not as impressive in person as she is on film
- She doesn’t provide nearly as much reality show drama as many of the other contestants
- She needs to improve her walk

What she has going for her:
- She has improved since the start of the competition, working her way up from 10th and 11th place photos (and going from “drag queen” to “soccer mom” to somewhat model-esque)
- She has self-confidence
- She has a decent walk

Fatal Flaws:
- She has already been in the bottom two
- She has the lowest call-out average of all the remaining girls
- Although she has improved since the beginning, her last photos have been in the bottom three or four
- She has not yet won a non-team challenge
- In addition to “drag” and “soccer mom,” she’s also been called “horsey,” “catalog-y,”  and “not fresh” by the judges.
- She can come off as cocky and egotistical

What she has going for her:
- She has improved throughout the competition, going from mediocre and bottom-two photos to top three call-outs the last two weeks
- She seems to be a favorite of Nigel’s

Fatal flaws:
- She has already been in the bottom two
- She has not yet won any type of challenge
- She needs to improve her walk
- She is a perfectionist, who tends to over-analyze her photos and ends up looking too “posey”
- She has already been accused of not taking the competition seriously (when discussing her pit hair), and if she is really the one this next week that misses a photo shoot, that could definitely work against her

What she has going for her:
- She has improved over the course of the competition, going from 8-9th place photos to top-three photos
- She has won two individual reward challenges
- She has never been in the bottom two
- She has a great walk
- The judges really seem to like her most recent makeover, and obviously see some sort of potential since they took the time out to do that
- She has thus far been given a fairly positive (albeit with meager airtime) edit
- Despite her criticism, she seems to be a favorite of Paulina’s

Fatal flaws:
- She could be accused of not having enough personality, since she is fairly quiet, especially in panel
- She has been highly criticized by the judges and called everything from a pole dancer to a mail-order bride.

What she has going for her:
- She has a unique look and perspective
- She is Tyra’s “project girl” this cycle, so Tyra will likely keep working on her until she gets it or until she gives up hope

Fatal flaws:
- She seems to be slipping in the competition, going from top-four photos to bottom-two.
- She has not yet won a challenge of any kind
- She has already been in the bottom two
- She needs to work on her walk
- Paulina has mentioned that she is “over” Lauren, though she was one of her strongest supporters
- She does not seem to be overcoming her lack of self-confidence

What she has going for her:
- She won the go-see challenge, probably the most important challenge of the competition
- She has a good walk

Fatal flaws:
- She seems to fall into the same poses and facial expressions week after week, and the judges have noticed
- She could also be accused of lacking personality, since she does not seem to stand out in judging
- She has been described as “inoffensive,” “cute,” “safe,” “passe,” and “dull” by various judges.
- She has been floating by in the middle of the pack the entire time, without really bringing anything new to the table

What she has going for her:
- She’s the plus-sized model this cycle
- Seems to be one of the judges’ favorites (especially Nigel)
- Has a great walk
- Is the only plus-sized model to get a first-call-out photo
- Has been in the top two twice
- Has great self-confidence

Fatal flaws:
- She’s the plus-sized model this cycle (yes, it’s a blessing and a curse)
- Has been in the bottom two (for not taking it seriously, of all things!)
- Has been compared with a beauty pageant contestant on a few occasions