I watched the whole series today on youtube, start to finish (yes, I have no life), and at first I thought it was ultimate trash TV, but the thing that impressed me was the authentic feel to it. I didn't feel as if the winner was pre-planned at all, I didn't feel that there were girls there merely for 'character', and most importantly I think that the photo shoots were *incredible*.
I love photography and recently i've been so disappointed with the shoots that have been done on America's Next Top Model. They aren't high fashion, they are gimmicky and poorly executed (the imitation of art photoshoot in cycle 5 anyone?), but I could imagine having some of these shots - particularly the black and white siren shot - on my wall. In fact i'd pay good money for almost all of them.
I think it is more realistic to build a really good fashion portfolio in a reality show, otherwise it just comes across as being cheap and pointless. I believe that because of the high quality of their portfolios, even the eliminated girls from this show could get alright jobs. The same can't be said for the most recent ANTM's.
I personally loved Jess and Eboni from the start, perhaps relating to Jess a bit more as she seemed more fragile and I have panic attacks so I know what that feels like. Louise was drop dead gorgeous but what an idiot.
Jess should have won. Period. But I'm fine with Eboni, I just think Jess had a stronger portfolio, a better walk and more determination but hey.
Jess, Brooke and Yoanna are the best models to come out of these reality shows imo. Oh, and maybe Amanda and Ann.