Handicapping America’s Next Top Tyra

I am once again sucked into another cycle of America’s Next Top Model and after last night’s ep, I thought it was time to look at the remaining models and their chances for taking this season.

Tahlia: Oh my goodness I’m tired of this girl. One minute she’s proud of her body burns and all, and the next she’s ashamed. One minute she’s ready to quit and the next, she’s brining the best photo of the shoot. Just go home already. I’m sure she’ll last a little longer because Tyra loves to play the fairy godmother who almost gives you your dream but Tahlia has no real chance to win. Odds to win: 30 to 1

Sandra: Oooh I hate this girl. She is completely sour, as Benny Ninja would say. Week after week, she scrapes by on her beauty and the incompetence of others and seems completely unaware of how this is happening. I think this will run out eventually but thanks to Celia’s outburst last week, I’m guessing she’s safe for at least another week. Odds to win: 20 to 1

Allison: My personal favorite is Allison aka Legalos. Her large eyes and elvin ears are more than just an oddity they are down right mesmerizing. Unfortunately, Allison is not growing at all from week to week. Her shyness will be her undoing unless she manages to turn it around but I’ve seen no indications that will happen and it makes me sad. Plus I’m beginning to think she’ll never achieve her dream of getting a bloody nose. Odds to win: 15 to 1

Aminat: I think Aminat might be the most beautiful girl this cycle but she just hasn’t delivered. Last night the judges liked her photo but I still thought she didn’t connect what so ever. That being said it seems every cycle has someone who manages to stick around and then blossoms late. I think Aminat is that contestant this year. Odds to win: 12 to 1

Celia: Until last night when she decided to play hero and throw one girl she dislikes under the bus to save another girl she doesn’t like, Celia was the clear-cut favorite to win. Tyra loves the cross-eyed girls (shout out to cycle 11 winner McKey). Celia also has a presence in person and that carries a lot of weight with the judges. However, the one thing you can’t do is step up to Tyra and dare to take the spotlight off of her. If someone really fucks up next week Celia could slide by and after that, she could move back to the top. Odds to win: 50 to 1 next week but after that 8 to 1

Teyona: Surely Teyona is a favorite in the America’s Next Top Forehead competition but until recently I thought she was a long shot to win. Lately though she’s been improving by leaps and bounds. I think she’s got the longevity to go far into the show but I am concerned about her chances once the commercial work comes up. Odds to win: 8 to 1

London: Losing the headband and toning down the Jesus talk have made London a player in this cycle. I honestly thought she wouldn’t make it past the casting call episode and now she’s one my favorites to win. Her personality should translate well in the screen tests and her walk is improving. Posing seems to be an issue but as long as she improves over time, I think she’s a slam-dunk to be in the finale. Odds to win: 5 to 1

Natalie: The model with most modeling experience has struggled the last two weeks but I still think she’s got a good shot of winning. Like many of this season’s contestants, she lacks any personality in front of the judges. Her pictures though have been some of the best of they cycle and I have a hard time believing she won’t be able to turn it on down the homestretch. Odds to win: 5 to 1

Fo: My partner’s dark horse from day one has been Miss Fo and I’m beginning to agree. She’s got a unique look and a bubbly personality. Her photos are beautiful but sometimes miss the editorial mark. She has recovered nicely from her hair freak out in week 2 and seems to have found a nice rhythm. Odds to win: 5 to 1

As you can see, I’m not ready to pick a favorite but I’m pretty confident that the final three will be Fo, Natalie, and London. Of course, as always, the real winner is Tyra and the real losers are those of us that watch.