Okay, let's talk America's Next Top Model Cycle 17, aka the "All-Stars" season. Prepare for some potentially spicy opinions. Buckle up, buttercups!
The All-Stars Experiment: Did it Work?
The premise was simple: bring back fan faves. Give them another shot at the top. Sounds great, right?
Maybe. Maybe not. I have *thoughts*.
The Good, The Bad, and The Fiercely Fashionable
Seeing familiar faces was definitely a win. Remember Allison Harvard's quirky charm? Or Lisa D'Amato's... everything?
But did the "All-Stars" moniker actually hold up? Some transformations felt more like mild evolutions.
Plus, the challenges were... interesting. Remember the music video? Let's just say auto-tune was working overtime.
And don’t even get me started on some of the photoshoots. High fashion hot dogs, anyone?
Unpopular Opinion Alert!
Here's where things might get a little controversial. Don't @ me!
I’m going to say it: I didn't always love the judging. Some eliminations felt…questionable. Were they judging based on potential or past performance? It wasn’t always clear.
Did Angelea Preston really deserve to get cut? It was the only season in ANTM history where the winner was disqualified and removed from the show. It was certainly... a choice.
And another thing: was the "brand" focus a bit too much? I get it, modeling is a business. But sometimes it felt like personality overshadowed actual posing.
Rewatching the Full Episodes: A Nostalgic Journey (with Cringe)
Confession: I’ve rewatched ANTM Cycle 17 full episodes more than once. Don't judge!
It's a guilty pleasure. Like eating a whole box of cookies while watching reality TV. You know you shouldn't, but you just can't stop.
And let's be real, some of the moments are pure gold. The drama! The Tyra-isms! The questionable fashion choices!
It's a time capsule of early 2010s fashion and reality TV excess. Cringe-worthy, yes, but also endlessly entertaining.
The Legacy of Cycle 17
So, did America's Next Top Model Cycle 17 live up to the hype? It's debatable.
It was messy, it was dramatic, and it was definitely memorable. For better or for worse.
It reminded us that even our favorite models are human. They make mistakes. They have bad hair days (even with extensions!).
And it gave us plenty to talk about. Which, let's be honest, is what reality TV is all about.
Ultimately, the "All-Stars" season is a fascinating experiment. A reminder that sometimes, the best things in life are a little bit flawed. Just like our favorite models.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go rewatch the music video. For research purposes, of course.
Don't forget, always smize!