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BravoTV Message Boards _ Make Me A Supermodel - Season 2 _ Episode 13: Finale THIS
Posted by: BravoBoardBoss June 3, 2009 - 03:20 PM
Discuss the season finale.
Posted by: TCPhil June 3, 2009 - 08:24 PM
All right first again...LOL...It's also sad that 1/2 hour before the show and I'm still first...
Posted by: Isome June 3, 2009 - 09:04 PM
Woo hoo... here we go!! Oh' shoot, I forgot to make popcorn!
Come on Sandhurst... doo that dance! Branden... uhhh... work on that dance. *lmao*
Posted by: Isome June 3, 2009 - 09:07 PM
I'll be happy not to hear Miss Mush Mouth after the finale... and I'll try not to think about hearing her again next season.
*ugh*
I just want to yell at her, "OPEN YOUR MOUTH, YOU'RE MUMBLING!!"
Posted by: alan3865 June 3, 2009 - 09:10 PM
OMG!!!!! Surely Brandon doesn't think he's going to win. He should have been gone LONG ago. I wonder if he's going to cry when he loses.
Posted by: Isome June 3, 2009 - 09:11 PM
Photog says: Sandhurst - Spectacular!! Jonathon - Superb! Branden - Great, a lot of great angles!
Hmmm...
Posted by: Isome June 3, 2009 - 09:20 PM
Jonathon screwed the pooch? How... he's ALWAYS gorgeous!
Posted by: TCPhil June 3, 2009 - 09:27 PM
Well looks like Jonathan blew it...I hope I'm wrong...
Posted by: Isome June 3, 2009 - 09:30 PM
I don't know alan... I don't want him to win for several reasons, but he's getting quite a build up.
Let's keep our fingers crossed that he doesn't, but NOT be too disappointed if he does.
It's great that all of them get to see their loved ones. It really makes them seem more accessible/more mutli-dimensional to watch them with their family members.
Posted by: Isome June 3, 2009 - 09:43 PM
*lmao* Sandhurst's T&T accent has gotten more pronounced since his sister (I think) came to visit.
Two chances for all of them to walk. I swear Branden's walk looks the same, but it looks like Sandhurst messed up by trying to button his jacket.
Ugh... I'm so nervous!!
Posted by: TCPhil June 3, 2009 - 09:45 PM
D a m n...Now I know Jonathan blew it-only once have the producers picked one person to be both fan fave, and winner...C'mon y'all don't really think the fans have anything to say do you?...The voting thing is totally fake...It was fake last season-and the whole text vote thing is fake this season...
Posted by: Isome June 3, 2009 - 09:47 PM
THERE'S the crying part... awww, that's rough. I still don't want Branden to win, but I feel for him.
Posted by: TCPhil June 3, 2009 - 09:49 PM
What was it the judges said like 3 weeks in..."There's no crying in modeling!"...
Posted by: Isome June 3, 2009 - 09:58 PM
And... Branden wins!!! Wow... congratulations! But Jonathon IS a supermodel... f*ck the dumb ish. *lmao*
Posted by: TCPhil June 3, 2009 - 09:58 PM
Yes you are a supermodel Jonathan...
Posted by: Isome June 3, 2009 - 09:59 PM
That build up of Branden was a dead giveaway. *lol*
Posted by: Isome June 3, 2009 - 10:01 PM
I guess there's no crying in modeling if you're a girl and it's the first part of the competition.
If you're a boy, you can cry at the end of the competition about your mother. That's the new rule. hahahahahahahahaaa
Posted by: TCPhil June 3, 2009 - 10:01 PM
Congrats Bran[I'm especially not gay]den...
Posted by: Lisabear June 3, 2009 - 10:03 PM
Wow, I thought Jonathan had it in the bag until they revealed that he won fan favorite. I knew then that he wasn't going to win. So then I thought it would be Sandhurst.
I'm really happy for Branden though, he definitely has grown through the competition. I wish all three of them the best of luck and IMO, they are ALL (the three of them that is) supermodels. 
Posted by: TCPhil June 3, 2009 - 10:03 PM
If you're a boy, you can cry at the end of the competition about your mother. That's the new rule. hahahahahahahahaaa
Oh I forgot to read the fine print...LOL...
Posted by: cindyloohoo June 3, 2009 - 10:03 PM
Wow, what a fiasco!!! Branden looks like he's about 12. I wouldn't take a second look at him! Jonathan can sell anything to me, baby. He should have won, and everyone out here knows it; the judges were clearly smoking crack.
Posted by: Malta June 3, 2009 - 10:03 PM
BRANDEN!?!?!?
The judges/producers should have allowed the fans/viewers to vote instead. Two years in a row, with 2 different voting strategies and I still disagrre with the final winner.
GOOD GRIEF............ 
Posted by: Poindexter June 3, 2009 - 10:03 PM
LOL! What utter BS. 
Posted by: alan3865 June 3, 2009 - 10:04 PM
OMG!!!!!! That was BS. Jonathan was BY FAR THE BEST.
Posted by: trinah June 3, 2009 - 10:04 PM
I can't believe they selected Branden. He sucked! He was almost eliminated week after week. His walk was weak. And his photos sucked. He had the same stupid crooked smirk every single photo. Sandhurst and Jonathan were consistently the strongest week after week and one of them should have won. What a joke. I will never watch this show again. It's a complete joke!
Posted by: Lisabear June 3, 2009 - 10:05 PM
If you're a boy, you can cry at the end of the competition about your mother. That's the new rule. hahahahahahahahaaa
LOL! I remember last season Holly cried when she received some praise and the judges basically told her the same thing and what happened? She won! So if you're a girl and you cry early on, you're not going to win but if you're a girl or a guy and you cry near or at the end, you win!
Kidding!
Posted by: cindyloohoo June 3, 2009 - 10:06 PM
I agree with the person who said they won't watch this show again; it was a total joke for the little boy with one silly smirk to win. Unless, of course, he's winning a contract to model for tweens.
Posted by: Lisabear June 3, 2009 - 10:07 PM
I agree that the viewers should have at least had a say in who should win (in real time).
Posted by: silverfoxnva June 3, 2009 - 10:09 PM
You have got be kidding Brandon won the kid who cries over everything!!!!! Give me a break what a waste of time watching all those episodes!!!!! WOW UNREAL!!!!!!!
Posted by: Isome June 3, 2009 - 10:09 PM
For the record: my speculation last week that Branden wins was right on the money.
*lmao*
Posted by: smartviewer June 3, 2009 - 10:09 PM
Totally LAME! The judges not only ruined their own credibility (they'll be hiding their faces tomorrow at work!) they've ruined the credibility of the producers and of BRAVO TV. Not only will we not be watching this again (which is too bad because we enjoyed it right up until last week when Mountaha was eliminated), but we'll be more discriminating on what other BRAVO programming we choose as well.
Stupid! What a waste of 12 weeks and the talents of 11 (okay, maybe only 10) other talented models. Made a laughing stock of the whole fashion industry.
Posted by: tgeezyband June 3, 2009 - 10:11 PM
I had the feeling Branden would win, when I pick up a magazine with high fashion ad campaigns, guys that look like Branden are in them, plus Sandhurst and Jonathon, although age isn't as big a factor in male modeling, Branden has that edge of being at a more ideal age at least in fashion terms, him being only 18, Sandhurst and Jonathon respectively 22 and 26. If you truly want to make a very successful model, age is just as an important factor as anythingelse.
Posted by: silverfoxnva June 3, 2009 - 10:12 PM
Amen it was a joke can't believe he won. Hasn't even grown up.
Posted by: kdm1984 June 3, 2009 - 10:13 PM
I am EXTREMELY disappointed with the decision of the judges here.
Branden walks like an ape (arms swinging out constantly - did no one else ever notice this?!), has only two looks (the sideways grin and the pout), and does not sell the clothes. For the improvements he made, he is still too immature to beat out the likes of Jonathan and Sandhurst. This decision, to put it frank, is ridiculous.
Jonathan (who should have won) and Sandhurst (who I wouldn't have minded winning) are both far more mature, versatile, better looking, have more looks, better catwalks, and sell the clothes better (especially Jonathan).
This is easily the worst winner decision made on any of the Bravo shows I have ever seen.
Posted by: Isome June 3, 2009 - 10:14 PM
I wonder what the many "foreign" photographers, editors, stylists, designers, etc. think about Branden's boast that the US is better than everyone else... I wonder if he'll make that same boast if he's asked by a "foreign" designer to model in a "foreign" country?
Oh my... Branden won... woo hoo. *snicker*
Posted by: Trey69GD June 3, 2009 - 10:14 PM
Bravo, I will never waste time watching this show again. It's so obvious the results are fixed by the producers. Branden was awful through most of the season, and only rose to an adequate level by the end. Jonathan was so far above everyone else in the competition that I am kicking myself for not realizing that there was no way he could win. The people with the most talent never do win on these types of shows. What an insult to the viewers!
Posted by: TinaTee June 3, 2009 - 10:17 PM
You have got to be kidding me with Branden winning, week after week of almost getting eliminated, week after week of the same comments and then he goes on to win this whole thing, sorry but Bravo has dropped the ball on this one, there's no way he should've won, none what so ever. Congratulations? yea whatever
Posted by: studiosoh June 3, 2009 - 10:21 PM
Jonathan was robbed, plain and simple. I'm sure Branden won a date with Marlon as well.
Posted by: kdm1984 June 3, 2009 - 10:22 PM
Man..after seeing the replies, I see I am not alone after all!
Sure, Branden is an okay kid for his age, he loves his mom, etc. But PLEASE. He is NOT comparable to the likes of Jonathan or Sandhurst.
This show will never compete with Tyra's because of silly decisions like this..I enjoyed it while it lasted, but this decision will never make sense to me. I can't watch it after this episode. I really can't.
I am glad Top Chef is showing next, because even if they occasionally let someone like Lisa advance too far, I can at least understand the winning decisions on that show, even if I don't agree with them 100%..but this modeling show, wow..this winner makes no sense at all. Seriously.
Posted by: TinaTee June 3, 2009 - 10:23 PM
Stupid! What a waste of 12 weeks and the talents of 11 (okay, maybe only 10) other talented models. Made a laughing stock of the whole fashion industry.
When I saw they kicked off Jordan and Mountaha, I knew this show was trash
2 weeks of Branden being somewhat good does not wipe away the other 10 weeks of him being garbage
Make me a Supermodel FAILED
Posted by: casualty June 3, 2009 - 10:25 PM
WTF DID YOU SEEN BRANDEN'S POSTURE? i still don't get it. i hate him. but that old hag with cob webs in her vag thought he was "dreamy". disgusting, he could be your grandson!! i guess this is why i'm not a pro, because i hate this kid.
i too will never be watching this show again. what a damn joke. i don't blame his dad for leaving him. i hope his penis has a horrible fire so he never is able to father children, jesus.
Posted by: AnnaM June 3, 2009 - 10:25 PM
I'm in shock! Branden? Really? Brandon? Bravo count me as one more lost veiwer for this show.
Posted by: Closet Bravo Fan June 3, 2009 - 10:28 PM
This ending ruined my night. As everyone else has been saying, I think that Jonathon was clearly the best of all of them. The poses in this last challenge were completely chosen by the photographer, and so the models had little freedom in the outcome (other than the facial expressions). Once again, I think that Jonathon was the best.
Posted by: thommynicks June 3, 2009 - 10:30 PM
Dear Bravo-You have defied credability,slapped the majority of viewers in the face with your amazing inability to judge,and wasted my time when I gave you a second chance.I was skeptical after the first show but I decided
to hang in there and this is how you repay me-why? If I
doubted this show will ever be renewed,I don't now.And if
it does,I won't be there anymore to watch the trainwreck.
Thankfully,the two-by far-best models will get work and be far more memorable than the gawky,slouched teenager you picked.Best wishes,
Thom
Posted by: pinkarella June 3, 2009 - 10:35 PM
I haven't read the rest of the posts but wanted to get this off my chest.
For me this was THE most satisfying reality show ever, BECAUSE all the finalists were qualified and not too egotistical, sniping nor fighting with each other, or having any obvious character flaws. I find myself hoping for success for all three; Jonathan, Sandhurst & Branden.
I can't ever recall in one place 3 more deserving guys for success on a show. The humility and kindness shown by each of them made them that much more gorgeous.
There would be no justice in the world if Jonathan & Sandhurst don't get snatched up in a hurry somewhere.
I wish you all the best. <3
Posted by: TheQ June 3, 2009 - 10:36 PM
GoodBye Bravo ! This was definitely a rogue show! Jonathan, who was constantly consistent gets blasted and put in 3rd place? Oh please! Get real!
All along guest judges were saying "MONEY" when they talk about Jonathan...but he isn't good enough for the panel?? LOL! Guess they wanted someone that was a complete rookie who will take lots and lots of work to even get to Jonathan and Sandhurst's level!
I won't even watch The Fashion Show now because of these results. And here I am for the last 5 years touting that Bravo had some good reality programs..(with the exception of the Matchmaker and these horrid Housewife shows!)...no more referrals from me!
Posted by: McKenna1 June 3, 2009 - 10:39 PM
YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME!?!?! Anyone but Jonathan???? And BRANDEN of ALL people? Mr. Always-Almost-Eliminated? How in the WORLD can Jonathan have the strongest portfolio and NOT win? I have watched every episode of "Supermodel" from the first one of the first season...and I have watched multiple reruns of each. I will never waste my time with this show ever again. I have long respected the opinions of the judges as "expert" ones. NO MORE! If any one of them told me the sky was blue, I would look outside to double check. All the best to Jonathan...he'll end up getting the better contract and better opportunties than any of the rest could ever hope to have. His will be an actual "career." A true Supermodel is one the public embraces as such. JONATHAN IS A TRUE SUPERMODEL!
Posted by: Closet Bravo Fan June 3, 2009 - 10:39 PM
One other thing I hate about this show is that the judges always talk about making improvements, as if this is the most important quality. I think the judges might pick an inferior model that made large improvements throughout the course of the show rather than a model who is superior but was consistently at the top.
Let me slam home my point by saying the following:
I'm pretty sure that if Jonathon had started out intentionally making mistakes then and progressively getting better week after week, he would be the winner . But, because he was very good from the beginning, and therefore he had less room for improvement, he did not win.
Posted by: TCPhil June 3, 2009 - 10:42 PM
The judges/producers should have allowed the fans/viewers to vote instead. Two years in a row, with 2 different voting strategies and I still disagrre with the final winner.
GOOD GRIEF............
Which goes to show the whole thing is fake...Had the voting last season been real Ronnie would have won, not Holly...This season the producers had a mole-Bran[I'm especially not gay]den-not a mole in the traditional sense-but a pre-picked winner...Think about it-Jonathan's 30 something;(and has a family) and at 30 Bravo is already starting to lose interest in you...Plus I'm sorry but with a few exceptions British men do not age well...Jonathan had maybe 10 years(prolly more like 5)left(subtract that first year-while he's learning-that goes for all of them)...Sandhurst-good looking(I guess)but too big...That leaves Bran[I'm especially not gay]den...He's just 18(the demographic Bravo's org asaming over)so he's got about 15-20 years, unless people get tired of seeing him...He's not tied down by a family...So as a producer you pick yourself four viable candidates-you have to have a female at least until the final 4...Then to create intrest you bring in a green kid...And out of nowhere the kid wins...Not a dry eye in the house...Very Micky Rooney(ask your grandparents)...
Posted by: Closet Bravo Fan June 3, 2009 - 10:49 PM
Should the catwalk count more than the photo, or should the photo count more than the catwalk??? Tonight the judges showed that they cared much more about the photos than the catwalk.
Jonathon had superb catwalks and good photos. If you look at his portfolio throughout the show his photos have been excellent.
Branden's catwalk was ok and tonight he had two great photos. He usually photographs very well, but his catwalk has always been somewhat questionable.
I think a supermodel has to be at some minimum level in both the photo and catwalk, and the judges tonight showed that it is better to have great photos rather than a great catwalk.
If this is true, then Ben might have won last season if the voting was up to the judges.
Posted by: TCPhil June 3, 2009 - 10:59 PM
Jonathon had superb catwalks and good photos. If you look at his portfolio throughout the show his photos have been excellent.
Branden's catwalk was ok and tonight he had two great photos. He usually photographs very well, but his catwalk has always been somewhat questionable.
I think a supermodel has to be at some minimum level in both the photo and catwalk, and the judges tonight showed that it is better to have great photos rather than a great catwalk.
If this is true, then Ben might have won last season if the voting was up to the judges.
Actually the "tell" should have been when only Bran[I'm especially not gay]dan, was posed sideways...from art class I know that's the "classic" pose...
Posted by: musikluv09 June 3, 2009 - 11:04 PM
I am so shocked and stunned. STUNNED! I thought that either Jonathon or Sandhurst would win, but never in mind did I even consider Branden. So when I saw that he actually won, i had to rewind my tvivo and make sure I heard Tyson correctly. But then I thought about it...
- Both Jonathon and Sandhurst will get contracts. If not by NY Models than by some other company. So the "judges" didn't really have to choose them
- Branden is the youngest and the most easier to train and tansform into what the company wants him to be. Jonathon and Sandhurst both have a sense of who they are and how they model.
- He is more marketable. He is a young boy who can get very emotional (look he can cry on cue-perfect for acting). He is tall and skinny (which is in for males) He has that "boy next door" type of thing. (Because we have all seen a "Branden" in our neighborhood. The cocky- I can get any girl- type)
Posted by: JayCiuM June 3, 2009 - 11:08 PM
BOGUS WIN!! Just like last year, the curve is thrown! They can't go to the obvious choice Jonathon! Getting beaten by plain, Jane Brendan, he might have to do himself in! Sheesshhh! "Don't worry Jon, you'll be ok! You are much too hot to fail in this industry! Good luck!"
Posted by: wrathkins June 3, 2009 - 11:11 PM
i too will never be watching this show again. what a damn joke. i don't blame his dad for leaving him. i hope his penis has a horrible fire so he never is able to father children, jesus.
I am still in my teens, and I think he is "dreamy"; his smile gives me butterflies.
But I don't think he's a supermodel.When he got so defensive about kissing another man, well, Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal already did it, and they weren't gay. Just because you kiss someone doesn't mean you love them or wanna sex 'em up either. He's still too immature to be the best.
I think Sandhurst should have won, even though Jonathan got my sympathy vote. but that would be insulting Jonathan to say he should have won just to support his family easier
Edit: I understand Branden didn't want to be "portrayed that way" but it's just pictures. Pictures are a fantasy. And if people did think he was gay, what would that matter when he's shagging some gorgeous gal? he could just laugh at us instead....
Posted by: TCPhil June 3, 2009 - 11:13 PM
OK Bran[I'm especially not gay]den-you won a TV show-you're not a super model(yet)...Being a super model means you are a "household" name/face...from what I can calculate less than 1000 people know you exist...I couldn't pick out your face from a crowd of one...Not without the make up...Plus frankly Bran[I'm especially not gay]den, in the gay world you're just a "twink"(as in Twinkie-cream filling but no substance)...
Posted by: SeaNymphette June 3, 2009 - 11:14 PM
Oh great...sigh...just what we needed, another scripted, unreality reality show finale. Another Cinderella-esque story, in which the simple, country stable boy becomes a dashing prince. I'm experiencing deja vu from American Idol. Is anyone else snoozing yet? Do they really think we're brain dead enough to buy the same story twice in a row? I mean, it was cute the first season, when the cornfed farm girl, Holly, won. I thought "that's okay, the wide eyed, naive, little Bambi won. It'll give her opportunities she'll never get otherwise". But doing the same thing twice is kind of corny, not to mention boring, especially since, Branden is not only unsophisticated, he's foul mouthed, vulgar, crude, and kind of a rube, utterly lacking in any finesse whatsoever. This was most evident in his approach to customers during his informal modeling at Bloomingdales. Who greets someone with "you look like a classy guy..."? The greeting itself shows a total LACK of class in the greeter, not to mention rudimentary vocabulary. No wonder the customer rebuffed him! Then he butchered the name of the merchandise he was selling, and the customer had to correct his pronunciation several times. He looked like a complete ignoramus. When he won over the two consistently phenomenal models, Jonathan and Sandhurst, it made me wonder if anyone with style, polish and panache can ever win this show? Is this a reality show or a morality play about being charitable to the underdog? They should rename this show "Making A Silk Purse Out Of A Sow's Ear".
Posted by: LisaLyn June 3, 2009 - 11:16 PM
It makes me feel better to know others agree about who should have won. Not saying B. wouldn't get picked up by another agency, he just should not have won this show!! J. was consistent and could do both - runway/photos - well!!
Shame on you, Bravo. I think this show has lost alot of viewers. Does anyone at Bravo pay attention to the polls taken!?! or do they like all of the upset fans? for ratings sake?
I'm with everyone else, I will not watch this show again. Feel like I wasted those evenings, except for the fact of seeing possible new faces that I am sure will be gracing the covers of magazines/ads.
Posted by: SeaNymphette June 3, 2009 - 11:21 PM
Even in the straight world, he's just a "boytoy" (something fun to play with). He's definitely not a "man" in either world, gay or straight.
Posted by: TCPhil June 3, 2009 - 11:22 PM
Oh I loved the Disneyesque references...
Posted by: TCPhil June 3, 2009 - 11:24 PM
Salt water taffy...LOL...
Posted by: flashsfo1 June 3, 2009 - 11:24 PM
This was not the ending most of us expected. Brandon was immature in his modeling. Both Sandhurst and Jonathon were strong from day one and remained strong. The most innane critiques came from Katherine Meladrino and Perou...come on... a has been designer and a guy who hides behind sunglasses exuding negativism plus a second rate photographer( he is not Scavullo nor Avadon or Skebneski). This result was an insult to viewers who saw the quality of the model(or as much as the editors allowed us to see). Jonathon and Sandhurst were prime and solid and had great looks. Brandon had terrible legs, no butt and that limits him from some runway gigs. His scowl wore thin and he needed much to much direction whereas Sandhurst and Jonathon could walk in undersand the need of the client and click...the results. So what were the producers not telling us? They were looking for something beyond what we saw. It was a kind of ruse. Yes, they will lose viewership, cause no one like to be duped and , ye, we were duped when the two strongest were eliminated and a kid with marginal talent wins.....sad day in Bravoland.
Posted by: Mr. Artitude June 3, 2009 - 11:25 PM
WOW!!!
That really happened!
Bleeding Testicles won it all!
Poor Jonathan, he looked crashed...
Sandhurst is pure grace.
Catherine Malandrino finally showed her human side while asking personal questions.
I wanna marry Jonathan.
Yeah...Branden is it...
Posted by: wrathkins June 3, 2009 - 11:27 PM
TRUTH!
Posted by: Mr. Artitude June 3, 2009 - 11:30 PM
Bradley Cooper is on the Tonight Show. He is HOOO-A-A-A-AAA-OOOOT!!!
Posted by: Landworth June 3, 2009 - 11:30 PM
OK... Bravo you just killed your ratings... You messed up BIG!!!
I have never logged onto a blog to talk about a show before in my life. I have never even willingly sat through a model/fashion reality show willingly before this season of "Make Me A Supermodel." You guys have officially ruined both of those for me. I started watching the show because my girlfriend made me watch the first episode of the first season and I actually enjoyed watching because I enjoyed watching every episode and watching Jonathan's rise to a landslide victory. Where is it?!?!?!?! I will not be watching this show again. You guys should air an apology episode where you all get on your knees and beg Jonathan for forgiveness and throw money at him. He is the most professional, the best looking, the most fit, the person with the best work ethic, and most importantly the person with the most heart. To everyone at Bravo, at least those responsible for Jonathan not getting chosen, I hope your show gets canceled and you all end up broke and miserable.
Posted by: SeaNymphette June 3, 2009 - 11:31 PM
i too will never be watching this show again. what a damn joke. i don't blame his dad for leaving him. i hope his penis has a horrible fire so he never is able to father children, jesus.
Come on now! That's a little harsh. Don't curse his penis or his progeny, he's only twenty for god's sake. He'll grow up someday. I too, will never watch again though, because it's not believable, and they're playing us. I was a model, and like all other businesses, it's mercenary and money driven. They'd never hire somebody inconsistent and unpredictable like Branden, over two consistent, sure bookings like Sandhurst and Jonathan.
Posted by: wrathkins June 3, 2009 - 11:37 PM
He looks a little bit like Daniel Craig, or maybe it's just these few pictures i'm seeing.
*searches more*
I dunno, i'm more into the chocolate men myself...
Posted by: SeaNymphette June 3, 2009 - 11:39 PM
*ugh*
I just want to yell at her, "OPEN YOUR MOUTH, YOU'RE MUMBLING!!"
I thought perhaps her jaw was wired shut. Then I thought perhaps it was a snobbish, finishing school elocution style. That must be what they mean about the British keeping "a stiff upper lip".
Posted by: TCPhil June 3, 2009 - 11:41 PM
I have never logged onto a blog to talk about a show before in my life. I have never even willingly sat through a model/fashion reality show willingly before this season of "Make Me A Supermodel." You guys have officially ruined both of those for me. I started watching the show because my girlfriend made me watch the first episode of the first season and I actually enjoyed watching because I enjoyed watching every episode and watching Jonathan's rise to a landslide victory. Where is it?!?!?!?! I will not be watching this show again. You guys should air an apology episode where you all get on your knees and beg Jonathan for forgiveness and throw money at him. He is the most professional, the best looking, the most fit, the person with the best work ethic, and most importantly the person with the most heart. To everyone at Bravo, at least those responsible for Jonathan not getting chosen, I hope your show gets canceled and you all end up broke and miserable.
First I know you won't see this but you said what I'd say...And I understand being dragged into a show...I have a bud that's way into Babylon 5...I like him-and now I at least wanna see how the show ends...LOL...
Posted by: TCPhil June 3, 2009 - 11:44 PM
Back off B I T C H!!! Bradley's mine...
Posted by: wrathkins June 3, 2009 - 11:46 PM
Daniel Craig vs Bradley Cooper
Similar? or am I way off the mark
Posted by: kipper35 June 3, 2009 - 11:47 PM
i agree...this show was a joke. I like ther way they slammed that one girl for crying during the judging panel...but when the guy does it tonight...he's a supermodel.
he should have been booted more than once in other episodes.
what a let down with the judging.
Posted by: wrathkins June 3, 2009 - 11:54 PM
he should have been booted more than once in other episodes.
what a let down with the judging.
I think it's mature to be able to cry at times...but as Miss Tyra has said, it's one thing to go home and cry to your mama, and then cry to the judges. When you face the world, you face it strong.
I love how he's not afraid to show he loves his mom....Moms aren't appreciated enough sometimes. But I wanted SANDHURST TO WIN!!!
Posted by: SeaNymphette June 3, 2009 - 11:55 PM
Jonathon had superb catwalks and good photos. If you look at his portfolio throughout the show his photos have been excellent.
Branden's catwalk was ok and tonight he had two great photos. He usually photographs very well, but his catwalk has always been somewhat questionable.
I think a supermodel has to be at some minimum level in both the photo and catwalk, and the judges tonight showed that it is better to have great photos rather than a great catwalk.
If this is true, then Ben might have won last season if the voting was up to the judges.
Photos only matter arbitrarily, when they need to justify a ridiculous decision. Don't forget, two episodes ago they sent Salome home, who won 6 consecutive photo shoots!
Posted by: SeaNymphette June 4, 2009 - 12:07 AM
But I don't think he's a supermodel.When he got so defensive about kissing another man, well, Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal already did it, and they weren't gay. Just because you kiss someone doesn't mean you love them or wanna sex 'em up either. He's still too immature to be the best.
I think Sandhurst should have won, even though Jonathan got my sympathy vote. but that would be insulting Jonathan to say he should have won just to support his family easier
Edit: I understand Branden didn't want to be "portrayed that way" but it's just pictures. Pictures are a fantasy. And if people did think he was gay, what would that matter when he's shagging some gorgeous gal? he could just laugh at us instead....
Modeling is one of the businesses that is inundated with gay men, make-up, artists, hair stylists, stylists, photographers, casting agents, designers, menswear company proprietors. If Branden has a problem with the concept of homosexuality, being portrayed as a homosexual, or interacting with homosexuals, he's couldn't have made a more WRONG career choice!
Posted by: spaceweaver June 4, 2009 - 12:14 AM
WOW!
This finale was an EPIC FAIL!
Branden over Sandhurst and Jonathan?
The judges must have smoked some crack before deliberating!
This show has lost any little credibility it thought it had. Might as well cancel it now!
I might watch it again if:
1) They get a bigger agency to sponsor it. New York Model Management is a joke! Let's see IMG, DNA, Elite, Marilyn, or Women Model Management! These agencies have the REAL Supermodels. NY Model Management does not!
2) Get rid of Catherine Malandrino and bring in a designer that has been around longer. Or have a different designer as a guest judge each week!
3) They need to throw Jenny Shimizu away and have Maggie Rizer take her place.
Now, whatever happened to Holly from last season? I thought since she won last year we'd see her walking the Paris catwalks with supermodels Raquel Zimmerman, Coco Rocha, Sasha Pivarova and Mariacarla Boscono??? Is she even getting work? I don't see her name on the style.com or models.com directory!
Posted by: SeaNymphette June 4, 2009 - 12:15 AM
Thank you, I was being sarcastic, but it's true. They're giving us fairy tales like we're children who need something warm & fuzzy to lull us to sleep. What makes it condescending and insulting is that it's supposed to be reality for adults! <laugh>
Posted by: nicoleT June 4, 2009 - 12:22 AM
woah!! sure glad I checked here before the show started. No way am I going to waste watching an hour when Brendon wins. What is with that?!? He does not even come close to measuring up to Jonathan or Sandhurst. Altho I was wanting Jonathan to win it, I would have been happy with Sandhurst. They are both amazing! I am so disappointed.
I know with the changes made this season a lot of us were going to give it a try without our being able to vote....but with this huge disappointment at the end I don't think I can handle another season without any say and then another worst model winning. Guess I will look for another show to fill this time slot. I am so in shock about this!! and angry too!!
well onto another show already...................at least I did not waste this hour watching the Finale!
Posted by: A-GA June 4, 2009 - 12:26 AM
Congratulations, Branden!!! What a wonderful win!
Anyone one of the final 3 could have taken the W and I would have been okay - they all 3 deserved to be the last men standing and thankfully they did that quite well. Only being invested as a viewer, I was really proud of them - they looked good and performed well.
I hope that Corey and company work with Branden and help him realize his dreams like they seemed to have done with Holly. I have not purchased a Cosmo in years, but I will show some support and buy the copy when Branden's shoot appears.
Excellent Finale, Bravo - sometimes your finale's actually come through!! I liked this one!
Posted by: Evil Kinegro June 4, 2009 - 12:29 AM
I missed the episode because I took a friend out for his birthday, but the Bravo site for this show showed me who won.
It's funny, because I wanted one of the others, and I made a comment that this is exactly why they would pick him as the winner.
And I was right.
Congratulations, dude!
Posted by: SeaNymphette June 4, 2009 - 12:33 AM
Similar? or am I way off the mark
I think it's just this photo and how they're posed. If this were a profile photo you'd see that Cooper has a more protruding, narrower face, and Craig a flatter, broader face.
When you see either of them in a film, like "Wedding Crashers" or "Layer Cake" they don't look the same at all in motion. Their posture, walk, facial expressions, and demeanor are completely different. I'll take Craig. He's got that Scotch-Irish look, like his nose has been battered by a little bare-knuckle boxing, and a sexy, cruel looking top lip, not to mention that working class, thick muscular body, that I find particularly yummy.
Posted by: KariAna June 4, 2009 - 12:35 AM
I also believe Sandhurst should have won.
I knew Branden was going to win. He was
the only finalist who is an American. Stupid
reason. Why else would they have chosen
him? He isn't a better model than Jonathon
or Sandhurst.
Kari Ana
But I don't think he's a supermodel.When he got so defensive about kissing another man, well, Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal already did it, and they weren't gay. Just because you kiss someone doesn't mean you love them or wanna sex 'em up either. He's still too immature to be the best.
I think Sandhurst should have won, even though Jonathan got my sympathy vote. but that would be insulting Jonathan to say he should have won just to support his family easier
Edit: I understand Branden didn't want to be "portrayed that way" but it's just pictures. Pictures are a fantasy. And if people did think he was gay, what would that matter when he's shagging some gorgeous gal? he could just laugh at us instead....
Posted by: spaceweaver June 4, 2009 - 12:38 AM
I hope that Corey and company work with Branden and help him realize his dreams like they seemed to have done with Holly.
What have they done with Holly?
I haven't seen her in anything and I've watched videos and seen pictures of all the major designers fashion shows for the last year. I haven't seen her in any major ad campaigns either.
The only time I've seen her since she won was the stupid A-List awards a couple months ago.
Posted by: SeaNymphette June 4, 2009 - 12:44 AM
Anyone one of the final 3 could have taken the W and I would have been okay - they all 3 deserved to be the last men standing and thankfully they did that quite well. Only being invested as a viewer, I was really proud of them - they looked good and performed well.
I hope that Corey and company work with Branden and help him realize his dreams like they seemed to have done with Holly. I have not purchased a Cosmo in years, but I will show some support and buy the copy when Branden's shoot appears.
Excellent Finale, Bravo - sometimes your finale's actually come through!! I liked this one!
You Bravo employees just don't get it, do you? We're not this stupid, stupid! Nobody is this saccharin in reality unless they're on some very good psychotic meds or X. Another Bravo mole. Go away please!
Posted by: Meri June 4, 2009 - 12:46 AM
Just in case anyone wants to know, on facebook you can find the show and then all the models. Jonathan and Sandhurst both have blogs and Jonathan even has a twitter. He seems to be doing well, I checked out his page. Sandhurst also seems to be doing well. Knowing that is really the only thing that made me happy after tonights finale (besides Jonathan winning fan fav . My friend who I was watching with said they had been building Brandan up to win. I don't know but what did piss me off was that they said Jonathan was the most consistant but he didn't win. I can understand going week by week up until now but when you get to know you should look at the overall product and Brandan was not the best-he was in my opinion the weakest of the three. I am really dissapointed in the Judges. I think since this was filmed awile ago that they thought they would be picking the person the fans would want. The problem with viewers voting was they voted for who they thought was the hottest not the best model, but what good does it do them to have judges when they don't pick the best model?
Posted by: wrathkins June 4, 2009 - 12:47 AM
If the model had been a girl in that photoshoot (forget which episode), I assume he would have kissed her because there wouldn't be anything against his 'manliness' then. But I wouldn't assume that in real life that they were together or shagging each other.
I could cut Branden some slack because at 18-19, it's all about being a man then. He prolly wasn't comfortable enough to swap spit with a stranger......thus he's NOT READY to be a supermodel! If he think kissing another man is unmanly and wrong, i don't agree with that. Maybe homosexuality is against his religion, but you're right if he doesn't want the associations, he's in the wrong biz.
Posted by: wrathkins June 4, 2009 - 12:53 AM
Maybe it's easy for me to say, because even though i'm a girl, I wouldn't have a problem kissing another girl for a picture and making thousands of dollars for it. If that's skanky, and me selling out, I don't think so. I'll be laughing when i'm making more money.
Wow, i'm really getting worked up over this 
Posted by: SeaNymphette June 4, 2009 - 12:57 AM
It's funny, because I wanted one of the others, and I made a comment that this is exactly why they would pick him as the winner.
And I was right.
Congratulations, dude!
I love, love, love your screen name. I'm from the generation who watched Knievel as a child. It made me laugh, nearly peed my pants! It sounds like a Wayans brothers comic book hero.
Posted by: A-GA June 4, 2009 - 01:05 AM
I haven't seen her in anything and I've watched videos and seen pictures of all the major designers fashion shows for the last year. I haven't seen her in any major ad campaigns either.
The only time I've seen her since she won was the stupid A-List awards a couple months ago.
She has been doing a lot of work overseas. They had her appear in one segment of S2 during a photo shoot in China.
Posted by: wrathkins June 4, 2009 - 01:13 AM
Is anyone else getting an ad in the top right that blocks the view of the first post on the page?
since it's not going away, i'm heading out. don't feel so alone knowing that other viewers feel a bit cheated by the finale...happy ranting everyone
Posted by: A-GA June 4, 2009 - 01:14 AM
Good Finale
Posted by: A-GA June 4, 2009 - 01:16 AM
This is too funny - a "Bravo Mole" - geez when do I get my royalty check??
If you dislike me now, you would have truly hated me during Season 1. I am a Ben fan. I have a lot of posts in the Season 1 blog supporting him. There were some pretty hateful naysayers there as well.
Sorry I hit your sweet-tooth. I was actually just saying what I felt - don't need meds, dude or dudette.
Gotta say that the only 2 I didn't care for this season was Jordan and Amanda....how's that for some mean??
AND I am VERY glad that Branden won - you will see that both Sandhurst and Jonathan will both have contracts with modeling agencies in NYC.
Posted by: Poster June 4, 2009 - 01:20 AM
What a JOKE this show turned out to be! Every week has been more and more disappointing! Seeing good models eliminated every week, for arbitrary and often contradicting judgment, is a real insult to the fans! Jon or Sandhurst should have won, I won't even go into my opinion on my favorite and why because it's not important -- but what matters is that these two guys were AMAZING, yet the weakest of the final three wins. As another poster said, I'm sure Bravo lost a big chunk of their audience with this season.
Why am I taking time out of my life to complain about the show? Because I loved season one and I was looking forward to tuning in every week to see it -- what a disappointmet almost every week has been on season 2. I don't understand it! Has bravo cut the funding for all shows besides Real House Bi*ches? Why was this show done so half-assed this season? Alas, I will not be tuning in next season -- it's not worth the time. (Good for Bravo if it doesn't renew the show I guess -- more money for a new Rich House Bi*ch show!)
Posted by: spaceweaver June 4, 2009 - 01:21 AM
Well if that is all she's getting then I wouldn't call that supermodel work.
Maybe if I see her in a Balenciaga ad campaign or the Dior Couture runway then I'll believe her alleged title from this show. She's also nowhere to be found on the models.com or style.com model directories.
Posted by: Evil Kinegro June 4, 2009 - 01:32 AM
Thank you sugar!
I'm a HUGE Knievel fan, I was inconsolable when he passed away.
I'm glad you enjoy it! You made my night.
Posted by: JayCiuM June 4, 2009 - 01:33 AM
Bradley Cooper is on the Tonight Show. He is HOOO-A-A-A-AAA-OOOOT!!!
Oh he's been on the market since his re-occuring role on "NIP TUCK!" He stands out since the other guys aren't really worth looking at! Most of them are too old and then there's the son, Matt! What a loser and just a gross little troll that thinks he's hot stuff! We need to see more of Aidan/Bradley! Sean and Christian on the show are well past it! lol!!
Posted by: wrathkins June 4, 2009 - 01:35 AM
@ SeaNymphette: they both like tiny blue swim shorts too...
sorry couldn't resist
but I see what you mean by the face shape. Daniel > Bradley for me too, though sometimes he looks really old. okie now i'm out
Posted by: A-GA June 4, 2009 - 01:36 AM
Maybe if I see her in a Balenciaga ad campaign or the Dior Couture runway then I'll believe her alleged title from this show. She's also nowhere to be found on the models.com or style.com model directories.
I agree that she is not exactly a household name except for her appearance on a reality show. I think it is difficult for models to get that "super" title these days because so many celebrities are doing fashion spreads and magazine covers.
Holly is signed to the following agencies.
Agencies:
- http://www.fashionmodeldirectory.com/agencies/New+York+Model+Management
- http://www.fashionmodeldirectory.com/agencies/L.A.+Models
- http://www.fashionmodeldirectory.com/agencies/Connected+Models
Posted by: SeaNymphette June 4, 2009 - 01:37 AM
He prolly wasn't comfortable enough to swap spit with a stranger......thus he's NOT READY to be a supermodel! If he think kissing another man is unmanly and wrong, i don't agree with that. Maybe homosexuality is against his religion,
Three things:
1. Homosexual men are still manly men. Nothing about sexual preference changes gender identity, and I don't indulge stereotypes. Even if one partner seems effeminate, in my experience (the friends I know), he's probably the top. So how is kissing another man anything against manliness (scratching head)? It's braver (more manly, to use your vernacular) to kiss another man, because it means you're going against what society expects of you, and you just plain don't give a f**k what people think.
2. They didn't ask him to swap spit (exchange body fluids) with anyone. They ask him to PORTRAY homosexual intimacy. Portray meaning play act, fake, put on...you know, what models and actors are paid to do for a living? They only do this challenge in the show to see where the model's boundaries are, how inhibited they are, because this could adversely their career. It's a test, just like the nude modeling.
3. If his religious views against homosexuality are that strong, then why, in god's name, would he want to work with a slew of gays? It's not like he's going to single-handedly change the composition of the modeling industry (Republicanized it). Also, what about lusting after women for the purposes of fornication (which Branden happens to do more of than anyone else on the show), isn't that also forbidden in those religions that forbid homosexuality? You can't have it both ways, that makes you a hypocrite. Signed a Catholic Heterosexual
Posted by: wrathkins June 4, 2009 - 01:44 AM
1. Homosexual men are still manly men. Nothing about sexual preference changes gender identity, and I don't indulge stereotypes. Even if one partner seems effeminate, in my experience (the friends I know), he's probably the top. So how is kissing another man anything against manliness (scratching head)? It's braver (more manly, to use your vernacular) to kiss another man, because it means you're going against what society expects of you, and you just plain don't give a f**k what people think.
2. They didn't ask him to swap spit (exchange body fluids) with anyone. They ask him to PORTRAY homosexual intimacy. Portray meaning play act, fake, put on...you know, what models and actors are paid to do for a living? They only do this challenge in the show to see where the model's boundaries are, how inhibited they are, because this could adversely their career. It's a test, just like the nude modeling.
3. If his religious views against homosexuality are that strong, then why, in god's name, would he want to work with a slew of gays? It's not like he's going to single-handedly change the composition of the modeling industry (Republicanized it). Also, what about lusting after women for the purposes of fornication (which Branden happens to do more of than anyone else on the show), isn't that also forbidden in those religions that forbid homosexuality? You can't have it both ways, that makes you a hypocrite. Signed a Catholic Heterosexual
1. Yush.
2. LOL i'm not gone yet. But i will need to watch that episode more carefully again. Portraying homosexuality is indeed a whole nother level than simply swapping spit.
3. And that's why i'm up at 2:00 am on the Bravo forums trying to understand what he's thinking. You summed it up wonderfully :]
Posted by: RealityTV June 4, 2009 - 02:03 AM
Branden... Congrats on your win 2nite! I have followed the show since it started. I must admit, I wanted Jonathan 2 win however, ur last photoshoot was amazing... and ur photos were outstanding! U have taken criticsm and used them to benefit u. Congrats again and I am certain i will see u on the cover of a few magazines in the near future.
I haven't seen her in anything and I've watched videos and seen pictures of all the major designers fashion shows for the last year. I haven't seen her in any major ad campaigns either.
The only time I've seen her since she won was the stupid A-List awards a couple months ago.
Posted by: jianamchen June 4, 2009 - 02:34 AM
Congratulation, Branden. I think you are good since beginning, even though I feel Jonathan should win after episode 7 or 8.
WILL THERE BE A REUNION EPISODE?
ALSO....
WHO IS THE ULTIMATE FAN FAVORITE MODEL?
We chose the ultimate fan favorite...and we want to know who won that title!
Posted by: SeaNymphette June 4, 2009 - 02:36 AM
If you dislike me now, you would have truly hated me during Season 1. I am a Ben fan. I have a lot of posts in the Season 1 blog supporting him. There were some pretty hateful naysayers there as well.
Sorry I hit your sweet-tooth. I was actually just saying what I felt - don't need meds, dude or dudette.
Gotta say that the only 2 I didn't care for this season was Jordan and Amanda....how's that for some mean??
AND I am VERY glad that Branden won - you will see that both Sandhurst and Jonathan will both have contracts with modeling agencies in NYC.
Why on earth would I expend any emotional energy disliking you? I don't know you from Adam. You're an invisible person typing in cyberspace. No biggie if you disagree, but you're post looks suspiciously like a plant, which I know for a fact happens. Likewise, you don't know enough about me to say that I'm a "hateful naysayer" (is that what you call everyone who views the intentions of the television networks with much deserved cynicism, and refuses to turn a blind eye and pretend that "reality" shows, that are so very obviously orchestrated and fake, are real?). All you're getting of me is a sarcastic sense of humor, which you obviously don't get, and that's okay. I realize that Sandhurst and Jonathon we're probably signed and booked the next day, because I was in the industry, but that's not the point. The point is, in a "real" competition, the best performance should win, not the one we feel sorry for, not the one we're going to pull out of the trailer park to prove how much noblesse oblige we feel (that's an exaggeration to make a point, I haven't got a clue if Branden is from a trailer park). That's what competition is all about, excellence. From what we were shown, Jordan seemed to be a real jerk, some of the things she said on camera were absolutely repugnant, but you know what, she looked like a model from day one. It's edited. Her performance is what should've been judged (her photos, her catwalk). She should've been one of the final three. Salome had great photos but couldn't walk, plus she actually had the body of a woman, and not flat-chested, flat-assed stick figure (which is a problem in modeling). Mountaha looked like an adolescent boy. BTW In the first season, I chose Ben also, but not because he was an underdog, prison guard from the Tennessee hills, because he was beautiful, stunning, and took breathtaking photos. Performance, not pity.
Posted by: SeaNymphette June 4, 2009 - 02:39 AM
since it's not going away, i'm heading out. don't feel so alone knowing that other viewers feel a bit cheated by the finale...happy ranting everyone
I am. I don't know how to get rid of them, since there is no x in the top right corner. Very annoying.
Posted by: SeaNymphette June 4, 2009 - 02:45 AM
Maybe if I see her in a Balenciaga ad campaign or the Dior Couture runway then I'll believe her alleged title from this show. She's also nowhere to be found on the models.com or style.com model directories.
A lot of times agencies will farm inexperienced models out overseas so they can get runway and cover girl experience quickly. That being said, it's usually to Milan or Paris, not China. If I remember correctly, Holly was thin-fat. She didn't exactly have a lean, angular model body. Perhaps in China that's acceptable.
Posted by: SeaNymphette June 4, 2009 - 02:52 AM
@ SeaNymphette: they both like tiny blue swim shorts too...
sorry couldn't resist
but I see what you mean by the face shape. Daniel > Bradley for me too, though sometimes he looks really old.
I know, don't you just want to eat them with a spoon. Mmm, mmm, good. I think my boy's sporting a better package though (could be just the camera angle). Let me get my mind out of the gutter, before I sink too low.
Posted by: Meri June 4, 2009 - 03:17 AM
WILL THERE BE A REUNION EPISODE?
ALSO....
WHO IS THE ULTIMATE FAN FAVORITE MODEL?
We chose the ultimate fan favorite...and we want to know who won that title!
Jonathan won Fan fav
Posted by: SeaNymphette June 4, 2009 - 03:17 AM
2. LOL i'm not gone yet. But i will need to watch that episode more carefully again. Portraying homosexuality is indeed a whole nother level than simply swapping spit.
3. And that's why i'm up at 2:00 am on the Bravo forums trying to understand what he's thinking. You summed it up wonderfully :]
Thanks, sorry to write a book on it. I'm not an expert. I'm just an occasional observer, who had gay roomates, when I was modeling in New York. They played sports, worked out, were sexually promiscuous, and all the other typically guy things. If we went to a straight bar and a drunk guy got out of hand with me, they showed him the concrete in the parking lot. Once they took me to a gay bar called "Uncle Charlie's" and all the guys in there were handsome, hard bodied, collegiate types, that I would've sworn were straight. Not a flamer in sight. As a women, I find gay men to be more chivalrous and protective, because straight men tend more to be followers of other men, and afraid to object to bad behavior, if the whole gang is going along with it.
Posted by: spaceweaver June 4, 2009 - 04:04 AM
Well so much for the title of the show.
Maybe they should rename this production "We'll Try To Make You A Supermodel".
Posted by: spaceweaver June 4, 2009 - 04:16 AM
Holly is signed to the following agencies.
True, there are a lot of celebs doing photo spreads but they do not do runway work and only few are doing ad campaigns.
- http://www.fashionmodeldirectory.com/agencies/New+York+Model+Management
- http://www.fashionmodeldirectory.com/agencies/L.A.+Models
- http://www.fashionmodeldirectory.com/agencies/Connected+Models
Well go figure. Part of her winning was the contract for NY Model Management and they only have one model ranked in the top 50 right now while others like Marilyn, IMG and DNA have several. So their track record speaks for itself as the better girls are with other agencies. And I believe New York and LA Models are the same company.
Posted by: georgiamusic June 4, 2009 - 06:01 AM
I believe the judges have the "Tyra Banks No-One-Prettier-Than-Me" syndrome. The past few seasons, the prettier model on ANTM has lost. Ronnie should have won last year on MMASM, and either Jonathan or to a lesser extent Sandhurst should have won this year. This industry is ultimately driven by the people who buy the magazines and products hocked by these models. The public clearly preferred Jonathan for his looks, ability, and innate good manners and personality. This show is a waste of cable tv space and we will no longer watch.
Posted by: cat5 June 4, 2009 - 07:08 AM
Jonathan absolutely should have won!! But I knew going into the finale that he def was not the winner because I had googled him last week...and it came up with a modeling agency in LA that he now works for. Way to let that information go out on the internet Bravo!!
Congrats to Jonathan for becoming a supermodel without the show!!!
http://nousmodelsmen.blogspot.com/2009/03/now-representing-jonathan-waud-by.html
Posted by: zcatz June 4, 2009 - 07:40 AM
I think all 3 deserved to win & I was sad for Jonathan & Sandhurst, but happy for Branden. Sandhurst was my fave since the beginning, I love his personality the most & love listening to him talk. lol Plus he is a BEAUTIFUL man!! 
I'm sure they will all do well with their careers.
Congrats Branden!!!
Posted by: Mr. Artitude June 4, 2009 - 08:54 AM
Nothing is sillier and more rigged than Tyra's ANTM. I still enjoy it though
Posted by: Mr. Artitude June 4, 2009 - 08:57 AM
ARE YOU SERIOUS?!
Posted by: Mr. Artitude June 4, 2009 - 09:07 AM
For me this was THE most satisfying reality show ever, BECAUSE all the finalists were qualified and not too egotistical, sniping nor fighting with each other, or having any obvious character flaws. I find myself hoping for success for all three; Jonathan, Sandhurst & Branden.
I can't ever recall in one place 3 more deserving guys for success on a show. The humility and kindness shown by each of them made them that much more gorgeous.
There would be no justice in the world if Jonathan & Sandhurst don't get snatched up in a hurry somewhere.
I wish you all the best. <3
In all the Branden hatred this was so refreshing
Posted by: Mr. Artitude June 4, 2009 - 09:11 AM
...Think about it-Jonathan's 30 something;(and has a family) and at 30 Bravo is already starting to lose interest in you...Plus I'm sorry but with a few exceptions British men do not age well...Jonathan had maybe 10 years(prolly more like 5)left(subtract that first year-while he's learning-that goes for all of them)...
He is actually 26, but does look 30 something...
Posted by: Mr. Artitude June 4, 2009 - 09:22 AM
Wow...you just ruined his dream of getting into The Gay World
I call him Bran[bleeding testicles]den
Posted by: Closet Bravo Fan June 4, 2009 - 09:23 AM
Let me slam home my point by saying the following:
I'm pretty sure that if Jonathon had started out intentionally making mistakes then and progressively getting better week after week, he would be the winner
. But, because he was very good from the beginning, and therefore he had less room for improvement, he did not win.Does anyone else agree with this (ignoring a Bravo "conspiracy")
Posted by: Mr. Artitude June 4, 2009 - 09:30 AM
YOU WISH!!!
Posted by: Mr. Artitude June 4, 2009 - 09:32 AM
Similar? or am I way off the mark
I think they are way different. Especially now when Bradley has longer hair. Yummmm...
Posted by: Ottojr June 4, 2009 - 09:39 AM
Bravo Bravo Bravo.....What am I going to do with you? When I woke up this morning to watch the last ten minutes of the finale, my jawed unhinged and dropped to the floor. I guess after finding out that these shows are scripted, heavily producer influenced and even the blogs sometimes are written by other folks, I have learned to expect anything. I wish these contestants could tell the real deal sometimes.
I never saw this coming....Branden...Are you serious?????? He should have been eliminated weeks ago. Crying all the time.....Rediculous. Well I hope he has his Mommy to hold his hand when he walks down the catwalk. He is way to inmature....You all will be nursing a big ole baby but that's your choice.
Project Runway has moved and the only reason I watched Bravo was for this show. So I have no reason to continue watching Bravo anymore since the outcome of this show has deeply irritated me. I thought since America did not vote that the ending would be better....Nope....Did not happen.
Congratulations Jonathan and Sandhurst, your futures should be bright and successful. I hope you all have a website so we can monitor you.
Adios Bravo.
Posted by: Mr. Artitude June 4, 2009 - 09:40 AM
(I am not trying to justify Branden's win), but is it not the reason the majority of people watch reality television...to bring a bit of a fairy tale in the mundane?
Posted by: halfpint75 June 4, 2009 - 09:46 AM
*ugh*
I just want to yell at her, "OPEN YOUR MOUTH, YOU'RE MUMBLING!!"
Amen to that
Posted by: Al_B June 4, 2009 - 10:00 AM
Hey Branden, I said it from the beginning that you're my favorite and to be honest, yes "it's because I AM GAY" and do work for a modeling agency. Eventhough I'm not allowed to diverge the name of the company that I work for, alot of comotion of hard feelings is transpiring this morning in the office. Mainly because alot of disappointments but to tell you the truth, working in the industry as long as I have, you'll make it and will become better at it. Jonathan, you have the heart to make it in this industry. Sandhurst you do have the face and somewhat image to succeed in this industry too. Bests wishes to all
Posted by: halfpint75 June 4, 2009 - 10:13 AM
Congrats to Jonathan for becoming a supermodel without the show!!!
http://nousmodelsmen.blogspot.com/2009/03/now-representing-jonathan-waud-by.html
Thank you so much for that link. That was just amazing to look at. He is so yummy
Posted by: WorkoutDude10 June 4, 2009 - 10:15 AM
For me this was THE most satisfying reality show ever, BECAUSE all the finalists were qualified and not too egotistical, sniping nor fighting with each other, or having any obvious character flaws. I find myself hoping for success for all three; Jonathan, Sandhurst & Branden.
I can't ever recall in one place 3 more deserving guys for success on a show. The humility and kindness shown by each of them made them that much more gorgeous.
There would be no justice in the world if Jonathan & Sandhurst don't get snatched up in a hurry somewhere.
I wish you all the best. <3
I agree with you that is was satifying on the level that all 3 of these guys seemed normal and caring. It was great how Jonathan and Sandhurst went to Branden on the catwalk when he broke down--that seemed genuine. I am OK with the judges' decisions to pick Branden over Jonathan. They probably figured that either way Jonathan was going to make out and the real reason why Jonathan went into this was for the money and his family, not necessarily to win. How many times did we hear guest judges say to Jonathan "when I see you I see a lot of money." Don't worry folks, he will make out. He had the goods and the judges probably thought that although he was the best, that it might be better to give another guy a boost that he wouldn't get otherwise.
Posted by: heimdall June 4, 2009 - 10:25 AM
2 weeks of Branden being somewhat good does not wipe away the other 10 weeks of him being garbage
Make me a Supermodel FAILED
Well said, I could not agree more on your point regarding Jordan & Mountaha.
...aside from those two, I think there were THREE other
"contestants" who were far more able.
Alas, sadly, I have no voice in the matter!
You seem familar TinaTee...
& to sum up
as you said
Make me a Supermodel FAILED
Posted by: KellyNYC June 4, 2009 - 10:40 AM
*SPEECHLESS* Sandhurst was robbed plain and simple...
Posted by: MisoSoupLover June 4, 2009 - 10:51 AM
Personally, I was totally rooting for Branden. His build was the best for runway, he became more and more photogenic (minus the fire-photo blunder, but that was due to inexperience), and he's young enough that they can work with him and train him. And not to mention that he's fiiine!
Jonathon is very handsome, but because he's older his career would be shortened ("crows feet" are a b*tch). I used to work with a guy that was a runway model in his twenties-- he was discovered on the street when he was 19. By his late twenties the work slowed because of the lines around his eyes.
And I really liked Sandhurst, but his body-type didn't fit the clothing.
Branden was seriously the best choice! And we can't deny that he looked great on the final runways-- he'll only get better and better. The other guys knew it, too, and they were genuinely happy for him!
Posted by: carglow June 4, 2009 - 11:27 AM
No way Branden should have won. Jonathan was by far the winner based on all the wins he had during the shows. The judges should have looked at overall performance to get the true winner. I hope the producers read the blogs to get it right next season if there is a next season. Just goes to show it is not a reality show. Hope Jonathan gets a big fat contract with a different modeling agency.
Posted by: leonid June 4, 2009 - 11:28 AM
I'm really surprised at all of the responses about Branden being undeserving. All of the finalists had something going for them, however, from the very beginning I thought that Branden had the most potential.
I think that it's really important to analyze the impression that someone's shape gives you when considering "supermodel" status (not just their devotion to fitness and body-building). There are many models who don't have perfectly sculpted bodies, but they have a frame that makes clothing really stand out. I personally think that Branden's elongated physique was breathtaking, and it's exactly what I envision when I think of a supermodel. Jonathan and Sandhurst were definitely beautiful as well, but the judges understood that while both of them were more mature and more consistent...they were also more forgettable (how often do any of us really get to see the "professional" side of supermodels anyway).
I think Jonathan was simply the fan favorite because his look relates more to a mainstream audience (that makes him a model...not necessarily a supermodel) It's in my opinion that the challenges presented in the show were simply there to give the judging panel an idea of how it would be to work with each person. Branden was young, impressionable, and easy to mold. He's a perfect candidate... regardless of his naivete gotting the best of him at times. Youth is a beautiful thing, isn't it?
Posted by: Kera June 4, 2009 - 12:19 PM
Before last night's show, I couldn't decide who I thought should win....all three men are incredible!! And gorgeous!! But I knew Branden had it when I saw the final photos of him taken, especially the close-up. That one photo of him took my breath away... he had a certain look....a look of a new found confidence, and I think it was something the judges saw too. I knew right then he would win.
Week after week, we saw Branden doing well in some shoots, not so well in others. But going through that gave him the experience he needed, and as the weeks went on we saw his confidence level go up. When he put on the suit, something amazing happened to him. And you can see it in his eyes. He knew he had the confidence to win, as he was more relaxed and sure of himself.
That said, I also loved Jonathan and Sandhurst. No doubt, Jonathan and Sandhurst have landed modeling jobs immediately. Just watching this show week after week, we see that modeling is not so easy as one might think, and all three men showed they have what it takes, in all aspects of modeling.
Congratulations Branden on an exciting new career, and an exciting future ahead of you!!!
Posted by: CATO June 4, 2009 - 12:38 PM
Oh my... Branden won... woo hoo. *snicker*
If they come from the many countries that have received billions of dollars in aid from the U.S. and/or for whom U.S. service men have died they will probably agree with Brandon provided they have a brain in their head and a grateful bone in their body.
It would, however, be bad manners to make that boast to a foreigner and he should get ready to defend himself when making that statement to a self-hating American liberal, isn't that right Isome?
Posted by: KariAna June 4, 2009 - 12:42 PM
I agree with you one hundred percent. I don't
know why the judges kept saying he wasn't that
good throughout the competition when he has been
the best the entire time. When Salome was eliminated
I was dumbfounded. She won 6 photo shoots. Yet
somehow the judges thought she wasn't good enough.
If the judges really wanted some young person then
why did they eliminate Colin? He is much cuter and
did better than Brandon. I never saw any improvement
of Branden. Branden is a homophobic nutcase who
should have been sent home before three weeks passed.
This entire show was fake as can be. Sandhurst was
robbed as was Jonathon. Of the three Branden should
have been third, since they insisted he be one of the
final three. I cannot believe how fake this show has
become. I wish we could have voted. Branden would
have been sent home long ago. He is such a redneck.
Kari Ana
Posted by: MisoSoupLover June 4, 2009 - 12:53 PM
It would, however, be bad manners to make that boast to a foreigner and he should get ready to defend himself when making that statement to a self-hating American liberal, isn't that right Isome?
About some of the things that Branden said, I think that he is just too young and inexperienced (i.e. not "worldly"). No doubt his perspectives are already beginning to take shape as he encounters more and more people from other places and cultures and sexualities, etc. When I was his age, I was pretty naive, too. I had yet to really encounter people who were so different than myself. I used to read Cosmo instead of National Geographic. And aside from what he thinks, Branden will quickly learn the ropes of what he should and shouldn't say on national TV. Let's not fault him for being young.
*BUT can you please keep politics off of this board? If I wanted to talk liberals vs conservatives or about supporting the troops, I would be reading a news website or any comment on AOL (haha!).
Posted by: MisoSoupLover June 4, 2009 - 01:01 PM
Colin was my early favorite-- totally adorable-- nerdy, just how I like 'em! When Colin left, I didn't have a back-up favorite. But in no way did I think Colin would/ should win. He didn't have that "smooth sexiness." I truly do think Branden was the right choice here. And this show isn't about who consistently was the best in each challenge. It's about finding a budding star and being a part of launching their career. That's why they can't go by viewer votes-- we would vote on our favorite person, and not neccessarily the best model.
Posted by: CATO June 4, 2009 - 01:34 PM
3. If his religious views against homosexuality are that strong, then why, in god's name, would he want to work with a slew of gays? It's not like he's going to single-handedly change the composition of the modeling industry (Republicanized it).
Signed a Catholic Heterosexual
OH YES YOU DO, SeaNymphette (or as TCPhil would say Sea[CatholicHeterosexual]Nymphette)!
Did you know that the following Republican and/or conservative operatives:
Marvin Liebman
Terry Dolan
Arthur Finkelstein
Roy Cohn
Bob Bauman
are/were homosexuals?
See? Aren't you ashamed of yourself insinuating that homosexuals were not welcome in the Republican Party or the conservative movement because, in fact, THEY ARE!!!!
Posted by: A-GA June 4, 2009 - 01:54 PM
I think that it's really important to analyze the impression that someone's shape gives you when considering "supermodel" status (not just their devotion to fitness and body-building). There are many models who don't have perfectly sculpted bodies, but they have a frame that makes clothing really stand out. I personally think that Branden's elongated physique was breathtaking, and it's exactly what I envision when I think of a supermodel. Jonathan and Sandhurst were definitely beautiful as well, but the judges understood that while both of them were more mature and more consistent...they were also more forgettable (how often do any of us really get to see the "professional" side of supermodels anyway).
I think Jonathan was simply the fan favorite because his look relates more to a mainstream audience (that makes him a model...not necessarily a supermodel) It's in my opinion that the challenges presented in the show were simply there to give the judging panel an idea of how it would be to work with each person. Branden was young, impressionable, and easy to mold. He's a perfect candidate... regardless of his naivete gotting the best of him at times. Youth is a beautiful thing, isn't it?
I was surprised at so much negativity as well. I thought he did well during the entire competition. My early favorites were Branden and Colin. That said, I also liked and have respect for Jonathan and Sandhurst.
I also think that a few may be holding some resentment towards him for not being politically correct from time to time - he'll come around. Even the beautifully young in mind, body and spirit conform eventually. Oh well, I know trying to defend him here just stirs it up (I still have battle scars from defending Ben last year...lol), but I hate to see people unjustly maligned.
Again congratulations, Branden - it was one of Bravo's better finales.
Posted by: CATO June 4, 2009 - 01:55 PM
Isn't it really surprising that MisoSoupLover's desire to "keep politics off of this board" was not triggered by Isome in her post #35 when she complained of Brandon's political comment that showed his love for his country made two or three episodes ago but rather was triggered by my response to Isome in my post #134. Apparently MisoSoup's apolitical sensitivies were not triggered between post #36 and #133. Perhaps MisoSoup should edit that first sentence to read "*BUT can you please keep politics that I don't agree with off of this board"?
Afraid not MisoSoup, not so long as we have a First Amendment and people like Isome (hohoho!).
Posted by: MisoSoupLover June 4, 2009 - 02:15 PM
Wow Cato, I sincerely apologize for not reading all 100+ comments before posting. I didn't realize that I had to read each and every post on the board. Oh and thanks for stereotyping my political views because I'd rather discuss the show than politics because that's a clear indicator of where I stand.
You should sign up for a kickboxing class to let off some of that aggression. And then you should go on this show to show off your stellar bod! And then you should win fan favorite! Because you're absolutely beautiful inside and out. Peace!
Posted by: Charcus June 4, 2009 - 02:20 PM
Branden is a homophobic nutcase who
should have been sent home before three weeks passed.
This entire show was fake as can be. Sandhurst was
robbed as was Jonathon. Of the three Branden should
have been third, since they insisted he be one of the
final three. I cannot believe how fake this show has
become. I wish we could have voted. Branden would
have been sent home long ago. He is such a redneck.
Posted by: A-GA June 4, 2009 - 02:41 PM
Afraid not MisoSoup, not so long as we have a First Amendment and people like Isome (hohoho!).
I liked your post #134.
Posted by: KateKins June 4, 2009 - 02:41 PM
Personally, I'm really excited that Branden won. It's hard to argue with his transformation throughout the season. As gorgeous as Jonathan is, there really isn't anything extra special about him, he looks like a lot of male models to me. Branden offers a fresh face that is moldable and exciting. I think his career will be long and successful. Congrats Branden! I've been rooting for you from the beginning!
And for the record- I think putting the voting in the hands of the viewers has always been a bad idea. The judges obviously saw something in Branden or else he would not have won. It's not like the judges are a bunch of nobodies- they know what they're talking about and looking for. Sandhurst and Jonathan will be fine- they'll get contracts I'm sure.
Posted by: CATO June 4, 2009 - 02:42 PM
You should sign up for a kickboxing class to let off some of that aggression. And then you should go on this show to show off your stellar bod! And then you should win fan favorite! Because you're absolutely beautiful inside and out.
Peace!Really MisoSoupLover, these message boards aren't really that hard. No need to read hundreds of posts. Simply read the post that triggered the post to which you are replying. (The original post is in light-face type above the post you are reading.) Then you will have the context so when the original fault of addressing politics on a message board of a show about aspiring models is made by the original post you can give the original poster a piece of your mind rather than the poor guy who is simply reponding to that original post. See, it's easy!!!!
Actually, reading the posts on this board about wishing Brandon's penis burned etc. (see what you miss not reading all of the posts?) is all I need to calm what little aggretion I do have. Alas, no "stellar bod" here, but I am educated, reasonably sophisticated, and I have a great sense of humor and a generally winning personality. Come to think of it, "fan favorite" would wouldn't surprise me at all.
Best to you MisoSoupLover!!!
Posted by: A-GA June 4, 2009 - 02:44 PM
should have been sent home before three weeks passed.
This entire show was fake as can be. Sandhurst was
robbed as was Jonathon. Of the three Branden should
have been third, since they insisted he be one of the
final three. I cannot believe how fake this show has
become. I wish we could have voted. Branden would
have been sent home long ago. He is such a redneck.
Geez, homophobe? redneck? (I bet he even secretly carries a teabag.) That boy should be shot or at the very least publicly caned.
If the show is fake, how do you know that your votes would have even been counted anyway?
Posted by: A-GA June 4, 2009 - 02:47 PM
And for the record- I think putting the voting in the hands of the viewers has always been a bad idea. The judges obviously saw something in Branden or else he would not have won. It's not like the judges are a bunch of nobodies- they know what they're talking about and looking for. Sandhurst and Jonathan will be fine- they'll get contracts I'm sure.
Me too - I also am thrilled by Branden's win!
Posted by: sandandsea June 4, 2009 - 02:50 PM
I am so disappointed in the winner....Brandon. I personally felt that he should have been eliminated in the previous week. I would have been satisfied with either Jonathan or Sandhurst but Sandhurst was....by far.....my favorite from the beginning. He has the WOW factor and could show many facets of himself. I only saw pout and Elvis grimace from Brandon and feel he faded into the background most of the time. I'm sure that Sandhurst and Jonathan will do well with the talents that they have shown but I still say a very big BOO!!! for the winner selection.
Posted by: frelling_cute June 4, 2009 - 02:57 PM
I was happy to see Branden win. I know Sanhurst and Jonathon were good but they seem to be a bit too stiff during the last pictures. They couldnt relax as the photographer was telling them.
Maybe Sanhurst was right a few episodes ago when he said, once Jonathon changed his hair, he lost his edge.
What happend to a reunion of all the models like on last seasons show?
Posted by: MisoSoupLover June 4, 2009 - 02:58 PM
Actually, reading the posts on this board about wishing Brandon's penis burned etc. (see what you miss not reading all of the posts?) is all I need to calm what little aggretion I do have. Alas, no "stellar bod" here, but I am educated, reasonably sophisticated, and I have a great sense of humor and a generally winning personality. Come to think of it, "fan favorite" would wouldn't surprise me at all.
Best to you MisoSoupLover!!!
Cato, you're already my favorite!
Best to you, as well!
Posted by: A-GA June 4, 2009 - 03:01 PM
Maybe Sanhurst was right a few episodes ago when he said, once Jonathon changed his hair, he lost his edge.
What happend to a reunion of all the models like on last seasons show?
I was wondering about the reunion as well. I can find no mention of it - they used to announce the fan favorite at the reunion show, but that cat is out of the bag.
Posted by: alan3865 June 4, 2009 - 04:06 PM
After hearing Tyson's remark that they have seen Branden "grow from a boy to a man", I LMAO. I've watched the show from the start. Branden was a VERY IMMATURE KID THEN AND STILL SHOWS HIS IMMATURITY 12 WEEKS LATER. Just look at his interviews. My 11yr old nephew shows more maturity.
I feel sorry for Johnathan and Sandhurst. They should have been the last 2 models.
(Even Mont-ha-horse was better than Branden. And that's not saying much.
Posted by: SophiaBella June 4, 2009 - 04:31 PM
What a joke!! Branden a "super" model??!! Ha ha. Now that's funny. He can barely model at all.
This is further proof that BRAVO has become the network of UN-reality shows -- they are all set-up and scripted. How else to explain this kind of ridiculous crap?
Jonathan was obviously very very good, as was Sandhurst. Branden was a twit and should have been elminated LONG ago.
Jonathan and Sandhurst will do well in their careers, but "crowning" Branden "super model" on TV makes a joke out of the whole show --- and makes us views the REAL idiots for watching all season and believing the show was for real.
What a load of bullsh*t!!
Posted by: RWXR June 4, 2009 - 04:46 PM
No idea where my last account went, so started a new one...
Remember that last year the segments were edited days before airing. When the finale happened they already had all the models sequestered somewhere nearby so a reunion show was pretty easy. This year they had to have released all the models from sequestering some time ago. The expense of just-in-time editing and inability to lead up to a winner was probably a MAJOR reason as to why they went to a canned show.
Next, remember that when they are editing they can't always predict how the audience will react. Last year they could change editing on the fly to match comments and reactions. The staff of the show may not realize their decision is going to spark the reaction it does. I assume that the last half of the show was being edited when they already knew the outcome. (could be ALL of it but I suspect they were already editing before the finale, but a lot of it is post-production)
Last, all three of the final models (and to a lesser extent the last 4) had almost the same amount of exposure. (pardon the pun..) The only thing Brandon "got" for winning was the photo feature and the check that the rest did not. I fully expect all 3 of them, as well as a few others, will get a contract FROM NYMM -- I would be surprised if NYMM didn't have right of first refusal for all the contestants. The real question is what departments they each get signed to...
Last, the finale seemed to be judged on three things - the catwalk, the complete photo book, and the COSMO test. May I point out who did best there and who was giving away the magazine feature? If you think that wasn't HEAVILY weighed in on who won yer dreaming. Its not that big of a deal, they will all work.
----
I had to laugh about Nicole promising her phone number if he won. I hope she paid up even if Brandon probably won't have the courage to use it. BTW, it made me curious and I looked up her age... 23. Puts Brandon's age in perspective of the industry.
Posted by: KariAna June 4, 2009 - 04:56 PM
Homophobe, OUT OF HIS OWN MOUTH. How can
anyone who watched and listened to the show not
remember his anti gay rhetoric. As far as a redneck.
His cockeyed cowboy smile. Perhaps I should have
said Cowboy. Except he is too sensitive to be a
real cowboy. I believe I meant to say, he has the
appearance of a redneck. That is his "look". I
think if they were going to give this win to a rookie
like Branden, it should have been Colin because he was
a much better model and much cuter.
Kari Ana
If the show is fake, how do you know that your votes would have even been counted anyway?
Posted by: Poindexter June 4, 2009 - 04:57 PM
Did you play with yourself when he won?
Posted by: C M June 4, 2009 - 05:00 PM
If there is a season 3 will anyone watch after this farce of a finale? How can someone that was in the bottom several times beat someone that did consistently well the whole season? As for Nicole and Tyson, sorry but Tyson is boring as a host and Nicole is a joke, as well as the judges this season. I really felt like this whole season was a joke. My daughter has done some modeling and let's be honest there were quite a few models that were too big to fit in the designers' sample sizes. Am I the only person that would like to see a model show about people that designers would actually hire? I am sure some posters are not going to like what I have said about models being to big, but it is the truth. A female model should be able to fit into a size 2 and be at least 5'8 for high fashion modeling.
Sorry if anyone finds my opinions offensive, but they are just that, my opinions.
Posted by: MisoSoupLover June 4, 2009 - 05:02 PM
Yo mama did!
Posted by: A-GA June 4, 2009 - 05:06 PM
Yeh, didn't YOU??
Posted by: A-GA June 4, 2009 - 05:06 PM
Good one!
Posted by: A-GA June 4, 2009 - 05:33 PM
Remember that last year the segments were edited days before airing. When the finale happened they already had all the models sequestered somewhere nearby so a reunion show was pretty easy. This year they had to have released all the models from sequestering some time ago. The expense of just-in-time editing and inability to lead up to a winner was probably a MAJOR reason as to why they went to a canned show.
Next, remember that when they are editing they can't always predict how the audience will react. Last year they could change editing on the fly to match comments and reactions. The staff of the show may not realize their decision is going to spark the reaction it does. I assume that the last half of the show was being edited when they already knew the outcome. (could be ALL of it but I suspect they were already editing before the finale, but a lot of it is post-production)
Last, all three of the final models (and to a lesser extent the last 4) had almost the same amount of exposure. (pardon the pun..) The only thing Brandon "got" for winning was the photo feature and the check that the rest did not. I fully expect all 3 of them, as well as a few others, will get a contract FROM NYMM -- I would be surprised if NYMM didn't have right of first refusal for all the contestants. The real question is what departments they each get signed to...
Last, the finale seemed to be judged on three things - the catwalk, the complete photo book, and the COSMO test. May I point out who did best there and who was giving away the magazine feature? If you think that wasn't HEAVILY weighed in on who won yer dreaming. Its not that big of a deal, they will all work.
----
I had to laugh about Nicole promising her phone number if he won. I hope she paid up even if Brandon probably won't have the courage to use it.
BTW, it made me curious and I looked up her age... 23. Puts Brandon's age in perspective of the industry.Good Post. I agree they all had a lot of exposure on the show - equal opportunity. I remember from last year that Tyson was not a fan of the viewer vote at all. I figured that if there was going to be a Season 2 there would be some changes made to the format. This season if you had an off week, you were in the hot seat and had a very good chance of being booted. The judges were all tough this year. After the beating that Corey took last year, he wisely stood on the sidelines with helping the models...and of course being the keeper of the contract.
Nicole - Branden's older woman.
Posted by: Poindexter June 4, 2009 - 06:03 PM
LOL!
I was just teasing you. Branden is cute but my tastes go more for Jonathan. I love those British accents!!
Posted by: Poindexter June 4, 2009 - 06:09 PM
anyone who watched and listened to the show not
remember his anti gay rhetoric.
I'm gay and chalk it up more to his being young, growing up in a small town, and not being exposed to any out gay folks. His "especially not gay" thing sounded more like insecurity than dislike for gay people. Hopefully he's done some growing up on the subject during the show.
Posted by: A-GA June 4, 2009 - 06:17 PM
I was just teasing you. Branden is cute but my tastes go more for Jonathan. I love those British accents!! Jonathan for sure makes cute babies - his baby was adorable. They are quite a few British and Australian celebrities around that make you just want to sit back and listen - hang on every word...lol. Jonathan included. He is polished and sophisticated.
Which just goes to show my tastes - I like the diamonds in the rough which for me was represented by Brendan and Colin. Too cute for words.
Back to British - ever notice that just about every reality show has either a host/hostess or judge that is British? Apparently, all Americans like the British (alas how quickly we forget our history.....NOW I am only kidding - I like The Brits!)
Posted by: A-GA June 4, 2009 - 06:20 PM
Read his final interview blog - I think it reinforces your statements. It is just a young guy thing and in no way intended to harm.
Too bad we don't all remember how "smart and mature" we were at 18 and 19.
Posted by: Poindexter June 4, 2009 - 06:27 PM
Too bad we don't all remember how "smart and mature" we were at 18 and 19.
I'll read it. Thanks for the heads-up!
LOL! Yeah, I remember those days...thought I knew everything!
I look back and have to roll my eyes about many things.....as I'm sure we all do.
Posted by: Poindexter June 4, 2009 - 06:31 PM
Now CATO that's not very nice (and the original post was a silly hypothetical). Settle down and have a few beers, buddy!
Posted by: dreammerz June 4, 2009 - 06:38 PM
I am totally disappointed, and a bit baffled, that Brandon was chosen "Super Model". I thought Jonathon was clearly the winner, and should have taken it all. What a disappointment. Jonathon and Sandhurst both exibited the maturity, the looks and the presence of mind to present themselves as superb models. Brandon's immature, cocky attitude from early on in the season, and his inability to make a decent catwalk, had me wishing he was asked to leave from about the second episode. I really think you got it wrong this time, and hope to see more of Jonathon and Sandhurst in the future. Surely with their talents, they will be picked up by an agency. Respectfully, I hope Brandon falls flat on his face.
Posted by: Brakhage June 4, 2009 - 06:39 PM
I've never posted to these boards before but I couldn't handle the negativity, and general lack of professional knowledge that's passing for authoritative opinion. Having worked in entertainment for years, let me tell you why Branden won.
Branden won because a) he's young, and therefore a prime candidate to work in a youth-oriented profession and grow into the role, and b) he has the most on-camera presence. I totally understand why people liked both Jonathan and Sandhurst, but the judges aren't choosing a winner based on personality, or how much they love their kids, or any other consideration which a TV audience may have based on watching the show. They're basing their decisions on who looks best, most striking and most memorable in a photo. That's Branden. It's in the eyes. He emotes more — displays more emotion through his eyes and expression — than either of the other two. That was evident from the first episode of the season, and you can't teach it. Like an actor, a model either has it or they don't. What screwed Branden up was the judges telling him he was cocky early on. He was, but he was too young to be able to take that in without it knocking him off balance. It took him awhile to recover, but his photos last night were stunning. Branden is memorable in print. If you had never watched the show, knew nothing about these guys, and simply saw their photos I think you'd see.
Jonathan was a sweet and warm guy, with a great personality and body. However, from a modeling perspective, he's just another blond model. That's not to say he isn't good, or won't have a career in the industry. He certainly will, but there are already several Jonathans working out there. Do an image search on "Will Chalker", an already established male model who has been doing print and TV for years. Jonathan has that same look.
As for Sandhurst, great guy but not a model. Sorry. He has a nice face, but his body is not proportioned for fashion, and his expression is always the same blank stare. Watching him week after week, it's easy to like him, even root for him, but again he's not being judged on personality. He's being judged on his ability to capture your attention in a photo. He really doesn't do that.
This is a great show, and precisely because it's not about who is the audience's favorite, guys. It's about someone competing for a professional contract. The judges are going to choose the person they think will best work for that, and that's bound to leave some fans disappointed.
To me, Branden has been the obvious choice from a professional point-of-view since the beginning, and I'm glad he won. As to his homophobic/patriotic remarks, he's 18. 18! I think some of you showing the most negativity need to remember yourselves at 18 and give the guy a break. He'll mature, he'll grow into this job, and he'll do great.
Posted by: A-GA June 4, 2009 - 06:46 PM
WHY would you wish that for anybody? An 18-year old young man named Branden doesn't deserve an opportunity - a chance??
It's just bad karma to wish that on anyone.
Posted by: A-GA June 4, 2009 - 06:53 PM
Branden won because a) he's young, and therefore a prime candidate to work in a youth-oriented profession and grow into the role, and
he has the most on-camera presence. I totally understand why people liked both Jonathan and Sandhurst, but the judges aren't choosing a winner based on personality, or how much they love their kids, or any other consideration which a TV audience may have based on watching the show. They're basing their decisions on who looks best, most striking and most memorable in a photo. That's Branden. It's in the eyes. He emotes more — displays more emotion through his eyes and expression — than either of the other two. That was evident from the first episode of the season, and you can't teach it. Like an actor, a model either has it or they don't. What screwed Branden up was the judges telling him he was cocky early on. He was, but he was too young to be able to take that in without it knocking him off balance. It took him awhile to recover, but his photos last night were stunning. Branden is memorable in print. If you had never watched the show, knew nothing about these guys, and simply saw their photos I think you'd see.Jonathan was a sweet and warm guy, with a great personality and body. However, from a modeling perspective, he's just another blond model. That's not to say he isn't good, or won't have a career in the industry. He certainly will, but there are already several Jonathans working out there. Do an image search on "Will Chalker", an already established male model who has been doing print and TV for years. Jonathan has that same look.
As for Sandhurst, great guy but not a model. Sorry. He has a nice face, but his body is not proportioned for fashion, and his expression is always the same blank stare. Watching him week after week, it's easy to like him, even root for him, but again he's not being judged on personality. He's being judged on his ability to capture your attention in a photo. He really doesn't do that.
This is a great show, and precisely because it's not about who is the audience's favorite, guys. It's about someone competing for a professional contract. The judges are going to choose the person they think will best work for that, and that's bound to leave some fans disappointed.
To me, Branden has been the obvious choice from a professional point-of-view since the beginning, and I'm glad he won. As to his homophobic/patriotic remarks, he's 18. 18! I think some of you showing the most negativity need to remember yourselves at 18 and give the guy a break. He'll mature, he'll grow into this job, and he'll do great.
Excellent post and summary. You really stated it very well (a couple of other posts were in this same vein) from people who can view this objectively that are in the business.
And in the end - Hate the Show, but there is absolutely no reason to spew all of this vitriol at Branden.
Posted by: TCPhil June 4, 2009 - 07:05 PM
since it's not going away, i'm heading out. don't feel so alone knowing that other viewers feel a bit cheated by the finale...happy ranting everyone
It's one of the things Bravo didn't bother to work out when they did a format change...
Posted by: hornygrrrl June 4, 2009 - 07:11 PM
Branden won because a) he's young, and therefore a prime candidate to work in a youth-oriented profession and grow into the role, and
he has the most on-camera presence. I totally understand why people liked both Jonathan and Sandhurst, but the judges aren't choosing a winner based on personality, or how much they love their kids, or any other consideration which a TV audience may have based on watching the show. They're basing their decisions on who looks best, most striking and most memorable in a photo. That's Branden. It's in the eyes. He emotes more — displays more emotion through his eyes and expression — than either of the other two. That was evident from the first episode of the season, and you can't teach it. Like an actor, a model either has it or they don't. What screwed Branden up was the judges telling him he was cocky early on. He was, but he was too young to be able to take that in without it knocking him off balance. It took him awhile to recover, but his photos last night were stunning. Branden is memorable in print. If you had never watched the show, knew nothing about these guys, and simply saw their photos I think you'd see.Jonathan was a sweet and warm guy, with a great personality and body. However, from a modeling perspective, he's just another blond model. That's not to say he isn't good, or won't have a career in the industry. He certainly will, but there are already several Jonathans working out there. Do an image search on "Will Chalker", an already established male model who has been doing print and TV for years. Jonathan has that same look.
As for Sandhurst, great guy but not a model. Sorry. He has a nice face, but his body is not proportioned for fashion, and his expression is always the same blank stare. Watching him week after week, it's easy to like him, even root for him, but again he's not being judged on personality. He's being judged on his ability to capture your attention in a photo. He really doesn't do that.
This is a great show, and precisely because it's not about who is the audience's favorite, guys. It's about someone competing for a professional contract. The judges are going to choose the person they think will best work for that, and that's bound to leave some fans disappointed.
To me, Branden has been the obvious choice from a professional point-of-view since the beginning, and I'm glad he won. As to his homophobic/patriotic remarks, he's 18. 18! I think some of you showing the most negativity need to remember yourselves at 18 and give the guy a break. He'll mature, he'll grow into this job, and he'll do great.
I have to agree with this post. Although I was rooting for Jonathan all the way through (and hoping Sandhurst would come in second after him), Branden really knocked it out of the park with that close-up portrait taken with the antique camera. It was honestly one of the best photographs I've ever seen. One has to give the photographer credit as well for capturing something like that.
I was surprised by the outcome, but it makes sense in the end. It all comes down to the final product and Branden managed to deliver when it counted most.
Posted by: CATO June 4, 2009 - 07:26 PM
Ah, it pains me to have to point out the idiosyncrasies of American liberals wherever I find them in the hopes that I can convince just one or two liberals to change their ways and become solid conservatives like myself. In so doing, I know what I point out is often "not very nice" but SOMEONE HAS TO DO IT for the good of us all.
Now I agree with you Poindexter that the post #35 is silly and hypothetical but it contains some underlying assumptions that simply begged for an answer which I successfully accomplished in post #134. Now MisoSoupLover thinks I have "aggression" and you ask me to "settle down." Little do you all know that I am one laid-back, lovable kind of guy.
Posted by: TCPhil June 4, 2009 - 07:34 PM
Holly is signed to the following agencies.
Agencies:
- http://www.fashionmodeldirectory.com/agencies/New+York+Model+Management
- http://www.fashionmodeldirectory.com/agencies/L.A.+Models
- http://www.fashionmodeldirectory.com/agencies/Connected+Models
While I don't agree with your assessment of the shows finale...That's fine-that's what's fun about the boards(most of the time)...Truth be told have we seen any of the former contestant's doing any major campaigns?...OK Ronnie has been doing quite a lot...To my mind a super model is someone that doesn't have to sign with an agency-they have managers...Clients ask for them they don't do "go sees"...They don't do "walk offs"...
Posted by: TCPhil June 4, 2009 - 07:37 PM
1. Homosexual men are still manly men. Nothing about sexual preference changes gender identity, and I don't indulge stereotypes. Even if one partner seems effeminate, in my experience (the friends I know), he's probably the top. So how is kissing another man anything against manliness (scratching head)? It's braver (more manly, to use your vernacular) to kiss another man, because it means you're going against what society expects of you, and you just plain don't give a f**k what people think.
2. They didn't ask him to swap spit (exchange body fluids) with anyone. They ask him to PORTRAY homosexual intimacy. Portray meaning play act, fake, put on...you know, what models and actors are paid to do for a living? They only do this challenge in the show to see where the model's boundaries are, how inhibited they are, because this could adversely their career. It's a test, just like the nude modeling.
3. If his religious views against homosexuality are that strong, then why, in god's name, would he want to work with a slew of gays? It's not like he's going to single-handedly change the composition of the modeling industry (Republicanized it). Also, what about lusting after women for the purposes of fornication (which Branden happens to do more of than anyone else on the show), isn't that also forbidden in those religions that forbid homosexuality? You can't have it both ways, that makes you a hypocrite. Signed a Catholic Heterosexual
Oh very well said, very well said...
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Posted by: Lisa Simpson June 4, 2009 - 07:39 PM
I, too, was disappointed in the results, though maybe this will be like 'American Idol' and a contestant will be better off not winning. I also disagree with those who said that Branden was more memorable than Jonathan and Sandhurst. For the life of me, I can't remember what Branden looks like.
I started watching the show when I caught a commercial and saw Jonathan. He is one beautiful man. I also grew to love Sandhurst. Both of these men were memorable and did fantastic jobs. I hope that they have the success that they deserve. Others I liked included Salome (hurray for the pretty girl with the non-model body!) and Colin (so cute!). Though I wasn't a huge fan of Mountaha, she was distinctive and memorable.
Anyway, add my vote to those who are disappointed in the results. But, then again, a contract with New York Model Management does seem a bit like a booby prize.
Posted by: TCPhil June 4, 2009 - 07:47 PM
WILL THERE BE A REUNION EPISODE?
ALSO....
WHO IS THE ULTIMATE FAN FAVORITE MODEL?
We chose the ultimate fan favorite...and we want to know who won that title!
The producers chose Jonathan as fan favorite-that's how many of us knew that Jonathan didn't win-when they announced one of their fake cell phone text votes, that he had won fan favorite and the $10,000...Only once on Top Chef did the producers pick the winner to also be fan favorite...
Oh I'm sorry-you thought you had somethings to say in the matter-you thought the voting thing was real?...It's real in the same way WWE is real...NOT...
Posted by: KariAna June 4, 2009 - 07:50 PM
I hope he has. Considering I liked Colin, and Salome
as well as Sandhurst I can see how perhaps I was
just a tiny bit biased because of that. I really
thought Sandhurst should have won of the three. I
also thought the final three should have included
Salome instead of Branden. I know, some people
didn't like her. After all, she did win 6 photo shoots.
Kari Ana
Posted by: mannyj June 4, 2009 - 07:54 PM
Branden, Really! 
So apparently all Sandhurst, Jonathan, Salomi, and Mountah had to do is be half ass, give the same George Bush like smirk, cry every 5 minutes about how they missed their mommy, NEVER deliver in a single photo, then on the final two weeks have decent cat walks then someone who could actually book jobs would have won.
The Producers, Judges, Host, anyone affiliated with the selection making process have all killed their credibility with anything they will do in their life going forward.
I mean seriously, can you tell me what jobs is Branden going to book besides print ads in American Eagle, Gap, and Abercrombie & Fitch? Go ahead, think about it I'll wait...........................................................................I didn't think so!
I have been reading GQ Magazine for years, Gucci, Prada, Helmut Lang, Dolce & Gabbanna, Marc Jacobs, would NEVER book someone like Branden, Sandhurst on the other hand could be the face of Helmut Lang, Alexander McQueen, Ralph Lauren Purple Label or Tommy Hilfilger today. Jonathan could roll out the Summer ads for Gucci or Prada enough said. Don't be surprised if you see both of those guys gracing the catwalk in NY's Fashion Week or in Europe. As for Branden, you can still smell the breast milk on his breathe, give me a break!
I'm so disappointed in Bravo, and I will not be watching this show anymore!
Posted by: TCPhil June 4, 2009 - 07:55 PM
I call him Bran[bleeding testicles]den
LOL...That works too...LOL...
Posted by: TCPhil June 4, 2009 - 08:12 PM
I think that it's really important to analyze the impression that someone's shape gives you when considering "supermodel" status (not just their devotion to fitness and body-building). There are many models who don't have perfectly sculpted bodies, but they have a frame that makes clothing really stand out. I personally think that Branden's elongated physique was breathtaking, and it's exactly what I envision when I think of a supermodel. Jonathan and Sandhurst were definitely beautiful as well, but the judges understood that while both of them were more mature and more consistent...they were also more forgettable (how often do any of us really get to see the "professional" side of supermodels anyway).
I think Jonathan was simply the fan favorite because his look relates more to a mainstream audience (that makes him a model...not necessarily a supermodel) It's in my opinion that the challenges presented in the show were simply there to give the judging panel an idea of how it would be to work with each person. Branden was young, impressionable, and easy to mold. He's a perfect candidate... regardless of his naivete gotting the best of him at times. Youth is a beautiful thing, isn't it?
No it is not...All 18 year olds have their heads up their a s s es...Especially 18 year old men...Bran[I'm especially not gay]den still thinks a pair of shoes from Sears, is high fashion...Bran[I'm especially no gay]den's only thought about winning, is how he can use the title to get laid...No youth is not a beautiful thing...Have you seen the way youth acts today...All because we've taught them that they're all important...No-youth is wasted on the young...
Posted by: TCPhil June 4, 2009 - 08:18 PM
*BUT can you please keep politics off of this board? If I wanted to talk liberals vs conservatives or about supporting the troops, I would be reading a news website or any comment on AOL (haha!).
Miso-you haven't been here very long-politics are a board tradition...LOL...
On another point if he's a "supermodel" Bran[I'm especially not gay]den shouldn't be making mistakes like that...
Posted by: TCPhil June 4, 2009 - 08:25 PM
Actually, reading the posts on this board about wishing Brandon's penis burned etc. (see what you miss not reading all of the posts?) is all I need to calm what little aggretion I do have. Alas, no "stellar bod" here, but I am educated, reasonably sophisticated, and I have a great sense of humor and a generally winning personality. Come to think of it, "fan favorite" would wouldn't surprise me at all.
Best to you MisoSoupLover!!!
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Posted by: TCPhil June 4, 2009 - 08:26 PM
If the show is fake, how do you know that your votes would have even been counted anyway?
The votes didn't even count last season...LOL...
Posted by: littleme June 4, 2009 - 08:38 PM
Well, I guess I shouldn't be surprised they picked Brandon to win. Whoever made the decisions on who stayed and who went home were sure bad ones. Mainly because they should have based their decisions on the true modeling skills, you know who was the best, not some story line. I guess they did OK on who went home up to Amanda but, I figured the "FIX WAS IN" after they eliminated Jordan who should have been in the final three. The only real model of, at least, the girls. It would have made for a more exciting ending. I guess they (Bravo) were going for the "shock value". It did not work for me. I was very disappointed.
Posted by: bravo140 June 4, 2009 - 09:03 PM
Though I was disappointed with the choice of Brandon I could understand from the judges perspective, he is young and maliable, has no dependents and is free to pursue at career. He is also has a look that can be crafted in the image they want. I thought that Jonathan at the end was getting a bit too cocky and too self assurded and that he was too quick to blame other people for not getting him. Though when the show first started I thought he would be hard to beat.
But my choice was Sandhurst, he rarely if ever bad mouthed anyone in the house. He was an exceptional team player and was there often helping the other contestants. He is a real class act and though modeling is in his future I would love to see him dance. I don't think they could have picked him though as he would have been percieved as Tyson's mini me.
All in all I thoght this years season was so much better because of the lack of sniping that went on in the house and the men for the most part, especially the last three standing had real class while competing as compare to the yaboos from last year. The fact that Jonathan and Sandhurst, helped Brandon shows that they had class and a sense of friendship.
For next year I hope that they do away with the Tyson and Nicole mentoring that was so bogus. And maybe have one episode where the model gets to choose the picture they liked for the judges to see rather than just the photographer. Would be a nice twist.
Posted by: bravo140 June 4, 2009 - 09:09 PM
I was glad to see Jordan go, she had zilch personality and her high school gossip tactics in the house were petty and childish. I think the female who got robbed was Mountaha, she was consistantly improving and to lose out because a designer of her garment was a judge was just plain unfair.
Jordan may have the look and skills but she lost out on her lack of personality.
Posted by: littleme June 4, 2009 - 09:24 PM
Jordan may have the look and skills but she lost out on her lack of personality.
That is my point. It was very easy to edit in the drama and very hard to edit out good modeling and a few of the models, Jordan being one of them, showed true promise. The show in the end was suppose to focus and reward good modeling , not about who is a virgin, which model has money problems, who is gay, who has a child without a father, what religion you are, or what your attitude is. To name a few.
Posted by: Jannalane June 4, 2009 - 09:31 PM
Hello,
Brandon is the real deal, not someone who is young and malliable. He is a designer's dream.
He has a well-deserved career ahead of him. That became completely obvious to me as I watched his progress. Just think of what he is capable of past this short stint where professionals witnessed how skilled and authentic he is.
Posted by: Esurb June 4, 2009 - 10:59 PM
AGREED! Brandon is a homely mutt, inside and out. A closeted homophobe...and just downright ugly. The whole show (all season) has been a farce...with really bad judging, inconsistent directions to the contestants, and the air of FRAUD!
Posted by: TCPhil June 4, 2009 - 11:06 PM
We shoulda known the fix was in with the title the producers told the intern who moderates the boards to give for this episode-"finale THIS"...So in your face-Bran[I'm especially not gay]denesque...I can just see the "high fives" the next day in the production office...In a way it really shows Bravos utter contempt for it's core audience...At least in regards to the shows that got them where they are...Although with Bravo's seeming facination with the idle spoiled usless rich-it's not surprising...MMASM makes them no money-not really, a few t-shirts maybe...And the Top Chef franchise is a Jaugernaught they dare not f with...Like somebody else said they can cancel this show now and produce another Houseskanks of what ever City...
Posted by: thommynicks June 4, 2009 - 11:37 PM
Branden won because a) he's young, and therefore a prime candidate to work in a youth-oriented profession and grow into the role, and
he has the most on-camera presence. I totally understand why people liked both Jonathan and Sandhurst, but the judges aren't choosing a winner based on personality, or how much they love their kids, or any other consideration which a TV audience may have based on watching the show. They're basing their decisions on who looks best, most striking and most memorable in a photo. That's Branden. It's in the eyes. He emotes more — displays more emotion through his eyes and expression — than either of the other two. That was evident from the first episode of the season, and you can't teach it. Like an actor, a model either has it or they don't. What screwed Branden up was the judges telling him he was cocky early on. He was, but he was too young to be able to take that in without it knocking him off balance. It took him awhile to recover, but his photos last night were stunning. Branden is memorable in print. If you had never watched the show, knew nothing about these guys, and simply saw their photos I think you'd see.Jonathan was a sweet and warm guy, with a great personality and body. However, from a modeling perspective, he's just another blond model. That's not to say he isn't good, or won't have a career in the industry. He certainly will, but there are already several Jonathans working out there. Do an image search on "Will Chalker", an already established male model who has been doing print and TV for years. Jonathan has that same look.
As for Sandhurst, great guy but not a model. Sorry. He has a nice face, but his body is not proportioned for fashion, and his expression is always the same blank stare. Watching him week after week, it's easy to like him, even root for him, but again he's not being judged on personality. He's being judged on his ability to capture your attention in a photo. He really doesn't do that.
This is a great show, and precisely because it's not about who is the audience's favorite, guys. It's about someone competing for a professional contract. The judges are going to choose the person they think will best work for that, and that's bound to leave some fans disappointed.
To me, Branden has been the obvious choice from a professional point-of-view since the beginning, and I'm glad he won. As to his homophobic/patriotic remarks, he's 18. 18! I think some of you showing the most negativity need to remember yourselves at 18 and give the guy a break. He'll mature, he'll grow into this job, and he'll do great.
I completely disagree and you do us all a great diservice by assuming we can't recognize what a model is.As for leaving some fans disappointed,have you read these posts yet?
I would say it's 95% against the decision that was made-
that has to account for something.And you think Jonathan and Sandhurst were unmemorable as opposed to Branden-
I remember Branden smirked in photos and lurched and slumped on his catwalk.But I can remember both the others best shots and catwalks in a second.But time will tell which will succeed and who won't.And as for people commenting on the judges guessing that Jonathan and Sandhurst would
do fine anyways,give the chance to a young up and comer-
that is insulting to both men,and also to us viewers.As the audience to this show,we invest our time and emotions and
when we see something that defies logic,it disappoints us-
we react.Alot of us feel cheated with an ending that didn't match with the season we watched.
Thom
Posted by: A-GA June 4, 2009 - 11:42 PM
I agree and to my mind as well that a "Supermodel" would not just be a cast of thousands, but would have their own booking agent and be sought after. Holly was not my favorite by a long shot, but I did hope for the best for her and some of the others to do well in a very hard business. I did think the finale this year was a strong one - had some substance. Some of Bravo's finales are not so good....several come to mind....Top Chef (and I really like that show, but geez) and the Dance show which was poorly produced and had a crappy finale.
Posted by: A-GA June 4, 2009 - 11:56 PM
That's Reality TV for you - they think the viewers want to see all those dramatics (made up or not) versus actually seeing a competition. Some back story is good so you get invested in the players, but alas most of the time it is who is the biggest drama queen/king. I just never got Jordan - to me she was painfully thin (even thinner than Kate Moss or Twiggy). I did not see what the judges saw in her walk. But there you go, many thought she was the IT girl and I suspect she will do well.
Posted by: A-GA June 5, 2009 - 12:00 AM
Now I agree with you Poindexter that the post #35 is silly and hypothetical but it contains some underlying assumptions that simply begged for an answer which I successfully accomplished in post #134. Now MisoSoupLover thinks I have "aggression" and you ask me to "settle down." Little do you all know that I am one laid-back, lovable kind of guy.
And undeniably, you are the Fan Favorite - even MSL said so. Sometimes you just got to stand up for what's right - I get it. It can take years, but yes they can change. I have seen that amongst friends of mine. I have friends on both sides of the aisle and our conversations can be very lively to say the least - but they are never rude or mean-spirited.
Posted by: A-GA June 5, 2009 - 12:07 AM
According to their latest blogs, Tyson and Nicole are both pursuing acting careers. So your hopes may come true. Perhaps if Bravo actually showed some real mentoring, we would get why they are both there.
Posted by: A-GA June 5, 2009 - 12:11 AM
Brandon is the real deal, not someone who is young and malliable. He is a designer's dream.
He has a well-deserved career ahead of him. That became completely obvious to me as I watched his progress. Just think of what he is capable of past this short stint where professionals witnessed how skilled and authentic he is.
He certainly wears the clothes well - even some of the crazy runway stuff. He is tall and lean and nice eye candy - I think he will do well too.
Posted by: A-GA June 5, 2009 - 12:14 AM
I BEG you - please NO more Housewives - talk about bad TV!!
Posted by: ibjeannie June 5, 2009 - 12:19 AM
I just keep remembering that Naked photoshoot that was brilliantly shot by the well respected, Bill Diodato...
http://www.billdiodato.com/
The following is a direct quote from the show regarding his photoshoot with Branden...
Photographer, Bill Diadato: "You're a little deer in the headlights with your expression. (frustrated) I, I, I think this is not working, for him, for this shot..."
Branden could not follow any of the directions the photographer gave him. Not only that but Branden seemed to be giving him all kinds of attitude too! Tyson had to step in and show him exactly how to stand. Finally, Bill Diodato gets so frustrated he pulls Tyson aside and says...
"If you spent 50,000 dollars to hire a crew to go into a studio to make this shot and this is what you're left with, you'd be calling a re-shoot."
Yeah! This is YOUR SUPERMODEL BRAVO...Congrats!
Peace out.
Jeannie
Posted by: dma69 June 5, 2009 - 12:27 AM
Branden? BRANDEN??? ARE YOU F*****G KIDDING ME? HOW DO YOU SCREW THIS UP? THAT DOES IT! I'M DONE WITH THIS SHOW! THIS IS A TRAVESTY! JONATHAN DESERVED TO WIN! I WOULD'VE EVEN SETTLED FOR SANDHURST! BUT BRANDEN?!?!? YOU GUYS BLEW IT BIGTIME!!! BAD ENOUGH HE MADE IT TO THE FINAL THREE, BUT BRANDEN THE WINNER?????
Posted by: A-GA June 5, 2009 - 12:29 AM
http://www.billdiodato.com/
The following is a direct quote from the show regarding his photoshoot with Branden...
Photographer, Bill Diadato: "You're a little deer in the headlights with your expression. (frustrated) I, I, I think this is not working, for him, for this shot..."
Branden could not follow any of the directions the photographer gave him. Not only that but Branden seemed to be giving him all kinds of attitude too! Tyson had to step in and show him exactly how to stand. Finally, Bill Diodato gets so frustrated he pulls Tyson aside and says...
"If you spent 50,000 dollars to hire a crew to go into a studio to make this shot and this is what you're left with, you'd be calling a re-shoot."
Yeah! This is YOUR SUPERMODEL BRAVO...Congrats!
Peace out.
Jeannie
Jeannie - remember how frustrated you were last year when they were so tough on Ronnie during his nude shoot. You don't want to give Branden a break for an earlier episode?? - he rocked the last one and several in between. At the end of the day, Branden like Ronnie still took a good picture. Not all of the photgraphers felt the same way Diadato did - afterall look what he did to Jordan - the judges hated her photo. Sometimes the photographers artistic temperament gets in the way of making a good shot - they are supposed to be working together - model and photographer.
Posted by: dma69 June 5, 2009 - 12:33 AM
Jordan may have the look and skills but she lost out on her lack of personality.
Jordan deserved to go. Her look was just plain ordinary. But her I HATE AMANDA act was really getting old. When will these reailty competitions realize that having these hateful rants are not entertaining at all, just annoying. If you're going to have hateful rants aired in the separate interviews, at least give us the audience a Dynasty-style catfight. Who wouldn't want to see Jordan and Amanda pull each other's hair, tear each other's clothes off, and wrestle into the ground? I'd watch!
Posted by: ibjeannie June 5, 2009 - 12:43 AM
A-GA
Bill Diodato is an amazing photographer. He has a well respected name and I'm sure he would not stop until he got a shot he could be proud of.
BTW..When he shot Ronnie in the snake tank, he capture his shot by the 3rd frame...and Ronnie won that week!
And ..I did not start posting on this message board until the show was over...So, I don't know who or what you are referring to when you say I was "so frustrated" when they were so tough on Ronnie during his nude shoot...Besides Ronnie was brilliant during his nude shoot.
Photographer, Matthew Ralston Re: Ronnie's photo shoot: “I needed him to be a stoic object and to let me work with his body form in very subtle ways, which he was very good at. I would say masculine grace at it’s finest. He’s an elegant, beautiful man.”
Jeannie
Posted by: A-GA June 5, 2009 - 12:55 AM
Bill Diodato is an amazing photographer. He has a well respected name and I'm sure he would not stop until he got a shot he could be proud of.
BTW..When he shot Ronnie in the snake tank, he capture his shot by the 3rd frame...and Ronnie won that week!
And ..I did not start posting on this message board until the show was over...So, I don't know who or what you are referring to when you say I was "so frustrated" when they were so tough on Ronnie during his nude shoot...Besides Ronnie was brilliant during his nude shoot.
Photographer, Matthew Ralston Re: Ronnie's photo shoot: "I needed him to be a stoic object and to let me work with his body form in very subtle ways, which he was very good at. I would say masculine grace at it's finest. He's an elegant, beautiful man."
Jeannie
Photographer loved it - Judges did not.
I liked his and Ben's, but did not care for Perry's or Holly's.
Posted by: littleme June 5, 2009 - 01:03 AM
I do, like other viewers, want to see some of the drama. It can be fun, entertaining, and interesting. But in the end to keep the show credible the eliminations have to be base on how well they (the models) did in the photo shoot and their walk. After all, that is what the show is about. The judges have to make sense and be consistent with their decisions and the show overall should flow well. Here are some examples:
1) Kerryn who won twice and otherwise safe was eliminated before Colin, who I liked, but was in the bottom three times and low once and always managed to get off a sub-standard performance.
2)on epi 9 - the Naked Ambition shoot - Jordan was told my the photographer
they got the shot on the first photo, the judges however, did not like her photo and she was critized and told she was fating - the same photographer told Tyson, Brandon was terrible and would have cost the client $50,000 if it was a real shoot and then Amanda was eliminated. WHAT was that?
3) Sandhurst was told by Tyson he had a face of an accountant and then the following week told he had a very photographic face or something like that.
And I can go on and on. But the point is there was no true rhyme or reason to any of the eliminations except for with story line was best to go with. And that was not fair to us the viewers or the models.
Posted by: ibjeannie June 5, 2009 - 01:16 AM
I liked his and Ben's, but did not care for Perry's or Holly's.
Sorry...just watched what the judges had to say:
Niki: "Wow. Amazing. How did you like being Earth?"
Not one of them had anything negative to say about the photo. In fact, at the gallery showing there was nothing but high praise.
Sorry...but when it comes to Ronnie I just have to set the record straight.
They did critique him for not being as phyically "cut" as they would like him to be...but the photo was BEAUTIFUL.
His body is amazingly "cut" and looking finer than fine now.
In fact, my avatar is a shot from a recent photo shoot Ronnie did with Bill Diodato (Haha...speaking of...) Visit his message board to see some more great shots of Ronnie...clothed or otherwise
http://boards.bravotv.com/index.php?s=&showtopic=173181&view=findpost&p=353489
Jeannie
Posted by: A-GA June 5, 2009 - 01:16 AM
1) Kerryn who won twice and otherwise safe was eliminated before Colin, who I liked, but was in the bottom three times and low once and always managed to get off a sub-standard performance.
2)on epi 9 - the Naked Ambition shoot - Jordan was told my the photographer
they got the shot on the first photo, the judges however, did not like her photo and she was critized and told she was fating - the same photographer told Tyson, Brandon was terrible and would have cost the client $50,000 if it was a real shoot and then Amanda was eliminated. WHAT was that?
3) Sandhurst was told by Tyson he had a face of an accountant and then the following week told he had a very photographic face or something like that.
And I can go on and on. But the point is there was no true rhyme or reason to any of the eliminations except for with story line was best to go with. And that was not fair to us the viewers or the models.
I agree that the eliminations did not always add up. It was like they got the Top Chef mentality - I am going to eliminate you based on some small infraction versus looking at your body of work thus far. Kerryn was doing quite well and all of a sudden - gone. And yes, I said the same thing (virtually) in another post - that the photographer and Jordan both loved her "Naked Ambition" photo, but the judges really dissed it. I think that sometimes Bravo's editing of these episodes leaves a lot to be desired. They create controversy. Bravo played a cat and mouse game for the most part with the viewers. The show appeared to actually ordain Jordan and Jonathan for the finale early on. I was surprised that week that she got cut because I thought she was one of the chosen ones.
Posted by: A-GA June 5, 2009 - 01:22 AM
Niki: "Wow. Amazing. How did you like being Earth?"
Not one of them had anything negative to say about the photo. In fact, at the gallery showing there was nothing but high praise.
Sorry...but when it comes to Ronnie I just have to set the record straight.
They did critique him for not being as phyically "cut" as they would like him to be...but the photo was BEAUTIFUL.
His body is amazingly "cut" and looking finer than fine now.
In fact, my avatar is a shot from a recent photo shoot Ronnie did with Bill Diodato (Haha...speaking of...) Visit his message board to see some more great shots of Ronnie...clothed or otherwise
http://boards.bravotv.com/index.php?s=&showtopic=173181&view=findpost&p=353489
Jeannie
I will check out the new photos - you have done a great job of keeping us all up-to-date on Ronnie. Ronnie has a great way of expressing himself verbally especially and in his photos as well.
Posted by: ibjeannie June 5, 2009 - 01:30 AM
Hey TCPhil...I'm really pissed about losing out on that amazing dinner you were going to cook me when Sandhurst won!!!
Jeannie
Posted by: klv June 5, 2009 - 07:32 AM
I cannot believe this. How disappointing. Why was the decision based on the last shoot?
More and More I am becoming disappointed and disgusted with Bravo's programing. I wonder whether it is worth my time to watch their disjointed programs!
I do feel, as stated by someone else in this blog, that Brandon can be a model but not without help. Jonathan, Sandhurst, you two rock and you have what it takes. You have the grit, the maturity and the passion to make it work. You may not have the $100,000 to put in your pocket but you will eventually have much much more!
And some of the judges on these shows are ill chosen.
Just my opinion and won't make any difference but makes me feel better to vent!
Posted by: KariAna June 5, 2009 - 08:59 AM
This is a message board about Modeling. It has nothing
to be with being Liberal. BTW-since you brought up this
subject and began trashing Liberals wholeheartedly I
feel it is important for you to realize that Liberal is no
longer a dirty word. After the last eight years the dirty
word in politics is Right Wing Conservative. Without
Liberals women would still not be able to obtain a divorce
of a bad husband without losing everything including her
children. That is just the beginning. The only conservative
anyone even wants to hear from are those conservatives
who truly believe in being fiscally conservative. Not sure
if the true conservative can still recognize their political
party after the last 28 years.
Kari Ana
Now I agree with you Poindexter that the post #35 is silly and hypothetical but it contains some underlying assumptions that simply begged for an answer which I successfully accomplished in post #134. Now MisoSoupLover thinks I have "aggression" and you ask me to "settle down." Little do you all know that I am one laid-back, lovable kind of guy.
Posted by: Mr. Artitude June 5, 2009 - 09:15 AM
It happens all the time on Tyra's ANTM, and the show just wrapped up its 12th season.
I truly don't understand when people say 'I wasted an hour' or 'I wasted the entire season' on this show. No one can actually make you watch the show, you do it at your own will, so why complain about it?!
I refuse to believe that someone watches the show just to see the results. People just enjoy seeing models wearing designer clothes, do cool photo shoots and catwalks; that is why come season 3 most of Bravo viewers will be watching again.
Posted by: Mr. Artitude June 5, 2009 - 09:29 AM
You are right, he does have the same look.
He is more striking than Jonathan in my opinion.
Posted by: halfpint75 June 5, 2009 - 09:38 AM
I can't not believe that Branden won. I call BS. They had so many issues with him throughout the show and then they go ahead and choose him. I don't agree with anyone on how he improved or matured. He was hard to work with for some of the photographers and his cat walks were horrible. He only had two looks, the pout and a snear. Instead of him winning a layout with Cosmo it should have been Teen Cosmo. Just because he only has the look for Gap, American Eagle, Abercrombie & Fitch, Aeropastle and Old Navy. Don't see him in any high fashion photos. Jonathan looked way better in a suit then he did. And why was it perfectly acceptable for him to cry like a baby and not for anyone else. I hope when they book him for anything they buy 2 plane tickets, for him and his mommy. We don't want him breaking down on the catwalk and I don't think the umbilical cord will reach that far. As far as that last photo shoot, he did not look any different than before. And the Cosmo shoot was a joke. It seemed Jonathan was rushed through his and they spent more time coaching Branden through his.
I hope that Jonathan and Sandhurst get to live their dream. They outshined "the winner" throughout the show. They needed no coaching and were naturals. I don't know how many times I heard the photographers make comments on how Jonathan didn't need any direction on what they wanted. The only time I saw that he was told he was stiff and they were having problems getting a good shot was at the Cosmo shoot. Fixed? I think so.
Next season I hope they get judges that don't talk out of their mouths one week and out of their a s s e s the next week.
Posted by: bettiej June 5, 2009 - 09:53 AM
I missed the finale and had to come here to see who won. Truthfully, I would have been happy if any of the three won - but thought that Jonathan had it in the bag. The only time I didn't care for his appearance was when he dyed it that godawful reddish blonde. I thought that Sandhurst was the next best bet to win, and really thought that Brandon didn't stand a chance. But, that being said, I'm thrilled for Brandon - I think he has alot of potential.
As for crying at the finale, I see nothing wrong with that - he is still very young - and his age alone was probably a huge factor in his win.
Posted by: CATO June 5, 2009 - 10:33 AM
to be with being Liberal. BTW-since you brought up this
subject and began trashing Liberals wholeheartedly I
feel it is important for you to realize that Liberal is no
longer a dirty word. After the last eight years the dirty
word in politics is Right Wing Conservative. Without
Liberals women would still not be able to obtain a divorce
of a bad husband without losing everything including her
children. That is just the beginning. The only conservative
anyone even wants to hear from are those conservatives
who truly believe in being fiscally conservative. Not sure
if the true conservative can still recognize their political
party after the last 28 years.
Kari Ana
This message board is about modeling. Modeling is based on appearance during photoshoots and catwalks. It has nothing to do with the thoughts and wisdom of those participating in the photoshoots and catwalks. Now how many posts on each thread have we been treated to dealing with Amanda's thoughts about early childhood development or Branden's understandable wisdom in desiring not to be regarded as a homosexual or his patriotism? For some reason I simply can't recall your lecture to those who have ranted and raved about the thoughts and wisdom of Amanda and Branden, "This show is about Modeling. It has nothing to do with thoughts and wisdom of those desiring to be models." But of course, you are a liberal, so sometimes YOU are a strict constructionist, and sometimes YOU are a loose constructionist, it all depends on how YOU feel at the moment and what result YOU desire to achieve.
Now my evangelical zeal moves me to correct the following misconceptions that I simply can't in good conscience allow you to continue to harbor:
1. I did not vote for George Bush in 2004 simply because his administration was not, for the most part, conservative, let alone "Right Wing Conservative." You might want to think that Bush was a conservative, but that doesn't make it so and I can give you example after example if you would like.
2. Actually, thanks to the liberal woman's lib movement the courts have made it easier for men as well as women to obtain divorces for no reason at all. Insofar as the women have most of the burden of child rearing, this has proven to be no great boon to the ladies. Further, no longer is there an assumption that the men will have the full burden of support while the wife stays home with the children much past infancy. So if you see liberals as the great benafactor of American women in divorce courts - WRONG.
3. You seem to be a fiscal conservative, which of course gives me hope. The current administration has turned this country into "bailout nation" and I believe has quadrupled our national debt which I hope disgusts you as well as it digusts me. When you say that true conservatives can't "recognize their political party after the last 28 years" - RIGHT. So for other than evangelical purposes I concentrate on reforming the Republican Party rather than criticize the current hopeless administration.
Work with me Kari Ana, for together we may discover you may not be so "liberal" after all!
Posted by: Lisa Simpson June 5, 2009 - 11:09 AM
I'm still trying to figure out Branden's win, and all I can figure is that his age was a majot factor. He didn't have the versatilit of Jonathan and Sandhurst, who both did great in a variety of fashions and photographic styles. Both showed more range of emotion, not just a pout and a sneer.
I do think Branden is more suited to the Abercrombie & Fitch type of companies, which Sandhurst and Jonathan have the maturity and presence to carry off high fashion. Jonathan, especially, wore the designers' clothes with respect and panache, no matter how ridiculous they sometimes looked.
I still can bring to mind Jonathan's photograph with the horses. It was absolutely amazing and unforgettable. And he then turned around a few weeks later and looked incredible in a tux, putting himself menatally in a place to really sell what he was wearing. Whatever he was selling, I was buying.
Posted by: surfcity June 5, 2009 - 11:33 AM
Congratulations to Branden! (Or is it Brandon?) Either way, I think the right guy won.
I told my daughter last week, that I thought Branden was the dark horse and could sneak in and win, and he did!
I thought Sandhurst's portrait was, by far, the best of the three, but Branden's full-length photo was the best. Jonathan's pix were, overall, disappointing. And with that ridiculous outfit they put him in for the catwalk, he never had a chance. Plus, I hated it when they chopped off his hair way back when. Jonathan was much cooler with the longer hair. Branden's first walk, in particular, was great! I said wow...especially in that silly outfit he was in. He rocked it.
I predicted at the beginning that a guy would win it since a girl won last time. So I'm not surprised. I am still surprised, however, that Salome went before Mountaha. Salome, more than any of the other girls, had the best chance of beating one of the guys. So when Mountaha was the last girl standing, I knew without even having to watch the next episode, she was going to be out. Even though I think eliminating the voting is crappy, like I said above, I think the right person won...although I think all three guys, and probably Salome, too, will have very nice careers.
Posted by: MMASFan June 5, 2009 - 02:12 PM
This finale was an EPIC FAIL!
Branden over Sandhurst and Jonathan?
The judges must have smoked some crack before deliberating!
This show has lost any little credibility it thought it had. Might as well cancel it now!
I might watch it again if:
1) They get a bigger agency to sponsor it. New York Model Management is a joke! Let's see IMG, DNA, Elite, Marilyn, or Women Model Management! These agencies have the REAL Supermodels. NY Model Management does not!
2) Get rid of Catherine Malandrino and bring in a designer that has been around longer. Or have a different designer as a guest judge each week!
3) They need to throw Jenny Shimizu away and have Maggie Rizer take her place.
Now, whatever happened to Holly from last season? I thought since she won last year we'd see her walking the Paris catwalks with supermodels Raquel Zimmerman, Coco Rocha, Sasha Pivarova and Mariacarla Boscono??? Is she even getting work? I don't see her name on the style.com or models.com directory!
Hmmm - sounding a little like a bitter ex employee there dreamweaver.
Posted by: MMASFan June 5, 2009 - 02:23 PM
So one last check in. Here is my take.
1.
Posted by: xactlyme June 5, 2009 - 02:28 PM
Call me silly. I'm glad Brandon won. He progressed through the season in leaps and bounds and this is Make Me a Supermodel, not Im Already Perfect, Hire Me!
In all fairness this seasons contestants were rather boring in comparison to the last season and some were even down right fugly!!
Lets face it, the girls this go round were slim pickings to say the least. there was no way one of them would be handed a chunk of money and a year long contract! Jonathan and Sandhurst were good looking men for sure but neither had anything that really set them apart from whats already out there. Brandon does have a unique look, in my opinon.
If only Colin had actually improved over time, it might be him that we're all arguing about now
I think its incredibly telling that the format was changed to take the judging out of the hands of the general public. clearly they werent happy with the outcome of last season.......if you watch The Fashion Show, it appears NYM hired a couple of the losers anyway! I'm not concerned for J or S. Theyll both land on their feet.
No one is going to cut off their nose to spite their face so even if the drama is manufactured, the winner selection must be profitable in the long run. the ptb certainly had to honestly believe that Brandon was the most lucrative choice. I think theyre right.
Posted by: MMASFan June 5, 2009 - 02:48 PM
Congratulations Branden! You seem like such a sweet kid. Good things happen to good folks.
Bring Jenny back as the host - she is very natural and unscripted - MMAS Jenny is the Heidi Klum of this show
Bring Cory back as a judge - he is likable and believable - and it make sense if he is the one offering the contract that he would help choose
Bring Back Tysen - but lets see him really mentoring.
Sorry - but lose Nicole and instead of the "used to be a supermodel" theme bring in a young hot model who is current to mentor the girls.
Let the contestants be "real" model potential instead of casting for reality tv - give us reality and cast potential models not tv characters - you know that is what you did.
Bring back the audience vote.
If you do this right - you could have such a good show.
Posted by: bravofan2009 June 5, 2009 - 03:29 PM
That is too funny. But Maggie Rizer also said she wanted to set him up with her sister.
Posted by: A-GA June 5, 2009 - 03:42 PM
Now my evangelical zeal moves me to correct the following misconceptions that I simply can't in good conscience allow you to continue to harbor:
1. I did not vote for George Bush in 2004 simply because his administration was not, for the most part, conservative, let alone "Right Wing Conservative." You might want to think that Bush was a conservative, but that doesn't make it so and I can give you example after example if you would like.
2. Actually, thanks to the liberal woman's lib movement the courts have made it easier for men as well as women to obtain divorces for no reason at all. Insofar as the women have most of the burden of child rearing, this has proven to be no great boon to the ladies. Further, no longer is there an assumption that the men will have the full burden of support while the wife stays home with the children much past infancy. So if you see liberals as the great benafactor of American women in divorce courts - WRONG.
3. You seem to be a fiscal conservative, which of course gives me hope. The current administration has turned this country into "bailout nation" and I believe has quadrupled our national debt which I hope disgusts you as well as it digusts me. When you say that true conservatives can't "recognize their political party after the last 28 years" - RIGHT. So for other than evangelical purposes I concentrate on reforming the Republican Party rather than criticize the current hopeless administration.
Work with me Kari Ana, for together we may discover you may not be so "liberal" after all!
Cato - you need your own grassroots blog/website - for sure! You would be highly forgiven if you were on heroin versus saying you are a conservative these days. How many of the 60's youth are still liberal in nature? It seems to be automatic that if you are conservative you must be against the new very liberal administration. Liberals see any movement by the conservatives and they quickly send in the death squad. Gotta admire a good PR team - head em' off at the pass - oh boy, I guess being a cowboy is a bad thing too nowadays.
I watched MMASM for the modeling and the competition not to catch any of those very young people in politically incorrect moments.
Posted by: A-GA June 5, 2009 - 03:49 PM
I told my daughter last week, that I thought Branden was the dark horse and could sneak in and win, and he did!
I thought Sandhurst's portrait was, by far, the best of the three, but Branden's full-length photo was the best. Jonathan's pix were, overall, disappointing. And with that ridiculous outfit they put him in for the catwalk, he never had a chance. Plus, I hated it when they chopped off his hair way back when. Jonathan was much cooler with the longer hair. Branden's first walk, in particular, was great! I said wow...especially in that silly outfit he was in. He rocked it.
I predicted at the beginning that a guy would win it since a girl won last time. So I'm not surprised. I am still surprised, however, that Salome went before Mountaha. Salome, more than any of the other girls, had the best chance of beating one of the guys. So when Mountaha was the last girl standing, I knew without even having to watch the next episode, she was going to be out. Even though I think eliminating the voting is crappy, like I said above, I think the right person won...although I think all three guys, and probably Salome, too, will have very nice careers.
Yeh, I am happy Branden won as well. I also thought it was shame what they kept doing to Jonathan's look aka hair. He is a gorgeous guy - he didn't need any makeover. After the makeover, they started to say he looked like any other model out there.....well leave him alone then already. Still he is pretty enough that you can't mess him up - but I think his blond locks were pretty special (even though I actually prefer brown hair!).
Posted by: A-GA June 5, 2009 - 03:53 PM
In all fairness this seasons contestants were rather boring in comparison to the last season and some were even down right fugly!!
Lets face it, the girls this go round were slim pickings to say the least. there was no way one of them would be handed a chunk of money and a year long contract! Jonathan and Sandhurst were good looking men for sure but neither had anything that really set them apart from whats already out there. Brandon does have a unique look, in my opinon.
If only Colin had actually improved over time, it might be him that we're all arguing about now
I think its incredibly telling that the format was changed to take the judging out of the hands of the general public. clearly they werent happy with the outcome of last season.......if you watch The Fashion Show, it appears NYM hired a couple of the losers anyway! I'm not concerned for J or S. Theyll both land on their feet.
No one is going to cut off their nose to spite their face so even if the drama is manufactured, the winner selection must be profitable in the long run. the ptb certainly had to honestly believe that Brandon was the most lucrative choice. I think theyre right.
You are right - it would have been a tougher choice at the finale if they had pitted Branden against Colin - both likeable and both extremely easy on the eyes. I do wish they had kept Colin around longer. Happy for Branden.
Posted by: Yorick June 5, 2009 - 04:52 PM
After viewing this finale I am filing for a divorce from this show. Irreconcilable Differences!!
Posted by: A-GA June 5, 2009 - 04:56 PM
Alas, poor Yorick, we knew him well (hey, somebody had to say it!)
Reality TV Shows - The Great Dividers
Posted by: RWXR June 5, 2009 - 06:20 PM
Edited for double posting.
Posted by: RWXR June 5, 2009 - 06:34 PM
I told my daughter last week, that I thought Branden was the dark horse and could sneak in and win, and he did!
I thought Sandhurst's portrait was, by far, the best of the three, but Branden's full-length photo was the best. Jonathan's pix were, overall, disappointing. And with that ridiculous outfit they put him in for the catwalk, he never had a chance. Plus, I hated it when they chopped off his hair way back when. Jonathan was much cooler with the longer hair. Branden's first walk, in particular, was great! I said wow...especially in that silly outfit he was in. He rocked it.
I predicted at the beginning that a guy would win it since a girl won last time. So I'm not surprised. I am still surprised, however, that Salome went before Mountaha. Salome, more than any of the other girls, had the best chance of beating one of the guys. So when Mountaha was the last girl standing, I knew without even having to watch the next episode, she was going to be out. Even though I think eliminating the voting is crappy, like I said above, I think the right person won...although I think all three guys, and probably Salome, too, will have very nice careers.
I suspect Salome will have a VERY good career, but not on catwalks. Hopefully she realizes it and doesn't slim down to the point she loses a lot of her curves. It could not be plainer that the the last week she was there her photo won and highlighted the difference between print and runway. Mountaha will do well on the boards though.
One reason I agree with you about the voting is that it forced them to edit in almost real time and they couldn't know when editing THIS week who was going to be axed the NEXT week. Seeing a snowfall on a photo set you remembered falling the week prior made it a lot more personal.
What they REALLY need to do is separate the male and females into separate judging groups if they DO go back to a voting system.
This season it was obvious that some weeks the photo winner was sexually biased. The go-see was always one or the other, so it goes to assume that the weekly winner was based on who was available that week for a camera crew.
I missed seeing the workshop part of the show, we only saw one workout session and one catwalk exercise. We didn't see as many weigh-ins this year either.
The judging each week seemed to be like TC, with the past weeks not heavily weighing in. It was obvious that the last picture and the Cosmo session won the show for Branden. The walks were close enough to each other (all good) that they balanced out.
Posted by: TCPhil June 5, 2009 - 08:26 PM
http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNxdm801SBUS
Posted by: TCPhil June 5, 2009 - 08:29 PM
http://www.billdiodato.com/
The following is a direct quote from the show regarding his photoshoot with Branden...
Photographer, Bill Diadato: "You're a little deer in the headlights with your expression. (frustrated) I, I, I think this is not working, for him, for this shot..."
Branden could not follow any of the directions the photographer gave him. Not only that but Branden seemed to be giving him all kinds of attitude too! Tyson had to step in and show him exactly how to stand. Finally, Bill Diodato gets so frustrated he pulls Tyson aside and says...
"If you spent 50,000 dollars to hire a crew to go into a studio to make this shot and this is what you're left with, you'd be calling a re-shoot."
Yeah! This is YOUR SUPERMODEL BRAVO...Congrats!
Peace out.
Jeannie
OK neither of us won or lost...Let's just go out for pizza, and beer...LOL...
Posted by: TCPhil June 5, 2009 - 08:36 PM
Remember though the judging criteria are different for Top Chef, as Tom never tires of saying-"It's about the food that day not what you did yesterday"...Then they make a decision that proves that it's not true...
Posted by: TCPhil June 5, 2009 - 08:39 PM
Jeannie
UM don't you mean that dinner you were gonna have Chef Carls Jr. make me when Jonathan won...LOL...
Posted by: A-GA June 5, 2009 - 11:15 PM
No kidding and I like Tom, but when he gets a case of the a$$ about somebody it's just bad news and bad judging all the way around.
One of his more glaring statements and miscues was the year that Sam was eliminated from the finale - Tom claimed he didn't cook - since when did applying heat to food indicate that is all there is to cooking. Oh well, I won't beat that poor dead horse anymore, but that finale surely bit the big one.
Saw your quote from Chef Conant - could you imagine him as a judge on MMASM?? He is super rude and tough on "Chopped" - I gotta say I dread seeing him in the Judgement Seat. Perhaps he and Perou should collaborate.
Posted by: Coyote June 5, 2009 - 11:32 PM
So is anyone wondering if Tyson got a finder's fee for Jonathan?
And oh my word. Thank ya'll here at Bravo for posting the link to Nous Model Management. Those photos were NSFW but oh my my my. I'd like to stop fanning myself and be a bit more coherent, but then I just think about Jonathan with the bike. Jonathan in the nude. Jonathan in those undies. And I'm back to incoherence.
1. His wife is a lucky woman.
2. Jonathan didn't need to win. His career will take off without winning and likely, he'll do better without the strings attached to a contract based on a win.
3. I now have this mental image of Tyson going up to Jonathan after filming wrapped and slipping him a card. "My representation wants to meet with you. . .I wouldn't worry about next month's rent."
Posted by: shabuble June 6, 2009 - 09:04 AM
*scratches head* What happened? Jonathan or Sandhurst would've sense to me. I think even Mountaha would've made more sense to me than Branden, because she improved as much as he did, but she was more consistent and had a good walk.
GL to Jonathan and Sandhurst, and... heh, peace out, MMaS, I give up on you.
Posted by: ship55 June 6, 2009 - 03:36 PM
And oh my word. Thank ya'll here at Bravo for posting the link to Nous Model Management. Those photos were NSFW but oh my my my. I'd like to stop fanning myself and be a bit more coherent, but then I just think about Jonathan with the bike. Jonathan in the nude. Jonathan in those undies. And I'm back to incoherence.
1. His wife is a lucky woman.
2. Jonathan didn't need to win. His career will take off without winning and likely, he'll do better without the strings attached to a contract based on a win.
3. I now have this mental image of Tyson going up to Jonathan after filming wrapped and slipping him a card. "My representation wants to meet with you. . .I wouldn't worry about next month's rent."
Posted by: misterdawson June 6, 2009 - 03:50 PM
The show is a total sham. Never again will I watch this show. Branden is a vulgar mouth child who is no role model. I will never buy anything he is selling. The show is an insult to everyone and we were played. Time to get back and boycot the show.
Posted by: Charcus June 6, 2009 - 06:36 PM
hehe this is so funny last season had 10.130posts,this season had 1.130posts many saying how much they disliked the outcome,ooh yea this new format was a real success 
Posted by: chachacherry June 6, 2009 - 08:35 PM
...THAT IS SO FUNNY..I HAVE THOUGHT THAT SO MANY TIMES. Posted by: shellzdoggie June 7, 2009 - 12:40 AM
What a freaking joke! Braden realy? that long neck dork is awefull. Well I am done! Do you hear this Bravo "click' thats me changing the channel you have lost this viewer!
Posted by: TCPhil June 7, 2009 - 03:16 AM
Yup the producers sure had helium heels this time...
Posted by: kaze_to_ame June 7, 2009 - 01:26 PM
This episode was a disappointment and I didn't even see the entire episode. Branden, BRANDEN?!?!?!!? 
Of all the.... grrr. What a stupid decision.
During that party, he showed his immaturity from the very moment he entered, ugh, such lack of manners and his mother was with him!
I know someone wrote that Branden emoted during his pictures, sorry but who were you looking at??? He had two looks and his eyes did not catch me at all. His final photos were good but his overall performance was not up to snuff.
Jonathon and Sandhurst are the better models, I would have been happier if either of them won, but I think they will have a career, a bigger career than Branden. Let's face it, he's only got a year and probably will be dropped afterwards. He doesn't appeal to me. He's forgetable, bound for gay porn (that remark comes from my gay friends, not me)
Though he bought the suit he was wearing in the 12th episode, it just made him look sophisticated, he certainly didn't act like it (Jonathon on the other hand is James bloody Bond in a suit/tux )
Not looking forward to another season, though I think the panel judges was better than the public voting last year, some decisions baffled me.
Branden forgetable
Jonathon and Sandhurst are fantasy worthy, I will remember them.
Posted by: quinn8 June 7, 2009 - 03:02 PM
Joining the chorus on this boneheaded mistake. My god, what a fiasco. I give this show a chance and it actually had some interesting people then in the final this happens.
Branden is soooo unremarkable, hello the show is called Make me a "supermodel". I could go to the local high school and find 10 Brandens walking through the hallways. Just a typical teenage kid with good looks but nothing remarkable.
The best Branden can do is be in the Sears catalog wearing teenwear. But a supermodel? Give me a break! Maybe Jonathan wasn't the most original looking model but he had professionalism and took good pictures and was good on the catwalk.
And Sandhurst was awesome on the catwalk and was very charismatic and noteworthy in face and body alike.
Either one of these MEN would have been fine but they had to pick a boy who was so immature he didn't even wear deodorant regularly until the final episode according to one of the comments Jonathan made.
Maybe the producers figured they had to pick the country hick Branden because he was the only native born American. Someone said this earlier and its the only explanation that makes some sense.
Can't give it to the carribean dude with the funny accent and can't give it to the posh english dude so lets give it to the only red-blooded American in the group. Idiotic! Maybe someone from Fox news was in charge of the show or something.
Posted by: TCPhil June 7, 2009 - 04:23 PM
Branden is soooo unremarkable, hello the show is called Make me a "supermodel". I could go to the local high school and find 10 Brandens walking through the hallways. Just a typical teenage kid with good looks but nothing remarkable.
The best Branden can do is be in the Sears catalog wearing teenwear. But a supermodel? Give me a break! Maybe Jonathan wasn't the most original looking model but he had professionalism and took good pictures and was good on the catwalk.
And Sandhurst was awesome on the catwalk and was very charismatic and noteworthy in face and body alike.
Either one of these MEN would have been fine but they had to pick a boy who was so immature he didn't even wear deodorant regularly until the final episode according to one of the comments Jonathan made.
Maybe the producers figured they had to pick the country hick Branden because he was the only native born American. Someone said this earlier and its the only explanation that makes some sense.
Can't give it to the carribean dude with the funny accent and can't give it to the posh english dude so lets give it to the only red-blooded American in the group. Idiotic! Maybe someone from Fox news was in charge of the show or something.
Interesting take-can't say I agree-but interesting...
Posted by: Sagebell June 8, 2009 - 12:08 AM
I found it funny he won. b/c he's the kid. but he did have the most growth..
Jonathan should have one. best runway. but he's too conservative in shots. either both jonathan and sandhurst will get contracts just not with the winning agency.
I'm READY TO AUDITION FOR SEASON 3! WHEN AND WHERE TELL ME NOW
Posted by: TCPhil June 8, 2009 - 01:09 AM
Jonathan should have one. best runway. but he's too conservative in shots. either both jonathan and sandhurst will get contracts just not with the winning agency.
I'm READY TO AUDITION FOR SEASON 3! WHEN AND WHERE TELL ME NOW
You that desperate that you want your name attached to this travesty?...If so I feel sorry for you...
Posted by: C M June 8, 2009 - 01:48 AM
I truly don't understand when people say 'I wasted an hour' or 'I wasted the entire season' on this show. No one can actually make you watch the show, you do it at your own will, so why complain about it?!
I refuse to believe that someone watches the show just to see the results. People just enjoy seeing models wearing designer clothes, do cool photo shoots and catwalks; that is why come season 3 most of Bravo viewers will be watching again.
I was simply stating my opinion, and I did not say that I wasted an hour a week. I said" This season was a joke". Yes ANTM does the same thing, why because the winner always seems to have some sob story or a hard life. I happen to watch every modeling and show about fashion that comes on whether I like them or not because as I stated in my previous post my daughter has done some modeling and loves everything about modeling. and this is a great way for us to spend time together. She is 20 years old so I really don't get to spend a lot of time with her other than watching "our shows".
Posted by: beautifullass June 8, 2009 - 09:28 AM
I listened to Olivia Wilder's radio show this weekend, where she was interviewing the final four. Branden stiffed her. Is the kid going Hollywood already? It was brought up that if he can't make an interview, is he going to make his go sees?
What a little jerk.
Posted by: A-GA June 8, 2009 - 12:16 PM
Friday, June 5, 2009
Last updated 9:42 a.m. PT
Make Me a Supermodel Model Underdog Dishes on Big Win By GINA DINUNNO
TV GUIDE
http://www.tvguide.com/?name=internal&partnerid=spi&profileid=homelink 
Jonathan may have went in as the favorite to win Season 2 of http://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/make-supermodel/291899?rss=news&partnerid=spi&profileid=05, but 18-year-old Branden Rickman — whose age and inexperience made him the dark horse — was the one who went home with $100,000, a contract with New York Model Management and spread in Cosmopolitan. Find out what it was like for Branden to beat the odds, how he feels he's grown since the beginning of the competition and what this mama's boy plans to do with his cash prize.
TVGuide.com: Congrats! How did it feel to win?
Branden Rickman: I was so excited! It was just crazy. I did not think I was going to win at all. I really underestimated myself, but it all turned out great in the end.
TVGuide.com: What was the final Cosmo shoot like?
Branden: It was awesome. That was my favorite because it showed ourselves rather than just our posing and basic modeling. It was as close as the show had gotten to a real photo shoot. I loved it. That photo shoot was probably the reason I won. It just came naturally for me, I guess.
TVGuide.com: What was the hardest part of this experience?
Branden: All the critiquing the judges did was pretty hard. But now, I'm very open to things, and I don't take things to heart anymore. I was very sensitive. And now, I just don't care — it's whatever.
TVGuide.com: The judges said you grew from the beginning to the end. How would you say you changed?
Branden: I changed from being, like, a really immature teenage boy in high school when you don't care what you say, [to where] I now watch what I say and have a lot more respect for other people. I opened my eyes. I was away from my mom and it got me to feel what it was like to be away from her and live on my own.
TVGuide.com: Considering how tight you are with your mom, how does she feel about the fact that you'll be away and traveling?
Branden: She's really happy with it, actually, because she knows I'm going for what I want to go for and doing what my dreams are. I can't wait to travel everywhere. She took care of me for my whole childhood, and now it's my turn to take care of her.
TVGuide.com: What's next for you?
Branden: Next, I'm moving to New York and pursuing my supermodeling career. I'm using the prize money for the move, and I'm going to buy my mom a car.
Posted by: A-GA June 8, 2009 - 12:37 PM
<h2 class="newstitle">Exclusive Interview with Branden Rickman, Winner of Make Me A Supermodel 2</h2> Posted on 06/04/2009 by http://www.realitywanted.com/ginascarpa in http://www.realitywanted.com/news/category/castinterviews, http://www.realitywanted.com/news/category/makemeasupermodel2
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by Gina Scarpa
For many weeks leading up to the finale, fans of Make Me A Supermodel knew that Jonathan and Sandhurst would be two of the last three contestants standing. The question: Who would take that final spot in the finale? The answer: 18 year old model Branden Rickman. This Oregon native came into the competition with very little modeling experience but proved that if you've got the look, it doesn't matter one bit. Viewed as the underdog, Branden pulled out strong photos and runway walks, impressing the judges in the final stretch. They saw something unique in him and named him the winner of the second season of Make Me A Supermodel. Today, Branden took time out of his busy schedule to speak to RealityWanted in an exclusive interview!
Q. Gina, RealityWanted: Now that the finale has aired and people know that you've won, what has this day been like for you?
A. Branden: It's awesome. I've been waiting to tell people! That release is off my shoulders. It's great, I love it.
Q. Gina, RealityWanted: Did you watch the first season of Make Me A Supermodel prior to trying out for the show?
A. Branden: I did watch season 1. Season 1 was the reason why I started getting into modeling.
Q. Gina, RealityWanted: What was your modeling experience before doing the show?
A. Branden: I did a couple things. Just a couple local, little things. I shot with a couple of my agency's photographers. Not anything would pay me.
Q. Gina, RealityWanted: Were you nervous going into the competition because other models might have had more experience than you?
A. Branden: I wasn't nervous at all going into the competition. I just went in feeling like whatever happens, happens. I was going to do my best and not care what people think.
Q. Gina, RealityWanted: What was the toughest part of the competition for you?
A. Branden: There were a couple things. The critiquing and stuff. I used to take things really hard but throughout the competition, I learned not to underestimate myself. I'm a good model and a good human being.
Q. Gina, RealityWanted: Going into the finale against Sandhurst and Jonathan, how confident were you?
A. Branden: I was really confident, actually.
Q. Gina, RealityWanted: Sandhurst mentioned that some of the models felt like it was always going to be him and Jonathan in the finale and everyone else was fighting for that third spot. Did you feel that way?
A. Branden: We knew it was going to be Jonathan and Sandhurst in the finale. We actually all thought it was going to be Sandhurst, Jonathan, and Jordan but I didn't really like Jordan.
Q. Gina, RealityWanted: The judges kept saying last night that you brought something unique to the table. Is that something that you saw in yourself?
A. Branden: I did. I saw something that I never saw in myself before. It was weird because it was just one shot. I did a really good job. The uniqueness I brought was the vulnerable side of me.
Q. Gina, RealityWanted: What are your future plans and will the show help you as you go forward with your modeling career?
A. Branden: I'm not going to try to use the show as a backup with anything because people don't care in the fashion world if you won a tv show. They know what look they want and that's what they want. I'm going to use the money to get to New York and follow my dream.
Posted by: A-GA June 8, 2009 - 01:00 PM
Exclusive Interview: Branden, The Winner of Make Me A Supermodel Thursday, June 04, 2009 http://www.buddytv.com/articles/make-me-a-supermodel/exclusive-interview-branden-th-29127.aspx#comments 
This morning I had the pleasure of chatting with Branden, the newly crowned winner of Make Me A Supermodel.
Branden and I chatted about his victory, which shocked everyone but Branden himself. The 18-year-old Oregonian said he knew "something good was coming his way" after his strong performances. Branden and I talked about how he plans to spend his $100,000 prize, how his Mama is bursting with pride, how his favorite and least favorite photo shoot were one in the same, and how he finally got Nicole's number after winning.
Well, first, a huge congratulations to you.
Aw, thank you.
You're welcome. So it must feel good to be able to tell everyone and let everyone know that you're the big winner.
Oh, I know. It's awesome.
Was it a hard secret to keep?
Oh, it was definitely a hard secret to keep. You have to do it, because it's either tell people, or win. That's what it came down to.
Yeah, go for winning, then, man!
Yeah, I know.
So how did you come to be on Make Me A Supermodel?
Well, I went to IMTA. It's the International Modeling and Talent Association. It's a place in New York. It takes place every year, and a whole bunch of aspiring models come from around the world to go and walk in front of a bunch of agencies from around the world. And Bravo's Make Me A Supermodel was there doing a casting call, and my agency wanted me to do it, so I did it. And as soon as I walked out, I heard Jim Buff, a producer of the show, say, "Yeah, I think he's perfect for the show." So immediately then I knew that I had something going for me, and I had something to turn to, and I did it right after that. And I told them, "I'm down for it."
So at the beginning of the season, did you think you had a chance to win?
Um, you know, yeah, I did actually. At the beginning of the season, I really did, because I was the first guy to win a photo shoot. I was the first guy to win a go-see. And I felt really good about it. And then, you know, of course a couple weeks later, I was at the bottom. But it brought me down, and in the middle of the competition I'd say that's the time when I was like, "Okay, I think I'm going home." But I'd say the last episode, last night's episode, I knew something good was going to come out of it. I knew that I did a really good job. I didn't know exactly if I was going to win, but I was pretty certain that I had a chance.
What was your favorite photo that you took in your time on Make Me A Supermodel?
I'd say the... nude shot.
Even with the grooming disaster at the beginning of it?
Oh yeah. That was the sucky part, but you know, in all great things comes something bad.
Did you have a least favorite photo or photo shoot that you did?
You know, I'd have to say the same one. Because it's more just because of the photographer, Bill. That was just a really mean comment that he made, about how, "If this was a $50,000 shoot, I would ask for a re-do," or whatever, when I had a great shot. And I looked at most of the film, and there were some great shots in there. I don't know what his problem was with me, but the whole time, that was the only photographer that I had a problem with. And he had a problem with me. I don't know what I did to him. Maybe I had bigger junk than him, and he noticed. I don't know.
Hilarious. Did you have a favorite runway challenge that you did?
You know, I'd say the blonde one. Wearing the blonde wig, I really liked that one for some reason. So does my mom. My mom's crazy over that one. She'll watch it over and over and over and over.
Oh, that's so cute. You and your mom, I mean, I kept a "Branden making me cry" count last night, and you were up to three. You and your Mama. She must be incredibly proud of you right now.
Oh, she is unbelievably proud. I mean she is in her own little world right now.
Did she learn yesterday with the rest of us, or did she get to know beforehand?
I told her beforehand, but that was the only person I told. She had to sign a contract a long time ago, but I knew that she wouldn't tell anybody. But she knew.
So on the show there was a lot of focus on you growing up with a single mother and without a male role model or father figure. Though it seemed that you were surrounded by really strong men who supported you. Do you feel like you left the show with new male role models?
Oh yeah, I really did. Well, not really "role models"...like, I looked up to Jonathan, but more as a friend. So I left with really good friends. We'll be friends forever. I mean, I don't know about Jonathan as well because I think he kind of has some harsh feelings or something for the show. I think maybe he thought he should have won, which, I mean, he had equal chance to win. I mean I believe that he should have won. I believe that Sandhurst should have won. I believe that we all should have, because us three, we were really, really strong. But me and Sandhurst, we're really, really close. So... just, I mean I really have love for Jonathan. He's a really cool guy, and I hope, you know, he's not pissed or something.
Was it more surreal for you to live or to watch yourself on Make Me A Supermodel?
It was more surreal to live. Now watching it, it's like, "Whoa. That happened." And I know it did, it just felt more alive when I was there and doing it. I wish it was alive. But I had to wait for so long, and all that energy and everything that I had for the competition just went away.
So you seem like you grew a ton, as a person and as a model, in your time during Make Me A Supermodel. What do you think the biggest lesson you learned during your time was?
I'd say, you know, to not underestimate myself. I used to do that a lot. I used to do that really a lot, because I never had someone to tell me, you know, "You're a great person." Well, my mom, obviously. She really supported me and stuff. But, you know, I just really underestimated myself a lot, and now I know not to, because I can accomplish great goals by putting my mind to it. Try my hardest.
You seemed like you were quite the ladies' man on the show. Do you have any new pick-up lines that you're going to utilize with your new supermodel status?
[Laughing] No. I mean, I like women. But they squeezed a lot out of me that made it seem like I'm some sort of perverted lady freak. I mean, I like women a lot, it's just something... I'm a man. I don't know.
You seemed to have the hots for Nicole, reasonably, all season, and she said she'd give you her number if you won. Did she?
You know, not right after the show, but a couple months later, she did. When I was in LA.
Awesome. Good luck with that one, Branden!
Oh yeah. I don't think it will work out, though.
So what's your dream modeling job, do you think?
My dream modeling job, I think, is working for Calvin Klein.
Runway, print, both?
You know, I think print. Yeah. Runway, I'd love to do runway, but I think print more. I would love to be like the picture, like the face of Calvin Klein. But Gabriel Upright, or whatever his name is, he's a really cool guy.
What are you going to do with your big $100,000 prize?
Well, I'm going to give my mom some of it so she can support herself a little bit and have fun. And I'm going to use the rest to move to New York, and maybe go on a little vacation.
Good! Good for you. And lastly, you just mentioned that you are planning on moving to New York. What's next for you?
Oh, you know, just pursuing my career now. If I am a supermodel, then I have to be supermodeling!
--Abbey Simmons, BuddyTV Staff Writer
(Image Courtesy of Bravo)
Posted by: A-GA June 8, 2009 - 01:09 PM
Exclusive Interview: Jonathan Waud of Make Me A Supermodel Friday, June 05, 2009 http://www.buddytv.com/articles/make-me-a-supermodel/exclusive-interview-jonathan-w-29149.aspx#comments 
Yesterday I had the pleasure of chatting with Jonathan Waud, the second runner up on Make Me A Supermodel.
From day one of the competition, Johnathan established himself as the model to beat with consistently strong photo and runway performances. Not only did the judges and male underwear designers adore Jonathan, so did the viewers. Though he didn't win the contract with New York Model Management or the $100,000, Jonathan was voted Fan Favorite and awarded $10,000.
While doing my best not to melt over his English accent and charm, Jonathan I talked about his burgeoning underwear modeling career, how winning fan favorite was sweeter than winning the show, and how he and his wife have differing views on his best photo from the show. Read the highlights of the interview after the jump, but be sure to listen to the interview in it's entirety, because it's really not the same without that lovely accent!
How are you doing today?
I'm good, I'm really good. So... It's all over and I take a huge sigh of relief and shed a little tear, but next Wednesday I won't be watching myself on TV.
How was that, watching yourself on TV?
As narcissistic as it sounds... I loved it! As long as I wasn't making an ass of myself, I didn't mind watching it.
So how did you come to be on Make Me A Supermodel, Jonathan?
You know, I was actually doing a runway show in Malibu, and it just so happened that Shahid, one of the casting guys, was there. Not for any casting purposes for the show, was just there for the runway show, and there was a little after-party. It was a poolside runway show, and he saw me walk and said, "This is completely out of left field, but you know, you have quite a presence. Would you be interested in auditioning for this show?" He said the show, and I knew the name well, and was excited to meet Tyson, so I started the process, and very rapidly ended up finding myself in that house with 15 other models.
Tell me about life in that house with 15 other models. Especially as a man who's settled down, has a family, has a child, that must have been a big change.
The funny thing is is that I have a wife and a child, but we spend so little time in our apartment. I'll be out at work, she'll be out with her friends, and then we'll meet up in the evening and we'll go out to dinner or go and see a movie, and our little boy is so well-behaved that he comes along to everything. So the biggest change for me was kind of being in this apartment for so long. I wasn't used to this kind of... I guess I had a slight hint of claustrophobia about it.
Yeah, I mean you're not allowed to move very freely during your time on a reality show, so there must be a bit of claustrophobia in it.
Yeah, they do their best to make sure you don't run off and get lost in the big city, so for me that was one of the biggest things. I felt like I had ants in my pants for the last few episodes. I just wanted to kind of run around outside with no cameras and no one telling me what to do, or how I should pose, and this and the other.
Was it more surreal for you to live or to watch it?
Watching it, to be honest. Because when you're there, you're living it and you're experiencing it as you go, and your perception of how it was is sometimes slightly different to how it's viewed on television. You know, we would have viewing parties round at my apartment with all of my friends, so when it would get to that stage, and you turn your TV on and you're like, "Oh, I had a pimple on my face! Oh, it looks so much bigger on TV!" Or, "Oh dear God, was I walking around without my shirt on again?" Or, you know, little things you don't think about, but then you're very aware when you're watching yourself.
You excelled throughout the entire season, especially in photo shoots. Did you have a favorite photo of yourself from the time you were on the show?
The favorite photo, a specific photo was... probably the mirror shot where it was that kind of double reflection and I'm sort of fist-punching the mirror. It was actually a very intriguing experience, because a lot of deep emotions were brought up to the surface for the purpose of the shoot, so we wouldn't have this blank look in our eye. You know, my memories of one of my absolute best friends who passed away were brought up to the surface. When I look back at the image, I'm very aware of the emotions I was feeling at that time, and I just... I love the image. The photographer was wonderful, and for me it was probably my favorite shoot, my favorite photograph, from the whole competition.
Does your wife have a favorite photo from your time on the show?
Yes! Her favorite is actually the cowboy one, because the funny thing is that this all-American, Marlboro-looking guy happens to be an English guy, you know, completely out of his element in another country. And the reason she loves it, she goes, "You look so natural, and you look believable." That somehow is actually you. So I was pleased that I was able to play the part and play it well.
You really excelled at the creative and over the top shoots. Was that something that you discovered about yourself while you were on Make Me A Supermodel, or was that something that was a hidden talent that you brought out?
I guess it was more the latter. It's a hidden talent. If there's a line or a limit, I'll probably step over it at some point. For me, it was fun being able to kind of be set free creatively when the photographer would say, "Right, well we've got a shot that we love... now go for it. Now try something a little crazier." To my detriment, occasionally it was that last shot that they loved the most, and then the judges would tell me off for it. They'd say, you know, "You're being a bit too crazy." And I'd want to say, "The rest of the shoot, I was doing what I was told! And then they said, go crazy, and it just so happened that they loved that one the most!" So that was always... that was a little upsetting, but what are you gonna do?
Did you have a favorite runway challenge? You did really well in the classically handsome runway challenges. You did great in the partnering one, which you did with Karen Kelly, where you did the golfing move at the end.
Yes! Well, I guess my favorite... the one I felt most confident about was, I think it might have been the first or the second one with the candy, where I was partnered up with Karen. Because it was one of those ones where, you know, everyone was expecting that cliche, where you know, he's got that twizzler stick, so I'm sure we'll see him use it as a whip or something. And I looked at my outfit in the mirror and thought, "You know, this kind of reminds of something my dad would wear to play golf in." And I thought, "Oh, that sounds interesting!" So it was one of those ones where I went for it creatively with a strong backing of Karen as my sort of caddy, and it came off well. The judges loved it, it wasn't cliche, and they were pleased with the execution. So that was probably one of my favorite runways.
I think that might have been my favorite runway walk of the entire season. Let's see... what was your favorite moment on the show that we didn't see?
I guess it probably would be just the banter with Sandhurst and Gabriel, because we all shared a room together. Come 1 o'clock in the morning, there were a lot of "your mother" jokes and all of this. Deep down inside, we were acting like a bunch of 12-year-olds when lights were out. That was probably my favorite. I found it a shame watching Gabriel on the show, because he's very dry, his sense of humor is very British, for me. Very sarcastic, and for me, I loved it. That's one of my favorite people. And I didn't feel that he had his personality... it didn't shine through as much as I hoped it would. But that was probably it, the banter, that was always fun.
Congratulations on being named the fan favorite last night. What are your thoughts on that? Is it bittersweet?
For me, fan favorite was the title that I was really going after. Winning the contest, winning the approval from the judges, don't get me wrong, would have been perfect. I wouldn't have minded having pockets heavy with $100,000 right now. But if there was no money involved, and judges or general public, it's the fans who I care about the most, and they showed their appreciation in such a fantastic way. It really touched my heart that everyone took the time to vote, and you know, I won $10,000 from that. And everyone should know that voted that's made such a massive difference to my little family. We now have got a buffer in the bank, and it's down to everyone that voted.
Well, good. And congratulations on that. You're definitely the fan favorite on our website. Everyone was rooting so hard for you last night.
Thank you so much.
What's the biggest lesson that you learned on your time doing MMAS?
I guess on MMAS, the biggest lesson that I learned is: you've got to be on 24/7. There's no room for errors, there really isn't. And if you're tired, and you're groggy, snap out of it. You know, pull yourself together, get your clothes on, get shaved, and start making magic. It's a discipline, it's like any other industry that you're in. I think the thing that I learned was that, you know, you imagine... I think there's a negative stigma in the industry, because, you know, "Oh, models don't really do much. Show up, look pretty and smile and you get well paid." There's a lot of work involved, a lot of behind the scenes, a lot of emotional stress and strain. For me, I've been modeling before, but never quite so intense as the show highlighted for me, so it was great experience to learn really the depth of the industry.
Wikipedia said that you were signed with New Model Management and LA Model Management. Is that true, or is that Wiki fallacy?
No, that's absolutely correct. I'm with New for my print, and LA Models for just runway. So LA sends me out on my runway shows, and New sends me out for my little underwear shoots. They set me up with two last week with Kohl's, and they're doing a wonderful job, so I'm so happy to be in the care of two great agencies. I'm also represented in Miami with Front, who are also doing a great job.
Congratulations on that! So speaking of underwear, you were the first guy who booked a go-see with the 2(x)ist underwear campaign, where you made the designers' palms sweat and everything.
You know what, I live in LA so some of my best friends are gay guys, and in my consulting company, probably 70-80% of my clients are gay, so I was so pleased to hear that I was having this effect on this guy. When I was able to watch it on the episode, hear Jason saying, "Oh he made my palms sweaty!" I burst out laughing. I went a little red, but very proud at the same time.
Did you shoot your ad for 2(x)ist, was that a one-time thing or an on-going campaign?
Actually, Jason (the designer and head of 2(x)ist) and myself, we're now great friends, and we shot a calendar, which should be coming out now fairly soon, which is super exciting, and we're talking about shoots for the future. So 2(x)ist has been a wonderful new connection that I made through the show, and yeah, I'm eager to work with them again.
Well I know the readers and the ladies and gay men all over America will be very excited for that calendar.
I know, I'll have to post where you download and buy it as soon as I find out. I hope there'll be some left, because I know my wife's going to buy a ton of them!
So you seem like you sacrificed a ton to be on the show. You worked really hard to provide for your family beforehand, and of course you had a growing baby. Considering what you sacrificed for the show, do you have any regrets?
Not at all. Not at all. I never would have gone on the show if I didn't have my wife, because things like that can ruin relationships. We have such a strong relationship that she goes, "Yeah, you know what, this is a great opportunity. This is one of your dreams, so follow it and do the best that you can." She said right before I left, she goes, "It doesn't matter, win or lose, just do the best you can." And that was a great calming all over that allowed me to go in and go, "Well, yes, there's a lot riding on this, but if you're worrying too much about everything that's at stake, then you get inside your head." And I was allowed by my wife's support to not get too caught up in things.
I know it's been a few months since the filming, but were you as shocked as the rest of America with the outcome of the show?
I have to be honest, I didn't see Branden being the one to take the crown. I thought it would have been Sandhurst, if it couldn't have been me, because again, he was so consistent, so strong on the runway, he owns that catwalk. And his pictures, there was never a bad one. Even at his worst, they were still beautiful pictures. So I was surprised it was Branden. But yeah, congrats to the kid.
--Abbey Simmons, BuddyTV Staff Writer
Posted by: Tipster_1 June 8, 2009 - 04:49 PM
Branden won for a couple of simple reasons.
First, he's 18 yrs old. Fashion loves em young.
Secondly, he'd do really well in Europe because they like quirky looking guys with a "soft" look.
Finally, he showed the most progression out of the 3 and he had the best overall performance in the Finale.
Sandhurst did'nt win because his body is too thick. Plus he'd likely not get a great deal of work in Europe.
Jonathan did not win because he had a bad day on the wrong day! Additionally, I think the judges veiwed him a too "normal" looking - whatever that is.
Anyway, I'm happy for Branden. He appeared to be a nice kid with a good spirit.
Posted by: RWXR June 8, 2009 - 05:29 PM
Not really indicative of the show, as much as indicative of online voting pulling viewers to the site.
Posted by: A-GA June 8, 2009 - 05:36 PM
Good Point!
Posted by: Lisa Simpson June 9, 2009 - 08:38 AM
Nice interview with Jonathan, though I hope he doesn't get typecast as an underwear model (though he certainly looks good in them). I love how he wears clothes, and the two images of his from the show that really stand out for me are the 'cowboy' picture (agree with his wife there) and his 'James Bond' runway walk.
Posted by: Dan in FL June 9, 2009 - 11:30 AM
I dunno if the 'best' person won 'cause the 3 of them are all so different. Branden is more high fashion runway type. Sandhurst is more athletic (like I could see him doing nike, addidas ads and things like that). Jonathan even though he's British has more of that 'all american' look that Calvin Klein and Abercrombie & Fitch love so much.
I think of the 3 of them, Jonathan is probably the more marketable because his look sells more widely. Whoever picks up Jonathan's contract is going to make a lot of money off of him.
All three of them were good though and they all deserved it.
Posted by: TCPhil June 10, 2009 - 12:40 AM
This morning I had the pleasure of chatting with Branden, the newly crowned winner of Make Me A Supermodel.Branden and I chatted about his victory, which shocked everyone but Branden himself. The 18-year-old Oregonian said he knew "something good was coming his way" after his strong performances. Branden and I talked about how he plans to spend his $100,000 prize, how his Mama is bursting with pride, how his favorite and least favorite photo shoot were one in the same, and how he finally got Nicole's number after winning.
Well, first, a huge congratulations to you.
Aw, thank you.
You're welcome. So it must feel good to be able to tell everyone and let everyone know that you're the big winner.
Oh, I know. It's awesome.
Was it a hard secret to keep?
Oh, it was definitely a hard secret to keep. You have to do it, because it's either tell people, or win. That's what it came down to.
Yeah, go for winning, then, man!
Yeah, I know.
So how did you come to be on Make Me A Supermodel?
Well, I went to IMTA. It's the International Modeling and Talent Association. It's a place in New York. It takes place every year, and a whole bunch of aspiring models come from around the world to go and walk in front of a bunch of agencies from around the world. And Bravo's Make Me A Supermodel was there doing a casting call, and my agency wanted me to do it, so I did it. And as soon as I walked out, I heard Jim Buff, a producer of the show, say, "Yeah, I think he's perfect for the show." So immediately then I knew that I had something going for me, and I had something to turn to, and I did it right after that. And I told them, "I'm down for it."
So at the beginning of the season, did you think you had a chance to win?
Um, you know, yeah, I did actually. At the beginning of the season, I really did, because I was the first guy to win a photo shoot. I was the first guy to win a go-see. And I felt really good about it. And then, you know, of course a couple weeks later, I was at the bottom. But it brought me down, and in the middle of the competition I'd say that's the time when I was like, "Okay, I think I'm going home." But I'd say the last episode, last night's episode, I knew something good was going to come out of it. I knew that I did a really good job. I didn't know exactly if I was going to win, but I was pretty certain that I had a chance.
What was your favorite photo that you took in your time on Make Me A Supermodel?
I'd say the... nude shot.
Even with the grooming disaster at the beginning of it?
Oh yeah. That was the sucky part, but you know, in all great things comes something bad.
Did you have a least favorite photo or photo shoot that you did?
You know, I'd have to say the same one. Because it's more just because of the photographer, Bill. That was just a really mean comment that he made, about how, "If this was a $50,000 shoot, I would ask for a re-do," or whatever, when I had a great shot. And I looked at most of the film, and there were some great shots in there. I don't know what his problem was with me, but the whole time, that was the only photographer that I had a problem with. And he had a problem with me. I don't know what I did to him. Maybe I had bigger junk than him, and he noticed. I don't know.
Hilarious. Did you have a favorite runway challenge that you did?
You know, I'd say the blonde one. Wearing the blonde wig, I really liked that one for some reason. So does my mom. My mom's crazy over that one. She'll watch it over and over and over and over.
Oh, that's so cute. You and your mom, I mean, I kept a "Branden making me cry" count last night, and you were up to three. You and your Mama. She must be incredibly proud of you right now.
Oh, she is unbelievably proud. I mean she is in her own little world right now.
Did she learn yesterday with the rest of us, or did she get to know beforehand?
I told her beforehand, but that was the only person I told. She had to sign a contract a long time ago, but I knew that she wouldn't tell anybody. But she knew.
So on the show there was a lot of focus on you growing up with a single mother and without a male role model or father figure. Though it seemed that you were surrounded by really strong men who supported you. Do you feel like you left the show with new male role models?
Oh yeah, I really did. Well, not really "role models"...like, I looked up to Jonathan, but more as a friend. So I left with really good friends. We'll be friends forever. I mean, I don't know about Jonathan as well because I think he kind of has some harsh feelings or something for the show. I think maybe he thought he should have won, which, I mean, he had equal chance to win. I mean I believe that he should have won. I believe that Sandhurst should have won. I believe that we all should have, because us three, we were really, really strong. But me and Sandhurst, we're really, really close. So... just, I mean I really have love for Jonathan. He's a really cool guy, and I hope, you know, he's not pissed or something.
Was it more surreal for you to live or to watch yourself on Make Me A Supermodel?
It was more surreal to live. Now watching it, it's like, "Whoa. That happened." And I know it did, it just felt more alive when I was there and doing it. I wish it was alive. But I had to wait for so long, and all that energy and everything that I had for the competition just went away.
So you seem like you grew a ton, as a person and as a model, in your time during Make Me A Supermodel. What do you think the biggest lesson you learned during your time was?
I'd say, you know, to not underestimate myself. I used to do that a lot. I used to do that really a lot, because I never had someone to tell me, you know, "You're a great person." Well, my mom, obviously. She really supported me and stuff. But, you know, I just really underestimated myself a lot, and now I know not to, because I can accomplish great goals by putting my mind to it. Try my hardest.
You seemed like you were quite the ladies' man on the show. Do you have any new pick-up lines that you're going to utilize with your new supermodel status?
[Laughing] No. I mean, I like women. But they squeezed a lot out of me that made it seem like I'm some sort of perverted lady freak. I mean, I like women a lot, it's just something... I'm a man. I don't know.
You seemed to have the hots for Nicole, reasonably, all season, and she said she'd give you her number if you won. Did she?
You know, not right after the show, but a couple months later, she did. When I was in LA.
Awesome. Good luck with that one, Branden!
Oh yeah. I don't think it will work out, though.
So what's your dream modeling job, do you think?
My dream modeling job, I think, is working for Calvin Klein.
Runway, print, both?
You know, I think print. Yeah. Runway, I'd love to do runway, but I think print more. I would love to be like the picture, like the face of Calvin Klein. But Gabriel Upright, or whatever his name is, he's a really cool guy.
What are you going to do with your big $100,000 prize?
Well, I'm going to give my mom some of it so she can support herself a little bit and have fun. And I'm going to use the rest to move to New York, and maybe go on a little vacation.
Good! Good for you. And lastly, you just mentioned that you are planning on moving to New York. What's next for you?
Oh, you know, just pursuing my career now. If I am a supermodel, then I have to be supermodeling!
--Abbey Simmons, BuddyTV Staff Writer
(Image Courtesy of Bravo)
Thanks for the interviews...They pretty much confirm what I've thought all along...Branden's basically a likable kid(the competition's over)homophobic in the way all 18 year old men are(straight or [at least in my day]gay)...BUT
He doesn't understand he's not a supermodel, not yet...And just for the record had Jonathan, Sandhurst, Mountaha, or Jordan, won I'd feel the same way...He won a TV/Cable show-good for him-really I'm happy for him...
But(you had to know I'd get back to the but)a "Supermodel" is someone who's paid their dues-they've done the go sees, they've done the cattle call walk offs, they've done the sending out of head shots...Clients ask for true Supermodels...Supermodels don't sign with Agencies, they have Managers/Agents...
Branden's a cute new face-nothing more-he may or may not have made something of himself without MMASM...It certainly would have taken a lot more time without the show...The only difference is now a few thousand people know he exists...And that could work against him...Ronnie might not have won-but he's been a great activist for Gay rights-and he's used the show to that end...What's Brandon gonna promote?...
Just a side note all 18 year old men think they have huge "junk"...They also think everybody wants that "junk"...
I actually like Branden's attachment to his mother...But again that's gonna work against him in the real world...Most "mama's" boy's are gay...I have yet to know of a gay supermodel(male or female-though female would be more acepted)...You straight men have a wierd facination with lesbians...
Posted by: beautifullass June 10, 2009 - 09:45 AM
According to Twitter, Sandhurst is now signed with New York Modeling Agency.
Posted by: asher1 June 10, 2009 - 06:46 PM
congrats branden.... you will have a long and sucessfull modeling career. bet it feels good to shut all those haters up huh lol.
Posted by: Charcus June 11, 2009 - 01:50 PM
lol he did not shut me up i just fell asleep from boredom
Posted by: KellyNYC June 12, 2009 - 10:59 AM
Wow, good for him!! Even though Branden won (and i heart Bran) i still feel that Sandhurst got robbed.Anyways congrats to Mr. Thunder Thighs and may he be blessed
Posted by: TCPhil June 13, 2009 - 09:15 AM
Jonathan was totally robbed!!!
Posted by: ibjeannie June 14, 2009 - 01:05 AM
MMAS: TLo Interviews Sandhurst:
http://projectrungay.blogspot.com/2009/06/mmas-tlo-interviews-sandhurst.html
What a class act Sandhurst is.
Click this amazing photo to check out his photo shoot with http://www.ice-itsocool.com/
http://klothezminded.blogspot.com/2009/06/make-me-supermodel-finalist-sandhurst.html
Jeannie (*swooning*)
Posted by: TCPhil June 14, 2009 - 03:09 PM
I was watching Bill Maher, today and heard that this man was still on death row-I'd heard about this story over 10 years ago on 60 Minuets; I'd assumed that the case was resolved years ago...I was shocked that this man was still fighting for his life...But then we are dealing with a unique sub human life form...The rich white fat southern republican politician-sub genre Georgian...They(the Georgia corrupt court system)refuse to hear any more evidence in the case despite the fact that 7 out of nine wittness have recanted their testemony(putting themselvs at risk to up to lifetime inprisonment)and several of the wittnesses talk about police corersion...And this is just one case we've heard about-how many thousands more are there?...
Still think you have rights-that the government really gives a s h i t about it's citizens...The only thing the government cares about is holding on to the power it already has-and expanding that power where ever possible...And if you think you have rights-check out your history(if it already hasn't been re-written)specifficly the years 1942-45-Japanese American Internment Camps...Honeys you have NO rights...
Anyway here's the link...
http://www.iamtroy.com/
Posted by: CATO June 15, 2009 - 12:16 PM
Still think you have rights-that the government really gives a s h i t about it's citizens...The only thing the government cares about is holding on to the power it already has-and expanding that power where ever possible...And if you think you have rights-check out your history(if it already hasn't been re-written)specifficly the years 1942-45-Japanese American Internment Camps...Honeys you have NO rights...
Anyway here's the link...
http://www.iamtroy.com/
OK, I'm convinced that TCPhil has managed to parlay a deep-seated hatred for people who don't please him in one way or another with an alarming ignorance of American jurisprudence and constitutional law but I have a more basic question, WHAT THE HELL DOES THIS HAVE TO DO WITH "MAKE ME A SUPERMODEL"?
Posted by: TCPhil June 15, 2009 - 11:57 PM
Nothing what so ever-my dear CATO-It's an injustice that must be addressed-even you must see that...MMASM is over the producers have chosen the wrong winner...But even a simpleton such as your self must see the injustice being done here(in the Troy Davis case)-OH wait YOU'RE CATO guardian of conservative values-if it doesn't fall under the Mos Majorum you don't consider it valid you would prefer that the temple of Jupiter fall around your head-than Jupiter forbid you lift a finger to repair it...When ever I hear you I hear Gilbert Gotfried...I imagine both you and the real Cato must've sounded exaclty the same...
All that being said I actually welcome your discourse...I don't like the persona(and you don't like mine-that's fine)but I respect the opinion, and your right to say it...
Posted by: beautifullass June 16, 2009 - 09:44 AM
Yeah, but the point is--can't you find an appropriate forum on the internet to preach this stuff? It is considered OT as per forum rules.
"The message boards provided on the Bravo Site are for the purpose of exchanging views and information about television programming. Bravo reserves the right to terminate the account or suspend the posting privileges of anyone who Posts materials unrelated to these topics."
Posted by: A-GA June 18, 2009 - 01:05 AM
TCPhil - what's up with you, dude?? What's with the stereotyping and name-calling??
You want to really get mad about something - get mad at the Oklahoma Judge who sentenced a pedophile to 1 year for abusing 2 young children. And then get mad at the DA and the Governor who will not "interfere" to do the right thing.
Bill Maher has his own agenda. He is a lot like Michael Moore - loves the controversy.
Bravo didn't pick the wrong winner - they just did not pick the one you wanted to win - such is "life" on reality shows.
Now why would some people on this message board say so many negative and hateful things about Branden, when it is Bravo they should spew their vitriol at - hate the show, but why hate the man??
Abhor the injustices, but don't generalize about Georgians - there are sub-human genre's everywhere my friend.
Remember the words of the song: Freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose.
We have less and less everyday, but so far we can still express our thoughts and our outrages and our fears and our hopes. We can still put all of that out there and get beat up on these kinds of message boards with all their anonymity and at the end of the day we still all agree to disagree.
Now as "beautifullass" (great play on words) asked....let's get back to the MMASM - do you think there will be a Season 3?
Posted by: A-GA June 18, 2009 - 01:15 AM
Branden will appear in the August issue of Cosmopolitan.
I never did see Holly in GQ last year - did that go well?
Posted by: Lazy Girl June 26, 2009 - 01:50 PM
I never did see Holly in GQ last year - did that go well?
Posted by: Lazy Girl June 26, 2009 - 01:53 PM
I never did see Holly in GQ last year - did that go well?
Thank you for the information about which issue Branden will appear in. I wondered about the GQ issue with Holly also. Bravo should post that information!
Posted by: EnMiami June 28, 2009 - 10:52 AM
I WAS SO UPSET and I was finally able to calm down and write down my thoughts about the last episodes of the show!
I am still shocked that Branden won! Excuse me but he was NOT polished enough to be a SUPERMODEL. He was a model. Jonathan was MORE IN TUNE and MORE QUALIFIED for SUPERMODEL; contrary to what you judges decided. You killed the show by letting an 18 yo inexperienced model win this SERIOUS competition. Same for the girls. You let people go for one little mistake compared to others who were full of flaws and DID NOT QUALIFY for SUPERMODEL STATUS! WHAT ELSE DO YOU EXPECT FROM A MODEL - CAMELEON OR ALIEN SUPER POWERS TO EXPRESS EMOTION??? Come on!!!! GET REAL.
The show was good to a point, once you kicked out the ones that had gotten modeling contracts during the show; that was it, it went downhill for us!! the audience.
Branden was good, BUT NEVER as Good as Jonathan and Sandhurst.
The final four should had been: Jordan, Montaha, Sandhurst, and Jonathan!! It was a shocker to see Jordan leave; how could you let her go when she had all qualities of a SuperModel! Not to mention the look.
You did not do the math on counting the wins each model had. I was part of the Fantasy Game and I could see who had more points; FOR A REASON!
In all honesty, I would have been happy to see Jordan, Jonathan, or Sandhurst win this competition.
I am totally dissapointed in Bravo and the SuperModel production for letting horrible judges, especially a jerk photographer, which was so freaking vulgar and unprofessional badmouth and insult models on TV. I believe the guest photographers had more talent and were more in tuned to decide. Perou to me was a disgrace compared to the other judges on the show.
We have to wonder; Who did Branden sleep with to get the WIN??? As usual, there are always hidden agendas and information that we will never see on camera.
Make me a Super Model was a disgrace and big dissapointment to people in FASHION and the Modeling Industry! I had higher expectations from this show.
GET BETTER JUDGES!!! Otherwise, don't expect me to watch another Episode or full season; NO WAY!
Dj in Miami, FL
Posted by: drjordy July 8, 2009 - 09:08 AM
Does anyone else think that this show is a little unfair? It was totally obvious from the previous season that Tyson wanted a man to win and it was like they were working their way to make sure that happened. Brandon should have went home the week that Jordan got sent home. Sandhurst was the top model.
I also did not think it was fair that the photographers would tell the models to do something, which in turn made the judges mad because they kept doing the same thing. The judges and the photographers needs to get on the same page.
Also, the judges would cut down one model for something that another model would be doing also. The judges would cut down Jordan for being boring and send her home, when Jonathan also was boring and would do the same thing over and over.
I just think they need to have better judges next season. 
Posted by: TCPhil July 8, 2009 - 12:51 PM
You want to really get mad about something - get mad at the Oklahoma Judge who sentenced a pedophile to 1 year for abusing 2 young children. And then get mad at the DA and the Governor who will not "interfere" to do the right thing.
Bill Maher has his own agenda. He is a lot like Michael Moore - loves the controversy.
Bravo didn't pick the wrong winner - they just did not pick the one you wanted to win - such is "life" on reality shows.
Now why would some people on this message board say so many negative and hateful things about Branden, when it is Bravo they should spew their vitriol at - hate the show, but why hate the man??
Abhor the injustices, but don't generalize about Georgians - there are sub-human genre's everywhere my friend.
Remember the words of the song: Freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose.
We have less and less everyday, but so far we can still express our thoughts and our outrages and our fears and our hopes. We can still put all of that out there and get beat up on these kinds of message boards with all their anonymity and at the end of the day we still all agree to disagree.
Now as "beautifullass" (great play on words) asked....let's get back to the MMASM - do you think there will be a Season 3?
You and I are in total agreement in this case...Even death is too good for anyone that does harm to a child...True but you must admit that the life form has survived in it's greatest #'s in Georgia, and Alabama...And at least in the Gubernatorial gene pool in Illinois...LOL...
I don't hate Branden-he's cute really(in that c o c k y High School J o c k sort of way)...But the show is Make Me a Supermodel-Jonathan was more on point...It came down to age Branden can be exploited for more years...
Posted by: teebone35 July 10, 2009 - 12:37 PM
Bravo do me a favor and dont go through in creating another season of 'Make Me A Supermodel'. I and my 30 friends who did watch this season agreed that we will not watch next seasons for the horrible selections the judges made. First, It was hard watching season 1 but I gave season 2 a good chance and watched every episode and was really blown away by the ending result. There is no way that Branden should have won this season of "Make Me A Supermodel" (maybe because he cried?...dont know). His pictures were ...average and Jonathan got burned for always being GREAT! that doesnt make sense. Sanhurst should have beaten Branden but...again...who knows what is being planned on the show.
Please dont make a season 3. Will not watch it. I rather watch HGTV House Hunters or I Love Lucy Re-runs.
Posted by: A-GA July 18, 2009 - 10:40 PM
Spreading his Wings A 'Cosmopolitan' photo layout is just the latest prize for Central Point's 'Supermodel' winner http://java%20script:textSize( http://java%20script:NewWindow(870,625,window.document.location+ Branden Rickman signs a Cosmopolitan magazine for longtime family friend Mike Larson in Central Point Friday. Mail Tribune Photo / Jamie LuschJamie Lusch
July 18, 2009 http://java%20script:NewWindow(740,530, By http://java%20script:NewWindow(740,530, Mail Tribune
The smiling face of the Central Point teen who won the finale of Bravo's 2009 "Make Me a Supermodel" reality TV show last month appears on the pages of Cosmopolitan this month.
The photos of Branden Rickman in the fashion spread called "Motorcycle Diaries" by photographer Dean Isidro mark the 19-year-old's debut in a national fashion periodical.
"This solidifies the potential he has in this industry," said his agent, Teresa Pollman, owner and president of Medford-based IMD Imaging & Modeling Development. "He's a great looking guy, very all-American. That spread in Cosmo shows how he can look in a magazine. He has a lot more to come after this."
Rickman, who spent 13 weeks competing to become a supermodel, sports some casual garments ranging from a plaid shirt to a leather jacket described as "a little bit of country and a lot of rock 'n' roll."
He is mainly in the scenes to accentuate model Hannah Davis — who has golden, wind-blown locks and sun-kissed skin.
In one scene in the arid Palmdale terrain near Los Angeles, he gives Hannah a ride on a motorcycle while wearing a black and white helmet and a natural white henley by Elizabeth and James. In another, he sits casually in Levi's and a Double RL plaid shirt as he watches her strut her stuff at a pool table.
"It was amazing," Rickman said. "It was an awesome time doing the photo shoot and a good feeling to be in a well-known magazine."
The storyline of the spread is written like a diary on each page. It's about a girl who is taken out by her best friend, and in the end, they strike up a romance, Rickman said.
The crew worked from about 8 a.m. to midnight for three days on the photo shoot, he said.
"We went to different areas, and I had to learn how to ride a motorcycle," he said.
Rickman rose to the status of supermodel from a blue-collar background in a town of fewer than 17,000 people. After winning the Bravo competition, he was awarded $100,000 and a contract with New York Model Management.
He also has signed with Wilhemina L.A. and has been living in Los Angeles. He plans to move to Germany later this month to try to break into the international market.
On Sunday, he'll speak to about 2,000 kids who aspire to be models or actors at the IMTA New York auditions, where he got his start.
"A year ago he was sitting in the audience listening to other people about how they got their start," Pollman said.
Rickman said his ultimate goal is to go into acting.
Posted by: A-GA July 18, 2009 - 10:50 PM
Alas exploitation is very evident in the modeling industry - use them up and toss them out. Hopefully, he can pocket some nice change before that happens and that there is a Modeling Angel that will watch over him.
I think every parent and anyone considering the modeling business should be required to watch the movie "Gia" first. An excellent movie with a clear message and warning - Angelina Jolie was stellar.
Posted by: A-GA July 18, 2009 - 11:04 PM
Jonathan Waud Joins NO H8 Campaign
tweetmeme_url = 'http://justjared.buzznet.com/2009/07/10/jonathan-waud-no-h8-campaign/';tweetmeme_source = 'JustJared'; Check out this sexy new shot of Make Me A Supermodel alum http://justjared.buzznet.com/tags/jonathan-waud promoting the http://www.noh8campaign.com/, which seeks to overturn the California Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the ban on same-sex unions.
“I think marriage is a beautiful expression of love between two people so how could anyone wish to limit that,” the 26-year-old British model tells JustJared.com. “I feel anyone should have the right to get married. Gay/straight should never be a point of consideration, it should simply be based on the love between two people. It sounds cheesy I know but how could anyone have a negative view of two people wanting to unite themselves for life. NOH8 helps give people a voice to show their support.”
10+ behind-the-scenes pictures inside of Jonathan shooting the NOH8 campaign…
Posted by: A-GA July 18, 2009 - 11:18 PM
An earlier article about Branden...
Reality checkmate
The Rogue Valley finally can claim reality TV gold http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090605/TEMPO/906050307/-1/TEMPO15#respondJune 05, 2009 Branden Rickman did a fine job playing himself on television this season.
The 18-year-old from Central Point outlasted a field of international narcissists Wednesday night to take reality TV gold on season two of Bravo's "Make Me a Supermodel."
I had to cover his finale party at the Cyber Warehouse Sports Grill. My co-workers laughed, but I was excited for the assignment.
After all, I had scribed Medfordite Jennifer Murphy's doomed quest to become Donald Trump's new "Apprentice" and Kristy Lee Cook's tumultuous "American Idol" bid.
At this point, I just wanted one of my characters to win.
Rickman perhaps was the least likely of our area's reality hopefuls to come out on top. I thought the kid was toast from around week four. They tagged him with the "cocky" label, which is the death knell for many a reality TV contestant. It doesn't matter that you might be the most talented on the show. If you don't show the requisite amount of humility, forget it.
It makes sense. After all, none of these people has actually done anything outside standing in obscenely long lines and scoring a spot on what amounts to an amateur talent show.
Viewers extend the contestants a bit of latitude for mistakes, as well as absolute train wrecks — i.e., Rickman's unfortunate shaving accident earlier this season. Google it.
Screw-ups are par for the course, but when contestants do well, we are sure to remind them that they were bagging our groceries a few weeks before. They do well to remember that.
Rickman won because he balanced cockiness with an almost-painful-to-watch vulnerability. Did he cry? Yes. Why? Because he was so excited to live his supermodel dream? No. He simply missed his mother.
Now, whether he was genuine in his emotions cannot be known. He could very well be among the most Machiavellian reality players in recent memory. The most ruthless of all, I argue, is and always will be the original "Survivor" king Richard "Worse than Satan" Hatch.
All I know about the real Branden Rickman was what I saw Wednesday night. And what I know is he seems like a nice enough dude who really does adore his mama.
The overall weirdness of the situation does not seem lost on Rickman. He did not strut around the bar looking for pats on the back, nor did he snake his way through the crowd scoring phone numbers from Branden Rickman groupies, of which there were a few.
At one point, a fan asked to have his picture taken with the winner. The man asked Rickman what sort of pose they should do for the camera. Rickman apparently is a "Zoolander" fan.
"Let's put on the serious model face," he said before sucking his cheeks in and giving the camera a fashion zombie stare.
To me, the most fascinating aspect of the evening was watching those who filled the bar in support of the hometown boy. I expected a horde of 18-year-old wannabes. What I got was the crew of the Central Point Albertsons, including Rickman's now-famous mother, Diane.
Diane Rickman works as a cashier at the store. The single mom made an appearance on the finale, sending the crowd into frenzy.
I loved seeing these working-class people throwing back beers and pulling together for their own. I could tell they were as happy for Diane as they were for Branden. Maybe happier.
Shortly after the finale ended, after the hugs and handshakes, the bar cleared. I'm sure many of them had worked a long day unloading semi trailers, stocking ice cream and canned chili and bagging groceries.
As I left, I saw Branden standing outside the bar by himself. He looked a little overwhelmed and tired.
Congratulations, Branden, and get used to that feeling. New York City is a long way from Central Point.
Posted by: TCPhil July 19, 2009 - 01:17 PM
Reality checkmate
The Rogue Valley finally can claim reality TV gold http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090605/TEMPO/906050307/-1/TEMPO15#respondJune 05, 2009 Branden Rickman did a fine job playing himself on television this season.
The 18-year-old from Central Point outlasted a field of international narcissists Wednesday night to take reality TV gold on season two of Bravo's "Make Me a Supermodel."
I had to cover his finale party at the Cyber Warehouse Sports Grill. My co-workers laughed, but I was excited for the assignment.
After all, I had scribed Medfordite Jennifer Murphy's doomed quest to become Donald Trump's new "Apprentice" and Kristy Lee Cook's tumultuous "American Idol" bid.
At this point, I just wanted one of my characters to win.
Rickman perhaps was the least likely of our area's reality hopefuls to come out on top. I thought the kid was toast from around week four. They tagged him with the "cocky" label, which is the death knell for many a reality TV contestant. It doesn't matter that you might be the most talented on the show. If you don't show the requisite amount of humility, forget it.
It makes sense. After all, none of these people has actually done anything outside standing in obscenely long lines and scoring a spot on what amounts to an amateur talent show.
Viewers extend the contestants a bit of latitude for mistakes, as well as absolute train wrecks — i.e., Rickman's unfortunate shaving accident earlier this season. Google it.
Screw-ups are par for the course, but when contestants do well, we are sure to remind them that they were bagging our groceries a few weeks before. They do well to remember that.
Rickman won because he balanced cockiness with an almost-painful-to-watch vulnerability. Did he cry? Yes. Why? Because he was so excited to live his supermodel dream? No. He simply missed his mother.
Now, whether he was genuine in his emotions cannot be known. He could very well be among the most Machiavellian reality players in recent memory. The most ruthless of all, I argue, is and always will be the original "Survivor" king Richard "Worse than Satan" Hatch.
All I know about the real Branden Rickman was what I saw Wednesday night. And what I know is he seems like a nice enough dude who really does adore his mama.
The overall weirdness of the situation does not seem lost on Rickman. He did not strut around the bar looking for pats on the back, nor did he snake his way through the crowd scoring phone numbers from Branden Rickman groupies, of which there were a few.
At one point, a fan asked to have his picture taken with the winner. The man asked Rickman what sort of pose they should do for the camera. Rickman apparently is a "Zoolander" fan.
"Let's put on the serious model face," he said before sucking his cheeks in and giving the camera a fashion zombie stare.
To me, the most fascinating aspect of the evening was watching those who filled the bar in support of the hometown boy. I expected a horde of 18-year-old wannabes. What I got was the crew of the Central Point Albertsons, including Rickman's now-famous mother, Diane.
Diane Rickman works as a cashier at the store. The single mom made an appearance on the finale, sending the crowd into frenzy.
I loved seeing these working-class people throwing back beers and pulling together for their own. I could tell they were as happy for Diane as they were for Branden. Maybe happier.
Shortly after the finale ended, after the hugs and handshakes, the bar cleared. I'm sure many of them had worked a long day unloading semi trailers, stocking ice cream and canned chili and bagging groceries.
As I left, I saw Branden standing outside the bar by himself. He looked a little overwhelmed and tired.
Congratulations, Branden, and get used to that feeling. New York City is a long way from Central Point.
Interesting...
Posted by: stardust777 September 8, 2009 - 07:37 AM
I was very disappointed with the outcome of the competition and it makes me feel better to read other peoples posts and know I'm not the only one that felt this way.
Branden would have been the kind of guy I might have been interested in when I was 15 or 16. He's not the kind of guy that makes me want to pick up a magazine like cosmo now that I'm in my 20's. Maybe he'd be better for a magazine like 17 that's read by a younger audience. A tall skinny guy doesn't really get my bloody pumping, if you know what I mean.
Jonathon and Sandhurst were both very attractive men who ... to be honest ... were also pretty damn sexy. THAT'S what makes me want to pick up a magazine. Not some boy! Men's magazine's like maxim have nailed what their demographic audience want, why do women's magazine's continue to struggle with this?
Sigh. I hope them all the best in their careers though. I donno if I should waste my time watching the next season though, what a let down. Then again, if Tyson is in it maybe I'll suffer through it 
Posted by: GoodDee2 September 29, 2009 - 02:03 AM
Branden would have been the kind of guy I might have been interested in when I was 15 or 16. He's not the kind of guy that makes me want to pick up a magazine like cosmo now that I'm in my 20's. Maybe he'd be better for a magazine like 17 that's read by a younger audience. A tall skinny guy doesn't really get my bloody pumping, if you know what I mean.
Jonathon and Sandhurst were both very attractive men who ... to be honest ... were also pretty damn sexy. THAT'S what makes me want to pick up a magazine. Not some boy! Men's magazine's like maxim have nailed what their demographic audience want, why do women's magazine's continue to struggle with this?
Sigh. I hope them all the best in their careers though. I donno if I should waste my time watching the next season though, what a let down. Then again, if Tyson is in it maybe I'll suffer through it
Here, here. I agree Sandhurst and/or Jonathon should have won. I too like men not boys. I think the judges had a crush on Brandon and could get to him easier. Tyson was probably jealous that Sandhurst could be a better model than him.
Can anybody tell me if Sandhurst or Jonaton doing any campaigns? I thought Jonathon won and underwear go see, what happened with that.
Posted by: lauren_nyc October 26, 2009 - 11:16 PM
are they bringing this show back for another season?
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Posted by: grounnySymn December 22, 2009 - 12:49 PM
Yeah I am, I downloaded it from the Microsoft repository so its the latest version too. . . not quite sure why I cant get the volume to work on it, the link you provided on the 10th was contradictory as it said 0 was both silent and full volume :S
I also have some DVD players installed, so it might be one of them?
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Posted by: mzwright February 3, 2010 - 01:53 AM
Sandhurst was the better person and should have won, I thought that Brandon looked sick and not attractive at all but who am I? I don't have a show. I thought that since they already have Tyson Beckford, that Sandhurst would come close but not win. It is like a game of probability. They will always come close but never win
Posted by: JayCiuM February 3, 2010 - 12:21 PM
I felt the show didn't want "the natural!" They seemed to like having a neophyte; someone they can mold! We all know a few of these people were "ready-made to go like Sandhurst, Jordan, & Jonathan! They kept saving Brandon for a reason and it was revealed in the "finale!" What a rip off!
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