by Gina Scarpa

Annaliese may have gotten far this season on America's Next Top Model thanks to her personality, but you can't take away the fact that she had some seriously amazing photos this season, too! This week, she booked three go-sees in Hong Kong, but struggled in the Dream Come True fragrance photo shoot. The panel decided to send Laura and Sophie on to the finals, and eliminated Annaliese who, not surprisingly, took it all in stride with a smile on her face. We talked to her today in an exclusive interview to learn more about her Top Model experience.

Q. Gina, RealityWanted: What was your reaction to finding out you'd be competing on America's Next Top Model?
A. Annaliese: Oh wow! I can't even put that into words. It was epic. Being British, you never think you're going to get to be on America's Next Top Model. I never could have even though that would be around the corner.

Q. Gina, RealityWanted: What did you make of people on the show saying that you only made it as far as you did because of your personality?
A. Annaliese: I totally agree, come on! I think people will think it'll be a nice day working with me rather than, "Oh my god, she's amazing!" I'm willing to cash in on that. I don't take it as a critique. I'm like, "Yeah, thank you. I know."

Q. Gina, RealityWanted: I thought you did really well in the acting challenge with Nicholas Tse. Is acting something you want to pursue?
A. Annaliese: I thought I did really well. I was actually really impressed with myself. I must say, I have not got any interest in pursuing acting. If someone offers me something, I would definitely consider it. I kind of like being myself.

Q. Gina, RealityWanted: Kelly Cutrone was so tough on you this season. What do you think that was about?
A. Annaliese: I think she thought I was a bit fake. I think she thought I was putting on this personality but after she spent time with us, she started to realize that, "No, this girl is like this all the time." I think that's why she eventually came around in the end.

Q. Gina, RealityWanted: Were you disappointed not to make it to the very end or were you okay with where you finished in the competition?
A. Annaliese: I was glad to make it where I did! When Alisha and Eboni left and I realized I was in the final three, I was very aware I could go next. To be honest, I don't think I'm a bad model but I think that they're better than me. I was relieved, to be honest. Initially, all I wanted to do was do better than I did on Britain's, where I came in 7th.

Q. Gina, RealityWanted: What's next for you and will you pursue modeling and hosting here in the states or in the UK?
A. Annaliese: I mean, it's no secret. I'm a presenter. I wanna host a national tv show. The aim is to have a national tv show, a national radio show, and be the face of a campaign all at the same time. I'm in Miami right now. I come to America quite a lot and I can't get it out of my system!

America's Next Top Model: British Invasion airs Wednesdays at 8/7c on the CW.

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