Posted on 11/04/2013 by Gina in Americas Next Top Model
by Thea Napolitano
The medics were on major duty this week on America's Next Top Model. Past challenges and photo shoots have focused on beauty and brains but this time around, it was all about pushing the models to their fitness limits. Rather than the models having to compete against another, it was only fair to have the girls and guys in their own category.
They got down and dirty in the crystal clear water while doing timed push ups and jump roping... but WAIT, there's more! After the models were pushed with grueling, sweat breaking drills, they had to run up a flight of stairs. Marvin and Renee were the first male and female to hit the finish line, which won them a spot on the "Fierce Model Workout Video" and a relaxing day at the spa. Jourdan's finish line victory didn't go so well and once she hit the finish line, she was in need of some medical help. Once she became calm and cool, things were back on track.
Marvin and Renee have been showing a lot more PDA and with both of them winning the fitness challenge, they were able to have some time alone away from the house and enjoy a day of relaxation and pampering. It was more like a date for the duo who now call themselves "Marnee". It was a good time for them to clear their minds and get ready for the photo shoot and considering how crazy it was, it was best they got some rest!
From horizontal to vertical shots, the models should be used to posing in different positions by now. This week, the photoshoot took on the life of a hanging bat in a temple. These models showed their fierce, high fashion qualities while hanging upside down next to live screeching bats! Some of the models gracefully hung as if they did it in their sleep, but others couldn't quite nail that one fabulous photo.
Renee's vision became blurry after hanging upside down for a while and she needed to cut things short to get some help. The pictures she were able to take didn't end up impressing the judges. Her photo looked flat and un-special and the judges felt the same way being that they sent her home along with Chris.
Jourdan once again won best photo and it will be interesting to see how she will do come time for the final runway! It's coming down to the wire and with only Jourdan, Marvin and Cory left, it's time for one of them bring it home and become America's Next Top Model!
Don't miss the two-part America's Next Top Model season finale, beginning Friday at 9/8c on The CW.
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