Premieres January 10th on Bravo.
I am looking forward to this show, and its hosts Nikki Taylor and (pretty) Tyson Beckford. There are doing a "Meet the Models" special after Project Runway next week. The model's bios are up on Bravotv.com. Guy models should be fun, I just hope there is no hooking up drama.
Here's hoping this show can actually churn out some talent.
Make Me a Supermodel
Started by
missknowitall
, Dec 29 2007 08:23 PM
233 replies to this topic
#1
Posted Dec 29, 2007 @ 8:23 PM
#2
Posted Dec 29, 2007 @ 9:23 PM
I was really excited for this but then I think the commercial said that the AUDIENCE votes off one person a week? Do I have that right? It doesn't quite make sense to me but I swear that's what I heard...anyway, if it's true, my hope is lost! It'll be just like American Idol and less like the other Bravo competitions which, while accessible to any ordinary fan (me included), sort of have that intelligent, specialist vibe to them. Does that make sense? Like the way Top Chef is watched by serious foodies. Imagine if the public voted on that!
#3
Posted Dec 29, 2007 @ 9:38 PM
Fans vote off the models? That seems very un-Bravo like. I am just happy to see Nikki Taylor and Tyson on my t.v. That's a lot of pretty.
#4
Posted Dec 29, 2007 @ 11:55 PM
I think the voting will work since a model's job is to appeal to various audiences. Really, it makes more sense than any other competitive reality show with viewer voting. It's not as if they're supposed to be doing something else, like singing or whatever on AI, and then getting rewarded just for appealing to the viewers. So whoever gets the most votes will have proven themselves as the best in the competition. Unless I'm mistaken and they have to perform tricks and stuff like on that VH1 show.
Edited by liqidclark, Dec 29, 2007 @ 11:58 PM.
#5
Posted Dec 30, 2007 @ 3:02 AM
I'll go on record right from the start that I believe one of the guys will win this competition. BRAVO has been showing snippets of model-interviews in the on-air promos, and a couple of the men actually seem intelligent, grammatical and interesting. The brief glimpses of their struts down the catwalk also favor the men's performances over the women, I think. If it's true that viewers will decide the winner, I think the chances are even greater that a guy will win. Aren't BRAVO's reality-shows skewed to women?
Either way -- a viewer-vote or a professional jury -- I think a guy will win this one.
Either way -- a viewer-vote or a professional jury -- I think a guy will win this one.
Edited by sleekandchic, Dec 30, 2007 @ 3:03 AM.
#6
Posted Dec 30, 2007 @ 12:32 PM
I could be mistaken, but I think the promos indicated that the viewers will vote off one of two models every week, which leads me to believe that the professional judges will narrow it down to a bottom 2 and then let America have at it. So here's hoping that leads to a winner with professional and popular appeal. God, anything has to be better than the crapfest that is Tyra Banks Handpicked Next Top Model That'll You Never See Again. Plus, Tyson Beckford could read the phone book and I'd tune in to watch it happen. He's a whole lotta pretty.
#7
Posted Dec 30, 2007 @ 3:56 PM
I too predict that a guy will win.
I'm assuming that it will follow the UK version and have photoshoots/challenges.
I think that the idea is flawed re: a reality show because when it comes to the models that appeal to the public in ads/magazines the consumers often have no real indication of what their personalities may be like. By the very nature of this show, the audience will be influenced by how the models interact at home and on set.
Of course, I mean models in the strictest sense and not celeb spokesmodels (including supermodels who become celebs) who we end up "knowing" through their film/tv roles, interviews or hosting. I don't know, maybe that could be what they're after but if it's about finding a potential model and not a reality tv personality, I suppose the judges will have to be careful about who they put together to face the public vote.
Either way, the audience will not vote based solely on talent or potential -- it'll be about giving the underdog a chance, sticking it to the judges, etc. The ones who are too skinny or look gawky or whatever, things that often don't make one the prettiest girl at school but will get her a contract with a top agency and propel her to the forefront of the industry, will get passed up for the ones who are "cute" or gets told by the judges to hit the gym. (That really only applies to female models because male models often are the 'hottest guys at school'.)
Maybe I've been tainted by MMAS UK or I'm underestimating Bravo's audience, but I'm expecting more than a few WTF eliminations.
ETA: I should clarify that by "hit the gym" I really mean lose weight. Even though male models do hear the same thing, a guy being told to get in shape or build some muscle has far less negative connotations than a girl (who is ordinarily thin) being told to drop a few dress sizes.
I think the voting will work since a model's job is to appeal to various audiences. Really, it makes more sense than any other competitive reality show with viewer voting. It's not as if they're supposed to be doing something else, like singing or whatever on AI, and then getting rewarded just for appealing to the viewers. So whoever gets the most votes will have proven themselves as the best in the competition. Unless I'm mistaken and they have to perform tricks and stuff like on that VH1 show.
I'm assuming that it will follow the UK version and have photoshoots/challenges.
I think that the idea is flawed re: a reality show because when it comes to the models that appeal to the public in ads/magazines the consumers often have no real indication of what their personalities may be like. By the very nature of this show, the audience will be influenced by how the models interact at home and on set.
Of course, I mean models in the strictest sense and not celeb spokesmodels (including supermodels who become celebs) who we end up "knowing" through their film/tv roles, interviews or hosting. I don't know, maybe that could be what they're after but if it's about finding a potential model and not a reality tv personality, I suppose the judges will have to be careful about who they put together to face the public vote.
Either way, the audience will not vote based solely on talent or potential -- it'll be about giving the underdog a chance, sticking it to the judges, etc. The ones who are too skinny or look gawky or whatever, things that often don't make one the prettiest girl at school but will get her a contract with a top agency and propel her to the forefront of the industry, will get passed up for the ones who are "cute" or gets told by the judges to hit the gym. (That really only applies to female models because male models often are the 'hottest guys at school'.)
Maybe I've been tainted by MMAS UK or I'm underestimating Bravo's audience, but I'm expecting more than a few WTF eliminations.
ETA: I should clarify that by "hit the gym" I really mean lose weight. Even though male models do hear the same thing, a guy being told to get in shape or build some muscle has far less negative connotations than a girl (who is ordinarily thin) being told to drop a few dress sizes.
Edited by My Friend Goo, Dec 30, 2007 @ 4:12 PM.
#8
Posted Dec 31, 2007 @ 5:00 PM
I just like the commercial where Tyson yells "Dude, don't chew gum on runway!" I imagine it's some douche he thinks he's being a badass by doing it. I hate him already.
#9
Posted Dec 31, 2007 @ 9:38 PM
I hated how a few of the guys wore sunglasses. Unless you're modeling them (which they're not) or you're outdoors (which they're not), there's no point in wearing them. It's just like chewing gum on the runway - you think it's cool, but it's not.
I was surprised by the number of married and contestants. Also, there seems to be a lot of people from other countries.
I was surprised by the number of married and contestants. Also, there seems to be a lot of people from other countries.
#10
Posted Dec 31, 2007 @ 11:14 PM
I just like the commercial where Tyson yells "Dude, don't chew gum on runway!"
Ha. I enjoy that immensely as well. However I think I spotted "Sex" from So You Think You Can Dance trying out in one of those commercials (the dude with creepy long hair). Ugh. I will need that "man" to never appear on my TV screen again. He's not even a fun hot ass mess - I feel like he honestly has some screws loose.
I'm excited about this show because I do enjoy the opportunity to stare at the male models (sadly, I think I've watched the Janice Dickinson Agency a couple of times for that sole purpose), but in all seriousness I think pretty much ANYONE is bound to be a better winner than Tootie on America's Next Top Model. *Shudder*
#11
Posted Dec 31, 2007 @ 11:22 PM
I think I spotted "Sex" from So You Think You Can Dance...
OMG! Gag. If his mother is with him, you can almost bet a scene will ensue with the judges.
I hated how a few of the guys wore sunglasses. Unless you're modeling them (which they're not) or you're outdoors (which they're not), there's no point in wearing them. It's just like chewing gum on the runway - you think it's cool, but it's not.
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Edited by Bigwheels1971, Dec 31, 2007 @ 11:26 PM.
#12
Posted Jan 1, 2008 @ 9:07 AM
I'm already disappointed in this show because the model I voted for (Igor) did not make it in =(
Oh well, let's see how the rest of this show goes.
Oh well, let's see how the rest of this show goes.
Edited by niklj, Jan 3, 2008 @ 3:00 AM.
#13
Posted Jan 2, 2008 @ 9:29 AM
I'm excited about this show. Put models in a competition, I'll watch it.
I'm not as worried about the voting as I would be if it were a regular network show, because I'd bet Bravo's demographic is on average more sophisticated about the fashion world than the average tv viewer. They do have their share of crap shows, sure, but I'd say the shows they're best known for appeal to more savvy people. Project Runway and Top Chef are watched and enjoyed by people who care about design and cooking, respectively, not just about "drama" and I'm reasonably hopeful that MMaS will appeal to people who are interested in and knowledgeable about the craft of modeling.
I'm not as worried about the voting as I would be if it were a regular network show, because I'd bet Bravo's demographic is on average more sophisticated about the fashion world than the average tv viewer. They do have their share of crap shows, sure, but I'd say the shows they're best known for appeal to more savvy people. Project Runway and Top Chef are watched and enjoyed by people who care about design and cooking, respectively, not just about "drama" and I'm reasonably hopeful that MMaS will appeal to people who are interested in and knowledgeable about the craft of modeling.
#14
Posted Jan 2, 2008 @ 11:33 AM
Men are definitely better looking than the women here - most of the women seem Saleisha-level to me. but I wish so many of them weren't wearing sunglasses in their photos. Just like hair in the face is for ugly girls, I get the sense that sunglasses are for ugly boys.
#15
Posted Jan 2, 2008 @ 10:54 PM
I hated how a few of the guys wore sunglasses. Unless you're modeling them (which they're not) or you're outdoors (which they're not), there's no point in wearing them. It's just like chewing gum on the runway - you think it's cool, but it's not.
How about at night? Can I wear my sunglasses at night? Just promise not to switch the blade on the guy in shades.
#16
Posted Jan 2, 2008 @ 11:00 PM
I'm so excited to watch the special! I went to high school with Shannon and saw her not 3 months ago! It's like being famous by proxy, plus she's so fucking awesome I can't wait to see what she'll say and do!
#17
Posted Jan 3, 2008 @ 12:02 AM
The two guys I liked the most (Josiah and Eeyore, or something) were immediately eliminated by the stupid online favorite bullshit. I'm in love with Josiah. Call me!
I don't care about the girls, really. None of them are that amazing looking, in my opinion.
I don't care about the girls, really. None of them are that amazing looking, in my opinion.
#18
Posted Jan 3, 2008 @ 12:05 AM
"I'm the gay one"? Did he really think he'd be the only one?
In any case, a moot point now. Unfortunately.
In any case, a moot point now. Unfortunately.
#19
Posted Jan 3, 2008 @ 12:08 AM
I'm still trying to understand why people were tripping over themselves when it came to Jacki. She, more than the other girls there, seems "girlfriend cute" and not "model cute." Maybe it has to do with her runway walk. But, beyond that, she reminds of of ANTM's Mercedes. Cute, indeed, but not fierce enough.
My favorite pose and picture was the one that Tyson said was reminiscent of a Dolce ad. It was! That pose was fierce!
As of now, I think I like the guy that has the thing for Nikki Taylor. The one that Tyson suggested they clean up. Perry is his name. I also like the other girl who walked side-by-side with Jacki; I forget her name, though.
Oh, but what I almost forgot is that glimpse of Sex. I don't know what to think of him. Is he serious or is it that he just wants to get on TV, no matter what? I think it's the latter.
My favorite pose and picture was the one that Tyson said was reminiscent of a Dolce ad. It was! That pose was fierce!
As of now, I think I like the guy that has the thing for Nikki Taylor. The one that Tyson suggested they clean up. Perry is his name. I also like the other girl who walked side-by-side with Jacki; I forget her name, though.
Oh, but what I almost forgot is that glimpse of Sex. I don't know what to think of him. Is he serious or is it that he just wants to get on TV, no matter what? I think it's the latter.
Edited by fashionista79, Jan 3, 2008 @ 12:29 AM.
#20
Posted Jan 3, 2008 @ 12:17 AM
How the hell did Josiah not make the show?! Damn he was delicious! The only upside I can think of is that NY Models didn't touch his hair. Don't mess with perfection!
Do we get a makeover/under episode?
How delicious and real is Tyson btw? Take note Tyra.
Do we get a makeover/under episode?
How delicious and real is Tyson btw? Take note Tyra.
#21
Posted Jan 3, 2008 @ 12:18 AM
Hot Pink, I am so with you on Josiah. Such a hottie and love the face. Very soulful Brent Van Zant's younger brother. I fear that some of the guys they did pick they chose with "drama" in mind. Because both Josiah and Igor (?) seem to follow some of the newer trends that have stuck for the alternate look. Throw inthe fact they used Josiah in the commercials had me over hopeful. It just seemed that a couple of guys were chosen for their "personalities" which I still find to be bullshit when doing an initial casting for potential models. At this stage it should be whether they take a good picture or a DVM picture. Though at least it is not the silliness of Tyrant Banks or VH1's recent joke. But I also think there might have been some producer influence in some of the picks keeping in mind that good reality tv is the ultimate goal.
None of the women stuck out for me either. I'll have to wait for the first photoshoot as they all seemed a little too blank in the canvas area. But all seemed to have that blandness that can translate into successful model but not Super Model.
I now crushing on Kenny even if he working that spray on tan. Reminds me a bit of Rusty Joiner which is more commercial work than fashion so I'll be interested to see what they do with him. Hopefully with that body, he'll stick around for awhile. Love his "I have a boyfriend too" line. Especially as it seemed to kind of miff the female model he modeled with as she seemed to think she was so tempting for any guy.
The exit interviews were kind of funny for the ones tossed. The woman Tyson wanted to save with the bad complexion saying she "blew it" and succumbed to nerves. Nah. You just weren't that pretty honey . And then the scary but hilariously funny girl weeping to the camera that she keeps trying and trying out for these shows and never makes it. I'm not going to lie. I laughed so hard at that. I saw her going from ANTM to Flavor of Love to Next Pussy Cat Doll to Top Chef to Shot at Love etc. Now I'm going to have to record every initial casting show for all the reality shows just so I can Zapruder them to see if I recognize her crying ass.
And what is up with Tyson acting all humble and warm and fuzzy? It seems like a false note. From what I have seen the guy has an enormous ego (which if he is just going on looks, is well deserved, but he can only milk those for so long especially when he no longer models) and a wicked immature temper. And his whole "I've been there" schtick seemed a bit much as he really sold the whole "discovered" story to the point I have to wonder which is real. Considering the sily stories the agencies come up with, I suspect that maybe Tyson didn't fall into modeling the way his story went when he was trying to translate his career into acting etc. Still he is no Tyrant Banks (which is a good thing) as he seems to actually be having fun with the show and yet not having it at the expense of the little wannabes and he makes Mary Alice look like a Home-Ec teacher.
None of the women stuck out for me either. I'll have to wait for the first photoshoot as they all seemed a little too blank in the canvas area. But all seemed to have that blandness that can translate into successful model but not Super Model.
I now crushing on Kenny even if he working that spray on tan. Reminds me a bit of Rusty Joiner which is more commercial work than fashion so I'll be interested to see what they do with him. Hopefully with that body, he'll stick around for awhile. Love his "I have a boyfriend too" line. Especially as it seemed to kind of miff the female model he modeled with as she seemed to think she was so tempting for any guy.
The exit interviews were kind of funny for the ones tossed. The woman Tyson wanted to save with the bad complexion saying she "blew it" and succumbed to nerves. Nah. You just weren't that pretty honey . And then the scary but hilariously funny girl weeping to the camera that she keeps trying and trying out for these shows and never makes it. I'm not going to lie. I laughed so hard at that. I saw her going from ANTM to Flavor of Love to Next Pussy Cat Doll to Top Chef to Shot at Love etc. Now I'm going to have to record every initial casting show for all the reality shows just so I can Zapruder them to see if I recognize her crying ass.
And what is up with Tyson acting all humble and warm and fuzzy? It seems like a false note. From what I have seen the guy has an enormous ego (which if he is just going on looks, is well deserved, but he can only milk those for so long especially when he no longer models) and a wicked immature temper. And his whole "I've been there" schtick seemed a bit much as he really sold the whole "discovered" story to the point I have to wonder which is real. Considering the sily stories the agencies come up with, I suspect that maybe Tyson didn't fall into modeling the way his story went when he was trying to translate his career into acting etc. Still he is no Tyrant Banks (which is a good thing) as he seems to actually be having fun with the show and yet not having it at the expense of the little wannabes and he makes Mary Alice look like a Home-Ec teacher.
Edited by heebiejeebie, Jan 3, 2008 @ 12:21 AM.
#22
Posted Jan 3, 2008 @ 12:31 AM
Something about Josiah made me think that he could be Scott Speedman's little brother (that is high praise from me). I agree that the men seem stronger than the women - perhaps because there haven't been quite as many shows like this for the men yet.
#23
Posted Jan 3, 2008 @ 12:33 AM
Tell me I'm not the only one totally skeeved out by "I'm a Buddhist-love and compassion are for me-music is for myself, modeling is for everyone else-I used to live in an alley out of a guitar case" Casey. I guess it doesn't help that he totally reminds me of this wimpy, sensitive, phony ex-boyfriend of mine who cried one time because I deliberately stepped on an ant. Hey Casey, if you really want to do something for me? Wash your hair, hippy.
#24
Posted Jan 3, 2008 @ 12:41 AM
Tell me I'm not the only one totally skeeved out by "I'm a Buddhist-love and compassion are for me-music is for myself, modeling is for everyone else-I used to live in an alley out of a guitar case" Casey. I guess it doesn't help that he totally reminds me of this wimpy, sensitive, phony ex-boyfriend of mine who cried one time because I deliberately stepped on an ant. Hey Casey, if you really want to do something for me? Wash your hair, hippy.
I forgot about Deep Boy (about as deep as the puddle in the alley he lived in) and his whole "I'm a buddhist and so I love my fellow man" crap. Because despite the multitude of exceptions to the rule, most major religions espouse that whole "love thy brother" attitude. He looks like the douche that will sneer at everyone else for treating it like a competition (neverminding that it is), because Bodhisattva-Boy doesn't roll that way. He's too pure and noble for that and above all that competitive negativity. All the while desperately posing for the cameras (and not the ones in the photo shoots). And while we're putting our orders for Casey in early? Mine is a simple STFU already.
#25
Posted Jan 3, 2008 @ 1:20 AM
Thank GOODNESS I wasn't the only one depressed that Josiah didn't make it. It made me to not want to watch the actual show. Ugh, I'm always getting screwed with shows like this. I like Dominick, though.
Jacki was the only girl that wowed me. Everyone else is nameless/faceless. No wonder good models are hard to find. There's some stupid beautiful people in the show, but supermodel is something else. Sometimes, the real supermodels are not even beautiful or pretty, so who knows with these things.
Jacki was the only girl that wowed me. Everyone else is nameless/faceless. No wonder good models are hard to find. There's some stupid beautiful people in the show, but supermodel is something else. Sometimes, the real supermodels are not even beautiful or pretty, so who knows with these things.
#26
Posted Jan 3, 2008 @ 2:02 AM
I would put money on "Sex" being an actor paid to show up on all the reality shows.
#27
Posted Jan 3, 2008 @ 2:34 AM
Perry looks like Ryan Reynolds crossed with someone... Jason Lee? Ashton? Young Affleck? It’s driving me crazy because his face is this weird It Boy hybrid.
Ashlie’s last name is Olson. Ashlie Olson, hee!
Does anyone know when they started this thing whether the producers knew it would be on Bravo? The "models" all looked so relieved when Nikki and Tyson showed up. Like, thank goodness this show has a little bit of legitimacy!
Ashlie’s last name is Olson. Ashlie Olson, hee!
Does anyone know when they started this thing whether the producers knew it would be on Bravo? The "models" all looked so relieved when Nikki and Tyson showed up. Like, thank goodness this show has a little bit of legitimacy!
#28
Posted Jan 3, 2008 @ 2:44 AM
Thank GOODNESS I wasn't the only one depressed that Josiah didn't make it.
Hot Pink, I am so with you on Josiah.
Exactly. And especially looking at the official site, it's clear that he should have been one of the male models. Ronnie and Karol are fugly. I had decided during the show as they were narrowing them down that for me this whole season was going to be about Josiah. Sigh.How the hell did Josiah not make the show?! Damn he was delicious!
#29
Posted Jan 3, 2008 @ 3:03 AM
You mean you didn't enjoy Bravo's Manhunt?!there haven't been quite as many shows like this for the men yet.
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Don't tell me I'm the only one that remembered that show =P
And er...why is Igor in all the commercials if he got kicked off? A sign perhaps...?
Edited by niklj, Jan 3, 2008 @ 3:33 AM.
#30
Posted Jan 3, 2008 @ 4:18 AM
Don't tell me I'm the only one that remembered that show
No, you're not. I sadly remember Manhunt as well. That aired just before Bravo became "legit" with its reality shows.
Not bad; I'll keep watching for now. I also voted for Josiah. He reminded me of Randy from Real World: San Diego. Overall, not too many of them stood out. I was rather impressed with the girl from Virginia (represent!) with the bob and nice walk and hot photo. She didn't seem conventionally pretty but her results were on.
Nikki Taylor has been taking HK lesson's with her "I think we all agree with who to kick off...". Although I heard he can be an ass in real life, Tyson did not do to badly as co-host.
I'm so sick of Sex. Arg. He was on Wade Robson's show back in the day also. Who keeps letting him in? Security!
Tell me I'm not the only one totally skeeved out by "I'm a Buddhist-love and compassion are for me-music is for myself, modeling is for everyone else-I used to live in an alley out of a guitar case" Casey.
Oh, how I wished I was watching with someone when he was on. I rolled my eyes so hard I still have a headache. What a maroon. I bet he read everything about Buddism on Wikipedia and tells women he's been "hurt before" and other assorted bull. I hope he's the first to go.
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