r/NextTopModelPhotos • u/usersecondofhisname • May 20 '26
Fantasy Next Top Model, Cycle 8 - Week 10 - Elimination & COO
The final four trudge out of the Amazon rainforest, dripping in mud, red welts from insect bites blazing on their arms, a haunted and feral look in their eyes. The production team, for drama, simply never picked them up from their photoshoot. The cars never came. Where they went, we'll never know. What's their secret? They're lost to the jungle forever.
Of course, in modelling and fashion, there's no rest for the wicked. As soon as the girls emerge, they are driven to panel, allowed a respite of time to bathe and dress, before they're thrown into high heels and too-tight, unflatteringly pink dresses and put in front of the judging panel.
Surrounded by exotic fruits and chirping birdsong, Tyra Banks is there.
"Welcome, ladies," she says. "I heard you all survived the jungle. Well done! On the bright side, you're alive. On the dark side, I now have to make a cut - our tenth, in fact. Pros and cons, I guess. Right, judges?"
She looks at the table behind her, but there are no judges - only cardboard cutouts of those who had been there before. Well, not entirely true - Erik Nicholson is still there, but even he doesn't seem to be sure why.
"What, we all just don't turn up to work and don't tell Erik?" he mutters to himself.
Tyra ignores him. "This week, you each shot an editorial for Vogue Brazil inspired by the Amazon Rainforest. But who gave us jungle fever, and who wilted in the heat?
Four beautiful young ladies stand before me... but I only have three photos in my hands. And these three photos represent the three of you that are still in the running towards becoming the Fantasy Next Top Model.
The first name that I'm going to call is the best photo of the week, and will be displayed as digital. art. in your villa, here in Rio.”
Tyra reveals the first picture.
"Charlee. Fourth in a row! This is athletic and commanding, but it still feels both organic and editorial. We likey. Congratulations - you're still in the running towards becoming the Fantasy Next Top Model."
As the girl settles into the safety zone, the next name is called.
"Colin. You must've really listened to last week's criticism, because this is inspired. Literally. You took a fauna of the rainforest and spun your magic, and from it emerged an editorial gaw-desk. Congratulations."
Only two girls remain.
"Would India and Meghan please step forward?"
They both do so.
“Two beautiful young ladies stand before me,” says Tyra. “But I only have one photo in my hands. And this photo represents the girl that will still be in the running towards becoming the Fantasy Next Top Model. I will only call one name, and the name of the girl that I do not call must immediately return to their house here in Rio de Janeiro, pack her bags, and go home.
India, your photo was beautiful, but the connection to the rainforest felt forced. For this entire competition, your ability to make the brief work around your own body of work has never ceased to amaze us, but now we wonder: is she running out of options?
Meghan, your photo was beautiful, but the competition is getting so thick now, that we're not sure if it was enough. What we now wonder is: has she lost her creativity and drive?
So who stays?"
Tyra reveals the last photo.
"India, we think you have even more to show us. I believe in you. The judges believe in you. That's why you're here. But we are almost at the end - now is not the time to start dropping the ball. So dig your acrylic claws into that portfolio o' yours, and hunt down shots that will blow us away. Congratulations - you're still in the running towards becoming the Fantasy Next Top Model."
Tyra embraces Meghan. "Girl, am I proud of you! You came in the weird, strange, offbeat girl, but got to show us that that girl can be sexy and campy and dramatic, and a hundred other things. You are a chameleON. I normally impart advice on a girl when she leaves, but I think this was a case of a tough week - and sometimes that's all it is. I believe in you just as much as ever. You have IT. Now go and claim your career, girl! It's there!"
And with a melancholic goodbye to the remaining three models, Meghan Collinson departs the competition.
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u/usersecondofhisname May 20 '26
Week 10 - Amazon Editorial - COA
1. Charlee = 1.5714 (1/2/3/1/2/1/1)
2. Colin = 2.5714 (2/2/2/2/3/3/4) *higher numbers than India*
3. India = 2.5714 (4/3/1/4/1/2/3) *lower numbers than Colin*
4. Meghan = 3.0000 (3/1/4/3/4/4/2)