Ep 2. The Girl Who Cries Home

The Girl Who Cries Home is the second episode of the 19th season of America's Next Top Model. In this episode, the models face their first runway challenge and photo shoot.

The episode starts with the models waking up early in the morning and preparing for the first challenge of the season - a runway show for designer Kristin Cavallari's shoe line. The models are nervous and excited, but one model in particular, Victoria, is feeling homesick and overwhelmed by the competition. She starts crying and confides in the other models about how she misses her family and is struggling with the competition.

Despite their nerves, the models all impress the judges with their runway walks. However, some models stand out more than others, including Leila, who earns high praise from Cavallari for her fierce walk, and Maria, who struggles with the high heels but manages to pull off a strong performance.

After the runway challenge, the models head to their first photo shoot, which takes place at a public beach. There, they are photographed wearing swimwear by the famous photographer, Yu Tsai. Some of the models, like Destiny and Victoria, struggle with their confidence and feel uncomfortable posing in their swimsuits. Other models, like Kristin and Leila, embrace the opportunity and deliver strong performances.

Back at the house, tensions start to rise as the models begin to feel the pressure of the competition. Victoria continues to feel homesick, and her emotional outbursts start to cause rifts between her and the other models. However, she manages to pull it together for the judging panel.

At panel, the judges critique each model's runway performance and photo shoot. Some models, like Leila, Maria, and Laura, receive high praise for their performances, while others, like Darian and Destiny, struggle to impress the judges. In the end, Victoria's emotional vulnerability and lackluster performance land her in the bottom two alongside Jessie.

Overall, The Girl Who Cries Home is an emotional and exciting episode that showcases the models' first challenges and gives viewers a sense of the personalities and dynamics of this season's cast.