Ep 7. The Girl Who Graduates
- TV14
- October 25, 2006
- 43 min
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6.4 (37)
The episode titled "The Girl Who Graduates" from America's Next Top Model season 7 is a thrilling competition amongst the 10 remaining girls. As the title suggests, the girls will be graduating from their modeling school in this episode, and on top of that, they will also be tasked with a challenging photo shoot.
The episode kicks off with the girls discussing their experiences in the competition so far, and how they are all excited about the impending graduation. Tyra Banks, the host, then makes an appearance and informs the girls that as part of the final assignment before the graduation, they will be required to do a photo shoot portraying "high school cliches." While some of the girls are excited about the prospect, others are understandably nervous, as they have never done a shoot like this before.
As they get ready for the shoot, the girls are introduced to their photographer for the day, Lionel Deluy. Lionel is a celebrity photographer who has shot with the likes of Paris Hilton and Jared Leto, and his reputation precedes him. The girls are understandably a bit intimidated, but they all get down to work, determined to impress.
As the shoot progresses, it becomes clear that some of the girls are struggling to embody the high school cliches they have been assigned. The stress of the competition is clearly getting to them, and they are finding it hard to get into the right mindset. However, a few girls manage to truly shine - Caridee, for example, knocks it out of the park, nailing her "dorky" look with ease.
After the shoot, the girls are taken to the judges' panel, where they are evaluated on their photos. This week's guest judge is former America's Next Top Model winner Eva Marcille, who has made a successful career for herself in the fashion industry. Eva is tough but fair, and the girls know they have to step up their game if they want to impress her.
One by one, the girls are called up to receive their critique. Some of the photos are stunning, and the judges give high praise where it's due. However, a few of the girls struggle to meet the high standards set for them, and their photos are criticized as a result. A heated debate ensues among the judges, as they try to figure out which girls are safe and which will be sent home.
Eventually, the judges make their decision, and two girls are sent packing. It's a sad moment for everyone involved, but it's clear that the competition is only getting tougher from here on out. The remaining girls vow to work even harder, and to make the most of the opportunity they've been given.
The episode ends on an uplifting note, as the girls get dressed up in their graduation gowns and celebrate their achievements. It's a moment of triumph for all of them, and a reminder of how far they've come since the beginning of the competition. As they look towards the future, they know that anything is possible, and they're ready to take the fashion world by storm.