Ep 8. The Girls Who Go Down Under

In season 8 episode 8 of America's Next Top Model, titled "The Girls Who Go Down Under," the remaining models pack their bags and head to Sydney, Australia. Once there, they all stay together in a house and begin to compete in various challenges to win the opportunity to shoot a swimsuit photo shoot on breathtaking Lord Howe Island.

One of the first challenges the models participate in upon their arrival is a runway walk for designer Charlie Brown. The girls are tasked with showcasing the designer's latest collection, but there's a catch – they'll be walking on a moving runway! While some models struggle to maintain their balance, others are able to captivate Charlie Brown with their runway presence.

Later, the models are taken to a photo studio where they must work with a male model to create a romantic couples shot. Personality becomes just as important as looks as the judges want to see chemistry between the two models. A few lucky models excel in this challenge and gain the upper hand in their quest to win the swimwear photo shoot challenge.

In the swimwear photo shoot challenge, the models are flown to Lord Howe Island to shoot on the beautiful beaches. They must each create a visually stunning photo in a teeny-tiny bikini while jumping off a cliff into the ocean. Several models struggle with their fear of heights, while others struggle with maintaining a sultry expression in mid-air. Ultimately, the judges must decide who produced the best photo and who will be sent home.

As the competition heats up, the models' nerves become increasingly frayed. They begin to argue with each other more frequently, leading to a tense atmosphere in the house. One model discovers a personal connection to one of the judges and hopes that it will give her an advantage in the competition.

The episode culminates in the dramatic elimination ceremony, where one model is sent home while the others move one step closer to becoming America's Next Top Model. As the competition gets more intense and the stakes get higher, the models continue to push themselves to their limits in the hopes of achieving their dreams of becoming a top model.