America's Next Top ModelCycle 11 Episode 13
Season Finale

The cycle that brought us our first transgender contestant, immigrant elitests and the obligatory hoochie girl has come to an end. The only thing good I can say about the end of the season is that there won't be any more boring Whitney ads to sit through. Boy, was that girl a real snoozer.

The Final Three, McKey, Analeigh and Samantha have to do another CoverGirl ad. This one was a little anticlimactic for me since this is the third ad challenge we have had this season. The amazing part was that every girl managed to flub her lines after getting the tongue tying Dutch line pretty good. I don't get it. It's not like they have to recite Chaucer. They say some cheesy lines and repeat the name of the gloppy lip gloss and voilá it's done. Analeigh completely choked and had to be fed the lines by Mr. Jay. What a surprise after her first ad was described as the Best CoverGirl Ad Evah by Tyra. Samantha and McKey fumble through but after some creative editing the final ad looks great.

This challenge also included a still shot for CG. Alright Sam, here's you chance to look commercial as you want. Only problem is that Sam doesn't have a mouth made for the big toothy smile. Tyra has remarked before on her down turned mouth which is far more suited for pouty or edgy shots. Analeigh couldn't manage a closed mouth smile without looking too sexy. Oh, the burden of big lipped women. McKey nailed the shot. Everything worked. Her hair looked wonderful and made her aqua eyes pop.

Panel was quick and decisive and sent Analeigh packing. No doubt if this girl decides to make this her living that she will do well. I wouldn't be surprised to see her get a nose job in the future like it appears Anya from Cycle 10 who was featured in the Top Models in Action this week has done. Analeigh also bagged some serious goodies after winning a couple of challenges, so did alright.
Samantha and McKey are left for the final showdown. Mr. Jay introduces them to this runway that must have been dreamed up after a serious night of drinking. The models have to start out by literally running up a fuchsia colored hill that is a disaster waiting to happen. Surprisingly, no tumbles (or least none shown to the viewers.) I have to say that neither of the girls impressed me that much. McKey seemed more suited for the show because she looks a little older and the clothes suited her frame better. Sam looked like she could burst into tears at any given moment and did not appear confident at all.

Back to Panel and we get a review of our finalists. The panel truly likes both girls and can find strengths and weaknesses in both but finally decide upon McKey as this cycle's winner. Tyra is completely taken by surprise when McKey lifts her into the air in celebration of the news. Sam is understandably upset yet proud of her achievement, as he should be. I look forward to seeing these girls in the future.