Elouai's Next Top Model 8

Contestants

 * 1. Aghavni Astvadzadourian / 18 / Sequim, Washington / Florist
 * 2. Anastasia Laurent / 18 / Los Angeles, California / Student
 * 3. Nicolette "Bambi" Polizzi / 21 / Seaside Heights, New Jersey / Bartender (full-time Guida)
 * 4. Bianka Bozzini / 18 / Los Angeles, California / Student
 * 5. Calista Van Dusen / 20 / San Francisco, Calfornia / Sales Associate
 * 6. Corrine "Corri" Black / 18 / New Haven, Connecticut / Student
 * 7. Lula Kent / 19 / Baton Rouge, Louisiana / Unemployed
 * 8. Malika Akan / 20 / New York City, New York / Aspiring Model
 * 9. Mikhaila Rocha / 18 / Miami, Florida / Occupation
 * 10. Moutucshka "Mou" Garagowskaya / 18 / Portland, Oregon / Student
 * 11. Nerissa Stone / 18 / San Francisco, California / Student
 * 12. Ophelia Liu / 18 / Manhattan, New York / Hostess
 * 13. Teagan Miller / 18 / New York City, New York / Student

Judges

 * 1. Karin Elouai
 * 2. Sandra Cleary
 * 3. Domenico Dolce
 * 4. Stefano Gabbana
 * 5. Romy Reiter
 * Zigg Graff <- Bye beyotch! lol

Photoshoot Guide

 * Week 1: Versace Resort 2011 Shoot
 * Week 2: High-Fashion Beauty Shoot with Snakes


 * Week 3: Boxing Shoot in Pairs of two


 * Week 4: Skydiving Shoot


 * Week 5: American Apparel Shoot


 * Week 6: Action Movie Shoot ("Kill Bill"-inspired)


 * Week 7: Pokemon Shoot


 * Week 8: Geisha/Harajuku Alter-Ego Shoot


 * Week 9: Vogue Elouai Cover-tries


 * Week 10: Portfolio

Makeover Guide

 * Aghavni: Boy short, dyed ice blonde


 * Anastasia: Wavy fringe dyed brown


 * Bambi: Peekaboo bang added


 * Bianka: Wavy and highlighted blonde


 * Calista: Blonde weave


 * Lula: Boy short


 * Malika: Bleached brows


 * Mikhaila: Dyed red


 * Mou: Dyed black


 * Nerissa: Dyed red


 * Ophelia: Wavy fringe dyed black


 * Teagan: No Makeover (Boy short, ice-blonde)

Week 1
The girls are excited to have entered the competition, but they're even more excited by a trip to Milano where they would have their first photoshoot. When they arrived in Milano, they found Sandra with Donatella Versace, who was their special client for the week. Modeling her label's new Resort 2011 collection, the girls had to give a fierce photo and deliver to their client. Nerissa, the plus-sized model, delivered a strong photo, while the others failed to make a first impression. Back at the hotel, Nerissa became the talk of the girls. Trying to make to make a good impression, Nerissa bakes brownies, which appalls the girls, as they're models in a modeling competition. Mikhaila calls Nerissa out, and a fight ensues. However Lula was an early villain, making enemies with everyone with her cynical attitude. Corri calls her out, and a fight ensues between the two and Anastasia. Lula's smoking and personality are brought under fire, but the situation has no resolve. The girls arrive back to New York where they go to Elouai New York, where they have their first panel. The judges eat the girls alive, especially new panelist, eL Vogue editor Romy Reiter, who criticizes Nerissa for her size; this doesn't stop Nerissa from obtaining the first call out, immunity from elimination next week, and a booking for Versace's Resort 2011 show. Anastasia and Corri are in the bottom 2; Anastasia for her bizarre and unusual photo, Corri for her stiff pose and empty expression. In the end, Corri was the first girl to go home.

Week 2
The girls arrive in their new Lower East Side model house, and are shown to their assigned rooms. Anastasia is less than happy with the fact that she's rooming with Lula, who isn't happy with the arrangement herself. The girls get to know one another, but are then greeted with Model Mail, telling them to get ready for a surprise. The girls take off in the Mini Cooper limo, where they arrive at Warren-Tricomi for makeovers. Each girl's look is inspired by a famous supermodel, and it is also a challenge, to see who can really transform. Nerissa's Karen Elson-inspired fire red dye job elevates her, and she wins a shopping spree at Barney's, choosing new roomate Teagan to join her. The girls are satisfied with their radical new looks, which they're told they get to show off at their shoot. However, the girls are petrified when they find out their co-star is a cold-blooded snake! Nerissa's new-found confidence kicks ass at the shoot, while Mikhaila plays it safe despite her fire-engine red transformation. At Panel, Nerissa shines, and is immune AGAIN from elimination, as well as casted in Thai designer Rutta's SS10 show for RTVG Fashion Week for being FCO again, while Teagan again is chastized for her stiff, busted posing, and her and Mikhaila land in the bottom. However, it is Teagan who is eliminated.

Week 3
The girls bake and bond back at the house, but Nerissa's a bit blue now that her roomate is eliminated. The girls get mail telling them to prepare for their next shoot. They're excited when they arrive at a boxing match and find out Mario Testino will be shooting them as high-fashion boxers; the girls aren't so excited at the fact that they're shooting together. Aghavni approaches Sandra, asking her if she can quit the show, in this bizarre and dramatic moment, she quits the show. Malika, her partner, is angry. Sandra offers to shoot with Malika, but Malika can't recover from this situation. The girls as whole do a terrible job, especially Bambi and Lula's photograph. Anastasia shines from past failing weeks, but it's Nerissa who is again exalted at Panel with an FCO. Lula and Malika land in the bottom for their disastrous photos, and in a shocking twist, both girls are eliminated. Karin then tells the girls to pack their bags for their international destination. With no knowledge of the location and a surprise layover somewhere, the girls fear next week's unknown.

Week 4
The girls arrive in Los Angeles for a 2-week layover before their trip. The girls are still shocked at the events of last week, but are excited to be in the top 7 as well as on their way to the new location for the remainder of the competiton. Once in LA, the girls go to Elouai LA, where they're greeted by Karin. Karin tells them the competition is getting complacent, and in need of some fire, so she held a small casting for an eighth girl and found local California girl Calista. Calista is sent to the salon where she gets a new makeover that makes her confident in herself. The girls are receptive to her and celebrate her arrival. The girls then drive out to a field, when all of a sudden Sandra burts from an airplane, launches a parachute, and poses as the disguised photographer snaps away. Once on the ground, Sandra reveals that the girls will do a breathtaking photoshoot hundreds of feet above the ground with freelance photographer and former supermodel Janice Dickinson. The girls are extremely terrified for multiple reasons, but they deliver. Guida Bambi proves she's more than a pretty face, but top dog Nerissa took a risk that failed. However, it was newcomer Calista's cartoonish amateur shot and contender Mou's slutty photo that sent the judges in a fury. After some mysterious passing of gas and Janice's antics that included an autographed sex tape for Bianka as well as free peep show, Calista and Mou were BOTH safe, despite their terrible photos. 8 girls remain, but after next week 6 will be left standing.

Week 5
Calista is feeling terrible for being nearly-eliminated her first week in the competition. The girls are open and receptive to Calista, especially Mikhaila, who is the chef and bartender for the girls in the House. After a night of margaritas and music, the girls arrive to a studio where they find top stylist Rachel Zoe. Rachel reveals that for the photoshoot the girls will be wearing only 1 piece of clothing, and the rest of them nude. The girls find this to be a tough challenge, especially religioius Mou, who doesn't want to compromise her faith or place in this competition. She bares all and delivers a gorgeous photo. Ophelia shows her quirky side, while Calista delivers from last week's dismal performance. However, it is Bambi who works it, and gets another FCO. Karin reveals that 2 girls will go home, and it's Anastasia, Bianka, and Mikhaila who are left in the bottom 3. All girls are gorgeous and gave great photos, but none were making a splash like the others. In the end, Anastasia stayed, and former front-runner Bianka and underdog Mikhaila were eliminated. Karin the tells the girls to pack and leave for LAX, where a plane will take them to their international destination, not knowing where they'll go until the arrive.

Week 6
The remaining six are devestated by last week's double. Bianka was nice, but was too big of a threat to the others, and was believed to be top contender material. Mikhaila was a positive, friendly energy in the competition, and the girls missed her congeniality and her cooking. Especially Mou, who became best friends with Mikhaila. However, the girls are anxious once they reach their new locale. Upon exiting the plane, they realize they are in TOKYO, JAPAN! The girls are so excited that they will be spending time here in this new location! However, not a moment too soon, the girls are whisked off to their first shoot in Japan, where they find Sandra posing with a samurai sword. She reveals that they will be shooting an action movie-poster like the film "Kill Bill Vol. 1" with aggressive yet graceful moves, the girls had to exude action and energy, but it was Mou who delivered a blase photo, while Anastasia was awkward and clumsy. Ophelia won over the public and the panel with her graceful yet strong photo, and broke ENTM records! In the end Mou was saved despite her lacklustre shot, while Anastasia's awkwardness was the death of her, and she was the first girl booted from Japan.

Week 7
The girls arrive in their luxurious suite at the Park Hyatt Tokyo. The girls are excited to be here in Japan, but feel the stress and the intensity of the competition intensifying. When the girls wake up, they have Model Mail, and arrive at their shoot where they are told they'll portray Pokemon! The girls are excited for the shoot. Head-to-toe in body paint, the girls are portraying the animalistic energy of these characters with high-fashion appeal. Ophelia took the shoot to a whole other level, while Mou stressed at the shoot and delivered a mediocre shot. Perfectionist Calista wanted to win the public and panel, but ended up in the bottom two with Mou. In the end, Calista stayed.

Week 8
The final 4 girls spend the day sight-seeing and exploring Tokyo. Returning back to the hotel at 2AM, they find Sandra and a team of stylists and a photographer. They're then taken to downtown Tokyo, the scene of their next photoshoot. The girls portray traditional Geishas and modern Harajuku Street styled girls in a high-fashion alter-ego shoot. Ophelia translates both Japanese styles flawlessly, while Nerissa delivers her worst photo to-date. Back at the hotel, Calista feels inferior to the others, despite making it this far. She wants so desperately to be in the top 3, but doesn't feel she'll make it. In the end, her worst fear is realized, as she is the girl sent home. However, Karin gives her a 6-month contract with Elouai LA and a spot in Cycle 17 of ENTM: Karin's faves. She leaves victorious. After her exit, Romy reveals she will direct the girls' final photoshoot: a cover-try for Vogue Elouai. For the remaining final 3, this will determine who will go to the live finale as the top 2.

Week 9
As the final 3 arrive to their last photoshoot, they learn news of Karin's hospitalization, and inability to be in attendance for the rest of the season. The girls are saddened, and a bit nervous at news of a temporary presenter-replacement. However, the girls must focus on their task at hand: A nude shoot in metal accessories on the beaches of Japan. This shoot will be for the winner's Vogue Elouai cover, and Romy Reiter is director for their shoot, as the girls are shot by Richard Bush. Back at the hotel, the girls wait in agony for judging. Once they arrive at Elouai Tokyo, they find out supermodel Tyra Banks will be their replace-presenter for the last 2 weeks of the competition. Bambi is praised for her high-fashion photoshoot, producing her best shot to date. Nerissa and Ophelia land in the bottom for their lack of fire, but in the end, Ophelia makes it to the top 2 with Bambi, where they will then answer to the public. Nerissa is eliminated.

Week 10
The live finale is held at the Tokyo Dome, where thousands have flocked to see Bambi or Ophelia become Elouai's Next Top Model. A spectacular runway royal and a performance by Ke$ha wow the crowd. The 9 eliminated models return in a fabulous runway presentation to delivers 10 points to Bambi or Ophelia. The majority of the girls vote for Bambi, citing her unusual-yet-high-fashion look as her ticket to the title. But Cycle 1 winner Ewa votes for Ophelia to win. The cast of Jersey Shore as well as Real Housewives of New Jersey came to cheer Bambi. New York's own Jay-Z and Flavor of Love alumn Tiffany "New York" Pollard, as well as the Real Housewives of New York came to support Ophelia. Topping off an exciting evening, Karin Elouai returns to crown Ophelia the winner of Elouai's Next Top Model 8, ending another season of high-fashion and high-drama.