by Brian Juergens

Inside the "America's Next Top Model Obsessed" party

Connor Paolo sporting a new 'do (Pic: GETTY)

Oxygen has a new show premiering on Sunday called America's Next Top Model Obsessed that, as you can probably tell from the title, is far too high-concept for me to explain here. I checked out the party last night and while it was fun to see a dozen or so cycles' worth of aspiring top models milling about, the most shocking moment of the night was when I saw Gossip Girl's Connor Paolo (who plays gay teen Eric Van Der Woodsen) ... with short, jet-black hair!

No idea if this makeover has anything to do with Paolo's decision not to sign up as a series regular (or maybe Eric's just going through a "phase"?) but it was interesting to see the change. (And thumbs-up on the new look, IMHO!)

After the jump you can see some pics of the ladies and gents of ANTM, as well as out Broadway hunk Nick Adams and a rather mortifying shot of myself with adorable Cycle 8 winner, Jaslene. And for more scoop, check out our pal John Polly's red carpet coverage over at NewNowNext!

Nick Adams

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Connor Paolo

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Nick Adams is talking to YOU

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Bre Scullark

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Miss J Alexander

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Danielle Evans

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Evans, Nigel Barker and Jaslene Gonzalez

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Tyra Something-or-Other

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Jaslene and me!

(Pic: Garry Hannon)

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Brian Juergens

on Tue, 2009-01-13 10:32.

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Eric Van Der Woodsen

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Ed Kennedy (6314 points) (1176 posts)

on Tue, 2009-01-13 10:59.

Indeed, I like the new look, which he wasn't sporting last night on the show. He had more lines than I've ever seen him have in a single episode, and to a degree, managed to get wrapped up in the main story line, even if it's mostly because he had to be, since he's Serena's baby brother. But it was a nice touch that he kept getting frustrated that Jenny was third-wheeling all his boyfriend time. Maybe his best showing since he came out. Maybe better than the coming out episode.

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Eric/Jonathan

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duckiestoy (1340 points) (296 posts)

on Tue, 2009-01-13 13:14.

Here's hoping we see more of them as a couple. Little J is just annoying.

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Jaslene

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Manny Jr. (35 points) (7 posts)

on Tue, 2009-01-13 12:40.

Jaslene is pretty adorable, but I betcha she'd look even more adorable if she ate a nice big meal every now and then. You on the other hand Brian are flawless.

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