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Liveblogging Make Me a Supermodel: Premiere Edition

Welcome to the premiere of Bravo's new reality competition Make Me a Supermodel. I'll be liveblogging the entire event and sharing my thoughts as the episode unfolds. I'll be updating every couple minutes so refresh often.

Don't forget, liveblogging is so much more fun when you all comment as well; so log in and give us your thoughts! It will be like watching the show with your favorite gal pals but they'll be in different cities and God only knows what they'll be wearing!

So kick back with me as these 14 models move into their NYC digs, have their first photo shoot in the heart of Times Square and hopefully show us some skin - we're talking to you, Ronnie Kroell (Supermodel's only out contestant)!

Click on through for the as-it-happens model magic!

11:00PM EST: Wow, you know what makes liveblogging much easier? When your battery doesn't run out! Genius!

The judges are giving the models some criticism and I'm tempted to mute my television and just take a moment to check out the bulges before me. A little piece of heaven right here on earth.

I had to unmute for a minute because Tyson just talked about thinking of Ben and something about the two of them in Prison together.

Hey, there's Niki Taylor! Girl, I almost forgot you were on this show. I'm high on mancandy, good thing this is almost over!

Deliberations...

They're about to announce the Bottom 3 that will be at risk of elimination. Ronnie's got nothing to worry about so we can all relax! Let's hear it for our boy, he did us all proud tonight!

Now it's time to vote America. Our votes determine who stays next week so here are the numbers to call or text. You can also log on to Bravo's website and vote from there.

Here are your Bottom 3 America:

Dominic - to vote Dial: 1-866-I-WANT-01 or Text 1 to 51555
Katy - to vote Dial: 1-866-I-WANT-02 or Text 2 to 51555
Sarah - to vote Dial: 1-866-I-WANT-03 or Text 3 to 51555

Phew, I'm all sweaty and worn out. So many men in such a short hour.

So what did you all think of tonight's premiere? Did the boys measure up? Who's your favorite? Do you agree with Dom being in the Bottom 3? Log in and discuss. I can't wait to see what you all thought and better yet, who you all voted for to stay another week!

~ Ducky out!

 

10:45PM EST: And we're back. Sweet Mary, Tyson Beckford just stripped down to a red bikini. Shut your mouth! I'm having flashbacks to 1996 when I was a little male model obsessed. If any of the Boss Models from back in the day show up for a guest stint someone will need to peel me off the floor.

I feel a catwalk coming on...

And it's time for the first catwalk! I'm pretty sure that Ben is wearing one of the girls bikini bottoms and I'm pretty sure I'm in love. Ronnie's striped bathing suit is the perfect cut and he just gave us the perfect zinger: "I rocked out with my c*ck out!" Did that just come out of my television? If only this show were on Skinamax.

Do the producers of this show know their audience or what? They've stripped these boys six ways to Sunday, gave us long navel gazing shots, and the boys have donned barely there bathing suits. Bravo I would hug you but both hands are not free at the moment. Don't be dirty, I'm typing sillies!

 

 

10:40PM EST: Now it's time for the models to get a lesson in walking. Imagine my surprise when neither Miss Jay nor Benny Ninja step out! They're all stuffed into leotards and we just found out that Ronnie has named his pecs Madonna and Cher, the girls! I wonder if he names all of his body parts?

Just so you all know, I am the biggest sucker for a killer catwalk. You better work! Coach Debbie's looking for some attitude and I'm right there with her. Stomp and look evil ladies. Boys, I want to see those pretty faces looking a little more vacant and a put a little more swagger into your walks.

Could Perry be more of a screen hog? He's so cocky! He needs to get out of the way because one of the girls is crying over her portfolio and it's so pathetic, I love it. There's no crying in modeling - or was that baseball? I get them confused.

Is it wrong that I'm glad Perry's foot is broken? I'm already annoyed by this kid but to be honest I'm more upset with myself for still finding him incredibly hot.

 

10:35PM EST: They move in to their new pad but I'm not that impressed after 1,400 reality show move ins. But, I can't tell you the last time Tyson Beckford woke me up. Making that my 2008 New Years resolution!

TyTy takes them down to the river, they throw some of their stuff into a fire, boring! Wait... Casey, Ben, Jay and Ronnie just took everything off except for their underwear. God I love Bravo!

Ronnie's pecs = delish!

The models just met Judge Cory and now its time to strip! As the boys sit against the wall in their underwear all I can think about is the scene from Porky's . You know the one I mean (with Meat)!

Each and every model is getting called out something fierce. Ronnie shaves his chest. Ben lost 20 pounds. Frankie just got called Farah Fawcett and I scream that I didn't think of it first. How dare you Judge Corey? Oh poor Jay, he's got chicken legs. This judging is harsh.

Now the kids are off to a GQ party to see how they carry themselves but the real party is happening back at the Model House where there's some half naked man on man pose-off action taking place. This show is so gay and I'm so glad I'm watching it!

 

10:25PM EST: Ronnie, I've never seen someone make pink look so butch. Question: Did he steal Nicole Richie's sunglasses? "That's hot!" PS - I'd kill for his hair. I curse my parents and their faulty genetics!

Aryn's taking the stage and her poses are pretty high fashion but I'm not feeling her.

Holly's hair is exactly like Aussie Rachel's from America's Most Smartest Model and I'm loving it on her too!

Casey surprised me most. Judging from his press photo's I felt nothing but with that smoldering look and fierce model attitude something wicked this way comes!

Last is Jay and it looks like they made him wait outside in the freezing cold this whole time. He's stiff but could his face be cuter? Seriously!

 

10:20PM EST: Dominic is up first and while he's a little too scrawny for my liking he's incredibly handsome straight on. If I'm being honest though, he's got nothing on Ben (the prison guard) and that jawline! Good pick America; I've never wanted to be in Prison this bad, well not since OZ!

Katy is the first girl up and why did they give them the Joan Crawford red eyebrows? It's not pretty.

Perry, Perry, smokin' hot Perry what are we going to do with you? First impressions are important but sadly yours was making fun of the gays. I don't know that a lisp was the way to go buddy. Risky! Dang he's looking fine in that see-through top though. (someone slap me please)

Frankie and those golden locks just got called fey, he's officially dubbed Goldie Locks! So say we all!

Stephanie rocks that outfit though to be honest it looks like she's got some kind of unborn twin hanging off her right side. Tailoring does wonders.

Girls, I'd love to write more about you but our boy Ronnie is looking Pretty In Pink so I've got to move on!

 

 

10:07PM EST: Alright, so far the models have all gathered in Times Square and it looks like NYC is colder than a witches you know what! Oh and if you're wondering... they shot this on January 4th, less than a week ago! If you're roaming around in NYC and spot Make Me a Supermodel shooting, whip out that cell, snap a shot and email me pronto. Stalking is okay in certain situations, trust me.

Just a reminder, we the viewers decide who stays and who goes home each week so pay close attention and stop drooling!

Even in the freezing cold, Tyson Beckford is flawless. Can I volunteer to be the PA that wipes his nose?

Wow, they're diving right in. Their first shoot is all about selling sex, fantasy, and drama (I'm already imagining it!).

 

10:00PM EST: The fab Niki Taylor is introducing the show and how much do I love that it starts off with the models catwalking in their skivvies? Welcome to Make Me a Supermodel! I feel I may love you already.

 

9:55PM EST: Hey gang, Ducky here and I've got a cranberry seltzer, my laptop and the remote ready. Bring on the models already! Just 5 minutes...

 

9:45PM EST: Hello, is this thing on?

Brian Juergens's picture

Perry

I finally figured it out: if Ryan Reynolds and Jake Shears had a baby ... I'd pay to see it happen. And it would look like Perry! 

Michael Jensen's picture

They look lined their lined up for ballet class!

I'm expecting plies and pirouettes.
Brian Juergens's picture

Perry part 2

They shoot models, don't they?
Josh Aterovis's picture

Perry, Holly, Ronnie and Bravo

Please, somebody put Perry down now. Please! I mean, his foot's broken and everything. It's the humane thing to do. For me, anyway. I can't take much more of him.

Wasn't Holly a dead ringer for Isabella Rosselini in her Times Square photo shoot? Thats' all I could think the whole time. She's my favorite female model so far.

And Ronnie is soooo adorable.

My only complaint with Bravo is the lack of butt and crotch shots. They were so careful not to show much of the guys but I thought Jackie's nipples would poke my eye out through the screen. What's up with that? I thought Bravo was daring. They even had the guys stand with their hands crossed over their crotches.

 

Brian Juergens's picture

Janice Dickknson

She's cornered the market on blurred cracks, I guess. Can you patent that?
Josh Aterovis's picture

Oxygen

I'm so mad we don't get Oxygen on our local cable. I caught an episode of JDMA on Bravo as a one off thing and loved it. I wished I could watch it.
Guillermo Serritiello's picture

This show is so much more fun than I'd thought it would be.

Random thoughts... 

Cool house. It makes the "luxury" whatevers in PR look like dirty huts...

While I am a little dizzy from Niki Taylor's distracting gold glow in the dark sparkly eye make-up from last week's casting special. The first show was actually kind of fun, but Niki Taylor and Cory Bautista need to be voted off.

I feel bad for ragging on Niki as she was in a horrible accident in which she almost died years ago, but this is the big time and she moves like she's on a show (as a contestant) called Make Me a Hostess. The producers seemed to realize that Tyson's the man, and unlike was the case in the casting special, he fully owns the hour. At first I did not like long face judge woman either, but she seems to know her deal. But Cory Bautista?

The guy is clueless as he's going off on Holly and her do (John's on the money about the Isabella resemblance as missed it originally) and she rocks in every way. She's top on my list along with Jacki, Stephanie and maybe Shannon. I know that Washington DC (my home) may not be a fashion mecca, but I like her hair and it's not like pulled a Britney.

I was so happy to see that Ronnie is cool and is really likable and a contender. I think that it's going to be all about Ronnie and Perry, with Ben as the people's choice dark horse.

It will be interesting to see how they handle putting together a show in only a week.  Great possibilities to shake things up as needed per audience feedback, but no other show of this genre has been this bold as they'll have to move quickly. I can see this replacing my now removed America's Next Top Model as my "model show." The latter had to taken off the DVR season pass as there are guys I know (hairy half back types) who'd sooner be top female models than the girls they had last cycle. Also the show got beyond stale for me.

Welcome Make Me A Supermodel....... A nice surprise that I thought would be unwatchable. No more clothes burning people.... It's cold out there.

While female voters tend to be evil versus other women, I think that Dominic has to be sent home this week as there is room only one Dominic and he's found on JDMA's show.

I'll have to catch the liveblog in real time next week.

Dan McCallum's picture

Oxygen

Josh, it's a blessing and a curse that you don't have Oxygen. They barely blur anything and there is no show in history (esp on cable) that works in that much male nudity.
Josh Aterovis's picture

Curse?

And how exactly is that a curse then?
AbqGWM's picture

Janice

Janice is the curse of the show. She is crazy, not in a fun make you laugh crazy but in a contantly cringing sort of crazy.
Dan McCallum's picture

Tongues

Wait, two posts in a row where profile pics have their tongues sticking out! Does this constitute a trend? Do I need to change my picture?