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AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL, CYCLE 2

12. Anna Bradfield (12th Place)

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For me, Anna was a complete dud. Although Anna wasn't very modelesque, she could have at least provided some entertainment. Unlike Robin (and even Shannon) in the previous season, Anna's refusal to pose nude wasn't even dramatic or interesting. There was no hollering and there were no outrageous accusations, just a simple refusal and a swift elimination. Also, I'm sure she wasn't expecting the nude shoot to be so early, but did she really expect to be able to get by without participating in the shoot, especially after the last season? All in all, Anna was yet another boring first boot that has been virtually forgotten by most avid viewers. Although she is probably more memorable than Tessa, Anna still manages to be a forgettable character, despite a potentially memorable elimination.

11. Heather Blumberg (10th Place)

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To me, Heather is probably one of the most annoying contestants that ANTM has ever had. Now, Heather did not have the traditional annoying tendencies that some of her counterparts had (such as being obnoxiously loud or completely hypocritical). Instead, it was her obsession with Yoanna and her subsequent bitterness over Yoanna not picking her to go on a reward challenge that showed just how much of an unpleasant little twit she was. What did Yoanna owe her anyway? Furthermore, Heather's constant complaining about not getting along with others was tiresome and I was not at all disappointed in seeing her leave. Good riddance!

10. Jenascia Chakos (9th Place)

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Jenascia is just one of those characters whose fanbase makes no sense to me. I've heard people describe her as funny and full of personality, saying she gave good confessionals and some even claiming she was a good model, all with which I disagree. For me, Jenascia seemed to have about as much charisma as a brick. Maybe it was just the way she talked, but from what I can remember, many of her confessionals sounded stilted and slow, as if she were either bored or borderline retarded. Also, as far as modeling was concerned, Jenascia was way too short and (in my opinion) didn't have anything special that could make up for such a handicap. The biggest problem I had with Jenascia, however, happened in the very first episode, when she didn't get up for the photoshoot. Sure, it was kind of bitchy of the other girls not to wake her up, but still, it was her responsibility to make sure she was ready. Also, when she finally arrived at the photoshoot, rather than own up to her mistake, she proceeded to blame the others for not getting her up! I know it is a reality TV show cliché, but: bitch, this is a competition! What do you expect? Last time I checked, America's Next Top Model didn't provide free concierge service. Two things I can say in Jenascia's favor, however, are that she at least tried to model (unlike Anna), and she wasn't completely helpless/useless (unlike Heather), which makes her better than the other two who placed below her.

9. Bethany Harrison (11th Place)

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Bethany is a girl whose inclusion as a contestant remains one of the biggest WTF casting decisions ever made on the show (although there are certainly many more, such as Wendy, Magdalena, Noelle, and Janet), and certainly the most mind-boggling of the second cycle. Not only did she look short, but she also didn't even have a good body. Her fake breasts looked terrible and her face was almost as bad. Even if one didn't find Bethany to be ugly, her face clearly wasn't that of any model. Now, being ugly isn't the reason why Bethany is rated so low (in fact, one of my favorite contestants, Dominique, is perhaps the most haggard contestants ever). Bethany rates this low because, not only was she boring, but she was a delusional bitch. As the girls were introduced in the first episode, Bethany gave a confessional about Shandi, basically running down all of Shandi's flaws ("her eyes are too close together," "she dorky," etc), as if she had the looks and expertise to back up her claims. Excuse me, but have you ever looked in the mirror? Other than that, Bethany brought nothing to the table. The most exciting part about her was that she had large breasts, which were too big for a fashion model. Oh no! Still, you knew she was just filler, so you had to feel a little bit sorry for her.

8. Shandi Sullivan (3rd Place)

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No matter how much you try to get around it, no matter how much you try to excuse her by claiming she was an awkward dork with limited social skills, there is no getting past the fact that Shandi was a slut. Now, being a slut isn't necessarily that bad. But when you have a steady boyfriend, who you even admit is one of the few people who actually supports and cares about you, and you cheat on him on national television, and then further his humiliation by telling him over the phone while being taped, you are not exactly the nicest of people. From the beginning Shandi was modeled to be the next Adrianne Curry: a rough-around-the-edges, ugly ducking who would unexpectedly evolve into a ferocious model capable of working all across the world. As the season progressed, however, it was clear that Shandi would far exceed everyone's expectations by delivering great photo after great photo. But what Shandi had over Adrianne in modeling talent, she didn't have in personality, and unlike Adrianne, Shandi wasn't able to pull off a win. Oh well, at least she got to have sex with some random Italian guy!

7. April Wilkner (4th Place)

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In my opinion, April is one of the most overrated contestants in the history of ANTM (although the ultimate honor goes to Kahlen). I've always felt that, although her photos were good, they were nothing that spectacular or amazing. Furthermore, I don't think it was possible for April to be even the slightest bit entertaining. Not even her problems or struggles were interesting. OMG, you are Asian! Who knew? Oh wait, apparently you didn't. Awww, you are too analytical. Awww, now you are being analytical about being analytical! Even if one were to try to extract any sort of entertainment from April's struggles, April's drab confessionals proved such attempts futile. Still, April was nice enough, never doing anything objectionable, which is why she is above the five previously mentioned.

6. Yoanna House (1st Place)

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To be honest, I have never been a big fan of Yoanna. Although she was for the most part pleasant, there was something about her that I found really annoying and fake. Most of her confessionals were just her giving some fluff narrative about the day's goings-on, obviously put in by the editors because she was the winner and there wasn't any other footage of her that was remotely interesting. But just because Yoanna wasn't very interesting, doesn't mean she didn't help contribute to the drama in the Top Model house. Her on-again, off-again feud with Camille was in fact one of the central sources of drama during the second cycle. To me, the entire "feud" seemed to be more of a one-sided antagonism toward Camille than a mutual rivalry between the two contestants. Yoanna was really the only one that was constantly calling Camille a bitch, which speaks more to Yoanna's character than Camille's. Like Shandi, Yoanna was groomed to be the next Cinderella-esque contestant, going from being a fatty to a slim model with a fashion-ready body. But also like Shandi, Yoanna lacked the likability to make me care any bit about her transformation. Although I'm not that fond of Yoanna, I must admit: she truly does have one of the best faces ever to be in the competition!

5. Mercedes Scelba-Shorte (2nd Place)

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Mercedes is probably the first Cycle 2 contestant to appear on this list that I actually really liked. Cute, perky, and likable, Mercedes had the makings of a true fan-favorite. So it was no surprise that when she revealed she had Lupus, she became the one your average American viewer wanted to see win. Although I don't think she was a good enough model to win, Mercedes took some pretty good photos, which helped give her a portfolio that is a lot better than most being churned out these days on America's Next Top Model. To be honest, there is nothing really bad to say about Mercedes. I simply like the remaining four just a little bit more.

4. Xiomara Frans (8th Place)

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Xiomara is a contestant that many probably have forgotten about or just don't care enough about, but to me, she was a great contestant. Extremely nice and down-to-earth, Xiomara was a contestant that I was actually rooting for early on. The fact that she comforted and tried to help Catie get over her fear during the Laundry photoshoot showed just how nice she really was. The problem with Xiomara was that, no matter how hard she tried, she just couldn't get it. Xiomara's crazy-eyed, zombified catwalk still cracks me up, while at the same time make me feel bad for her incompetence. All in all, Xiomara was a fun character, who despite not being the most interesting contestant, became one of my favorites from Cycle 2.

3. Catie Anderson (7th Place)

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Catie is one of those unpopular characters I just loved. Although others before her (i.e. Nicole) had problems with their new haircuts, Catie was the first to truly have a makeover meltdown, as she cried profusely over getting her hair cut short. Her crying continued when she almost didn't participate in the Laundry photoshoot, where the models were to be suspended in the air over a giant hole of a building. Of course, she ended up doing it, all while delivering a photo that pleased the judges. Some accused Catie of manipulating others by crying on cue, and this, along with some of her other antics, lead her to become one of the most universally disliked ANTM contestants. When I've tried to explain my love for Catie before, two incidents come to my mind, the first being when she didn't even try in the acting challenge because she wasn't really into her acting partner, and the second being when she professed that she wasn't going to try to be anything but a Plain Jane. I found both incidents comical, mostly because you could tell by that point that she just didn't care anymore and she wasn't even going to try. She didn't go gaga over the "hunky" actor or kiss up to the acting coach just so she could stay in a competition that she really didn't want to be a part of. Plus, anyone who is willing to admit she is a Plain Jane so matter-of-factly, without any hint of thinking otherwise or being depressed over it, is a-ok in my book. At least she is not kidding herself! As one can see, I can't adequately explain my love for Catie. I'm sure some reasons why I love Catie are the same reason why I hate others, which makes my rankings less than consistent, but that's okay: my love for Catie defies logic!

2. Sara Racey-Tabrizi (6th Place)

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Although not directly related to this list, I think Sara is the hottest contestant to ever be on ANTM. If only she could have harnessed such raw sexiness into a successful career! Anyway, Sara is ranked second because, well, she is my second favorite! By the first episode of Cycle 2, I already saw myself rooting for Sara. After hearing her story about her dad basically disowning her, I decided that she would be the girl I was going to root for (remember, this was in the time when sob-stories still worked on this show). While I thought she was a competent model, as she both looked the part and delivered decent photos every week, it was her charisma that truly made her such a likable character. What I liked about Sara's confessionals was that, despite talking into a camera lens about some of the most mundane, boring things, Sara always seemed so conversational, like she was actually talking to the interviewer rather than just regurgitating the information of the day. By the end of Sara's run, I really grew to appreciate Sara and was sad to see her go, even though she was no longer my favorite contestant. In fact, Sara's elimination is still the only one that actually saddened me (in a way that wasn't because there were only boring people left!). A nice contestant whose dreams were crushed shortly after the halfway point, Sara wins the silver medal in this ranking list. Unfortunately for Sara, her beauty and charm were not good enough to overcome the fierceness of one of my favorite Top Model contestants ever!

1. Camille McDonald (5th Place)

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The fierce diva with her very own signature walk, Camille was my favorite of Cycle 2. Now, many will say that Camille was a bitch, but I just don't see it. Sure, she was different than the other girls, and she could be very assertive, but I don't think that makes her a bitch. Throughout the cycle, Camille provided many colorful moments, many of which can be considered among the best of the entire series. A truly original character, Camille was not a simple carbon copy of her predecessor Robin, the larger-than-life antagonist of the previous cycle. Not excessively loud or over-the-top, Camille was still able to get her point across (and in the process, get girls mad at her!) and become one of the most memorable contestants, not only of Cycle 2, but of the entire series. Although she was clearly portrayed as the villain of the cycle, Camille still had many lighthearted moments that kept her from becoming yet another "black bitch." Although many try to replicate her confidence and attitude, none of them can truly replicate Camille's essence as they instead become forgettable examples of the same tired and haggard ANTM stock character. Camille is one of a kind bitches!