TV Guide: Jay Manuel

America's Next Top Model Is...

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 20:00:00 -0500

Sat Dec 12 08:00 PM BRAVO The winner is selected by the judges as the 12th season concludes. The three remaining ladies are reduced to two after the trio shoot a cosmetics commercial. The two remaining contestants walk and crawl down the final runway to determine the top model.

Take Me to the Jungle

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 19:00:00 -0500

Sat Dec 12 07:00 PM BRAVO The four remaining models learn samba dancing and are judged on how well they perform. The challenge winner receives jewelry. Later, Tyra directs a jungle-themed photo shoot that requires the ladies to resemble exotic birds. At panel, one contestant is eliminated.

Let's Go See the City

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 18:00:00 -0500

Sat Dec 12 06:00 PM BRAVO The five remaining ladies race to impress five different designers at various modeling appointments while learning to navigate São Paulo, Brazil. Later, Nigel Barker directs a beach-themed photo shoot. At panel, the group is reduced to the final four.

The Amazing Model Race

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 17:00:00 -0500

Sat Dec 12 05:00 PM BRAVO The six remaining models arrive in São Paulo, Brazil, and test their navigation skills by participating in a scavenger hunt around the city. Later, the ladies learn a local fighting technique to use in a photo challenge. At the photo shoot, the gals pose as cultural icon Carmen Miranda.

Take Me to the Photo Shoot

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 16:00:00 -0500

Sat Dec 12 04:00 PM BRAVO Ciara surprises the models at their apartment and they join her on stage for a photo shoot. The models also play creative director for a photo challenge in which they style one another and direct a shoot. At panel, Tyra reveals the overseas location and reduces the seven ladies down to six.

Acting Like a Model

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:00:00 -0500

Sat Dec 12 03:00 PM BRAVO Clay Aiken judges the models during an acting class, and Season 11 winner McKey helps the ladies prepare to shoot a cosmetics commercial.

Here's Your Test

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:00:00 -0500

Sat Dec 12 02:00 PM BRAVO Beth Stern coaches the models during a photo challenge that requires them to strike the right facial expression to be placed on famous images of Tyra. At the photo shoot, each lady must emote a color that is painted on her face. Also: the house is divided over a contestant's surprising announcement at the previous panel that one model doesn't want to be in the competition and should be sent home.

Put Your Best Face Forward

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 13:00:00 -0500

Sat Dec 12 01:00 PM BRAVO Cycle 3 contestant Toccara Jones hosts a slumber party for the ladies and offers tips on the modeling industry. Later, the contestants take part in a posing challenge and visit Ellis Island for a photo shoot inspired by images of immigrants from the early 1900s. At panel, one model is eliminated from the competition.

New York's Finest

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0500

Sat Dec 12 12:00 PM BRAVO The models are taught runway etiquette by Miss J and Season 9 contestants Bianca and Chantal before taking part in a Jill Stuart fashion show. The photo shoot takes place aboard a sightseeing tour bus and requires the ladies to pose with partners as various New York archetypes, such as brokers, nannies, artists and tourists. At panel, one person is eliminated.

Do You Light the Way I Look?

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 11:00:00 -0500

Sat Dec 12 11:00 AM BRAVO The 12 remaining models receive makeovers and attend a photo shoot directed by Nigel Barker that uses light in creative ways. At panel, another contestant is eliminated.

Fun and Games

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 10:00:00 -0500

Sat Dec 12 10:00 AM BRAVO The Top 13 models move into a loft in New York City and take part in a fashion show. Later, they bring classic childhood games to life in a Central Park photo shoot. At panel, the first contestant is eliminated.

What Happens in Vegas

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Sat Dec 12 09:00 AM BRAVO Tyra selects the Top 13 contestants from 34 would-be models in Las Vegas after they each take part in a photo shoot.

The Girl Who Blames the Taxi Driver

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 17:00:00 -0500

Sat Dec 5 05:00 PM OXYGN The five remaining models visit top Australian designers and try to impress them. At the photo shoot, the ladies model swimsuits and must strike different poses for a men's magazine and for a women's magazine. Later, the judges send one contestant home.

The Girls Who Go Down Under

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 16:00:00 -0500

Sat Dec 5 04:00 PM OXYGN The models get a crash course in being on-air hosts and then test their new skills in Australia, where they conduct interviews using Aussie slang. Later, they shoot a commercial in the Outback and one contestant forgets her lines.

The Girl Who Impresses Pedro

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 15:00:00 -0500

Sat Dec 5 03:00 PM OXYGN Efren Ramirez and Tia Mowry give the models a crash course in character acting, prior to the ladies participating in an acting challenge. The photo shoot highlights scandalous moments from past seasons and features previous contestants, including Kim Stolz, Shannon Stewart, Rebecca Epley, Michelle Deighton, Bre Scullark, Joanie Dodd, Michelle Babin and Amanda Babin.

The Girl Who Gets Thrown in the Pool

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 14:00:00 -0500

Sat Dec 5 02:00 PM OXYGN Twiggy tells the models how she got her nickname and the women are challenged to create nicknames for themselves. Later, the ladies use their new names at a Hollywood party attended by rapper 50 Cent and model Beverly Johnson, and two contestants end up in a swimming pool. At the photo shoot, the models must expose inner personalities.

The Girl Who Takes Credit

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 13:00:00 -0500

Sat Dec 5 01:00 PM OXYGN The models get tips on what fashions to wear and not to wear, and then create department-store displays in which they are the mannequins. Later, the ladies participate in a gender-swapping photo shoot that requires them to pose as men alongside of male models who pose as women.

The Girl Who Changes Her Attitude

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0500

Sat Dec 5 12:00 PM OXYGN The models learn the art of posing, compete in a challenge that involves a laser maze and take part in a photo shoot with a crime-scene theme. During judging, the fourth contestant is eliminated from the competition.

The Girl Who Cries All the Time

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 11:00:00 -0500

Sat Dec 5 11:00 AM OXYGN The 11 models get makeovers at a Beverly Hills salon and then pose nude for a photo shoot. Also, a call from home devastates one contestant and a third model is eliminated.