Saleisha Wins America's Next Top Model!

Ok everyone, I know this is another ANTM post, but you don't think I couldn't let the finale happen without an update, do you?! Saleisha is Cycle 9's Top Model winner, and the recipient of a fantastic modeling contract, Seventeen Magazine cover and spread, and the title of Cover Girl! I'm very excited for her. There's some buzz going around by upset fans of the other models claiming it was unfair because Saleisha attended Tyra's T-Zone camp and modeled on her talk show before coming on ANTM. The cries of outrage claim favoritism, that it's unfair and she shouldn't have been allowed on the show. What do you think of this? I'm kind of on the fence.

On one hand, I can see how people would see that she had a bit of an advantage, having been around Tyra prior to the show. I'm sure if I were a contestant I'd be gasping with the rest of them, feeling a bit jealous at my inherent disadvantage compared to her. But on the other hand, a model is a model is a model. No matter how you slice it, Saleisha has the talent to embody not only the modeling talent of a Cover Girl, but the personality and poise. Some argue that she's not 'high fashion' enough, but if you look at a Cover Girl commercial...that's exactly what it is - commercial! I think Saleisha definitely stepped up her game toward the end and did her best to compete against the more fierce looks of fellow models Jenah and Lisa (I think she went home too soon). And with the haircut that they gave her during the makeover, I think that alone deserves some praise to work it out amidst that. It was supposed to be 'edgy' but I'm not sure that's what it accomplished. Regardless of hair, Saleisha definitely embodies the qualities of 'true beauty', inside and out.

Well,...now another cycle of Top Model has come and gone. What will I do on my Wednesday nights now?! I guess it's time to look forward to another cycle in the Spring, and find another show to latch onto until then. I think it might end up being American Idol, though I'm not as into that as I once was because it's gotten a bit stale. That and they didn't pick me when I auditioned! But I'm not bitter, I swear...

Watch for some more ANTM updates in the Spring. For now, check out our jeans of the week for a pick me up during the post-Top-Model blues. 

(Photo Courtesy of cwtv.com)