It's the Motherf***ing Model Off of the Century!

Just as the world is celebrating A/W 09 Fashion Week, over here at TVholics we've been craving our fair share of rail thin models, cackling cat fights and all those lovely clothes. Let's face it we are still getting over our breakup from Project Runway. That void in our heart needs some stylish filling and fast. So when we heard the news that Make Me a Supermodel is returning for its sophomore season over on Bravo, (insert squeals of joy!) and if that wasn't enough, the news that Tyra will be returning with America's Next Top Model or ANTM as some of us, addicts call it, we were ecstatic to say the very least.

Frankly I don't think you can compare the two shows. Sure they are both reality TV series where models are living and working together but seriously, they are like apples and oranges and just to prove this point the CW refers to ANTM as a dramality! Yes, you read that right, dramality. I kind of like this term in a weird way because we all know these "reality" shows are scripted be it with actual writers or most definitely in the editing room to cause the drama so why not meld the two.
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First up, the long running ANTM. This will be season, or as they call it cycle, 12. Sure, Tyra was a supermodel and, yes, the first couple of seasons were good what with Janice Dickinson kicking off at panel nearly every episode, but, somehow, Tyra has morphed into a wanna be Oprah who I am more than positive must have multiple personalities. Honestly, that can be the only explanation as to how she can speak like a four year old one moment, then sound like she's straight from the hood the next, followed by a horrid misuse of the French language with one of the worst accents you will ever hear, all in the span of a few seconds! It's almost as though she is possessed by her weave since it feels like all she has to do is snap it into place and voila, she channels a new personality. But that is precisely why we continue to watch the show.

Don't even get me started talking about these aspiring "models." In the early days of the show, the girls could actually name at least one famous model or designer but now you are lucky if they can remember their names. And why do they feel the need to scream and shriek in pseudo surprise whenever Tyra is in the room? She's the freaking host of the show, you morons! It's absolutely cringe worthy. But once again, this is why we watch the show. And can I just make one demand to all producers out there, please don't bring fashion inspired shows here to Los Angeles. Just please don't! It's absolutely inane. Sure there is what is called the California casual look but LA is NOT a fashion mecca. Our idea of "fashion week" is a joke when the most anticipated collection is from Lauren Conrad of The Hills!!!

Now onto Make Me a Supermodel. First of all, it takes place in New York, a city with real fashion. We are dealing with real aspiring models for the most part. Ones who can spot Jourdan Dunn a mile away. This show recognizes the fact that models can be from both sexes and that not all male models are gay. Last year, it spawned what is now commonly referred to as the bromance. C'mon, you remember Ben and Ronnie aka Bronnie???

This season the lovely Tyson Beckford (finally a bit of eye candy for us, girls, and some of you boys, too) is joined by new co-mentor and host, supermodel Nicole Trunfio. Oddly enough Nicole was also crowned winner of the Australian series, Search for a Supermodel back in 2002 so these reality or dramality shows really do work. Niki Taylor decided to opt out of this season since she is producing herself a little baby. Other shake ups to the panel include a total revamp of the judges. Out are: Jennifer Starr and Cory Bautista and in are Catherine Manadrino, Jenny Shimizu, Marlon and Perou. With such a major makeover which I am not sure the show needed, I am excited to embrace the new season.

So mark your calendars for March 4th, coincidentally my birthday, when the model-off of the century takes off with America's Next Top Model starting the evening on the CW at 8:00pm and Make Me a Supermodel premiering on Bravo at 10pm What with the dueling kiddie pageant shows, Toddlers & Tiaras versus Little Miss Perfect, and now this, mid-season is quickly looking to become a very bitchy walk down the reality catwalk.