America's Next Top Model Cycle 9 Finale

Part 2: The Girl Who Becomes America's Next Top Model 

Winner of America's Next Top Model Cycle 9

Tyra Banks & Saleisha Stowers

Final Runway

The final runway took place near the Forbidden City, where Saleisha and Chantal modeled Qi Gang's line of couture dresses. Cycle 8 winner Jaslene Gonzalez started off the show. Chantal was a bit stiff, and had a slight accident when her dress tripped a stilt performer, while Saleisha owned the runway show. Behind the scenes Saleisha consoled Chantal, who was slightly distraught about tripping the stilt performer.

The Big Reveal

During the final panel, the judges praised both finalists' personalities and their pictures throughout the season. The judges praised Chantal's high-fashion appeal and Saleisha's commercial ability and holistic modelling potential. 

The girls were called back, and Saleisha was declared the ninth winner of America's Next Top Model.

Photo Credits: ANTM / Jim De Yonker

America's Next Top Model Cycle 9 Episode 13

The Girl Who Becomes America's Next Top Model

Finale Part 1:Photoshoot: CoverGirl Wetslicks Fruit Spritzers Commercial & Print Ad 

Call-out Order

Chantal Jones

Saleisha Stowers

Eliminated

Jenah Doucette

Note: The judges play favorites. Jenah should have been included on the final two. Geesh! God this reality show is rigged.

Photo Credits: ANTM / Jim De Yonker

America's Next Top Model Cycle 9 Episode 12

The Girls Go To The Great Wall

Photoshoot: Great Wall of China Warriors

First Call-out

Chantal Jones

Call-out Order: Saleisha Stowers & Jenah Doucette

Eliminated

Bianca Golden

Photo Credits: ANTM / Tyra Banks

America's Next Top Model Cycle 9 Episode 11

The Girls Go On Go-See Adventures

Photoshoot: Chinese Princesses/ Lion & Dragon Dance

First Call-out

Saleisha Stowers

Call-out Order: Bianca Golden, Chantal Jones, Jenah Doucette

Eliminated

Heather Kuzmich

Note: I was absolutely floored when I saw Heather eliminated. I dunno if the judges got the memo but she happens to be autistic. It is very unfair for them to judge her basing on that. Heather has got it in the bag, she was the obvious winner. Funny, they couldn't find a single bad shot of her to exploit. Then they zoom in on her minute weakness. Totally absurd! America's Next Top Model is totally rigged! and you can quote me on that. Also, Saleisha and Bianca for top two pictures? Kill me for your serious lack of judgement.

Photo Credits: ANTM / Nigel Barker

America's Next Top Model Cycle 9 Episode 10

The Girls Go To Shanghai

Photoshoot: CoverGirl Queen Collection

First Call-out

Chantal Jones

Call-out Order: Saleisha Stowers, Bianca Golden, Jenah Doucette, Heather Kuzmich

Eliminated

Lisa Jackson

Note: Two things about this episode. First is that Lisa should have stayed, next is that Heather should have gotten best photo this week. My, my, my, the rigged show and the blind judges. Is it just me or are they playing favorites already? tsk, tsk, tsk.

Photo Credits: ANTM / Jim Wade

America's Next Top Model Cycle 9 Episode 9

The Girl Who Starts to Lose Her Cool

Photoshoot: Blazing Car in the Desert

First Call-out

Bianca Golden

Call-out Order: Jenah Doucette, Saleisha Stowers, Chantal Jones, Heather Kuzmich, Lisa Jackson

Eliminated

Ambreal Williams

Note: Ambreal was a pretty face, good body, but she has been riding on saves for the past episodes. I think it's her time to go already. That said, I don't think Bianca got the best photo of the week. Heather, Chantal, and Jenah had better photos. 

Photo Credits: ANTM / Trevor O'Shana

America's Next Top Model Cycle 9 Episode 8

The Girls Who Crawl

Music Video: Enrique Iglesias, "Tired of Being Sorry"

First Call-out

Lisa Jackson

Call-out Order: Heather Kuzmich, Saleisha Stowers, Bianca Golden,

Ambreal Williams, Jenah Doucette, Chantal Jones

Eliminated

Sarah Hartshorne

Note: Was sad to see Sarah go. She was my favorite plus size model so far. I just loved her personality. AND I believe someone took a free-pass again. Sarah could have given more gorgeous photos should she have been saved from elimination. Where the heck is justice here? That said, Enrique Iglesias is hot. Nuff said.

Photo Credits: ANTM