http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/09/19/AMERICAS-NEXT-TOP-MODEL----Series-Premiere.aspx In a world where celebrities are so vetted by their handlers and publicists that they all look the same, we all love to see a little show of star madness. Britney Spears demonstrated that in spades. And Tyra Banks never fails to impress. The more successful she and her two shows, AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL and THE TYRA BANKS SHOW, get, the more completely bizarre vain things she does. Her entrance in the ninth season premiere of AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL does not disappoint. The thirty-three semi-finalists are gathered at breakfast on the cruise ship the episode takes place on. All of the sudden figures appear behind a screen. Curtains up! Light the lights! It’s Tyra sing-speaking her way through a cruise ship song and dance routine, surrounded by a pack of shirtless hunks. Tyra herself is resplendent in a Vegas style feathered headdress, and some sort of corset and heels outfit. It is an awesome display of lack of talent, and pure conceit. Who thought this was a good idea? But Tyra ate it up. I loved every minute of it. AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL is probably one of the most ridiculous shows of all time. Like Tyra, it takes itself very seriously and not seriously at all. en-US Critics Rant info@criticsrant.com Subtext Version 1.9.4.0 http://www.criticsrant.com/images/default_gravatar_bullhorn.png http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/09/19/AMERICAS-NEXT-TOP-MODEL----Series-Premiere.aspx 77 60 http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/09/19/AMERICAS-NEXT-TOP-MODEL----Series-Premiere.aspx#1464 I caught some of this show because my wife loves it. I've seen it before, but for some reason the chicks really bugged me. Seems they are all dysfunctional and stereo-typical ghetto girls vs dumb blondes. Plus they need to eat more and get a tan. BrackAttack http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/09/19/AMERICAS-NEXT-TOP-MODEL----Series-Premiere.aspx#1464 Thu, 20 Sep 2007 21:41:58 GMT