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06. Toccara Jones

Posting magazine spreads as picture for these types of post isn’t something I usually like to do, but I made an exception of Toccara, because I think it means a lot in this particular case.

Toccara entered the show to become the very first black supermodel in the fashion industry. I’m not sure whether or not ANTM has ever discovered litteral supermodel (sorry Jade), but Toccara made history by becoming the first black plus size model to appear on a spread from Vogue Italia. It probably is one of the most inspirationnal and touching success story related to ANTM, and that’s why I felt the need to post it alongside my ranking of Toccara.

I’ve rarely seen a character as kind as Toccara on ANTM. She never took part in any of the drama, never acted in a rude or disrepectful manner, always filled the model house with positivity and good energy, and was always there to comfort her fellow contestants. I honestly think it is basically impossible to dislike this woman, she had a pure soul. If I had based this ranking on personnality, I would have given her the top spot without a second of hesitation.

As a model, Toccara proved herself to be a strong contender, and despite not being the best, definitely managed to stood out at some point. Her portfolio was a very consistent one, with some of her photos being excellent ones. She eventually made an appearance on my top 10 photos of the cycle with her Lee Jeans advert, which was a gorgeously brilliant photograph, and where her curvy body, completed by a seductive eye contact, was the star of the picture. But she shone as well in her jamaican swimsuit photograph, Niveau beauty shot and left side of the alter egos photoshoot.

In her last couple of weeks, it seemed like her confidence suddenly nosedived. I think it happened because of her realising how difficult and cruel the fashion industry would be towards a model like her (there was for example the incident of styling during the alter egos photoshoot which might be related to this confidence loss). She started to loose her fire in her picture, and was ultimately eliminated in the last photoshoot before Japan. Even if Tyra said she was outvoted, implying that itw as a judges decision, I feel like it could possibly be because of the Japan fashion market not being receptive at all to Toccara’s type of body, completely taking away from her any chances of winning. I wish the industry wasn’t as narrow minded as that, as I would have saved her over Norelle despite having the worst picture of the week.

Toccara - This ad was right up Toccara’s alley. She looks amazing in those jeans, and her face is absolutely divine here. Totally robbed of a first call-out, in my opinion.

Ann - I was with Jay at being surprised Ann actually took a good photo. She’s gorgeous, but hasn’t been able to translate that to a photo until now. This photo shows her beauty really well.

Eva - The judges commented on how she looks afraid, but that’s actually what I love about Eva in this shot. It’s like someone stole her top, and she’s afraid because she’s spotted a pervert staring her down. It fits really well.

Yaya - Yaya is great, as always. I’m loving the arch in her back and her face looks amazing. She’s holding just a tad bit too much tension in the lips for me, though.

Nicole - It’s interesting, because Nicole is the first girl I look at in this photo...every time. However, my focus always shifts to other girls and then doesn’t come back to Nicole. It must be the hair that draws me in. She looks great, though.

Amanda - I think Amanda looks great here, but her usual photo magic is somehow missing a bit for me. She actually looks a bit uncomfortable. Her great look kind of saved her a bit.

Jennipher - Had she not pulled that dumb stunt with writing ANTM on her butt, I think the judges would have like Jennipher’s photo a lot more. She doesn’t look bad. She doesn’t look particularly amazing either, but definitely not as bad as they made it out to be.

Norelle - This is one of the photos that I think the judges heavily overrated in panel. This is the best Norelle has looked so far, but I still find that she disappears for me amidst the other girls. This is definitely a step in the right direction, though, and I hope that she continues to improve like this.

Kristi - Kristi’s photo is just kind of “blah” to me. It’s not bad, but I can’t really think of anything good to say about it either. It’s just there. I didn’t mind her elimination much, since it seemed she was on a downward spiral anyway.

Cassie - I don’t get what the judges love about this. Her face looks okay, though her face was definitely better last week, but her body is so busted. What is that pose? She’s making the jeans look horrible, and the jeans are the entire point of the shoot.

My hatred of Janice Dickinson resurfaced.

Every comment she made about Toccara was weight concerned. None of it was constructive.😒😒😒

“You know how I feel about big girls in couture!🙄” she literally said that. 😒😒

Eva Marcille

ANTM | Top 3 Photos | Cycle 3

Diamonds and Spider photoshoot

CoverGirl photoshoot

07. Tocarra

Just forget all I can say about Norelle’s beauty shots: THIS is looking sad in a picture. It seems like Tocarra is not enjoying her time on set. Her eyes are lifeless, and the spider is taking all the attention from her, and from the rings. Sadly for her this was an elimination worthy photo.

06. Eva’s covergirl beauty shot 

02. Eva’s T-mobile phone advert