Canada's Next Top Model Eliminated Contestants
Source: By CHRIS JANCELEWICZ
Posted: 05/27/09 12:09PM
Filed Under: Canada's Next Top Model
We talk to the departed model hopefuls after they've left the show. Find out what they think about being booted off, and what they're up to now.
Linsay
Linsay's very quiet, both on and off the show. Needless to say she's come a long way from Sucker Creek, Alberta! She learned how much she could take, both in terms of company and exertion. "There were times I couldn't believe how much we were expected to deal with," she says with a laugh. She plans on pursuing modelling as well, and we can't say we blame her. There's not one aboriginal model in the entire industry - wouldn't it be great if she was the first?
Nikita
Ever the life of the show, Nikita certainly wasn't at a loss for words after getting kicked off. Eager to continue pursuing modelling, the Alberta native hasn't lost any of that confidence. "No one really understands my sarcasm," she says. "Most people take it the wrong way, or just don't get it." Either she tones it down a notch, or she ain't gettin' any work. Just saying.
Maryam
We thought for sure that Maryam would have had some issues after watching her elimination episode, since Meaghan and Nikita spent about a quarter of the time making fun of her. But she says that "since they obviously don't respect themselves, I don't care what they say about me." She explained the passport situation as well: apparently she realized hers had expired on the day she was to start CNTM. She applied for a new one, but because her home country, Iran, is in such turmoil, it was difficult for her to get her new one quickly. She says her mother had her new one on the day she was eliminated. "I guess it just wasn't meant to be," she says with a chuckle.
Heather
A surprise to many, Heather emerged from the pack as a definite front-runner. Somewhere along the way, though, she lost her spark. When she was eliminated, she claimed it was a "relief, to be honest." Being friends with Maryam, she doesn't want to say anything bad about her, but Heather does admit she was a bit peeved that she was voted off over the passport-less Maryam. "It was sort of strange, sort of unfair," she says. "But at least I got to sleep for 8 hours again." Heather's going back to school in September, and is considering modelling as a possible career. The most important thing she took from the show was the realization that first impressions are huge: "Maybe wearing ripped jean shorts to the first panel wasn't such a good idea."
Rebeccah
Characterized as the 'kooky' one, Rebeccah is actually very down-to-Earth. She's glad she made it halfway through the competition, but is also relieved she was voted out when she was. "I'm not 100 percent sure what I want to do as a career, so right now I'm spending some time trying to figure that out." Currently she's taking a year off of school, and volunteering with a local fringe festival. She communicates with all the girls (yes - even Nikita). The most important thing she took from the competition is "the way others see [her]." That's always just the way she's been, and she realized she may have to tone it down in social or networking situations.
Tara
This tall, mousy girl resided in the shadows for most of the show. Surrounded by super-strong personalities, Tara wilted and never quite stood out. She says that she leaves the show with "no regrets," and learned a lot about her body, how to take a photo, and how to improve performance based on criticism. She's still in school and will be returning to class in September, but plans on pursuing modelling as something on the side. "You never know what's going to happen...I could land a contract tomorrow. Who knows?"
Ebonie
As was made apparent after her elimination, Ebonie was shocked that she was kicked off. Particularly after the high of being in Bahamas, where she lived from age 1 to 5, her confidence was shattered by the news. "I was upset with the way I was portrayed," she said. "Everyone talked about everyone in that house. But in this episode they made it seem like it was only me. I'm not really like that." Ebonie plans on pursuing modelling, but right now is focusing on saving money and going back to school. One thing she's taken from CNTM? Learning to think before she speaks.
Jill
B.C. girl Jill was the second person eliminated from the competition, and she said it "was a relief" as she left the model house. When we spoke with her, she said that she didn't really mean that, and it was uttered in the heat of the moment. She meant that she was glad to finally have cameras out of her face (which must be relieving, for sure). She was "really choked" at being eliminated, but she's going on with her life - going back to school and just generally laying low. Being on CNTM has made her realize that often we're our worst enemy; she encourages anyone who has a dream to follow it.
Tiffany
Tiffany's ouster was probably the most Canadian elimination ever, in terms of her politeness and maturity. She laughs when I mention it, and says she's grateful for her fascinating (if not too short) experience. She's currently working at a fitness centre, and is spending as much time with her almost-one-year-old son as she can. "Out of thousands of applicants, I got a chance," she says. "I'm incredibly happy and proud of that." She also says that she's made some friendships through the show, and won't ever regret her brief time on CNTM. She plans to pursue modelling in the future.
Alexandra
Her abrupt departure shocked most viewers, and the episode's editing provided us with minimal information on why she actually left. She says that she was involved in TWO car accidents before she was called to do the show. There were recurring problems with her hip at the time: she says it was incredibly painful and she had very little time to heal. Regardless, she intends to pursue modelling once she's physically fine, but for now works at a hair salon in B.C. She claims CNTM was "an experience of a lifetime" and doesn't regret a minute of it.
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