America's Next Top Model, Cycle 16/Erin Wasson

First Air Date: February 23, 2011

The fourteen finalists of Cycle 16 were flown to Los Angeles, where Tyra and the Jays pulled a prank on the girls by "eliminating" them during what they thought was a typical casting week. The girls were escorted to another room under the premise that Tyra wanted to say goodbye to them, and she encouraged them to keep trying to model. But then, much to the girls' surprise, Tyra revealed that they were the real finalists, and upon pulling down drapes, it was revealed that the room was actually their Top Model house, a penthouse in downtown Los Angeles.

At a beautiful Malibu estate, the models met model/designer Erin Wasson and learnt that they would be taking part in a runway show that evening, walking in a giant bubble, over a pool of water. Their first photo shoot was also to be taken before the fashion show, while doing their wardrobe, hair and makeup. At the show, Brittani impressed the most with her powerful walk, whilst Dominique and Ondrei slipped off-course, though Dominique was commended for reacting to her fall gracefully, and with a sense of humor.

At panel, Brittani, Molly, Monique, and Alexandria produced the best photographs, but Kasia was chastised for not utilizing her full-figured sexiness in her film. Jaclyn was praised for producing a stellar photograph, but was warned that her overall film was poor. Dominique and Angelia landed in the bottom two for producing the weakest shots, but Dominique's effervescent personality saved her, while Angelia's inability to translate her beauty in photos sent her home.


 * First call-out: Molly O'Connell
 * Bottom two: Angelia Alvarez & Dominique Waldrup
 * Eliminated: Angelia Alvarez
 * Featured photographer: Russell James
 * Special guest: Erin Wasson