Robert Verdi - Behind the Judges' Table

Although Bahia does not complete the task, she is not to be blamed. In the real world, she likely will not be forced to jump regardless of her fear of hight. C'est normal. She even tried the 2nd time. She has the best look to be a model with such deep beauty that the others don't have. She can easily be a cover girl for any magazine.
Courage Bahia!

I completely agree with Neigee. Bahia's beauty is astonishing! I find myself looking for her in all scenes. I watched the show "Make Me a Supermodel" where the models had to pose in water with a snake, and the supermodel who was guesting said SHE would never have done that. Bahia was just as mesmerizing on the ladder as the others were in the air. I'm sure supermodels have things that they will not do in their contracts. Bahia doesn't have to fly on a trapeze or climb heights to sell a product. Her beauty and allure are classic, timeless and very sensual. Like I said, I would probably buy a product that she was modeling for. Keep up the good work, Bahia!

Trapeze? Not every model would have done that; usually they don't let anyone do that kind of thing. Probably would be considered a stunt. I'm not sure how high exactly it was in person. Nothing to have a heartattack over. Don't blame Bahia.

Sure. You get beautiful pictures out of the jewelry/evening gown session for whatever the contestant decides to do with it, professional or personal and it was all very lovely. One could see who connected with the photographer, who did not … who complained about the way the photographer was working –- his working style; but it clearly showed to me tonight that anyone could be a model. You can pick someone with no or barely any modeling experience -- over the age 35 mind you … over someone else with previous modeling experience.

Hope over Melissa? Any professional commercial -- client who picks models would not hire or even call back Hope with that tattoo. The commercial industry does not particularly favor tattoos. That's just the way it is. You are put in a certain category, maybe, music videos or rock-n-roll type of stuff. She should have the smarts to know by now to carry heavy cover-up (if the make-up artists doesn’t have one to match) in her bag for a photo shoot of any kind however in the future.

And, Melissa, not interesting, not anything special? Come on. Choose another shot. How many did the photographer take? Don’t like her lips? There's always photoshop! It's a trendy thing nowdays ... She’s got the look.

This is a show that even my boyfriend won’t watch with me – who has spent a number of years in TV/Film/Commercial industry. I begged him tonight. And nothing about the show excites him; maybe, it's just for women over the age of 35. He says for me not to waste my time trying to figure this out.…hey, I can’t wait for the next episode where they act. So many great talents to discover…can’t wait! Maybe, I’ll be pleasantly surprised…who knows?! Bahia may just take it home or even the Swedish beauty...they both get very emotional and in touch...not a bad thing.

Oh, I loved Beverly Johnson’s trendy Milkbrades by the way! Seriously…she looked stunning once again, always ahead of the game.

You are a fine judge, Mr. Verdi, but this blog post, though well written, is uninspired, like a cast off Vogue blurb...as if there is no real care behind it all. This is ok, of course, but playing upon apathy in the blogosphere is manifest honesty- the hallmark of a fine blog, and you should consider pursuing it.

I know because I became a super avid blog reader within the last 6 months and have a developed sense of blog truth.
I care because I am 39 and soon to be 40 and am antiaging obsessed and thus am closely following this show, so I look forward to insights from those in the know.

Cheers.

I think Hope is not model material at all and should not have been chosen over Melissa. I am a former model and of mixed race, but I am detecting a definite bias on this show against the white women and I find it offensive. Is Berverly Johnston a racist? Bubbly or not, more snooty if you ask me, Hope needs to go.

Please rethink the sun glasses alway perched on the top of your head. Fashionis from head to toe. Everytime I see you on TV I can't seem to get past your sun glasses.

I am very impressed with Bahia, that women has natural beauty about her that none of those other women can touch. And she has a great attitude. I'm praying she will be the winner of "SHE'S GOT THE LOOK".

I'm tired of hearing the 5"51/2 cry baby with the tattoo talk about her female competition. That chick needs to go!

Miss Cali, another cry baby. Bye!

Celest is cool, but she has already had 8 yrs experience as a model. And now she wants a come back. I think it should be given to someone that has never had the experience of being a model. face it! you take her weave & contacts out, and put her up against Bahia. It would be all she wrote. Bye C.

And for that other women, the blonde chick. All I can say is: Spacey, Werd, Different, Coooooooky, Hawls like a wolf when she crys(my favorite hound doggy). But those are usely the one's that win. The nice word is called Unique. She's a cry baby to. Bye!

All the judges have been great, because you'll really keep people on edge of who is actually going to go next. It's never who we would expect.

Verdi, I love your bald head, you keep shinning.

Come on Bahia! knock them all out!

Well, here is my comment for whatever it is worth. I think the show is great. I think it has been good for the winners and the ones that are now gone, and I really would not call any of them a looser. As mentioned in the show, you do not have to be beautiful to be a model, you do not have to be tall, you do not have to be famous. I particularly loved the evening dresses and the jewelry scenes. It was happy moments and made eveyone in our living room smile. The women were each and every one beautiful. The jewelry was the nicest I have ever seen, the women seemed to have completely different personalities when they had it on, as all women do when they know for a fact that they look beautiful. I think the judges are right on, I think they are being as honest as they can personally be, and I think whether they are naughty or nice, all of the contestants are learning from what they are saying. Ipersonally love the drama, I love the show, I loved the beautiful dresses, the major bling and I hope the show comes on again next season. All of the judges are doing what they are suppose to do . . . they are not just agreeing with one another, they are all seeing different views. Isn't that why there is more than only one judge to make the final decision.

I agree with your observations!