Comments on: New Zealand’s Next Top Model Power Rankings 8

By: Duncan

Duncan — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:44:35 +0000

Wow. Comments explosion. You’re all amazing. So the liveblog is definitely on, will be simulcast on realgroove.co.nz and deadball (though obvs you should read it here) with contributions from some RG writers plus anyone from DB who can operate a TV and laptop at the same time.
Have heard thru the rumor grapevine that the winner only found out who she was this week… Though I like Amber’s conspiracy theory because, well, I like conspiracy theories. I’m watching Kenny Powell pitch to Reggie MacWorthy on ep five of Eastbound & Down right now at Ashley Schaffer BMW. I can only hope that the finale is as ridiculous.
See you all at 7.30pm. THIS IS HISTORY/SPARTA/OUR NOW.

By: Nick

Nick — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:13:45 +0000

I ‘m supporting the Hose. That smug, delighted, sucks-to-be -you look she gave when TL got the heave is a series highlight – in fact it’s one of the best things ever. Does it really matter that she doesn’t know what an eggplant is? Not to me.
Go the dim-wit!

But I’d also take some of that $1.75 on the albino ectomorph. She’s been dragged through by Sara and I predict she’ll step up Friday night.

Cbelle’s got no more to give. She’ll trip over the weight of favouritism – hopefully with a little help from the Hose.

By: James

James — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 09:45:45 +0000

Also! Was chuffed at my first in-the-flesh contestant sighting of Victoria at downtown meat market joint Cassette Number Nine, enjoying dancing and the affections of a number of handsome male admirers.

By: James

James — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 09:40:42 +0000

Another Colin gem was after The Hose walked up for judging, and Sara commented about said Hose’s hair and outfit similarities to her. I don’t have replayable access to the entire quote, but I think it may have just been: “twins!” Whatever the exact words, it was magic television.

On a personal note, I am absolutely fouling my briefs with anticipation for this week’s final.

By: charlotte

charlotte — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 07:12:58 +0000

For sure, do the live blog on friday night! I must say I look forward to this weekly run down of NZNTM and always have a wee chuckle to myself. Recently our TV broke and its the only hour of telly in the week that I simply MUST go and watch at a friend’s house, big night this friday, I’ll have to talk someone in wellington into having a finale TV party, if I was in Ak I’d definitely be at DOC!

By: Lucy

Lucy — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:07:38 +0000

Katie – how do i get to work on NZNTM or Aus NTM? – that is my ultimate dream job!!
I thought it was hilarious when hose was asked about her previous sporting success and she said that with the success came the limelight, like she is some kind of major sports star (though maybe she is, i really wouldn’t know)

And i totally agree with the comment about laura’s voice – so whiney – it is even worse than Christobelles’s weekly “hgaigh” at the judges as she steps forward for her assessment

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:43:33 +0000

I stumbled across this NZNTM power rankings series today and have just finished reading them all. I would like to say, AWESOME. So well written, observant, and clever.

As a 23 year old straight male, there aren’t many people I know who watch this show (or admit to watching it). So I’ve had to go online to find worthwhile discussion, which has paid off with this site and a handful of others.

I’d be happy with a Christobelle or Laura win, but even more happy if I knew that Ruby will appear on TV regularly again! Like the rest of the nation, I have totally fallen for her.

Great job Duncan. I shall eagerly await your power rankings for Cycle 2.

By: Tom

Tom — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:25:53 +0000

I cannot handle Laura’s voice, it’s like she’s receiving a voiceover provided by a particularly toxic flatmate from yesteryear.

By: katie may

katie may — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 10:15:03 +0000

Sorry, I’m that excited that I’m failing in basic blog-standard English. The sentence should read – Apparently, to make it into the final 13, contestants had to be willing to sign a contract and kind of play along with the whole thing

By: katie may

katie may — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 10:12:15 +0000

Well, in an ** update** one of my flatmates just told me that a friend of hers made it into the final twenty or so and was informed that the winner had already been picked. Apparently, to make it into the final 13, contestants had to be willing to sign and contract kind play along with the whole thing. This isn’t validated at all but kinda makes sense considering that the Hose is still in over the likes of Victoria. A good friend of mine also worked on AUS ntm and can confirm the whole thing there is completely rigged in favour of ratings.
That said, Henry – hook it up!