America's Next Top Model, Cycle 7

[Eugena, Melrose, CariDee, Amanda and Michelle return to the panel to receive the verdict for the ninth elimination]

Tyra:
Five of you stand before me but I only have four photos in my hands and these photos represent the four of you that will still be in the running towards becoming America's Next Top Model. The first name that I am going to call... [flips over Eugena's photo] ...Eugena. [Eugena comes to collect her photo] This lady's come a long way and as you said it's the journey and what you're experiencing is a true journey. Congratulations. You're still in the running towards becoming America's Next Top Model. [flips over Melrose's photo] Melrose [Melrose comes to collect her photo] One thing you have over all of these girls here is a knowledge of fashion. [Melrose smiles] This competition's getting stiff. It's not just about a pretty picture anymore. It's about so much more. [smiles at Melrose] Keep up the good work.

Melrose:
[to Tyra after being called second] Thank you. [joins Eugena]

Tyra:
[to CariDee, Amanda and Michelle who are left standing anxiously in the final three to await the last girl safe from the bottom two before receiving the verdict for the ninth elimination, shuffles] The next name that I am going to call is... [flips over CariDee's photo] ...CariDee. [Amanda gives CariDee a little push of encouragement to go and collect her photo, CariDee cries, Melrose is stunned] It's so not worth it, is it? To be quick mouthed and...

CariDee:
[to Tyra after being called third] Uh, uh!

Tyra:
[to CariDee] ...cheeky because you see what happens and in the real world of modelling there's no second chances. They're like "She insulted me. Cancel her from my fashion show. Send her out right now." [CariDee nods] So you learned a lesson...

CariDee:
[to Tyra after being called third] Yes.

Tyra:
[to CariDee referring to Nigel Barker] ...and you have a man behind me to thank for forgiving you. Congratulations.

CariDee:
[to Tyra after being called third] Thanks. [joins Eugena and Melrose]

[Eugena sees Melrose hugging CariDee]

Tyra:
[to Amanda and Michelle in the bottom two] Will Amanda and Michelle please step forward? I only have one photo in my hands. I will only call one name. The girl that I do not call must immediately return to the house, pack her belongings and go home. Back in casting, I thought the two of you would be a part of the final three but that's not the case and I think you know why you both stand before me. [referring to Michelle who is standing in the bottom two for the second time since surviving over Anchal two weeks ago] One of you has such a natural talent and it's so crazy that in the modeling world that person that is so gifted doesn't have a passion for it. It just is but the judges look at you and they say "Damn! She might not have a passion for this yet. Maybe she needs to stand on her own. Not with her sister and then there's you. [referring to Amanda who is standing in the bottom two for the very first time out of all five girls] The girl that has all the drive in the world but the talent we don't know. Just because you want something and just because it's a dream it doesn't necessarily mean that you're great at it. [Tyra flips over Amanda's photo] Amanda. In this competition, passion is way more important than beautiful pictures. [Amanda receives a hug from Michelle before coming to collect her photo] We want the winner of America's Next Top Model to want it, to feel it, to breath it, to love it and I know you that you do and you are your worst enemy second-guessing, wondering, am I good enough? Is this right? Is that right? Just go! Just let it go and know that you're good enough and you're talented and you're beautiful! Trust that. Okay? [Amanda nods] Congratulations. You're still in the running towards becoming America's Next Top Model.

Amanda:
[to Tyra after being called fourth / last] Thank you. [joins Eugena, Melrose and CariDee, Michelle smiles]

Tyra:
[to Michelle] Thanks, Michelle. [hugs Michelle]

[Michelle hugs the girls and leaves]

Michelle:
[in confessional after getting eliminated ninth] I kind of shot myself in the foot today. [packing bags] I didn't want my sister to leave because this is one of her dreams too. Maybe I was a distraction. Now that I'm gone I hope it gives her more focus. [writing a letter] I don't want her to ever second guess herself. She is amazing. She is my sister. I love her. [portfolio is shown] I guess I was here to find myself and I found a little bit of something so that worked for me. I'm eighteen. I'm so young. There's so much more life to live. I need to start making good use of it instead of just hiding from it. [closes the apartment door and leaves]