Last night saw another shock exit from the Britain's Next Top Model house, after Rachelle Harry was eliminated from the show.
The 19-year-old, who had not received any strong criticism from the judges to date, was the last one standing as host Elle Macpherson called the names of the girls who had made it through to the next round.
She was evicted by a panel that included M&S model Noemie Lenoir as a guest judge, as well as regulars Julien Macdonald, stylist Grace Woodward and male model Charley Speed.
After naming the last finalist, and so evicting her, Elle said: 'Rachelle you know this is not the end of the road. You're a beautiful girl and you'll continue to work I'm sure.
But Rachelle, who was diplomatic in the end-of-show interview, has revealed to MailOnline that she was just as stunned as the viewers.
When asked if she felt that the judges' decision was unfair, she said: 'I do, if I'm honest.
'Their reason was because I had the weakest picture - but it would have been nice to have more of a chance to shine.'
She wouldn't say who she felt should have left the competition instead - only that she didn't feel that she should have been eliminated that week.
But Rachelle's exit paled in comparison with the drama earlier in the show, when, in what has become a BNTM tradition, the girls were given their makeovers.
After watching Elle in action on a shoot for Marie Claire magazine, they were told that one of them would be losing all their hair, one would get some hair, and somebody would be going very blonde.
Several of the girls feared that they would be the one for the short cut. In the end, two were given boyish crops - Alisha and Tiffany, whose fears had been right on the money.
'I just don't want short hair,' she had said ahead of the salon visit. 'I don't like short hair on myself. I don't think it suits me. I've had short hair before and I know what it's like - and I really really hope that I'm not the one with short hair.'
The 18-year-old's head fell into her hands when she heard that her hair would definitely be cut short, but Elle, who had chosen the elfin style, was undeterred by the tears.
'Let me tell you something. You are the only girl with a jawline like this that can pull this off. It's a huge compliment,' she said.
'But it's scary - I know. Can I tell you how many times I've had my hair cut, and coloured, and orange. I've had it buzzed up the back once and I looked like a boy. But I never worked so much in my life.'
Alisha, who coped better with the situation, had some words of advice for her model rival: 'She needs to dry her eyes because in this industry your hair's going to change so many times just to stay in fashion itself,' she said.
'I've never had short hair before,' she added. 'I have nothing to hide behind now. It's just my face and that's it. It's gonna take some getting used to, but I really like it.'
Buzzed: Alisha (left) and Tiffany (right) were both given very short crops in the makeover - to dramatic effect
Her relaxed attitude made for a stark contrast with Tiffany's red eyes. 'She cried for like, 30 seconds,' recalled Rachelle. 'Then I was so happy for her.'
The rest of the girls' new looks had a better reception. Charlotte was delighted to be given a look that turned her into a 'mini Elle', while Nicola's blonde crop was turned a dramatic dark shade.
Harleen looked more glamorous with a full-bodied bob, while Joy's more severe do made the most of her neck and shoulders.
The makeovers were put to the test the following day on a urban warrior-themed shoot for top jeweller Links of London.
Modelling pieces of jewellery worth up to £50,000 each, each girl was shot one-by-one - with varying degrees of success.
Ones to watch: Nicola (left) and Amba (right) both won high praise from the judges on the Links of London shoot
Nicola was first up, and quickly impressed the brand's creative director Elizabeth Galton: 'She's really set the bar for the other girls,' she said.
Charlotte and Kirsty were also highly praised, as was Amba, who, Elizabeth said, 'instinctively knew what she was doing.'
But a lack of experience was evident in some of the others, and Delita, Joy and Rachelle were all criticised for not giving enough variety in their facial expressions and poses.
'I tried to be flexible by bending backwards, standing on one leg, making some shapes,' said Rachelle.
'I wasn't getting much feedback. He didn't say if it was good or bad so I was kind of confused overall.'
Tiffany, still distressed from her haircut the previous day refused to speak in hair and make-up and was visibly upset when stylists were forced to re-style her hair three times to get it right.
'I thought she was gonna cry in the first few,' said the photographer. 'Her eyes were really big and watery.'
'She's just got to really commit to that haircut,' Elizabeth added.
New image: Kirsty (left), had her hair dyed blonde in the makeover, while Joy (right) was given a short bob
By the time the elimination came around however, Tiffany seemed more at ease with her look. Especially given the praise she received from the judges.
'She looks like Edie Sedgewick,' said Elle, as they reviewed each photo. 'She looks fantastic.'
'This is the making of an icon,' added stylist Grace Woodward.
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Amba was also among the judges' favourites, with Julien calling her photograph 'worthy of Vogue.'
'If I look in your eyes on the picture, it's strong,' explained Noemie. 'You know, you really look at the camera - you try to show what you have inside, and it's good.'
Nicola and Harleen also passed muster with the panel, but others received mixed reactions. While Elle called Alisha's picture 'perfection', Julien felt he'd seen it a million times before.
He told Joy that she'd gone from council to chic with her new haircut, and that Charlotte looked 'like a normal girl from Cornwall who should be eating a pasty'.
But Charlotte won some sympathy from the rest of the judges who sympathised with the high choker she had been given to wear.
'You did well just looking comfortable,' said Charley.
Criticism of Rachelle was relatively gentle, with a focus on her poses.
'I would have kept my face forward, said Elle. 'Strength doesn't come from a half look on the side.'
'Her face, strong, her hair, I love it. But her body, no.' added Noemie, perhaps delivering a verdict they all shared.
Return to form: M&S model Noemie Lenoir joined the judges for the elimination round
Rachelle, who has kept in touch with all the girls, has promised that her modelling cereer is far from over - though she did return to university to complete the first year of her psychology degree.
Despite her early elimination she had nothing but praise and admiration for Elle. 'She's very down to earth and kind and honest,' she said.
'There were times she would talk to us, or give one of us a hug when the cameras weren't rolling, then the cameramen would run over and try to catch it.'
She said that she thought Elle saw a bit of herself in Charlotte, who, she added, is stunning in real life.
She also tipped Joy as one to watch, as she is 'very good in photos - effortless.'
But despite so many girls sharing a house together, she had little negative to say about the other girls. 'We formed friendship groups, but didn't really bother each other.'
Despite her reservations about the reasons for her eviction, she added: 'I think I left at a good time.'
Let's hope so, in order that the bitching and backstabbing can commence. Watch this space...
From: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/
