Overview
- Marlene and Ibo won an Alpro campaign casting in Los Angeles, boosting their standing with a client-backed job.
- Safia, who left last season for health reasons, returned on a promised wildcard, adding fresh competition to the mixed cast.
- A rooftop Sedcard shoot with photographer Teresa Ciocia stressed natural presence under harsh sun, and several women posed topless to stand out.
- Bianca, 47, was cut after the Sedcard round when judges said her poses felt stiff and dated despite her experience.
- Following Thursday’s Venice Beach swimwear walk, prepared by full-body hair removal and spray tans, guest designer Julien Macdonald judged alongside Heidi Klum and Stella Maxwell as Carsten was sent home and Klum cracked an on-air quip about tiny briefs.