Elimination

Previously on America’s Next Top Cat:

The cats battled it out in a flying challenge and a group photo shoot. Boo would have been eliminated if she had not won the challenge. Will Boo get it together and be on top? Or will Tiger and Harris steal the show?

One cat will be eliminated tonight.

Who will it be?

Tonight the cats will have an immunity challenge and an elimination challenge.

For the immunity challenge you will be posing under a Christmas tree to help homeless pets get a home for the holidays. The winner of this challenge will win immunity from elimination and will also appear on a flyer for Petfinder.com.

The cats pose for their photo shoot and receive a quick critique.

Harris- you gave us lots of different poses to work with. You also showed that you can model with clothing on, which the judges have been concerned about. Overall great job.

Tiger-You managed to get a good shot, but you had some attitude problems and walked off the set several times. That is just not Top Cat behavior.

Boo-Your lack of enthusiasm was unexpected. You also walked off set several times, and didn’t give the photographer much to work with.

The winner of immunity and an appearance on a Petfinder flyer is…

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Harris.

Congratulations.

Harris: Oh wow! Thank you so much!

Tiger: He’s not even cute. He’s just a stupid kid. A**hole.

For the elimination challenge you will pose with a human. The idea is to create a scene which will make it seem like the human is part of your cat clan.

The cats share their thoughts on the challenge.

Tiger: I’m not really too concerned about this challenge as long as I beat Harris. I f***ing hate him.

Harris: I’m pretty excited about this. Today I’m going to be all about variety.

Boo: I hope I do well today. There’s a lot of tension with the group shots though because of all the drama between Harris and Tiger.

Harris: I don’t know what Tiger’s problem is. I always try to play with her but she’s always just a b-word to me.

The cats complete the photo shoot eager and anxious to hear what the judges have to say. After all, only two will continue on in hopes of becoming America’s Next Top Cat.

You know our prizes; a contract with one of the best modeling agencies is the entire world, Elite Cat Management, a cover and 6 page spread in Catmopolitian magazine, and a $100,000 contract with Clawnique Cosmetics.
You know our judges: Miss J Catlexander, runway diva coach extraordinaire. Nigel Pawrker, noted fashion photographer, and Pawlina Pawrizkova, legendary supermodel.

Cats, here is the final photo. You will be evaluated individually.

First up will be Tiger.

Nigel: I really enjoy the interaction you have created. Very creative pose. Nice work.

Pawlina: I actually like it. The pose is excellent and it works really well in the group.

Tiger, you film was great, however, the photographer commented about your attitude again. A top cat does not have a bad attitude on set. That is something you need to work on or you may get set home.

Tiger: Whatever.

Boo, you're up next.

Pawlina: It's a nice pose. It's pretty. Is it special? Not really. You could have put more into it. I don't see passion.

Nigel: It's a bit disappointing. It's nice, but that's about it.

Boo, lately you have been falling short. You manage to get a nice photo but there is more to being a top cat than just that. You need to guarantee the photographer that you will give him/her an amazing photo every time.

Boo: I'm sorry; I don't know what's happening. I'm doing the best I can.

Harris, it's your turn.

Pawlina: This is exactly the kind of pose I was hoping to see. It's excellent.

Nigel: Stunning.

Harris, you gave an amazing variety in poses and it was difficult to pick your best shot. Great work again, and you won immunity from elimination. So congratulations, you are still in the running to be America's Next Top Cat.

Harris: Thank you so much!!!

I have two beautiful cats before me. Boo, you started off in this competition so strong. Your personality is a joy to be around on set. But lately, we have not been seeing the things that have kept you hear for so long. Then we have Tiger, a cat with a beautiful face and body, but struggles to keep a good attitude during shoots. There is more to being a top cat than just looks.

I have one photo in my hand. This photo represents that cat who will continue on in the hope of becoming America's Next Top Cat. The cat I do not call must return to your home and pack your litter and go.

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Tiger, you are still in the running to become America's Next Top Cat. Congratulations.

Tiger: Thanks, I guess.

Boo: Thank you for this opportunity. I'm a little disappointed, but at the same time I'm getting old and maybe modeling is something I should just do on the side. I wish the best of luck to Tiger and Harris.

Flying with Family

Previously on America’s Next Top Cat….
The cats faced off on a group shot challenge. Each of the cats were part of a panoramic and needed to stand out to be noticed.

No one was sent home, but Tiger received best photo.

Tonight on Top Cat:

The cats will have a photo challenge tonight, separate from your photo shoot. Each of you will have one frame to make this work, so you better do your best. You will be dropped and your shot will be midair. You have to give the impression of flying, and be graceful. No need to worry a

bout safety, you will be harnessed in and will land on a big pad. The winner will receive a year’s supply of Fancy Feast Gourmet Cat Food. Also you will receive an exclusive photo shoot with a world renowned photographer as an ad for Fancy Feast.

Boo: “I’m pretty excited about this challenge; I am a little worried about the height though.”

Tiger: “I guess I’ll do this challenge. It’s kind of dumb though.”
Harris: “This is the perfect challenge for me: I love heights and I know I can pull this off!”

Here are the cats’ best shots:

Tiger:Harris:Boo:

The challenge and winner will be discussed during panel.

The cats learned an important lesson about being a in group photo last week, so another group shot will see if they were able to use the critiques to better themselves.

Cats, today you will again be shot individually and put into a composite. You will need to take what you learned last week and show us what you’ve got. Today’s theme will be a formal family portrait. So you need to look believable and classy.
The cats share their thoughts about this weeks photo shoot:

Boo: “I need to do well this week because the judges haven’t liked what I’m giving them. I really need to step it up.”

Harris: “I’m excited to do this shoot; I really learned a lot last week and I hope I will get best photo this week!”

Tiger: “Let’s just hurry up and get this done.”

The photo shoot goes smoothly and the cats prepare for panel:
Boo: “The photographer wasn’t acting too excited about what I was giving her, so I’m a little worried about being sent home tonight.”

Tiger had no comment.

You know our prizes, a contract with one of the best modeling agencies is the entire world, Elite Cat Management, a cover and 6 page spread in Catmopolitian magazine, and a $100,000 contract with Clawnique Cosmetics.
You know our judges: Miss J Catlexander, runway diva coach extraordinaire. Nigel Pawrker, noted fashion photographer, and Pawl

ina Pawrizkova, legendary supermodel.

First we will discuss your challenge.

First up will be Harris.

Nigel Pawrker: It's quite interesting. It has attitude, however, you really look like you are bracing for impact. I would have liked to have seen something a bit more graceful from you.

Pawlina: I like it, but I wish you would have kept your tail down so it would have been in the frame.

Harris: "Thank you"

Tiger, you're up next.

Nigel: It's terrible. We don't want to see your butt.

Pawlina: What were you thinking?

Tiger: F*** y'all.

Boo, it's your turn now.

Pawlina: I love it. It's very graceful and you really modeled head to tail in this one. Very nice

Nigel: Very nice. I love the pose.

The judges have deliberated and decided on a winner for the challenge.

The winner is...

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Boo. Congratulations Boo. You have won an ad campaign with Fancy Feast Gourmet Cat Food and a year's supply of cat food.

Boo: "I'm SO excited about all the food!!!"

We will now critique your group shot from this week. Here is the shot, but we will critique each of you individually.

Harris, you're up first.

Pawlina: This is a very nice photo of you Harris. You wear that tie very well.

Nigel: I quite like this. It's simple but stunning, and above all, works in the group shot.

Harris, your film was very good. You gave a great variety in your poses and you really performed well for the camera. Great job this week.

Tiger, it's your turn.

Pawlina: This is fantastic. I LOVE the pose. It's so creative, and after your performance in the challenge, I'm quite surprised to see something this great come from you.

Nigel: I agree, this is amazing. Nice work.

Tiger, your film was amazing. And this shot is amazing. You did such a great job; the photographer even commented on how much fun you were to work with. You've had another great week. Good job.

Boo, you're up.

Nigel: While it works nicely in the group photo, as an individual it falls a little flat.

Pawlina: You don't have any passion in this picture. I expected a little more from you.

Boo, your film this week wasn't very good. You didn't give any variety in the poses. We expected more from you.

Cats, we had originally planned to make an elimination based on tonight's photos. There will not, however, be an elimination tonight. I will call out your names in order of best photo though.

The first name I'm going to call is the winner of best photo and this photo will be displayed in your home as digital art.

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Tiger.

Tiger: "Wow. 2 weeks in a row. F*** you Harris!"

The next name I'm going to call is runner-up for best photo.

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Harris

Harris: "Thank you so much."

Boo, your name was not called. You would have been eliminated tonight if you had not been the challenge winner. Think about that and really try hard next week.

Group photos

Previously on America's Next Top Cat...
The cats went head to head in an intellectual photo shoot and Tiger was the first cat to be eliminated.
BUT
on this all new season she has been brought back due to popular demand!

The decision to bring Tiger back to the competition was due to false allegations of illegal drug use (the roids were by prescription). Plus the cats need a full portfolio before eliminations can start, and Tiger's portfolio was much smaller because she was added into the competition late.

Harris: "I don't really think it's very fair that Tiger is back in the competition, I mean that just makes the competition tougher and I KNOW that she just doesn't have a passion for modeling. Plus she was on drugs."

Cats, today your photo shoot will be a group shot for the final photo. We will shoot you all individually and choose your best shot, but put together a composite which may not necessary have your best shot in it. So, this is not only about looking good when you are alone in a photo, but about standing out while in a group photo. And to make it even tougher-all the shots will be nude.

The cats share their thoughts about this weeks photo shoot:
Boo: "I'm actually pretty worried about this shoot because the competition is just to tough and I HAVE to win Top Cat. Modeling is my passion."

Tiger: "I personally love nude shoots but I just hope there are treats on set. Also I really hope Harris f***s up"

Harris: "I had best photo last week so I'm just hoping to get it again this week."

Cats, You know our prizes: a contract with one of the best modeling agencies is the entire world, Elite Cat Management, a cover and 6 page spread in Catmopolitian magazine and a $100,000 contract with Clawnique Cosmetics.

You know our judges: Miss J Catlexander, runway diva coach extraordinaire. Nigel Pawrker, noted fashion photographer, and Pawlina Pawrizkova, legendary supermodel.
First we will look at each of your individual shots end then at the final panoramic.
Tiger, you're up first. Let's see your best shot:


Nigel: "This is actually very nice. You had a feeling in you and you went for it and it really shows through in your photo. I can really feel the emotion. Nice work.

J. Catlexander: "Girrrl you worked it!"

Pawlina: "It was a great decision to bring you back on top cat-this is phenomenal. I'm interested to see what you look like in the final work."

Tiger, this shot is amazing. You just have this emotion in your eyes, like you are proud to be who you are. What were you going for in this photo?

Tiger: "Honestly? I thought I saw a steak across the room. BUT, I could say that I just really wanted to show how proud I was to not be pure bred, and that we are amazing cats too."

Ok...Tiger, my concern with you is that every week the photographer tells me that you are difficult to work with which could be a problem in the cat modeling world. You need to work on that.

Tiger: "Whatever. Thanks."

Boo you're up next. Let's see your best shot:

Pawlina: "Boo, this isn't your best work. You need to learn how to find the light because with your face if you're not careful you lose the light and it's hard to see your face."

Nigel: "It's nice but not fantastic. In this stage of the competition I think we are expecting a little more from you."

Boo, the judges are confused. The photographer always says how easy you are to work with and that you're such a pleasure on set but you don't always deliver. You have the personality, passion and the body- but we can't tell if you just get lucky sometimes or if you have a natural talent.

Boo: "I will try harder. Thank you."

Last up, Harris. Let's see your best shot:


Nigel: "I quite like it. It's spunky and has personality."

Pawlina: "I enjoy the personality that shows, however you need to watch your tail. It almost looks as if it is cut off."

J. Catlexander: "Girrrrl. I mean boyy. Me-ow!"

Harris, this is a great picture. You have once again delivered, but like Pawlina said-be sure to be aware of every part of your body. Model head to paws.

Harris: "Thank you"

Now we will take a look at the final panoramic:


Quick critiques:
Boo- you get kind of lost in this photo. You are in it twice and both times there is just nothing special about the pose or facial expression.

Tiger-You are only in this once, but you just look heroic and I think you really bring the photo together.

Harris-Your best individual photo is actually in this and I think it kind of saves you. You other one has personality but it's just not the best expression for you.

Now we will not be eliminating anyone tonight, but I will be calling your names in order of best photo to worst. The eliminations in the future will be based on these rankings.
The first name I'm going to call is the winner of best photo and this photo will be displayed in your home as digital art.
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Tiger.

Tiger: "Wow...I never expected to get best photo. Thanks I guess."

The next name I'm going to call is runner up for best photo.
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Harris.

Harris: "Thank you. I'll work harder."

Boo, you are the only one left which mean you are in the bottom of this week. You can still turn your portfolio around but you will need to work hard.

Stay tuned...for season 2!

I know you have been waiting a long time for America's Next Top Cat to return. There were some difficulties with the cast, producers, and technical difficulties as well. Be sure to know that Top Cat is returning with an all new season-and America's Next Top Cat will be revealed. What's in store:

-Tiger will be returning to the cast, due to popular demand
-More drama
-More exciting photo shoots
-More challenges
-One cat will become...America's Next Top Cat

Stay tuned. Meow.

First Elimination

Previously on America's Next Top Cat...

The cats learned a valuable lesson of always looking your best. Some drama unfolded between Harris and Tiger regarding a relationship with Boo. No one was sent home, and 3 remain in the hope of becoming America’s Next Top Cat.

Tonight one cat will be sent home, so performance in the photo shoot today is of extra importance.

Cats, today your photo shoot is of an intellectual theme. Top models are often stereotyped for being stupid, so this photo shoot will bring awareness that top cats can be smart too. You will each have 50 frames, 25 of which will be in the clothing, and 25 nude.

The cats share their thoughts with the camera before the photo shoot:

Harris: “I’m a little worried about being nude, especially since I’m the only boy cat. But, I understand that a top cat needs to do whatever it takes, and I’m willing to do just that.”

Boo: “I’m a little nervous for this shoot because I want to win this competition so badly. I get so much crap about being plus sized and not pure bred…I need to show the world that I can be a top model too!”

Tiger: “I’ll be honest, the only thing I’m worried about is there not being any catnip on set.

Drama in the house:

It has been brought to Boo and Harris’ attention that Tiger is taking drugs, specifically steroids. Tiger had an episode of roid rage causing Boo and Harris to question Tiger’s place in this competition. Could this affect the judges’ decision during panel? Stay tuned to find out…

Panel:

You know our prizes, a contract with one of the best modeling agencies is the entire world, Elite Cat Management, a cover and 6 page spread in Catmopolitian magazine, and a $100,000 contract with Clawnique Cosmetics.
You know our judges: Miss J Catlexander, runway diva coach extraordinaire. Nigel Pawrker, noted fashion photographer, and Pawlina Pawrizkova, legendary supermodel.

Boo, you're up first...let's see your best shot:
Pawlina: "This is a very nice shot; you definitely found the perfect angle on your face, which isn't the easiest to photograph. Great job."

Nigel: "Everything works...the tie, the shirt, the angles. Very nice."

The photographer said that she had a little trouble with you give some attitude in the beginning, but you soon stepped up to top model potential. You're film was pretty good, but it might not be good enough. You will need to step it up a bit if you survive this round of the competition.

Boo: "Thank you"

Tiger, you're up...let's see your best shot:


Pawlina: "I really like how you interacted with the props in this shot, it makes it really interesting and definitely gets the point of the shoot across."

Nigel: "I'm very surprised that you came through with an amazing shot...very, very nice."

Tiger, your film was great. The nude shots were fantastic, but the clothes ones were just mediocre. As a top cat, you need to be able to do both. The photographer commented on your enthusiasm on set...she was very impressed with you.

Harris, let's see your best shot:
Pawlina: "Wow, this is very good. I like the way you put your body over the book...it really works."

Nigel: "Every week you deliver a fantastic photo, and you've done it again."

Harris, your film blew me away. Both your nude and clothed shots were great, and I even had a hard time picking a favorite.

Harris: "Thanks"

As you know, tonight will be the first elimination. You all did a great job in this shoot, so the decision made tonight will be a very difficult one. You all have the potential to be a top cat. When I call you back I will announce which one of you will not continue on in the hope of becoming America's Next Top Cat.

Elimination:

I have 3 absolutely beautiful cats standing in front of me, but I only have 2 photos in my paws. And these photos represent to 2 of you that are still in the running toward becoming America's Next Top Cat.
The first name I'm going to call:

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Harris.
Congratulations, you're still in the running in becoming America's Next Top cat.

Harris: "Thank you so much!!!"

Will Boo and Tiger please step forward.

I only have one photo in my paws, and this photo represents the cat who will still be in the running toward becoming America's Next Top Cat. The cat that I do not call, must immediately return to your loft, pack your litter, and go home.

Tiger, you walked in here and all the judges said wow, what an amazing beautiful cat. But the judges have seen something else, a cat who can perform, but only on her own terms.
And Boo, you sit in front of me and you're absolutely beautiful...but sometimes that doesn't translate into film. These judges behind me aren't sure if you can consistently deliver a photo at the right angle for your body type.

....pulls out photo....

Boo, I think you can do it. Congratulations, you're still in the running toward becoming America's Next Top Cat.

Tiger, you have the potential, but the judges just didn't think you wanted it badly enough. You're a great model, and I'm sure you can go far with it if you just keep trying.

Tiger: "I'm a little upset about going home, but I'm not sure being a top cat was the thing for me. I hope Boo wins the competition because Harris is a *#$&#"

Stay tuned for our next episode...who will become America's Next Top Cat??

Always be on top

Previously on America's Next Top Cat...

Tiger was added to the competition making the photo shoot more intense. The three cats faced off in an Easter photo shoot- all getting praise from the judges. No one has been eliminated, and the question still remains...who will be America's Next Top Cat??

Drama in the house:

Although previously kept secret, Boo and Tiger have a long history that dates well before appearing on America's Next Top Cat. They have been in a committed lesbian relationship for around 14 years. Tiger, being a new contestant on America's Next Top Cat, was NOT happy to see that Boo and Harris' relationship is, well, a little friendly.

Boo: "I've been with Tiger for pretty much my whole life, but what she doesn't realize is that before I had her I was with a boy Siamese. That's right, I haven't always been a lesbian. I mean, I love Tiger and everything but I don't see what's wrong with wanting to experiment with someone else."

Tiger's statement can't be published due to the amount of profanity in it.

Cats, instead of a traditional photo shoot this week, you will be tested on a very valuable lesson in becoming a top cat. You must always look your best, no matter what the occasion. You never know when the paparazzi will be lurking around the corner to snap an unflattering shot of you in a swim suit.

You know our prizes, a contract with one of the best modeling agencies is the entire world, Elite Cat Management, a cover and 6 page spread in Catmopolitian magazine, and a $100,000 contract with Clawnique Cosmetics.
You know our judges: Miss J Catlexander, runway diva coach extraordinaire. Nigel Pawrker, noted fashion photographer, and Pawlina Pawrizkova, legendary supermodel.

So this week, we had the paparazzi follow you for a couple of days. Instead of being judged on your best photo, you will be judged on your worst.

Tiger, you're up first.

Pawlina: "It's not quite as bad as I expected. You should know better than to walk around with your mouth open...that's not top cat behavior."

Nigel: "It could be worse."

Tiger: "Thanks."


Harris, you're up. Let's see your worst shot:

Pawlina: "...What were you even doing? You knew the paparazzi was around..."

Harris: "I didn't like that thing on my neck. It had to come off, and my lack of opposable thumbs makes that difficult sometimes."

Nigel: "As a top cat, you will be asked to be dressed in uncomfortable things, and you are going to have to just deal with it."

Boo, it's your turn for judging. Let's see your worst shot:

The judges are speechless.

I hope the three of you have learned a very important lesson today, always keep your guard up...especially you, Boo.

No one will have to pack their litter and go home tonight, so the competition is still on. Who will become...America's Next Top Cat??

Easter

Previously on America's Next Top Cat...

Boo and Harris faced off in a fierce "Happy Birthday" photo shoot. Harris got the best critique but it was too early in the competition to eliminate either of them so the competition continues...

The judges at America's Next Top Cat have decided to add another player to the game. Let's see who they have chosen to compete for the title of "America's Next Top Cat"

Tiger- A Calico Domestic Shorthair from Rapid City, South Dakota thinks she has what it takes. "I'm not your typical girl, I do what I want, when I want and I don't answer to anyone. I think it's about time a lesbian won America's Next Top Cat, and I am here to be the first!"

To make up for missing last week's photo shoot, Tiger was given the opportunity to take a beauty shot to be added to the judging this evening.

You know our prizes, a contract with one of the best modeling agencies is the entire world, Elite Cat Management, a cover and 6 page spread in Catmopolitian magazine, and a $100,000 contract with Clawnique Cosmetics.

You know our judges: Miss J Catlexander, runway diva coach extraordinaire. Nigel Pawrker, noted fashion photographer, and Pawlina Pawrizkova, legendary supermodel.

This week you had an "Easter" photo shoot.

Boo, let's see your best shot:

Nigel: "I've got to say, you really performed this week. You emotionally connected with the camera, and that is something that a top cat model needs to be able to do. "

Pawlina: "This is definitely a big improvement. You learned your angles this week which is essential. Good work."

Boo, your film this week so good that I had trouble picking your best shot. You tried different things and made them work. The photographer commented that you started off slow and uncooperative, but later on became a top model.

Tiger, you're up next. Let's see your best shot...

Pawlina: "This is an interesting shot, but I'm not sure it fits with the theme. What were you thinking about during the shoot?"

Tiger: "I was going for a hopping bunny rabbit."

Pawlina: "Ok, I can see that..."

Nigel: "I like how you decided to go for a motion shot for this, it makes it different from the others...it stands out."

Tiger, although this shot is nice, your film was not. The photographer was only able to capture three frames with you. As a model, you need to be done when the photographer is, not when you want to be. This makes the judges wonder whether or not you have what it takes...Let's see if you did a good job on your beauty shot:

Miss J Catlexander: "This is fabulous, you know how to work it girl!"

Pawlina: "You have a great face for close up beauty shots, I think you just need to improve on your angles."

These shots were very nice, and they just might save you. You need to work on the attitude because photographers aren't going to want to shoot a model with an attitude. You have a lot of potential, don't let it go to waste.

Tiger: "Thanks, I'll work on that. "

Last up, Harris. Let's see your best shot:

Pawlina: "It's nice, but it's a little 'deer in the headlights' if you see what I mean."

Nigel: "You have an amazing face for high fashion and you know how to use it. You've done it once again."

Harris, I really like how you went for the "sweet and innocent" look...you really pulled it off. The photographer said you were easy to work with, but you kept trying to get into Boo's pictures during her shoot. You need to learn that you can't be in every photo and you need to follow directions. I'm sure Boo didn't appreciate you trying to steal her frames.

Harris: "Thank you, and I apologize for that."

It is still too early to tell who will become America's Next Top Cat, but one of you will eventually have to pack your litter and go home. Until then....who will be...America's Next Top Cat??