Make Me a Super Model ended its first (hopefully not last) season with a frustratingly drawn out finale. Sure we had some touching moments and some hints of who the winner might turn out to be during the course of the show but the producers hardly left any time for a celebratory conclusion for the winner. And who was the winner? Well, if you haven't yet seen the episode don't read any further.

 Since there were no more competitions the final episode of Make Me a Super Model had more of a "tying up loose ends" theme. The models were sent out with their portfolios and went on two different casting calls apiece as sort of a "here's what's in store for you in the modeling world". In addition they had to bring with them the stuff they had learned in three months.
 
  Interestingly the show was edited in such a way as to summarize the strengths and weaknesses of the models. Had this been the "final competition" the voting might have gone a different way. On the other hand there wasn't any earth-shattering revelation either. On a Ginch Gonch audition Ben may have had a look, but his 'tude was not a good fit. After all this is the underwear company that has been promoted by porn stars! Ronnie had much better luck. After the last runway show where he looked a little fluffy we were concerned about how he's look in the skimpy underwear. Here's where he stepped up again. In the two weeks since that catwalk he trimmed up and looked great. Once again we saw the reason he was one of the final four---he listened and made an effort.
Perry had a call where he just wouldn't shut up about himself. He is striking but his "me" attitude surfaces at just the wrong times. Holly shined once again in her auditions but.....THAT VOICE! Ouch---it had gotten worse and more white trash. All we could think of was her sitting at a kitchen table sopping up her mom's squirrel gravy with a biscuit. BLECCHH!

 Then there was a real throwaway scene where the models met with Dior super-model Jennifer Stam. Holly was really the only one who knew who she was in almost a creepy sort of way. Once again her down-home country demeanor rose like an alligator out of a swamp. Give it a rest Holly! Had she been on American Idol this week with Dolly Parton in attendance she might have had a stroke.

 Next, the models were sent to the GQ offices to meet with two fashion consultants who looked them over and dressed them in outfits they thought would be appropriate and that they'd look good in for Polaroid shots to be sent to the GQ head honcho. Ronnie had no problem wearing the outfit he guys chose (both in style and fit) but
he couldn't seem to pull off a natural model stance. Holly went through several changes before hitting on one that worked. Perry and Ben couldn't quite pull it together in either look or fit. Uh-oh.

 That night the models got visitors from their loved ones. Ben's wife April was the first to arrive and got a rather cool reception from her man. From the balcony the other models listened in as Ben gave his wife a "wassup" reception. As it turned out we like April. She actually wanted a "Bronnie" shirt. She also seemed to like Ronnie too who did his best to make her feel more comfortable than Ben was. That Ronnie IS a charmer.

 Ronnie got a visit from his mom and you could just tell he wouldn't have been happy with anyone else coming to see him. It was very touching sequence. Strangely we didn't get to see Ronnie's reaction to meeting Holly's super-sexy beau Ray. We have a feeling that Ronnie was gaga. As for Ray, this is the kind of guy anyone would be happy to have as a beau. He brought her a gift and reiterated his love for her very demonstrably--he even pledged he'd move to NY to be with here on her journey into modeling. One question though--why didn't HE audition for the show?

 Then Perry got a visit from Amanda---his LA girlfriend who created quite a bit a tabloid drama. It took awhile but these two lovebirds patched things up, professed undying love, etc etc. We have a feeling it was all for the camera (remember these two are actors!). It was a bit uncomfortable to watch this pseudo touching sequence.
Amanda seemed to want to brush the dirt under the carpet while Perry seemed to be taking the express train to Denial Central Station. At least good-hearted Ronnie made Amanda feel welcome. At the end of these visits Ben warmed up a little more to April who also gave her hubby the "where you go I will follow" speech.

 Then came a final catwalk. For what purpose? To show the judges what they learned? Odd to say the least. The outfits were shimmery men's suit and a high-couture dress and wig for Holly. The makeup this time around was atrocious again. If they do another season they need work on this.

 Then the judges gave their final evaluations mixing compliments with criticism. The only critique that was bizarre was Corey Bautista's referring to Ronnie as a "gay activist". Huh? Where did that come from?  Weird. Then came to eliminations. The judges singled out Holly and Perry first as though they were the two finalists as expected. But no---a shocked Perry was told to leave! Ben and Ronnie were next and Ben was eliminated. We kinda knew what was coming when Ben arrived in the waiting room to commiserate with Perry and they predicted Holly would be next.  The suspense was heightened by another commercial break and the final two stood together hand in hand waiting for the announcement. And America voted Holly as the winner! Ronnie was the epitome of gracious loser and gave Holly a hug and heartfelt congratulations. We would like to think that Holly would have done the same had Ronnie won. But she did make the remark "I'd slit my wrists" when asked what she would do if Ronnie won. There were lots of hugs, smiles and tears, silver confetti ands an abrupt end.

  So the gay vote wasn't enough to save Ronnie in the end. And we didn't even get to see what happened when he went to the waiting room. Quite possibly being the only girl left helped Holly win the popular vote while the guys might have split up the make votes. As for Ronnie we think he should use his semi-celebrity status right away to book some gigs. We can definitely imagine Ginch Gonch or any other gay-friendly clothing catalog snatching him up right away. Are you listening Ronnie?