~ Exit Interview ~
1.) I've really enjoyed competing in NTM8. Even though I've had a few low weeks, I feel like the anticipation of the results is much more exciting when you have something to lose... or win. I have to say though, even though I haven't gotten along with everybody in the house, I'm glad that there's been a rivalry between mainly myself and Sui against Lucky and Spencer. I don't necessarily dislike them.. I just think the competition got to both parties, but that's fine because it shows that we were all here to win. Not everyone can say that, you know? I'ts just a shame that Lucky decided to hold a grudge against myself and Sui, rather than be mature enough to move on and accept the fact that we're playing to win.
One other thing that I've enjoyed about this competition is the consistent hosting! The competition was genuinely enhanced by the hosting on yours and the judges' parts.
2.) I liked the photoshoot in which we got to pick an adjective trait like 'power' (which I picked) and provide a photo fitting that word. I also enjoyed the Gods / Goddesses shoot: it was pretty tough but definitely fun. Then there were the group challenges... well, they were certainly stressful! I was worried that we'd end up missing the deadline, but luckily that wasn't the case.
3.) Sui made the process even better, for me. Not a lot of the models spoke a whole lot to start off with, and a lot of the time it was me and Sui getting things started in the house, and we clicked. I'm so glad she's been in the competition with me; it wouldn't have been the same without her.
4.) I've learned that consistency is the key to success, but also that if you stick at something, you can come back from the bottom - even if you fall.
5.) Judge Carly has been my favourite judge - she's pretty tough at times, but I appreciate the critique she gives me. I think tough critiques are needed every now and again.
6.) Elva: me. I do believe that I deserve to win; I think a lot of the times that I've come second are times in which I deserved to win, so I genuinely see myself on the same level as the other contestants who have wins. I've given you versatility, too. I haven't used magazine shoots all of the time; it's important to have variation in your work, don't you think?
7.) Francisco. In my opinion, his photos have been so hit 'n' miss, and a lot of the time the judges have been pretty relaxed on him for things that I would want to see him read on.
8.) I'd be happy to join the Next Top Model again. It's been a lot of fun.
~ Suggestions ~
1.) What twist/s would you like to see next season?
2.)
- Jolin Tsai (Return)
- Shu Qi
- Yang Mi
- Angelababy
- Teddy Sinclair
3.) I'd absolutely want to see an All Stars season. All Stars is a chance to bring back the most competitive contestants, but also the biggest characters! I wouldn't want to see All Stars wasted on contestants that don't interact much.
4.) I don't know how you'd do this, but some way of encouraging more house interactions would be good. Myself, Lucky and Sui pulled our weight for sure, though!