Did I deserve to get ousted just because I wasn’t as assertive as the other girls?

Answer 1

I felt that someone else was more deserving to go. You're one of the most beautiful contestants before and after the makeover. You have such natural beauty and you stood out in a good way. You have personality and several of the other girls lacked confidence, especially Natalie. Although Tenika is one of my favorites (along with you), I felt that her photo tonight wasn't so great (I was very disappointed by it) and that although her makeover did wonders for her looks and her confidence, she still was at times a diva but likeability takes you a long way. Someone could easily not win due to the inability to get along well with the right people. Also, I'm sorry to say that Tenika didn't have such a model look in the beginning and that she looked older than she really is. I truly feel that what the judges saw in you to eliminate you could have been greatly improved on between episodes and that the show enabled an underdog to go farther in the competition. I'm going to miss seeing you but I know you'll be fine because you are already a top model and that you will continue to be one for a very long and successful career. Continue representing Canada proudly!

Answer 2

DEFINITELY NOT!!I I can't believe that Sisi is still in the run! She needs to get it through her head that she was "not born to be a model"! She is THE WORST Asian they could've picked! They should've done Toronto or even Ottawa for **** sakes! They totally slapped all of us Asian girls in the face as soon as they put this Sisi chick on the show...Honestly, that girl has issues, she needs to replace her self-esteem and not feel the need to try this hard! At any rate, I think that the only reason why you seemed mellow and not assertive enough is because you do not need to come across that way to get noticed! Whereas the others are very insecure, you can tell. Secondly, like some of the other comments on here, you just have it all (face/body/style, etc..) To the other girls, you are a HUGE threat in that respect! However, if they kicked off the most obvious unattractive girl right away, then there wouldn't be much of a show, would there?? So, just hang in there and you WILL become Canada's Most Wanted Model pretty soon! :) The only reason I kept that channel on was because I actually thought that you were the prettiest, most model-potential girl on the show. It was VERY obvious you stood out the most! ;)

Answer 3

Dawn, you are absolutely beautiful. You are by far the best looking girl on the show. I thought from the very start that you would have won the competition. But, unfortunately I am not a judge. Apparently they are seeing (or not seeing) something that I am. Were you kicked off because you were not "assertive" enough? I don't think so. Maybe some of the other girls acted more "dramatic" than you, but whatever. The bottom line is that you are beautiful and you take amazing pictures. I think in retrospect, the judges will see they made a mistake in letting you go. I'm sure that if you want to pursue this career, you will have no problems at all. Or if you decide to go back to bartending, you can rest assured your bar will be jam-packed every night (and I will be saving up to fly out to Calgary). :)

Answer 4

It wasn't your assertiveness. That's totally lame. The reason you got booted was because you were too neutral, you had no controversy with any other members, you got along with everybody and you're naturally beautiful.

So why aren't you the next top model? Cause then what kinda show would that be if the obvious person won? Yes this is a show in which case the winner gets a contract etc etc. But it IS a show none the less. Shows like these MUST have cage rattlers (Sisi for example),MUST have the cocky all stars, and MUST have the underdog.

You were too well rounded for the show that you didn't fit into any of those categories and basically became neutral to their eyes. You weren't what the SHOW wanted, but you ARE beautiful and in my opinion the best looking girl on that show (I'm no longer watching it cause you're gone!). THAT'S the reason you were booted.

Don't take it so harsh (you looked super miserable even before Brandy was announced!) be happy you were on TV and got so much exposure, I'm sure there'll be plenty of other chances for you to model and even if there aren't you can't deny that this marks change and hopefully (depending on how you deal with it) for the better.

--Max

Answer 5

Dawn,

NO! It was upsetting to see you go! It would have been great to see you go straight to the top. I never thought the judges would let you go in the second week. I have to agree that there was a deer in the headlights look, but that is part of your personality. It was something that would have changed over time. If America's Top Model could have overlooked Danielle's southern accent in favor of speech therapy, there is no reason they couldn't have given you more time to work on your assertiveness. There were certainly bigger fish to fry. There was an innocence that the judges were not interested in recognizing, and that is just too bad for them. So many of the girls unfortunately, are trashy and they don't seem to care how they represent themselves to the viewers or the top modeling world. There are agents watching the show and are hanging of every word that comes out of those girls mouths. Most of the others I am embarrassed to say, make Canadian women look bad --especially that Sisi Freak! She is hateful, and ugly both inside and out. Her parents should be embarrassed and ashamed. If that is the kind of person the judges are looking for... well that would be a huge disappointment. I don't think a corporation would want a freak like Sisi representing their products. I hope you don't give up, because I'm sure with time you will succeed. Just keep your head up, and be proud of your self for putting yourself out there.

P.S. If the shows producers are reading this: If America’s Next Top Model can invest in dental work, I think Canada’s Next Top Model should invest in etiquette training for these girls.

Jess,
From the Mohawk Nation of Iroquois

Answer 6

Yes. First, you looked constantly awkward through the whole photoshoots. You always look scared in front of the camera and this clearly shows through your not-so-great pictures. Second, you do not look like a model. Not even with the new haircut. You don't have a unique face. And yes, you are just a "pretty girl". Nothing more. And pretty won't bring you far in the modelling world. You don't have a little something that makes you shine. For me, you're just this random girl that heard about CNTM and decided to try. Do you even know what fashion and modelling is all about? Anyway, I'm glad you're gone because you acted a lot like a little girl. Sisi did the best impression of you. Haha.

Also, I think it's quite funny how most of you said "You're so pretty!!!!!!!" because being pretty doesn't make you a model. And also, I think it's ridiculous how some said that the other "louder" girls should have get kicked out instead of Dawn. Hello, it's a modelling competition!

Answer 7

makeover did wonders for her looks and her confidence, she still was at times a diva but likeability takes you a long way. Someone could easily not win due to the inability to get along well with the right people. Also, I'm sorry to say that Tenika didn't have such a model look in the beginning and that she looked older than she really is. I truly feel that what the judges saw in you to eliminate you could have been greatly improved on between episodes and that the show enabled an underdog to go farther in the competition. I'm going to miss seeing you but I know you'll be fine because you are already a top model and that you will continue to be one for a very long and successful career. Continue representing Canada proudl

Answer 8

I think that you are naturally beautiful with unique features. It is what got you onto the show. Although I thought that your shot was better than some, your lack of self confidence was a valid reason for you to be ousted. The modelling world is harsh and your skin is not nearly thick enough yet. I think a couple of other girls will be ousted for the same lack of confidence before the end of the show. Definitely keep trying because you have potential. Put yourself in uncomfortable situations and work on building your confidence and not letting things phase you or distract you.

Answer 9

No. You do seem like your a shy person. But you were also around people you were just getting to know and feel comfortable with. And being away from your family and friends is hard as well. But I really think if they would have given you a chance they would have seen the real you. Because you have tons of potential and you take wonderful pictures. You are totally top model material. Plus your Native and you don't see much Native people in the industry so you were representing your culture. I'm Native too and I was sad to see you go I thought wow a Native on CNTM that was totally cool. You are inspiration for me and all Native women out there that want to try modeling. Good Luck to you and your future endeavours.

Answer 10

No! you didnt deserve to get ousted by any means Dawn..You are what i think, would of been a great choice for Canada's Next Top Model for reasons such as..1.Doesn't our National Anthem say "our home and native land", your the Original beauty in this whole thing..2. Your a beautiful woman 3.You have respect for yourself and others..The Judges obviously are trying to put a new conception into viewers minds of what Canadian Beauty really is..and thats evident by keeping in Sisi..I guess hiding behind a mask and making demonic faces is what the judges think makes a "Canadian" top model haha Anywho!..Im sorry you were ousted Dawn..Jus take this as a learning experience and go and blow your next photoshoot outta tha sky..Im sure your gonna become something big.. Good luck!

Answer 11

No, you didn't deserve to be ousted for that if that was the reason. You had a lot of potential, and in our (my wife and I) opinions you were the most attractive girl on the show. You have a rare exotic beauty ala Phoebe Cates. We're sorry we won't be able to watch you each week.

Please keep in mind that some of the girls who were ousted early from "America's Next Top Model" have gone on to have bigger and better careers than the winners.

That said, be true to yourself and keep being a sweetie, and you'll be fine no matter what you do from here on out. We're still rooting for you even though you're no longer on the show :-)

Peace to you.

P.S. -- Live healthy and don't party TOO hard.