Tue. May 12, 2009 | 3:19 PM
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It's been a race to the fierce finish, but only one girl can be on top!

In honor of the "America's Next Top Model" finale, the Cycle 12 cast is reunited here on Tyra's stage! It's a graduation theme as Tyra hands out awards for "Best Body," "Best Dressed" and more -- all voted on by the girls themselves! Also, some very special guests reenact the most dramatic moments of the cycle with a lot more model mayhem in store. One of the girls even has a surprise for us!

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Tyra, It's always controversial when the last two are standing and especially, when they're ethnically different. It's not easy to be objective when we're watching a contest, we choose and pick for what appeals to us. Allison was great and if I were the judge or one of the finalist, I would have chosen Teyona, she was the most consistent, won three of the best week photos and had a stronger runway walk, Allison definitely was a close 2nd. If it was a job, most employers would go with consistency and personality. Both ladies will get work. Either way, someone was going to be disappointed.
Posted by alicia 05/13/09 10:11 PM
 
I am glad Teyona won. She deserved it. I'm surpriesed she made it that far. She always had that "I just got hit with a skillet look".
Posted by D.K. 05/13/09 10:10 PM
 
Dear Tyra,I really wanted Allison to win and can dyou tell me when is the cycle 12 graduation party on the tyra show and is there a reshow of it? I just figured out that every third cycle a black girl won. Eva form cycle 3, Danille from cycle 6 , and saleisha from cycle 9, but I thought Allison was soooo good, and even in your delibration you said she was better than Teyona, I mean is this like atradition or something? Every time I choose a girl like I like they all end yp being runner up like th last cycle with Samantha I mean is she really that commercial? Who was your favourite model in cycle 12. I am your number one fan and even though I am a boy I love your shows and I whached almost every cycle of top model. You are the best supermodel in the world, love you! p.s. I am from canada vacouver. Your fan Louis
Posted by Louis 05/13/09 10:09 PM
 
This was the biggest let down ever allison should have won.I will not be let down anymore I just wont watch anymore.
Posted by pollycandidia 05/13/09 10:07 PM
 
Let me start by saying it's so amazing to me to see there are so many people here that think they know better than the judges. These people (the judges)eat, sleep and breathe "The Industry". Who are we to second guess them, just because we have an opinion? All of the finalist were beautiful in their own right and all brought something different to the table. My opinion......Allison was a beautiful girl, but she lacked the confidence and drive that Teyonna had. She wanted it a little more and it showed at every photo shoot. Lets not forget that not winning isn't a bad thing. Winning means you are locked into a contract. Girls who don't win however, are free to choose their own path. So in retrospect lets try not to be so judgemental, they picked the girl who They thought had the most potential. I'm good with it! Be Blessed..... True
Posted by True 05/13/09 10:00 PM
 
Alison rocked the runway, and all her photo shoots, she may not have been the best in her first 1 or 2, but how many ppl get anythin right the first time they do something, Congrats Teyona on a win you didn't deserve, You were good but Alison was better, her pictures got better and better and were only goin to get better, this girl had no where to go but up and up and up, she was already way past Teyona, and was just going to go further, She improved in every way, in my opinion Teyona never won cause of color or because she was better, it was pure pity, this girl can't now or will she ever be able handle the pressure of being a top model when she breaks down i'll be the first one to say told you so...Alison all the way, she's the winner in my mind regardless what Tyra and the judges say... Alison!!! Alison!!! Alison!!! Alison!!! Alison!!! Alison!!! Alison!!! Alison!!! Alison!!! Alison!!! Alison!!! Alison!!! Alison!!! Alison!!! Alison!!! Alison!!! Alison!!! Alison!!! Alison!!! Alison!!! Alison!!!
Posted by Anonymous 05/13/09 9:56 PM
 
I have to ask all critics of the judges' decision....does improvement trump consistency? Neither Teyona or Allison began the season with modeling experience; however, Teyona delivered from day one and seemed to require less direction. I thought Allison improved trenendously, but needs an "ump" to complete her. Could it be the bar was set so low that her performance tonight seemed excellent rather than improved?
Posted by sumnette 05/13/09 9:53 PM
 
Does anyone know why Shondra was not on the tyra show today along with the other girls? i missed the first 10mins of the show. Thanks
Posted by DEE 05/13/09 9:49 PM
 
NOOOOO!!!! why?? i really think that allison should of won.. she has come a long way! guess judges know best!! CONGRATS teyona!
Posted by yani 05/13/09 9:34 PM
 
I love u tayra but allison should of won she change n learned so much she had great pictures and her walk improve so much, teyona broke down she wasn't strong enough allison was had a unique look n learned n improve so much I think u felt sorry for teyona n made her top model cuz she wanted it so bad
Posted by Judi 05/13/09 9:31 PM
 
I am so sad right now =[ my Allison lost, but I know it is not only your choice Tyra ='[
Posted by Horacio Ivan Sanchez 05/13/09 9:28 PM
 
I want to remark on a post from Evelyn at 10:59 AM i so agree with you. trya should do a show on neurofibromotosis I have it and my two sons have it. I hate my marks, I have always hated my marks. But seeing the 2 girls that were burned doing the photo shoot helped. I'm sure there are a lot of people living with this and on't want to admit it. Tyra do a show on people living with this disorder, it will be an eye opener for many people.
Posted by Alana 05/13/09 9:23 PM
 
Really??? Sorry but Allison should have won, she did much better in her pictures and the runway show..sorry but I think this show has finally lost it's mind!!! Go allison, my friends and I wanted u too win!! But I have a feelling u will have a HUGE future ahead of U!!!
Posted by rosie 05/13/09 9:15 PM
 
Both Teyona and Allison have great careers ahead...Teyona really has more personality than Allison and will be a fantastic Cover Girl rep. OK...who won the 2 contracts???
Posted by Selaine 05/13/09 9:13 PM
 
Allison should have won. Many of Teyona's pictures weren't as good as her's. Allison also had the most improvement. Her face is stunning and you remember Allison, all the time I was forgetting Teyona. To me she's forgettable.
Posted by londonmarie 05/13/09 9:13 PM



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