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After months of looking for female model material, the reality cameras turn their sights to the Y-factor, as Bravo stages a search for the next big thing in the world of male models.

Recaps by Gordon Pepper, GSNN


FACT FILE:

Host:
Carmen Electra
EP: Denise Cramsey, Robert Horowitz, Stuart Krasnow
Packager: TWI
Airs: Tuesdays at 8:00pm ET on Bravo


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"The Big Payday" - November 30

We are down to Rob and Jon (and Kevin, but he's the mole, so he can't win). One of the first 2 people will be stuffed with a $100,000 contract and a new career for Thanksgiving. The other one...will feel like a real turkey.

The two finalists make their way to New York, where they are shown the sights as they tour the city. They go through Rockefeller Center as Kevin notes that everything is faster in New York. Rob is thrilled to be in NYC as they hit Radio City Music Hall and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Rob really wants to work here, while Jon is still...stoked.

They grab food at the Carnegie Deli as the owner wonders why he can't get into the calendar. Heh. They gawk at the mountains of meat that they are provided with and they are all stuffed when they get out of the deli.

We get Bruce repeating the mantra of 'City Boy' Rob Vs. 'Jungle Boy' Jon before going into the first challenge. They go into a room where they see three colored cardboard boxes. Attached to each one has a note, saying 'You're wardrobe for tomorrow'. 'Uh-Oh' says Rob, as he opens up the box. He has good reason to say 'Uh-Oh', as in the box is....bracelets, and nothing more. 'Screw this, This is my wardrobe' says Kevin, as he takes both pieces of cardboard box and wraps it around his torso. Good think, there Kevin. It's not going to work, but good thinking, anyways.

How are the guys going to handle it? Jon doesn't want to do it, but he asks Father to forgive him as he's will do it, adding that he thinks that Rob will have no problem doing it. Jon...is right, as Rob says 'I can be naked doing this. You guys can bow out now.'

Kevin thinks that Jon has the look while Rob has the confidence to expose themselves. Bruce says that Kevin now has to expose himself...as the mole judge. Before that happens, most of the models from earlier come back to surprise everyone. Maurice comes out first and tells them all that one of them will be eliminated right now - then he says 'psyche' as the rest of the models file in. Jason tells them that ROb better win - because he has a lot of money bet on him. Paolo is happy to see everyone while Kevin O comes back to hug Kevin P. They tell Rob and Jon that Tate missed his flight - but they were pulling a joke on him and Tate does show up.

The eliminated models want the finalists to make a speech. Rob says that he's happy about the friends that he's made, and he thinks that the people who didn't do well in the competition will do well in other areas. Jon is psyched to see everyone and says that he has memories of all of them during his journey through the competition.

Then it's Kevin's turn. 'I have something I have to tell everybody...I'm going to be dropping out of the competition...I'm not who you think I am. The truth is, the only thing you really know about me is my name. I've actually been modelling professionally for the past few years now and I represented the U.S. in the 2003 Male Modelling Competition, in which I placed second runner-up.' The guys are laughing at him, wondering how he could be in that competition (and frankly, so do I), but the light bulb seems to be going off in Tate's head.

Continuing on - 'Ever since Day 1, we've been all living together, interacting, and I've been watching everybody. I've been reporting to the judges on all of your eliminations.' He shows everyone the footage, adding that everything in terms of his judging has been impartial. They then show footage of him criticizing everybody, and that can't get him many points with everyone. It doesn't, as everyone curses him out.

He says that it's down to two people, and he'll see them all at the elimination. He walks off, leaving the models stunned. Kevin O. thinks that he deserves an award, while Tate feels betrayed. You don't hear anyone else, but the perception is that the models did feel that he was biased - as did I. We'll talk more about that later.

Back to Jon and Rob, who are asked if they can pull it off to win it all, while wearing nothing? Well, the letter that they get asks them that, and Jon's response is no. He packs up and says that he's not going to do it. Rob tells Jon to not give up, as he tells him that Marissa had a shoot that she wouldn't pose nude in. Rob says that he doesn't want to win by default, and tries to get Jon to do the shoot. Message to Rob - if the last person who is between you wants to quit the competition, YOU LET THEM QUIT.

Kevin talks about how people should be comfortable - but they should always be hesitant in terms of who they should be photographing for - or everyone is going to want a nude pic of you. Foreshadowing?

The guys take a taxi - in their robes - and visit Karl Simone, who will be their photographer. He hasn't convinced Jon to do the nude shoot, but after Rob takes a look at his website, he is game. Karl reiterates that there won't be any private parts shown and Rob is cool to go while Jon says to not expect any promises.

The shots will be with them in a chair - which has Jon wondering why they have to be nude if they are sitting in a chair. It gets to the point that Bruce calls up Jon, who says that the Kevin Peake reveal and then this makes them feel that he is being taken advantage of. Bruce then speaks to Rob, who is very comfortable with it.

Rob goes first, and he is tilted across for the shoot. You can't see any naughty bits, though the photographer seems to be a little irritated with him. Karl says that Rob was completely comfortable with himself, which was very important. They finish the shoot without a problem.

The focus now shifts back to Jon, who says that he will do it - if everyone is cleared out and only him and the photographer are there. Karl says that he's cool with it and Jon decides to 'crank it out and get it over with'. He clears out everyone and Jon indeed goes through the shot. He immediately puts the towel back on and he likes what Karl did. Karl thought Jon was great, and Jon thought that after that shoot, he could do anything.

Can he win the competition? They get a note that tells them they they will know tonight who wins. They both get one final interview with the IMMG executives, who have a hand in deciding who wins. Rob says that the best part of the experience was the interaction with the photographers and a vision of their experiences.

Jon is up next, and he finds Bruce in the portfolio of models. He says that he gets excited about each shoot. He also asks if there are shoots that he doesn't have to do if he doesn't want to - and they say yes. They thank him and send him on his way.

Both models pack - and each one talks about how they think the other one will win. Way to have confidence, guys. After everything is packed up, they go downstairs and see their final shots. Bruce talks about how they both will have long careers in the business. Marissa said that she thought form the beginning that Rob and Jon would be the last 2 people left. They both see each other's gallery and wish themselves good luck one more time as Carmen comes to congratulate them both.

Both models get one more judging session. The judges are Bruce, Marissa, Kevin, and the two interviewers from IMG - Martha North and Chris Forberg. We start with... Rob. Bruce loves the nude shot and has redeemed himself since the train wreck. He loves how he wears his clothes and loves the evolution. Marissa still has the feminine issue with him, but she likes the attitude and strength in the final photo. Martha does see that he's still uncomfortable and Bruce is going to send him to Runway School. Chris doesn't like the forehead, while Kevin thinks that Rob has done a great job.

Now, Jon - Bruce likes how he pulled it together for the last run and he has a great set of work. Marissa loves the photo. Kevin likes the nudes as well, but the height could be an issue. Chris wants a different expression besides a straight-on look, though he says that height can be adjusted. Marissa wants to know how bad he wants it - and what it's going to be like when he's on the road. Kevin wants to know where the fire is. Jon says that it's his personality - and he really wants it badly.

Bruce gives Carmen the final envelope - and tells them all that they have both been incredible. Carmen says that she will miss everyone and she wishes them all the best. She tells Jon Johnson...congratulations, he won! Jon is shocked and drops his face in his hands, adding that he's freaking out right now. Rob says that he will continue to pursue modelling and he wishes Jon the best in his success.

Marissa hugs Jon, asking him if he is glad that he got naked. Jon says yes and hugs him. Bruce says that 'It's hard to find a great model, but he have him. His name is Jon Johnson'. Marissa says all of the girls love him, and they all toast to his success. 'I'm looking forward to getting to know the executives at IMG...Everyone needs their break. I think I definitely got it with this show.' We then see a slideshow of all of his photos, and then we fade to black.

My Take? Well, I think that the selection of Jon is the right move. However, the way they got there was far from it. I think that Kevin Peake, contrary to popular belief, was very biased, as everyone who was against what he did in the first episode was eliminated one by one - especially in episodes where the only reason we got for people to leave was that they weren't model type. The real reason may as well have been 'well, Kevin told us to get rid of them'.

I didn't buy Kevin's 'impartiality' and neither did the audience, as the ratings on this show quickly vanished. It's too bad, because the show itself isn't that bad. Unfortunately, the biggest part of a game is how 'fair' it is, and this fails miserably. This one gets a C-, and Kevin Peake gets an F.

I would like to thank the model audience for reading the recaps. We are not done with the BRAVO shows, however, as I will also be recapping Project Runway. We'll see in 24 hours if that show can survive this recapper's cut.

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