America's Next Top Recap: The Models Go Green

So last night's theme was all about "Top Model" going green. Not only will the girls be doing their part to help conserve the environment, but, by going green, they will also finally match the ugly CW logo.

Mila expressed her excitement by proclaiming that it's good "to be aware what makes Earth good." Alright then.

Barely seven minutes had gone by in the first competitive episode of the cycle before one of the girls proclaimed they were going skinny dipping in the new house (which actually comes equipped with a cool winding runway with a monitor so they can watch themselves). It was at this point that the editors first re-established that Heather's Asperger's syndrome (or "slight form of autism") was going to alienate her from the rest of the girls. As soon as they started playing this angle up, I feared a quick exit for Heather (who won the first "tearful phone call" award as she talked to her mom), which is a shame because she really is one of the more interesting-looking girls in the house.

After a decent Tyra-at-judging impersonation by token Tyra lookalike Saleisha, the girls headed off for their photo shoot, which had the girls playing dual roles as they showed the impact of smoking. Jenah was excited because, as she puts it, "smoking is gross — I hate that I do it." Alright then.

It was at this point that Bianca (pictured) officially took the resident bitch mantle from Ebony, who actually is now worried about the way she was treating people — good for her as a person, bad for her as a reality show contestant. During the photo shoot, Bianca relentlessly picked an argument with Lisa the not-quite exotic dancer, who, to her credit, fought right back. In fact, I thought they were going to physically fight after Bianca, who apparently has a BIG problem with strippers, finally went "there."

I mean, who cares, that Lisa does a little "bikini dancing" (which seems to mean "prostitute for Bianca)? You gotta do what you gotta do, right? Maybe it's because I like Lisa a lot more, but I was firmly on her side.

After the photo shoot, the girls went to fashion hot spot Old Navy where they were coached by America's Next Top Recap favorite Benny Ninja on fashion for their challenge, which was to pick an outfit for the judging panel. Unfortunately, Benny completely screwed the girls over by encouraging them to forego the basic, muted style the judges prefer in favor of crazy, attention-grabbing accessories. Thanks for nothing, Benny Ninja!

Saleisha easily won the challenge with a nice, basic dress (no surprise) and tasteful necklace and got to star in an Old Navy ad (which we didn't get to see).

As for the photo shoot results, my favorites were Lisa, Sarah, and Heather/Saleisha. The worst was Mila, who got the boot because, as Ms. J pointed out, she did in fact look like she'd just farted. The grossest was Ambreal. Tyra correctly pointed out that the girls did a MUCH better job of looking busted than looking good. Not sure what that says about them, but it's the truth.

So Mila is the first girl to go this season. Who do you think Bianca will pick a fight with next (looks like the answer's Saleisha from next week's preview)? Will Yale's Victoria ever stand up for Heather after pointing out how cruel it was for the girls to be making fun of her behind her back? Will she stand up for anything? Will the fact that this cycle is a no smoking area be a big deal at all?