jarring elimination ceremony in which both Rebecca and Tiffany were sent home, the girls recover together at the loft. They are still stunned at both the double elimination and Tyra's angry outburst. Tyra arrives to talk with the girls about what happened, explaining that she blew up because it was so difficult for her to see Tiffany give up on herself. Tyra had experienced the same kind of adversity in her early career, and watching Tiffany self-destruct was painful. Brittany speaks up, saying that she and the rest of the girls knew Tiffany had given up. Everyone enjoys a group hug before Tyra heads out, leaving the girls alone for the evening. The dynamics of the loft are changing with each passing elimination ceremony. Michelle is learning tohave more self-confidence and not beat herself up over small things, and some of the other girls have noticed her progress. Also, when Brittany, the 22-year-old elementary school instructional aide from Tallahassee, Florida, Keenyah, the 19-year-old student from Compton, California, and Christina, the 24-year-old fashion-marketing student from Tallahassee, Florida, all move into the Bel-Air room with Tatiana, the move doesn't bring Tatiana any closer to the rest of her roommates. She feels isolated, like she's unable to fit in no matter what she does.

I MEAN, ACTUALLY…The girls are ready for another adventure the next day, and they arrive at the Renaissance Hotel where they meet entertainment correspondent Jann Carl of Entertainment Tonight fame. She will teach the girls how to respond when thrown into the media spotlight. Tatiana