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Rae speaks: America's Next Top Model

Posted by: under Television Updated: October 22, 2009 - 4:28 PM

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by Kristin Tillotson

Ashley Rae Weisz (first on the left) known as "Rae" on the show, faces the judges moments before getting the axe in Episode 7.

 

Rae gets pointers on interviewing from Lara Spencer, host of "The Insider," on last night's episode.

Photos: The CW

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 Some people are just TOO Minnesota Nice. Like Ashley Rae Weisz of Rochester, who steadfastly refused to trash her castmates or the snarky judges on "America's Next Top Model," even after she was eliminated last night for not "standing out" enough. What, standing out like Erin, who cried so much they had to redo her makeup four times?

We caught up with Rae, who is back home in Rochester and somewhat free to talk now, emphasis on the somewhat(the PR person was listening in and Rae is still under contract).

KT: It seems unfair that you got kicked off for not being noticeable enough when Erin was rewarded for behaving badly. Your take?

ARW: I wasn't shocked or devastated. But it's really difficult to stand in front of a panel like that rather than sit down and have a conversation with them, when they say you need to show more personality. Going on a go-see or meeting with a client I’ll be able to put myself out there more. I would welcome being eliminated on that note  over something like, you don't take good photos or you're terrible at the shoots. This critique won't stand in my way.
 
KT: Now you can say it: Which of your castmates was the biggest diva?

ARW: These girls all brought something different to the house. Bianca was sometimes a bit difficult, a bit overbearing but had her high points too. Lulu and Ashley got horrible raps are both really fun.

KT: What were the high and low point on-air moments for you?

ARW:  The high was probably doing the shoot in Vegas with Cirque de Soleil and my favorite ANTM photographer, Mike Rosenthal. The low...well, there were quite a few. Definitely my Cover Girl commercial performance, though it wasn't the worst of the bunch.

KT: What's it been like watching yourself on prime-time TV?

ARW: I spent a lot of time just doubled up in laughter. The first episode I was terrifed and wanted ot go hide in the closet.  Hearing yourself on voice mail is hard enough; watching yourself on TV is 2,000 times worse.  We had cameras in our faces 24 hours a day and we had no idea what they were going to piece together and air. 

KT: Was it be hard to go back to life in Rochester after all that glam?

ARW: No it’s been a welcome break. I couldn't wait to see my daughter.
 
KT: Has she watched you on TV?
ARW: She's only two. She doesn't pay attention. If it's on, she'll point to the TV and say "Mommy!," then go back to whatever she's doing.
 
KT: Do you have a long list of modeling gigs lined up?
ARW: I can’t do anything else until my contract ends when the last episode airs, but this will open a lot of doors.I hope to get work in Chicago, L.A. and the international market.

 

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