America's Next Top Model Season 22 Episode 14

Alright, let's talk about ANTM Season 22, Episode 14.

Remember when America's Next Top Model was, like, a cultural phenomenon? Good times. Now, we're digging through the archives. Specifically, Season 22.

And more specifically, the grand finale episode. Buckle up.

The Final Runway That Was… Something.

The episode starts with the runway. A giant runway. Seriously, did they need that much space? It felt like a runway for ants. (Sorry, I had to.)

The models, Nyle DiMarco, Mikey Heverly, and Mamé Adjei, had to walk it. In the rain. Because drama.

Honestly, the rain was more interesting than some of the outfits. Just saying.

My Unpopular Opinion: Mikey Was Underrated.

Okay, hear me out. Everyone was rooting for Nyle. And rightfully so! He was amazing.

But Mikey brought a certain charm. A goofy, endearing quality. He improved so much! Was he perfect? No. But he was fun to watch.

Did he have the same high fashion appeal as Nyle? Probably not. But he deserved more credit.

The CoverGirl Commercial: A Mixed Bag.

CoverGirl commercials! Always a highlight (or lowlight) of ANTM.

This season's was... fine. No one really shined. It was the usual "smize" and "easy, breezy, beautiful" spiel.

I almost miss the really terrible ones. The ones where you cringe so hard your face hurts. Those were iconic in their own way.

Mamé's Quiet Power.

Don’t forget about Mamé! She consistently delivered strong photos.

Maybe she wasn't the most outgoing personality. But her portfolio spoke for itself. Plus, that name! It sounded so exotic.

I secretly wished she’d taken it all. She had the potential.

Nyle's Win: Deserved, But... Predictable?

Let's be honest. Everyone knew Nyle was going to win. From pretty much the beginning.

His story was compelling. His talent was undeniable. He broke barriers.

But did it make the finale a little…anticlimactic? Maybe just a tiny bit.

The Tyra Mail of It All.

Remember Tyra Mail? Those cryptic messages that sent the models scrambling? Good times!

This episode had its fair share. Lots of dramatic music and close-ups. You know, the usual.

Honestly, I sometimes miss the silliness of early ANTM. The over-the-top challenges. The questionable makeovers.

Final Thoughts: Still Entertaining, Even Years Later.

Even if Season 22 wasn't peak ANTM, it was still entertaining. Watching people chase their dreams (and occasionally fail hilariously) is always compelling.

And it's always fun to have slightly unpopular opinions about reality TV. Agree? Disagree? Let me know!

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to find another old episode to dissect. Maybe Season 3. Or Season 7. Decisions, decisions!