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Eloise Conrad
Today at the Top Model offices, we got a surprise visit from one of the girls from TMG Cycle 2! It's none other than Eloise Conrad, the one who had left us too soon.
TMG: How have you been, Eloise?
Eloise: Good, very good.
TMG: Care to share what you have been up to since competing in Top Model by Grace?
Eloise: Well, actually I went back to school after the show. I didn't really think modeling was for me, but after a few months, I realized I really did miss it. So right now I'm trying to get back into the game by meeting with some local photographers and taking test shots and generally seeing how things will go. It'd be great if I could get signed to an agency soon.
TMG: Your elimination was considered one of the more shocking ones to have occurred during your season. What are your thoughts on your early departure?
Eloise: Hm...I was obviously really upset when I was given the ax. I personally thought my photo was better than some of the other girls' photos, but you just never know what is going to happen next. It would have been great to have stayed a few more weeks because some of the photoshoots the girls did looked really awesome. I think I could have really rocked the one where the girls had to model with doggy co-stars!
I don't know about the whole eliminating me because I was being too "Modeling 101". Did I come across as that? This is just a conjecture, but since it is a reality tv show...I think the producers decided Kari would have been greater tv value and they decided to hold onto her as long as they could.
TMG: What did you become known for during your time in the competition?
Eloise: I was branded as the girl who couldn't get out of the "Modeling 101" stage I guess? I had a pretty strong start because the judges were raving over my casting photos. I just sort of fizzled out though. Oh, and apparently I was Paloma's accomplice for some of the earlier drama in the house? That isn't true at all because I always tried to mediate the fights along with Renee. None of the other girls really ever gave Paloma a chance and I was there to keep things on a mostly civil level. Well, as civil as you can get living in a house with fourteen or so other girls.
TMG: Have you remained friends with any of the girls in the house?
Eloise: I did say I would keep in touch with a few of the girls, especially Paloma, but things got so busy I guess I forgot to. I know it's weird with the whole world being all connected through Facebook and Twitter and Instagram nowadays, but at that time my studies were top priority. They still are, but I'm willing to give modeling another chance. I think I should try contacting a few of the girls after this though. I heard Renee has had another baby girl since appearing on Top Model.
TMG: That's great news! Congrats to Renee. What were some of your favorite moments in the competition?
Eloise: Casting week for me was just awesome. I really felt in my element.
TMG: Would you do anything differently if you could go back and compete again?
Eloise: I don't know. I need to re-figure out modeling in my life, but for one thing, I don't think I'd do the whole "Modeling 101" poses I got branded with ever again. I'm a better model than that. I know that. My fans know that.
TMG: It's been a pleasure to see you again, Eloise! We'll keep in touch if anything about second chances come up.
Eloise: Sure, that sounds great. You have a good day.
Eloise Conrad
Today at the Top Model offices, we got a surprise visit from one of the girls from TMG Cycle 2! It's none other than Eloise Conrad, the one who had left us too soon.
TMG: How have you been, Eloise?
Eloise: Good, very good.
TMG: Care to share what you have been up to since competing in Top Model by Grace?
Eloise: Well, actually I went back to school after the show. I didn't really think modeling was for me, but after a few months, I realized I really did miss it. So right now I'm trying to get back into the game by meeting with some local photographers and taking test shots and generally seeing how things will go. It'd be great if I could get signed to an agency soon.
TMG: Your elimination was considered one of the more shocking ones to have occurred during your season. What are your thoughts on your early departure?
Eloise: Hm...I was obviously really upset when I was given the ax. I personally thought my photo was better than some of the other girls' photos, but you just never know what is going to happen next. It would have been great to have stayed a few more weeks because some of the photoshoots the girls did looked really awesome. I think I could have really rocked the one where the girls had to model with doggy co-stars!
I don't know about the whole eliminating me because I was being too "Modeling 101". Did I come across as that? This is just a conjecture, but since it is a reality tv show...I think the producers decided Kari would have been greater tv value and they decided to hold onto her as long as they could.
TMG: What did you become known for during your time in the competition?
Eloise: I was branded as the girl who couldn't get out of the "Modeling 101" stage I guess? I had a pretty strong start because the judges were raving over my casting photos. I just sort of fizzled out though. Oh, and apparently I was Paloma's accomplice for some of the earlier drama in the house? That isn't true at all because I always tried to mediate the fights along with Renee. None of the other girls really ever gave Paloma a chance and I was there to keep things on a mostly civil level. Well, as civil as you can get living in a house with fourteen or so other girls.
TMG: Have you remained friends with any of the girls in the house?
Eloise: I did say I would keep in touch with a few of the girls, especially Paloma, but things got so busy I guess I forgot to. I know it's weird with the whole world being all connected through Facebook and Twitter and Instagram nowadays, but at that time my studies were top priority. They still are, but I'm willing to give modeling another chance. I think I should try contacting a few of the girls after this though. I heard Renee has had another baby girl since appearing on Top Model.
TMG: That's great news! Congrats to Renee. What were some of your favorite moments in the competition?
Eloise: Casting week for me was just awesome. I really felt in my element.
TMG: Would you do anything differently if you could go back and compete again?
Eloise: I don't know. I need to re-figure out modeling in my life, but for one thing, I don't think I'd do the whole "Modeling 101" poses I got branded with ever again. I'm a better model than that. I know that. My fans know that.
TMG: It's been a pleasure to see you again, Eloise! We'll keep in touch if anything about second chances come up.
Eloise: Sure, that sounds great. You have a good day.