CWM1EP1 - "Somewhere I Can Breathe"

**[AZZEZA]** I've been waiting for this my whole life, it's as if everything I've done has led up to this moment.

**[SHELBY]** Modeling is something that's so important to me. I can't waste a once in a lifetime opportunity like this.

**[CORALLY]** I don't think I'm any good, but I might as well try, for experience.

**[HOURHER \*C\*]** My name is Hourher Galastyan, I'm 24, and I'm from a town called Sevan in Armenia. My family's not the richest, but we're not all that poor either. We have a small farm back home and I normally just stay and help them sell the fruits and vegetables we've planted at the market. As for my spare time, I film mukbangs! It's ironic how I come from a really obscure place but still know what mukbangs are, I'm not stupid, y'all! I'm pretty tall, being 1.80m. I think I'm one of the tallest girls here. So that was kind of what encouraged me to apply. My height isn't really accepted where I'm from, because people are hets and tall girls are like an alien thing to them. I applied because I wanted to be able to embrace myself in a community where tall girls are welcome.

**[OPALINE \*C\*]** Opaline Edouard, 23, 1.77m. I was born in Mauritius, but my parents and I moved to France at a very young age. I'm still in school studying for my masters in environmental science, but I box in my free time. It's not everyday you meet a woman who does boxing for fun like me, and I like to think that's what makes me stand out. It's just so stress relieving, especially with me having to balance so many things at this current stage of life. I've gotten really good at it too, so these bitches better not mess with me or they won't know what's coming, ha! Actually, no I'm joking, I don't want to get sued. I came here as kind of an escape from life, it eventually got too overwhelming, and boxing back home isn't as fun as it used to be anymore, so I just applied on a whim, and guess I'm here now.

*the girls reach Noemie, who has been waiting for them*

**[OPALINE \*C\*]** So we finally got to Noémie, who's been waiting who knows how long for us to arrive.

**[NOÉMIE]** Hey girls! What's up? I'm your host, Noémie, and I would like to personally welcome you to the beautiful country of Germany and to this show! This is our first season ever, and you girls have already set the bar really high. I'm so excited for this journey to begin!

**[GUNDA \*C\*]** I live in Germany, so this city isn't really new at all to me. I think there's like another German here too, honestly they probably just cast us for budget, like we can literally just take the train home instead of having to fly to like, the opposite side of the world.

**[SHELBY \*C\*]** Meeting Noémie was kind of a sign that the competition is starting for real, and I could feel the tension in the air. I highly doubt we have lots of experience, so this is probably something completely new to all 12 of us.

**[NOÉMIE]** Before we start with the challenge, I'd like to get to know some of you girls! If all of you would like to tell me your full name, age, country of origin, and one fun fact about you!

**[AINI \*C\*]** This is stupid, I don't see the point in this.

**[NOÉMIE]** How about we go from left to right?

**[NATALIE]** Alright! Wassup, y'all! I'm Natalie, I'm 20, and I'm from the beautiful island nation that is Jamaica! One fun fact about me is, I guess, I really love Chinese food, like no kidding. I LOVE Chinese food.

**[AZZEZA \*C\*]** I love Natalie already! She has such a fun and bubbly personality, and I really love her accent!

**[AZZEZA]** Hello! I'm Azzeza Ali, I'm 16, and I'm from Eritrea. One fun fact about me is that I can touch my nose with my tongue, would you like me to demonstrate?

**[NOÉMIE]** Oh, actually, I think we're good!

**[AZZEZA]** Alright!

**[GUNDA]** I'm Gunda Keyserling, I was born in South Africa but moved to Germany. I'm 26 and I can burp the alphabet.

**[NOÉMIE]** Literally y'all are gross please stop.

**[MANOSHI]** Hi! I'm Manoshi, and I'm from American Samoa! I come from a really not-so-well-known place, and being half Arabic too, I feel that people like me are really underrepresented in the media, which was why I applied. I hope I can do my people, and myself proud!

**[EMINE \*C\*]** Please, I could smell her fakeness from a mile away. What a fucking kissass, I hate those kinds of people.

**[EMINE]** I'm Emine, but you can just call me Min if you dare. I'm from Liberia, but I live in Martinique. If you don't know where those places are literally go get an education. I'm 18 and I know how to speak French.

**[NOÉMIE]** Oh, really? Could you say something?

**[EMINE]** ...Va te faire foutre. *(Kiss my ass.)*

**[NOÉMIE]** I- Moving on.

**[KATRIN]** I'm sorry, what was the prompt? I wasn't listening.

**[AINI]** Ah-ee-nee. It's not that hard, my god.

**[OPALINE]** I box in my free time.

**[NARCISSA]** I'm 30 and still single, periodt.

**[SHELBY]** I'm 19 and I never learned how to fucking read.

**[NOÉMIE]** Ahaha! Good one!

**[SHELBY]** No, really. I never learned how to read.

**[NOÉMIE]** Well-

**[SHELBY]** Haha, just pulling your leg.

**[NOÉMIE]** Oh thank god, I was scared for you there.

**[HOURHER]** I own a mukbang channel! Feel free to subscribe @loonatheworld!

**[CORALLY \*C\*]** Everyone seemed so confident and sure of themselves, and when it got to my turn, I just blanked.

**[CORALLY]** ...Uhh..

**[CORALLY \*C\*]** I'm no good at public speaking at all. I could feel everyone's eyes on me, and my heart started beating so fast, and I had such a hard time breathing. I felt so vulnerable.

**[NOÉMIE]** Corally, is there something wrong?

**[CORALLY]** Oh no, it's nothing. I'm sorry.

**[NOÉMIE]** Well, if you're not ok with sharing, then we might as well move on.

**[CORALLY]** Oh...ok.

**[MANOSHI \*C\*]** Cara or whatever her name was starting hyperventilating in the middle of nowhere like sis, this is a competition for fuck's sake. If you can't handle the heat, get out of the kitchen.

**[NOÉMIE]** Ok! That was very interesting! What I didn't tell you was that this WAS the challenge all along! See this as kind of a mock casting, and I'm interviewing you to see if your personality would be a right fit for my brand.

**[CORALLY \*C\*]** Oh fuck... I screwed up so bad. Not only did I panic in front of the other girls, I also flunked the first ever challenge. I need to do well in the photoshoot if I want to stay.

**[NOÉMIE]** So I'll be choosing a challenge winner based on how you came across in your introduction. First impressions are everything, especially in an industry as competitive as this one. You want to appear friendly and approachable to the client so that they'd book you for a job. If you act all bitchy and cold, there's countless of other models waiting to take that spot instead of you.

**[EMINE \*C\*]** Damn, maybe I shouldn't have cussed her out. But it was still funny though not going to lie.

**[NOÉMIE]** So I've decided that the challenge winner is...Manoshi!

**[MANOSHI]** Oh, sweet! Thank you so much!

**[NOÉMIE]** Congrats, Manoshi! You've had a very friendly introduction, and unlike some others, you actually took it seriously. I think explaining why you joined this show is a nice touch, it helps me actually know more about you. So, with all that, you've won our first ever challenge!

**[MANOSHI]** Ahh, yay! Thank you!

**[EMINE \*C\*]** I'm pissed off Manoshi won. Like Noémie, sweetie, do you not see how fake this girl is?

**[NOÉMIE]** You'll win an advantage in the photoshoot, which will be revealed later! For now, head to your apartment for the week and rest up!

house time lol

**[AINI \*C\*]** So because I'm the only one who hasn't had much screen time yet, the camera people decided to start filming me. Honestly, it felt really weird, it's like you're every move was being watched. It creeped me out to be honest, so I just sat there and stared at the TV.

Narcissa walks in

**[NARCISSA \*C\*]** I went to the kitchen to get some water and I walked past this girl sitting all alone awkwardly. I think her name was Aheeknee or something, and I decided to go talk to her and get to know her better. It's the mature thing to do, after all.

**[AINI \*C\*]** I was minding my own business when this tall ass woman walks in, I literally have no clue who she is and I don't remember seeing her at the mock casting at all.

**[AINI]** What do you want?

**[NARCISSA]** Uhm, rude much. Anyways, I saw you sitting here all alone so I wanted to say hi. I'm Narcissa.

**[AINI]** Aini.

**[NARCISSA]** Your name is so unique! Is it Mongolian?

**[AINI]** It's...Finnish, actually.

**[NARCISSA]** Oh! I've never met anyone from Finland before! What's life like there? Is it really cold? I've heard it's really cold. What part of Finland-

**[AINI]** You know what? I suddenly have the urge to use the restroom. Excuse me.

**[NARCISSA \*C\*]** I have to admit Aini kind of came across as cold and I kind of get why she would be sitting alone. But, being the oldest and most mature person here, I might as well give her a chance. She's probably just having a bad day.

cut to Natalie eating and Azzeza approaching her

**[AZZEZA \*C\*]** Natalie really caught my attention earlier in the challenge. She just has a really warm and bubbly personality. I must get to know her.

**[AZZEZA]** Uhh hello! Natalie, right?

**[NATALIE]** Yup! And you're Azzeza, if I remember correctly. Pleased to make your acquaintance!

**[AZZEZA]** And what is that you're eating?

**[NATALIE]** Oh, I'm having some big gluten balls. They honestly slap so hard, like whoever invented these is doing God's work, on God, oh my god.

**[AZZEZA \*C\*]** I couldn't understand what she was saying, maybe it's Jamaican slang?

**[AZZEZA]** Uhm, I've never heard of those before. They don't really have those where I'm from.

**[NATALIE]** Honestly me neither. I'm surprised Germany has them, but I'm happy.

**[AZZEZA]** Anyways, what do you think our photoshoot would be?

**[NATALIE]** Hmm, I dunno, honestly. I think because it's the first week they'd probably have us do something easy, like beauty shots.

**[AZZEZA]** I think so, too. But I feel like this competition is currently so mellow. Like, it's too good to be true. Do you think they're having some sort of twist?

**[NATALIE]** I hope not, I like it this way. It's not really stressful.

**[AZZEZA]** Yeah, me too..

cut to Emine, Opaline, Corally, and Gunda

**[CORALLY \*C\*]** So me, Emine, Opaline, and Gunda got together and hung out. Talking to people isn't normally my thing, so I just listened and didn't really talk most of the time. I'm still really thankful that they'd want to be my friend even after the incident in the challenge.

**[CORALLY \*C\*]** It was such an embarrassing moment in my life. I never expected to break down this early in the competition. Now the judges are probably going to put so much pressure on me to deliver in the photoshoot. I'm really scared...

**[GUNDA]** Y'all so, a sister needs to rant! How come that Manoshi bitch won the challenge, but not me?

**[OPALINE]** I mean Noémie did say that Manoshi took it seriously and actually gave a professional answer...you literally just said you can burp the alphabet.

**[GUNDA]** No! Ok, well, yeah! But!!! Didn't anyone notice how fake miss girl is? Her tone was so forced it made me want to gag.

**[EMINE]** Bitch, so I wasn't the only one that noticed?! I had a bad feeling about her the moment I saw her, she seemed so shady.

**[EMINE \*C\*]** I feel like I relate to these girls so much, because we're all from Africa. And Gunda and Opaline are immigrants just like me, so I feel I just clicked with this group. Of course, this is a competition, and eventually I'm going to have to focus on the title, but for now, it's nice having people to talk to.

**[CORALLY]** Can we try not to stir up anything please? What if Manoshi hears us? I don't think starting drama on the first day would look good for us.

**[OPALINE]** Oh yeah, Corally, how are you feeling right now? You kind of flopped the challenge too.

**[CORALLY]** I'm so disappointed in myself. Noémie probably thinks I'm weak, because she just moved on before I even got to do the challenge properly.

**[EMINE]** Yeah, she didn't really give you a chance.

**[OPALINE]** At least you have the photo shoot to redeem yourself, and that probably weighs much more than the challenge.

**[CORALLY]** Yeah, but what if I flop that too? I don't want to suffer the embarrassment of being first out.

**[GUNDA \*C\*]** Not to be a shady two-faced bitch like Manoshi, but I don't think Corally's current state is not quite cut out for the modeling industry yet. Like, I'm saying this out of pure love, of course, but this industry is such a competitive one, and clients are not afraid to be harsh and nitpick every little mistake you make. I'm just worried she won't be strong enough to go far.

**[GUNDA]** Get over yourself, sister Gabon! We don't know what the photoshoot is yet, and the judges are probably better human beings than that. You've got nothing to worry about, simply do your best and let the universe do the rest.

**[CORALLY]** Yeah...I guess.

**[OPALINE \*C\*]** Meeting these people is such an experience. I didn't exactly have the bestest of friends, and I didn't really have the best pasthood either. Hopefully, all 4 of us make it far.

**[OPALINE]** Isn't it getting late? I think we should get some sleep.

**[EMINE]** Oh yeah, huh? Night, guys!

**[OPALINE]** Night!

it's now morning lol, Hourher walks in

**[HOURHER \*C\*]** Owning a pretty well-known mukbang channel, I can't just leave my precious followers with no content for like two months. Think of the chaos that would ensue! With that said, the first thing that came to mind once I woke up was to film a mukbang video for my viewers. But the house literally didn't have anything to eat, like how are we supposed to live without food? I ended up just making do with the little scraps we had.

**[HOURHER]** What's up, my lovelies! It's been awhile, how are you? Yup, that's good. As for me, I'm currently living it up in the Chance Win, Modeling house! They don't really have lots of food which is tragic to say the least because they obviously want us to suffer, but I can't let you go on a drought for two whole months! Mama's here to quench y'all thirst!

**[AINI]** What the fuck are you doing?

**[HOURHER]** Shut up, I'm recording a mukbang.

**[AINI]** ...A what?

**[HOURHER]** A mukbang, bitch! Do you not know what it is?

**[AINI]** No, and from the looks of what you're doing, I don't want to know either.

**[HOURHER]** Whatever, it's when you record yourself eating lots of food for people to watch.

**[AINI]** Literally who would want to watch that...and why?

**[HOURHER]** Because it's soothing!

**[AINI]** How the fuck is it soothing?

**[HOURHER]** You know what? I don't have the time to talk to you right now, I have a video to film, viewers to entertain, and we're probably going to be busy the whole week so what better time to film one than right now?

**[AINI]** I think this is a stupid idea, but you do you.

**[HOURHER]** Actually, would you like to join? A special guest would add lots of variety to my channel.

**[AINI]** Sure, it's not like I have anything better to do.

**[HOURHER]** Ok, my lovelies-

**[AINI]** That's a stupid name.

**[HOURHER]** Uhm, interrupting much? Anyways, hello, my lovelies! Today, I'm joined here by a special guest! Quick, bitch, say your name.

**[AINI]** Aini.

**[HOURHER]** Yeah, Aini! That's her name! So today, we are going to be sampling some...German delicacy! It's not a lot as you're used to but well, better this than nothing at all!

**[AINI]** You do know this is all the food we have, right?

**[HOURHER]** Ehh, Narcissa can probably whip up something.

**[AINI]** Whatever you say.

**[HOURHER]** Ok y'all! So we have this...egg salad? I think it's what it's called. It looks pretty delicious, so let's try it!

**[AINI]** Yuck, it's so creamy.

**[HOURHER]** I think what Aini meant to say is, "Mmm! This is very good!". Ok Aini, you're pretty new to this whole mukbang thing, so this is the part where we smack our lips really loud for our viewers to listen to.

**[AINI]** What the fuck I ain't doing that.

**[HOURHER]** Yes you are if I want to make a successful video.

**[AINI]** Literally who watches these-

**[HOURHER]** It's entertainment! You wouldn't know.

**[SHELBY \*C\*]** I was rudely awakened to Aini and Hourher arguing, so I went to see what the commotion was about.

**[SHELBY]** What are you doing?

**[HOURHER]** Oh, Shelby! Hi, we were trying to film a mukbang!

**[SHELBY]** You- you do mukbangs?

**[AINI]** It's ridiculous, I know.

**[SHELBY]** Oh no, there's no judgment here at all, just keep it down, will you? That flight from Singapore got me extremely jetlagged, and I would like some sleep.

**[SHELBY \*C\*]** Literally what wack ass 24-year-old films mukbangs for a living, ain't she supposed to be working at some farm with her parents?

**[NARCISSA]** We got mail, y'all!

**[HOURHER]** Guess you're not getting any sleep, Shelby.

**[SHELBY]** Ugh, you know what, it's fine.

the girls gather to read the mail

**[NARCISSA]** You've talked the talk, now what? Ich erschoss den Sheriff, Noémie.

**[MANOSHI]** Wow, you nailed the German, Narcissa!

**[NARCISSA]** Thank you! I've actually been learning German for 3 years now!

**[EMINE]** Fake ass bitch.

**[MANOSHI]** What was that, Emine? I couldn't quite catch that.

**[EMINE]** Oh it was nothing, just talking to myself again.

**[MANOSHI]** If you say so.

the girls go to wherever in the world they so desire

**[CORALLY \*C\*]** Hours later we got taken to this really creepy forest where we were greeted by none other than Veronika Jozic!

**[VERONIKA]** Hey, girlies! I'm Veronika Jozic, and I'll be your contestant mentor throughout the season! For those of you who don't know me already, I won the sixth season of Top Model America, and the hosts found me so iconic they hired me to be part of the panel!

**[GUNDA \*C\*]** Veronika is so inspiring, as a fellow immigrant. She's making strides of representation in the modeling industry, and I feel it's so important to make people like us known.

**[VERONIKA]** I'm going to be frank with you, I don't want to be here. It's cold as fuck and I am not used to these temperatures at all. But we wouldn't be here for no reason at all, no? Nope? Not interested? Ok, I'll get straight to the point. Remember the interview challenge two days ago? Well, it's not a casting without a walk! And that's the second part of this challenge! I'm going to ask you to walk for me. And the challenge is to keep your composure despite having to deal with the harsh environment.

**[OPALINE \*C\*]** This should be easy enough, I'm a literal boxer. I'm not afraid of some trees.

**[VERONIKA]** Oh! And have I forgot to mention that after this challenge one of you will be eliminated? That's right! Once I've seen everyone's walks I will determine which walk is the worst and that girl will have to leave on the spot.

**[AZZEZA \*C\*]** What? Already? I want this so bad, being the first out would be such a fail.

**[VERONIKA]** I know this is a lot of pressure on you girls, and if I could I wouldn't eliminate any of you because I know how it feels. But alas, this is a competition, and these are the rules set by the other judges. I'm only here to execute.

**[CORALLY \*C\*]** I'm pretty confident in my walk, I need to do good to make up for my flop of an interview last time!

**[VERONIKA]** So without further ado, let's start!

cue montage of the girls walking + here's some confessionals

**[SHELBY \*C\*]** I think I did pretty good, at least better than these whores will ever do. You know what, I'm pretty confident with my position now.

**[EMINE \*C\*]** I don't know how I did, it's all up to Veronika. But as long as Manoshi gets eliminated and not me, I'm happy.

**[KATRIN \*C\*]** My first confessional of the season, holla!

the girls finish walking

**[VERONIKA]** You guys did so good!! It's going to be hard choosing someone to eliminate, so let's dodge that for now and go through the stand outs. Shelby! I want to say you're walk is the best here, you pretty much exude confidence and charm, if I were a real casting director I'd book you on the spot!

**[SHELBY \*C\*]** Of course I did good. They might as well just announce that I'm making it to the final at this point, I'm really slaying this competition so far.

**[VERONIKA]** Manoshi! Your walk was also really good, however your face reads uncomfortable and tense, so definitely work on that. And Katrin! You haven't gotten any screen time at all so I'm giving you some. Girl, your walk was also fire! I like the hands on the hips, because it adds character and flair to your walk. However, because of your height, your limbs give off the illusion that your walk is too loose, though that's just a natural disadvantage, so don't worry!

**[KATRIN \*C\*]** Ain't there some lady that's even taller than me?

**[VERONIKA]** Now for the hard part, which one of you to eliminate. I will announce three names, and one of those three names will be sent back home, without having the chance to do a real photoshoot. Those three names are...Hourher, Narcissa, and Azzeza.

**[AZZEZA \*C\*]** No! I can't be eliminated now, I still haven't proved myself worth yet.

**[VERONIKA]** It's terrible to have to crush one of you girl's dreams, however that is the name of the game sadly. The girl not continuing any further is...

suspense ooooohhh

**[VERONIKA]** ...Azzeza.

**[AZZEZA]** No...

**[VERONIKA]** Oh, Azzeza, I'm so sorry to break your heart like this. Understand that this is a competition, and someone's bound to be eliminated. You just happened to be very unlucky this week. Please don't let this crush your dreams, if you really want this you should continue to keep your head high, and persevere. Someday, sooner or later, you will have that golden ticket.

**[AZZEZA]** Thank you so much...

**[NATALIE]** Oh child, come here. It's gonna be alright.

**[AZZEZA]** To everyone, I wish I got more time to know you all, but I wish you the best. May the best model win.

**[AZZEZA \*C\*]** Welp, I guess I kind of jinxed myself. I whined earlier about not wanting to be eliminated and guess what happened? This is gut wrenching and I can't believe I got cut this early. I know I'll get over it but it just stings so much. I feel I took this experience for granted. I wish I could just turn back time and do something to convince Veronika to keep me. But whatever happens happens, I guess. I still can't believe it...