During dinner, the girls finally got the moment they (and we) had all been waiting for: Tyra made her grand entrance – and as a cabaret dancer? The supermodel had big red feathers in her hair and a dress cut down to there as she performed a number for her adoring audience. Is it just me or are Tyra’s entrances becoming more frightening than they are grand? You’ve got to hand it to her for always keeping it interesting.

Next, the girls went through the infamous interview process. Ebony blamed her attitude on a rough childhood, Mila killed us with her kindness, and Janet simulated a bikini waxing on Tyra. Oh yeah, it’s going to be a fun season.

The ladies then went to a beach in St. Johns where they slipped into some bathing suits and posed in the water for their first photo shoot. While there, they met Cycle 8 winner, Jaslene, who told them about the great things ANTM had done for her since she had won, such as being on the cover of Latina Magazine.

Jay showed up to give the ladies some bad news—13 of them are being sent home. Tears were shed, but the lucky girls who made it past the first cut couldn’t rest easy for too long. Tyra showed up again to let the 20 finalists know that deliberation would soon take place and another 7 girls would be sent home.

Tyra and her two J's deliberated, and we were reminded why we love this trio. They call it like it is, whether it's deciding that Ebony needs a “high fashion ass whooping” or that Bianca’s purple bangs have to go.

Finally, Tyra presents us with the final 13 girls: Mila, Bianca, Jenna, Chantal, Ambreal, Victoria, Sarah, Saleisha, Kimberly, Ebony, Janet, Heather, and Lisa were chosen to stay. Unfortunately, my favorite, Marvita was sent home. What a bummer.

Next week: The girls move into their new place, Heather’s anti-social ways may prove to be problematic, and Bianca and Lisa have it out. Stay tuned!