I thought the whole "dark, sexy, alien circus performer" challenge was really dumb. I've been fairly impressed with the spotlight challenges this season, but not last night. I really did feel for Alana. The judges criticized the chest scales on her and Laney's creature, which Laney said she did, and then they canned Alana. It didn't make much sense. Although, they were critical of the face design and appliances as well. I think Laney has an "in" with Glenn because they obviously get their makeup and nail polish from the same place.

Miranda and Eddie came up with a beautifully realized character. I was satisfied that they won. I would have liked to see them throw a bone to Eddie and let him win for the week. They really liked his work on the headpiece.

Just a thought here. I'd sure like to see the judges under the same spotlight just once. Give them a challenge and put them under the same time constraints. I wonder what we'd get.