Recap of True Beauty, Season 2, Episode 8 - the Final Challenge

"True Beauty" - Hidden Challenge 1: Vegas Commercial

The final three were taken to an airplane hanger and told they were going to be given the opportunity to enjoy the Vegas nightlife, but that they would also be entertaining Steve-O and his friend. The next morning at 6 AM, the three were over entertained and sleep deprived, and were then informed their next challenge would be to film a commercial for Las Vegas without any sleep.

The judges watched to see how the contestants would react. Erika was the only one who complained. Later, the contestants were told that that all three of them had won the challenge and no one was being eliminated.
After the challenge, Erika, Craig and Taylor were given a key to the judges' "spy room" where Vanessa Minnillo appeared on a video screen and told the three finalists the competition was actually for "True Beauty." At this point the contestants were shown the footage of their bad behavior during the competition.

At the final judging, the three contestants came face-to-face with all three judges for the first time. The contestants made their cases after the judges pointed out what they felt were each contestant's most serious flaws.

"True Beauty" Finalist Erika Othen Pleads Her Case

Erika Othen was told she sometimes comes across as fake. She told the judges she really is a compassionate, loyal person and stated how much she had grown as a person through this experience and how she saw the potential for greatness in herself.

"True Beauty" Finalist Craig Franczyk Pleads His Case

When the judges talked about his bad choices, Craig Franczyk admitted that he had "missed the point" and stepped forward to turn his stolen vest over to the judges. He came across as humble and very sincere as he owned up to his mistakes.

"True Beauty" Finalist Taylor Bills Pleads His Case

Vanessa Minillo asked Taylor Bills about his temper tantrums, and Taylor said he really wants to be a role model, not just for Vegas, but for every life he touches. Like Craig, Taylor appeared very sincere, humble and apologetic regarding his mistakes and flaws.

Taylor Bills Win Season Two of "True Beauty"

The judges told Craig he came in 3rd place. He accepted it very graciously and said he had learned a lot about humility and that he planned to apply it to the rest of his life. Erika and Taylor held hands while a slot machine showed the winner: first Taylor's picture, then Erika's, then Taylor's photo making Former Arizona League Pro Baseball Player Taylor Bills the winner of the second season of "True Beauty."

Taylor Bills wins 'True Beauty' Season 2 - (Episode 8 recap)

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Past Episodes of "True Beauty"

Recap of True Beauty, Season 2, Episode 4 - 'Finding the Ring'

Recap of True Beauty, Season 2, Episode 5 - "Tour Guides"

Recap of True Beauty, Season 2, Episode 6 - Wedding Challenge

Recap of True Beauty, Season 2, Episode 7 - Blackjack Challenge