TPIR has rules and guidlelines, everyone knows that you have an image to maintain as a model; Gwendolyn came back after having her baby but she kept her body in tact. If Brandi gained weight...her problem not theirs. Many women have had babies but worked hard to get their body the way it was prior to birth. Not trying to be mean, but it is, what it is.... btw... Brandi was not the best model, Laneisha and Rachel are the best and Manuela came in with a BANG! She obviously studied the moves of Laneisha and Rachel because she's just as good. The three of them are wonderful! Gwendolyn also came back with great confidence and even after having her son, she still models swimsuits... it's all in how you take care of yourself. Nothing wrong because Brandi gained weight, she just has to realize it's not personal just business. TPIR fans had a chance to choose models which is how Manuela got her chance, I voted for her during the tryouts and if you all are fans of the show, you know for many, many years, the models have a certain look and image that has been part of the show. Bob Barker is a tough act to follow, he was tall, handsome, and distinguished... Drew had to grow on us... He's no Bob, but he's fun and eventually began to fit in. He's doing a wonderful job!