01x03 - Do What Makes You Ding

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Previously on "Follow Me"...

The influencers got to work

with the iconic M&M characters.

But with elimination on the line,

the influencers scrambled to upload their showcase post,

and it was Obé who is out of the competition for now.

All right, you guys, it is time for the next challenge.

So, Obé, you were eliminated last week,

but you are still eligible for the challenges

and can take home $1,000 in cash if you win.

That's right. That's right.

So let's get into it.

When making engaging posts, trying to live up

to your followers expectations can sometimes be overwhelming.

There are times when you can lose confidence

trying to decide what kind of posts

your followers want to see.

Today, you get to work with Orbit gum.

And Orbit feels that confidence is realizing

that you don't need to become your best self,

because you already are your best self.

You don't need to change.

A ding or mojo is inside every one of you.

Now, to help bring out your inner ding,

this week's guest mentor, Taya Miller.

So Taya is a creator that has amassed

over 5.5 million followers across platforms,

and she creates content about everything

from pop culture to self care.

Taya also utilizes her platform to raise money

for charity and give back to the community.

So Taya will help guide you guys on making a memorable post

and then judge your performance at the end of the challenge.

Hi, guys.

Hey!

For this new challenge, I want you to feel

your most confident, swaggy best.

Sounds like I don't think we have a problem with that.

And I've set up a fun fashion sh**t

to allow you to be you.

I'm sure your followers are gonna wanna see you

being positive and radiant, which could inspire

and possibly make your post go viral.

Here's what I'll be looking for in your challenge post.

I wanna see your inner confidence and personality.

Video can be no longer than 30 seconds.

You have 45 minutes to pick an outfit and get dressed.

As a group, you will find your space

in this beautiful set.

The photographer Naya will provide you with 15 photos.

Okay, I can't wait to see you guys shine.

And, remember, winner of this challenge

gets $1,000 in cash from Bob's Discount Furniture.

So go grab an outfit, strike a pose,

because I wanna see your inner ding.

Grab your stuff, guys. Good luck.

Got anything in my size here?

Yeah, you and I can share, Joe.

It is so exciting to work with a brand like Orbit.

Everybody chews gum.

Everybody knows... Wants that good white smile.

So time starts. I have my eye on this lime green jacket.

Julia, I guess is a little speedster,

- and beats me to it. - I was going for that jacket.

I felt it.

Let me see what other options we have here.

There are some sparkly dresses.

Ooh, this color pops.

This one says Zack on it.

And these clothes over here

with these beautiful backgrounds.

This is the exact challenge that I will be winning.

I'm not, you know, used to photo shoots.

I'm not a model.

Are we supposed to actually choose our outfit this time?

But I knew that if it was about confidence,

do a really positive message

about finding your own confidence no matter what.

Now I know what I wanna do.

My concept is to go from what everybody

expects you to be to being your full and authentic self.

- All right, who's ready to go? - Ready to go.

- This one. - Come on, Joe.

- Let's get that wig right. - Oh, my God.

This is my challenge. Whatever you think looks better.

'Cause I am a model and this is a photo sh**t,

so this is my thing.

Chaos immediately starts.

I see people undressing right away.

They're getting into their outfits.

People are already starting to film.

Yes!

But I'm looking at these mirrors.

I knew I wanted to do something with my hair,

and I said, "Let me just start filming here and seeing

what kind of storyline I can start to develop."

Wow, that lighting is crazy.

So it is super fun that I'm going to get

to be in front of the camera this time instead of behind.

They did a really good job of making it look

like it was behind the scenes at Fashion Week.

I have a concept, and I'm ready to go.

I'm gonna do what these other people can't do,

and show the hidden beauty that...

we've already got on the outside.

This is gonna be tight.

Unfortunately, I'm not fitting

in some of the clothes, so we're gonna have

- to improvise real quick.

My process for this video is just to kind of get

different shots of me in the all black outfit.

I thought that I would feel

more nervous for this challenge

'cause it's not specifically in my wheelhouse,

and I'm actually feeling completely confident.

Okay, okay, Zack, get your blue steel vibe on.

We'll see if I'm able to bring out the confidence.

So I have this idea to mix the psychology aspect

with the modeling aspect.

Not only is this an amazing opportunity,

I'm having the time of my life.

I'm beginning to take the photos.

I'm completely in my element, and I'm doing

some of my favorite poses that I normally would.

It just comes so naturally to me.

Thank you.

I feel so confident.

My contestants are hyping me up.

I feel like my most beautiful self.

There we go. Yes.

- Did we get the shot? - We got it.

We got some good ones? All right, perfect.

I tell the photographer exactly the certain shots I want

because I have a very specific story in mind.

So the first one is just gonna be me in all black like this.

Right.

- And you start further back... - Okay.

...and you get closer, so, like, the last shot

is, like, really close,

and then the second one is gonna be halfway down.

- Okay. - The third one

is all the way down, and then all the rest

is just movements with what's under here.

- All right. - Okay, perfect.

You already have it under control.

- Yeah. Thank you. - All right.

And the photos are snapping pretty fast.

Perfect.

- Whoo! - Yeah.

Come out and step forward. Right there.

Just for transitional purposes.

I'm putting my trust into her as a photographer.

Lean into the camera just a tad. Hold that.

- And... - ...make it. We're good.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

Thinking that it will be okay.

You guys ready?

We get back to the studio, and I'm looking at my photos,

and they are beautiful. Oh, okay.

They look a lot more glam than I thought.

Yeah, they're very glam.

I feel like it is a perfect representation of me.

It's the perfect ending to the video that I have in mind

that I now need to edit.

I need the right vibe, you know?

Listen, you're speaking to my mind right now. Yes.

I'm back at the studio, and we're told that our photos

have been added to a folder and we can go see them.

I open up my folder, and I am absolutely floored.

Great. These photos are awful.

Not one of them came out.

Every single photo was blown out.

Made no sense. Didn't look right.

These are so terrible. I'm deleting all these photos.

Do you have photos?

Yeah. That I will not be using.

Oh, because we couldn't see them.

Well, mine looked terrible, so I'm like, I don't--

Are you just being critical of yourself?

No, I'm like because I think I stood

in front of the thing, and then she used the flash

on top of it, so it's just, like, blown out.

I am drained of all my confidence.

Like, I don't think she could do anything with it.

And it really affects me in a way

that I did not see coming.

Oh, because I'm on photo. Oh, Jesus.

Get your life together.

Not great.

Do you like your pictures?

I thought it was gonna be more full body, but hey.

I feel like out of the ones I took, I got the worst one.

I'm just picky, but, I mean, they're good.

Like, the quality and the light and everything.

That photographer is on point.

In this moment,

I am feeling the pressure.

Oh, my God. I can't.

Nowhere is quiet here.

I did not think that I was gonna finish this video.

I just want a hug real quick. I just...

- What happened? - I just, like...

- What happened? -

Zack is crying to me about how he's not feeling confident.

The whole thing's about confidence,

and I just, like, lost all confidence in myself

when I was doing it.

So I can totally relate to this, you know?

Getting photos back and thinking you looked better

and then seeing them and being so disappointed.

Why? Why'd you lose confidence?

'Cause I saw the pictures and I didn't like them,

and then I was like, I couldn't get my videos to...

sync, and then I'm just not good at times,

- so it's just like-- - But that shouldn't make you

- lose confidence in yourself. - I know. It hit me--

- Those are external factors. -

I didn't like my pictures either.

I just gave him my best advice and try to comfort him.

- - You're so, so strong.

I was literally trying to, like, calm myself--

- Do you feel better? - I do, I do.

- You should be confident. - It's like, I am confident.

I don't know what, like, hit me and overcame me

in that moment, but thank you.

I just needed someone to like--

- Of course. -

Okay, let's get back out there.

Okay, let's go.

For this week's challenge, you guys got to work

with Orbit gum and show what makes you ding.

We're so excited to see what you guys came up with,

so let's go ahead and look at those posts.

- First up is Joe. - Oh. Let's go. Let's go.

I've worked with the hottest models in the world.

Vienna, Paris, Los Angeles,

Milan.

And after spending my whole life behind the camera,

it's finally time

they see the beauty inside of me.

I am Ukale!

Taya, what did you think about Joe's post?

I loved it.

Um, I think it showed a lot of your personality.

The one thing I do wanna say about it is

that your followers wanna see you,

and you don't show up until about halfway

through the video, and you should feel confident

in--in--

Wow, it's good.

All right, next up we got Julia.

Ways to emit confidence from a model and psychologist

inside and outside the photoshoot studio.

Here are some pose ideas inside the studio.

My number one tip is to make your poses

as dynamic as possible.

In real time, confidence is also very important.

Make sure to have good posture, keep your chin up,

and make eye contact when listening.

And this is your reminder that everyone can be a model.

You just have to believe in yourself.

I love that you brought in

these two aspects of who you are,

and you identified what sets me apart

from other people that could be making this video right now.

And you told your followers your knowledge.

I think that is so valuable, and it's brilliant.

All right, let's see Angelina's post.

Ugh. It's another one of those days where I just

don't feel like myself.

I wish I could flaunt it like Uncle Joe.

Oh, wait, there she is.

Get it, girl. Poof.

Let's get this party started.

Feeling better.

I had it in me all along, so you know what?

Let's let it shine for the world to see.

I love the personality behind it.

I love the voiceover.

I love, like, how much you were hyping yourself up.

Um, and also, the photos were incredible.

Thank you so much.

All right, Obé, time for your post.

I love the transition.

I was once told that transitions are the easiest way

to go viral on social media, so you doing that was brilliant.

All right, Eric, let's see your post.

Mm, nah.

Nope. Eh, not really.

I need Orbit.

I'm a lion!

More Orbit, please.

Sheesh!

Pure confidence.

You have no filter between, like, you and the internet,

and it's great because you have a great personality to show.

- So you did good. - Thank you very much.

All right, next up, we got Zack. Let's see your post.

I feel like sometimes society puts us in boxes.

Society wants us to be a certain way.

I can conform.

I can do that.

But, honestly, it's not how it should be.

We need to be ourselves,

be our authentic selves,

be you in everything you do because you are unique.

You are enough, and you are amazing.

I loved the message.

The voiceover was so good, and it really felt like you.

There's nothing an audience loves more

than just feeling the authenticity

of who you are and how you feel as a person,

and I feel like you put it in there,

like I could feel it through the screen.

- So you did it great. - Thank you.

And next up, we have Jacy. Let's see your post.

All right. Come on.

Bigger. No, more confidence, more energy.

Could I get one minute?

Go.

Yes. Work it.

Love the curls. Love the energy, there's Jacy.

Thank you, thank you. The curls.

It's so good. It's so...

Like, oh, my God. That's your voice.

And you change the pitch of it to turn it into an audio,

which is, like, brilliant on its own.

The fact that you even, like, came up with that concept

and then did it within the allotted time

is, like, nuts to me.

And you pinpointed something that you were like,

I--I didn't used to feel confident in this,

- and now I do. - Thank you. Yes.

And I have a platform now with curly hair,

and that's not something that I used to embrace growing up.

So I'm glad that I'm able to show something that will

hopefully get people to embrace their curls.

All right. Next up, Olivia.

- Are you a model? - Kind of.

Okay, good. Yeah, you should be.

I love the beginning of the video showing, like,

the process getting ready, and how it's...

It's very short, like, one to two second clips,

and it keeps the attention of the viewer throughout it.

And, yeah, you k*lled it, you k*lled it. Yeah.

Great job, everybody. You guys k*lled it.

But, Taya, we need to know who won

this week's challenge.

And the winner is...

Taya, we need to know who won this week's challenge.

And the winner is...

Jacy.

Well, congrats, Jacy.

You are the winner of this week's challenge,

and that means you earned $1,000 in cash

thanks to Bob's Discount Furniture.

Good job.

So, unfortunately, it is time to say goodbye to Taya,

but thank you so much for being here.

Thank you guys for having me,

and it was great to meet you all.

- Good luck. - Thank you.

Bye.

Good luck, you guys.

I look forward to seeing your posts,

- and I will see you later. - Thank you!

I won the challenge, which is so exciting.

This is my first challenge win.

But it also just feels really special

on this challenge, specifically,

because it was the first time I kind of let my guard down

and showed people a sneak behind the curtain.

Guys, I just got a text from Bethany.

From Bethany? What's it saying?

It says, "Dreams really do come true.

See you at Bob's."

Bob's?

We have to be going to the furniture store.

Wait, but it said, "Where dreams come true."

- They're beds. - They're beds.

- Oh. - That's where dreams come true.

Pillows. Beds.

How did you catch that so fast?

I'm impressed, Jacy. You deserved the $1,000.

I'm definitely super excited to see what this challenge is.

And obviously, I see Bob sitting here

all the time, yet he's yet to pay me.

So I think this is my time to win this money.

So let's go.

Bob, the man, the myth, the legend.

I'm in Bob's Furniture store.

It's a big store.

We walked through so much furniture before I saw Bethany.

I was just convinced we were shopping.

All right, everyone, it's time for a special challenge.

So, in this challenge, we are going

to put your tastemaker skills to the test.

Bob's Discount Furniture has always been

about great furniture at an affordable price.

Today we have two families

who are looking for furniture sets.

Bob's Discount Furniture is asking you, as influencers,

to participate in a very special giveaway event.

- - Okay.

So we are gonna split you into two teams...

and each team will be assigned a family.

You will then put your tastemaker skills

to the test, listening to the wants

and the needs of your family.

I like where this is going.

You will then put a vlog together of all the items

you recommend and present this video to the family.

That's hard. That's hard.

So let's meet our families.

- Hi, I'm Lisa. - Hi, I'm Max.

And we got two little De Paulas in the bun right here.

Hi, I'm Vanessa. I'm Mom.

And these are my two boys.

Hi, I'm Elijah.

What's up? My name is Jeremiah.

So here's the twist.

Each family will guess the price of the items that you put

together in the vlog, and the family who guesses

closest to the actual price will win the set,

courtesy of Bob's Discount Furniture.

And to help us with this challenge

from Bob's Discount Furniture,

we have Zone Vice President, Kevin Parker.

Kevin, Kevin, Kevin!

Kevin, Kevin, Kevin!

Wow! What an intro.

I just wanted to welcome the influencers

to Bob's Discount Furniture.

I heard you guys were in the Bob's lounge or something.

Oh, yeah!

- Did you meet Bob? - Oh, yes!

- Little Bob? - Little Bob.

Well, I've known Bob for a long time.

He's from Connecticut.

We've got about 165 stores now, coast to coast. All right?

- All right. - Yeah, over 30 years.

We actually started by just giving people

affordable furniture, all right?

Without sacrificing style and quality.

Really what we're trying to do as a company,

as a furniture store, we just wanna turn the place

that you live into the home you love.

- Aw. - Yeah.

All right!

We've randomly drawn teams, and this is how they stack up.

On one team, we have Jacy, Angelina, Obé and Zack.

You will be paired with Vanessa and her two sons,

Jeremiah and Elijah.

That leaves the team of Olivia, Julia, Joe,

Eric, your team will be with Max and Lisa.

Whoo!

You have your assignment.

Get with your respective families,

and let's get this Bob's challenge going.

Tell us what you're looking for.

- Yeah. - We are looking for a nice

living room set with maybe something functional. Uh...

Guests. So far, we're looking--

We have guests all the time,

so we have a bunch of kids.

My house is like, the hovering place for all the kids. Um...

- You have some gaming systems? - We have gaming...

- Yeah, we have Xbox. - Okay, so we got...

Something for the games, okay.

- And then a coffee table maybe. - A coffee table? Yeah.

Okay. Okay.

She has these two kids that are a little rambunctious.

Maybe they--they wrestle and fight a little bit.

So we're go... We wanna win them this furniture set,

but also give them something that's comfortable for them

and fits their needs when they're hosting parties

or just hanging out and relaxing at home.

- Beautiful, isn't it? - Do it for Nico and Liana.

Is it good?

All righty. Immediately, I'm like,

"We are getting them this furniture."

'Cause they have twins coming.

There needs to be room on the bed

for the twins, and they're getting it.

We got married in July of this year.

- Uh-huh. - We'd really love to have,

like, something that's our own, you know?

So the bedroom set that's really our own.

A little oasis before the kids come.

We have a storage issue in our house,

so we need defin--definitely need storage.

- Storage? - Yeah.

So storage is obviously very important.

So would you like the bed to have drawers pull out of it?

- Oh, yeah. - Yeah.

If we could have any storage that's, like,

hidden or like, you know, under the bed.

- Okay. - Dual purpose.

- That'd be great. - What are you guys gonna hide?

- Nothing. - The regular stuff.

You guys are in amazing hands. We got you.

- Thank you. - We got this.

We definitely have our hands full right here,

but hopefully, hopefully we can pull this off.

Okay, so we gotta get a sectional,

two chairs, some type of storage ottoman, and a rug.

- Yeah. - Durability.

Yes.

And then when we make this video,

we wanna show how livable it is.

- Yeah. - Show how fun it is,

and how it's a party house.

So if we have four items, we can each take an item,

and make it like a commercial for them.

That we're trying to get them to buy it.

Exactly.

So let's just find it, film it.

I know we're gonna take this win, because I haven't

had a win, and I deserve it, guys, you know it.

So, dresser matched to the bed.

Yeah, let me take a picture of this.

Lots of...

Going into a challenge like this is a lot of pressure,

because we have 45 minutes to find furniture

and film the content, and edit.

And, remember, we all need to be thinking of things we can say,

like little punchlines to make the video entertaining,

but also, like, hint at the price.

- Yeah. - Guys, this mirror

with that bed, this is perfect. This is the winner.

I see this bedroom set that is stunning.

- It has drawers. - Drawers.

- It has-- - Got storage.

Yeah. 100%. 100%.

That bed set checks off almost every box.

If I was shopping for a bed set,

that would have been the one I went for.

Now that we've talked to Vanessa

and have our entire mood board ready to go

with all of our little items pinned, we immediately rush,

and we're like, "Okay, first things first." Couch.

Kevin, can we borrow your brain?

- Oh, sure. Of course. - Yay!

So our first step is going and grabbing Kevin,

because Kevin is the one who knows best

about living room furniture at Bob's.

- So what materials? - So yeah, for couch wise.

Yeah, I--I'll say you know what was great?

I know Elijah and Jeremiah, these guys like

to play football, so they like to get rough, right?

Yes, they were talking about jumping off the couch already.

Probably you wanna look at something that's,

you know, more of our--our motion furniture

that has the... that we like to live in it.

- Yeah. - So it's a motion furniture

which has recliners.

So Mom, Vanessa can relax, right?

- Yes. - But it has a durable

either leather or performance fabric.

Performance fabric? Where would those be?

Zack and Jacy. They could pass as interior designers, for real.

Like, I'm just letting them take the lead,

and I know kind of when to fall back,

and this is--this is one of those moments.

- Ottoman. - Ooh. Oh, my God.

This might be a recliner, right?

Look how cool that is.

Oh, and that would be, like, the chair.

- I do like that. - Memory foam seating.

Power recline. USB port.

- Three pillows. - We just found them

the greatest sectional, meets all of their needs,

and it took us, like, not even five minutes.

I am so stoked for them.

Yeah, and he could jump, he could land.

- But that's the color. - Yeah. Safe.

- Does it feel good? - Felt great.

The vibe of this is a game show type.

Guessing the money, okay? You guys are just gonna be

Vera Wanging the furniture. Okay?

The point of this challenge is for the family

to guess the right price

and not for us to make a complex and messy video.

Static shot. One, two, three. We're talking about the dresser.

Talking about dresser, talking about the dresser.

Now, because we'll do this for, like,

ten seconds, and you guys are smiling.

Spirit fingers, and both smiling.

Okay, we're the cutest people who ever live.

This new family is gonna win this furniture,

and we love the Bob's cash, okay?

We all knew that we had to be quick with this.

It had to be very seamless that has

dynamic shots, but we don't do any cuts.

Vanessa, Elijah, Jeremiah, welcome to your dream sectional.

Two USB charging ports, and look, it reclines.

Our concept is definitely something

you would see late at night.

We'd all be presenting the different details.

If you do wanna have a little fun and fight, you can jump.

Ooh, you can dive. Yes.

You can have the time of your life.

That was it. All right, anybody, who's the fast editor?

- I can do it. - No, you're the fast--yeah.

Okay. All right, let's go.

- Do you have to find you music? - Um...

- Let's go try to work-- - Oh, yeah.

- Somebody find me music. - Find music.

Okay, so let's pick her... What's our five b*llet points?

All right. Cooling king size mattress.

Really? Someone's kind of gotta take the role of the editor.

Julia takes the role of doing the script and the voiceovers.

The thing that really matters the most

is taking care of this family. Okay?

They gotta guess what this money is.

The video can take a little bit of a backseat.

We're gonna go simple. We're gonna go clean.

We're gonna go easy. Okay?

We're gonna highlight the bed set.

We're gonna take care of the Bob's people.

We're gonna take it home. Another win.

All right, boys? Go down.

Wasn't that the perfect sectional? We have the--

We might have to cut the welcome to your dream stuff

'cause everything we said is too long,

but we need to mention all the things

'cause that's gonna give indicators of the price.

So we gotta mention the chargers. We gotta--

- ...movement. - It's not that much.

Here is your dream bed set.

Esthetically pleasing, a white wood wash

that you and your family will love.

Joe has like an AI chip in his head.

As we're editing, you know,

Eric is just standing over...

Your guys' edit chemistry is crazy.

Eric, be quiet. We're voice recording something.

I'm zooming in, guys. I can see exactly what they're doing.

Oh, how embarrassing.

You know, he's just the team cheerleader.

I think one of us should be manifesting this win.

We're gonna do it right over here.

Nico and Nico's sister, we're coming. We got you, guys.

You're gonna remember us forever with this bed.

So I think the more we can, you know,

relax and unify as a group,

the better our content's gonna be.

Nico and Nico's sister, we love you.

All right, guys, we won.

Time just hasn't caught up yet.

Fight night.

Hey, Jeremiah, look. Both sides recline.

You can jump and you can dive.

I like that!

I think we have a really good video.

It's clean, it's modern, it gets the point across.

- We did it, guys. - Guys, let's get in here.

I'm feeling so good when time is called

because I know we got everything we needed,

and that family is going to be able to easily see

each detail and add up the price.

All right, teams, it's time to see the videos.

So, Team De Paula, you are up first.

Here is your dream bed set.

Esthetically pleasing, a white wood wash

that you and your family will love.

This is a king size bed, and it features ample storage

that will fit all your baby's diapers.

Our selection also features a cooling mattress.

The nightstand has two USB ports

so you can power up your baby.

And the dresser top opens up to form storage

displaying a beautiful mirror.

The chest mirror attachment is unscrewable,

unlike other things.

We hope your twins will love it,

and we hope you'll make many, many more babies.

So excited for you to start your brand new family

and we wish you absolutely all the best.

Here's to Bob's and the rest of the crew.

Congratulations!

All right, Kevin, what do you think?

Influencers, that was incredible.

In that little time you had, you edited and made a video?

Wow. That's incredible, guys.

I'm sure you guys will be very happy if you win today, so.

All right, next up, we got team Vanessa.

Take a look at the perfect living room set

we found for you.

Not only is it the perfect shade of gray

for your modern esthetic, Vanessa, but it is deep,

it is cushioning, and it has so much seating

that everybody's gonna wanna come to your house

for USC fight night.

Hey, Jeremiah. Look.

Both sides recline. And guess what?

Just so you and your brother don't fight,

it has two USB charging ports.

But, Elijah, if you do wanna have

a little fun and fight, you can jump.

Ooh, you can dive. Yeah.

You could have the time of your life.

Vanessa, you got a chair all to yourself off to the side

so that you get a front row seat

for their fight night.

And to bring the living room together,

we have the perfect rug with a little pop of color

to bring that extra pizzazz to the area.

Look, when you have all those people over, built-in table,

everybody gets a seat at the table.

You have a lot of games with those gaming systems, don't you?

Uh-oh, you're gonna put them right here.

Welcome to your dream living room.

I don't know about this contest or whatever,

but I--I know I have a new sales team right here.

So I'm recruiting all you, guys. So, that is phenomenal.

I gotta say, though, you guys picked the best of Bob's.

I'll tell you, if you go across the street

to any competitor, you're talking about thousands more.

So whoever wins this, you got an incredible set,

but these guys got some really, really high end taste. So...

All right, we've seen both teams' videos.

You guys did such an amazing job.

So quick too.

My goodness. Okay, so now it is time

for each family to guess what they think

these furniture sets actually cost,

starting with the De Paula family.

So what is your guys' best guess on this furniture set?

- Okay. - Well, it had everything

- that we wanted. - Had everything we wanted.

- The storage. - Storage.

The bed had the cooling pad with the mattress...

Oh, the cooling pad with the mattress.

...which I think is gonna be a little bit more expensive.

- It's a king size bed. - Yeah.

So that mattress is, like, at least two, right?

- Maybe. - Maybe less.

I don't know, $6,000, $65?

- $65, $6,500. - Yeah, we'll go at $6,500.

So you're locking in at $6,500.

Yes.

- Final answer? - Final answer.

All right, now we have Team Vanessa.

So what is your best guess on the cost

of your living room set?

- There was, like, the couch. - The couch.

- - And those, like,

two--two chairs, so we don't fight over everything.

Yeah, so everything you guys need, so...

What do you guys think?

- Like $4,950. - That's what you think?

- Yeah. - That's what you think, too?

Okay. Are you sure it has everything you guys want?

- Yes. - Yeah? Okay. $4,950.

- Final answer? - Final answer.

All right, you guys, those are both great guesses,

but there can only be one winner.

The total cost for the De Paula's bedroom set

was $5,198.

- Yeah! - All right. All right!

Great guess. Great guess. Awesome.

Total cost for Vanessa's living room set is...

The total cost for the De Paula's bedroom set

was $5,198.

- Yeah! - All right, all right.

All right. Good guess, good guess, good guess.

Great guess, great guess.

Awesome guess.

Total cost for Vanessa's living room set is...

$4,800.

And also, each of the cast members

- on Vanessa's team win $1,000. - All right!

Wow. What a great challenge.

But Bob has a surprise for you, De Paula family.

Everyone wins at Bob's Discount Furniture.

So I'd like to give the De Paula family

their dream bedroom set as well.

Congratulations to the De Paula family.

Congratulations to Vanessa.

That was an amazing challenge. Thank you to Kevin.

Thank you to Bob's, and I will see you guys at elimination.

Ooh!

Each of our influencers will be creating

an original video in their area of expertise.

The content they create each week is totally up to them.

They'll just need to make sure that they can

create an engaging post that is under 30 seconds.

Today it is really important for me to show

that I am confident

and that I do know what I'm doing.

What's kind of funny is this one is almost all

from just one tripod, I think.

My most viral moments are me dancing or doing

some gymnastic move off of something

like a high platform

and then let me figure out what I need.

But there we go.

For this showcase post, last night I prepared,

I chose the moves, I chose the music,

I chose the edits.

Bro, I didn't know you could do that.

- Okay, um, have to be faster. -

And I need this to run very smoothly today when I film it.

How many creators does it take to screw in a light bulb?

For my showcase post, I want to step away

from the humor for a second and do something alongside

my niche that I would usually do.

I have a really good idea to do

a "get ready with me" video for date night.

Olivia said I was radiating too much energy, so--

Oh, well, come radiate it my way.

- I need some. - What are you doing today?

I'm doing a "get ready with me."

I've never gotten ready,

- so I'll give you some tips. -

I just feel like it's so important to me

to prove myself during this week,

and just during this whole competition,

because I've never been taken seriously for what I do.

Also, in the realm of the modeling world,

there are a lot of stereotypes that it's easy,

that, you know, you are gifted

with these looks and you profit off of your appearance,

whereas that's not how it works at all.

It's actually a very difficult job and career.

You are constantly working,

being told that you have to be more thin, like...

It's a very hard space to work in mentally,

and that, you know, for not...

Oh, I'm getting emotional.

I'm just, like, tired of, you know, like...

people not taking me seriously.

- No, that's perfect. - Perfect?

You talking your thing.

- You speaking on what's next. - Okay.

'Cause I was like, I was like,

"Maybe it's too cringey,"

but then the theme is confidence, so I might--

Yeah, it's not cringey, because you gotta, you gotta--

I took my time to get ready is the point of the video.

People think I have this perfect life,

this perfect appearance, but, like, I also have

my own insecurities that I struggle with

just from my career, and that's why I'm here,

'cause I just wanna remind younger girls and boys,

just the younger generation,

that you can show off your insecurities

and your imperfections, and I just really wanna change it.

I wanna change social media for the better.

So I wanted to still dance, because I feel like that's been

what most people, they're wanting to see from me.

So the stakes in this game are getting really high for me.

I came into this with the mindset that I wanted

to inspire my sisters.

I wanted to bring, you know, happiness, positivity,

great content to spread to the world,

but I'm realizing there's so much more layers

I wanna add in, deeper concepts that I wanna show.

Wanted to add, like, a personal aspect to it,

so I tried to add, um...

like motivational words

that maybe can feel a little personal.

I'm starting to notice that we're all taking

inspiration from each other, and I'm getting a little worried

'cause I see a lot of people adopting my style

and adopting the comedy idea, adopting the skits.

So I'm a little worried that if everybody's

doing the same thing as me, I'm not gonna stand out,

so I might be the one to have to switch it up.

Definitely my goal for every single video,

you know, people are going the vulnerable route,

people are going the funny route,

people are going all these different routes.

I want people to be entertained, and one of my goals,

even coming into this competition,

is that I will be one of the biggest entertainers

in the world.

One more for safety.

For this competition, I know I'm gonna have

to elevate that, and I can't just...

I can't have that bare minimum,

so I need to create it to a storyline.

I'm slowly, slowly adding more puzzle pieces

to form the larger puzzle that is my story.

Now, this is gonna be a close up of me

absolutely drilling my head on this table.

Dude, every time.

Dude, if this is what gets me out of competition

because of a stupid editing software.

I just wanna get my video in on time.

I'm so used to having so much time to edit,

and really doing it on my own terms,

and I can't do that now,

so I just choose to make it more simple

than I wanted it to be.

You crushed it.

So, like, perfectionist, you know?

Yeah, and you--you were in the bottom.

So I feel like you're worried about making sure

you're not there, and I think you did that with that video.

- You really think so? - I think so.

But then again, we'll have to see what everybody else does.

- God! -

I'm feeling pretty good about my concept.

I've been getting really good at taking the time

that everybody else is using to laugh at each other

and mess around off camera

to secretly kind of be conceptualizing my ideas.

Um, so today's concept is

I'm going completely the opposite, you know?

Everyone's expecting me to go left, I'm gonna go right.

I'm screaming. I'm wild.

Today, I'm gonna bring some peace

and serenity into the world.

I really can't be worrying about my competitors

until it--it's time to watch them on screen.

Phew.

Oh, man. How did my post come out?

I don't know!

My jaw's absolutely k*lling me.

I think it's shattered, actually,

right here on the left side, and my ears are ringing.

Feeling really good.

I really like my showcase post. It's relatable.

I am very satisfied with my showcase post.

That video I am extremely proud of.

I have never done better dance moves in my life.

So I stuck with a curly hair theme

this week because I did kind of like

my "embrace your curls" type of video.

This one, I still wanted to lean into the humor

about it a little bit, kind of show

that I could create a series.

So, boys, we had a little bit of a problem

with some of the editing.

I did struggle with some of the edits,

but I hope it's enough to convey the point across.

I'm confident, I like it, and I'm gonna send it.

Content is content. I hope my fans like it.

Um, and moment of truth.

Without further ado, 'cause you know your girl

can talk and talk and talk and talk,

I'm gonna go ahead and show you guys my post.

Let's post.

Now that the creators have posted their videos

to the Versus Game platform,

it will be up to the millions of followers online to watch,

react, and ultimately decide

which influencer they really love,

and which influencer they think should be going home.

Hi, everyone.

Whoo!

We are down to seven contestants left

in this competition, and last week,

Obé was eliminated

by the Versus Game online community.

Tonight, one of you will be joining Obé

in the Bob's lounge, hoping to get back in the game.

So this week you worked with Orbit gum

and you learned that, when making content,

sometimes we can all try too hard.

And now it's all about the showcase posts.

This is where you took anything you learned this week

or not, and made an original piece of content

that has been shared with the Versus Game universe.

And you were instructed to try and get

as many of your followers

to go engage and ultimately vote for you.

Well, the results are in.

We like that. We like that.

And the contestant with the lowest amount

of engagement or votes will be eliminated for now.

After seeing each of your posts,

I'll tell you if you're in the top four

or going down to the bottom three.

One of you in the bottom three

will be eliminated in the competition for now.

The fans, your fans, have spoken.

We're gonna start with Jacy.

Whoo! Jacy!

All right, Jacy, let's check out your showcase post.

"The Struggles of Curly Hair, Part One."

Hi. Just these conditioners, please.

Your total is $115.

Thanks, Sandy. I'll see you next week.

Ooh! Do you work out?

Sort of. Kind of hot outside today.

Oof, it is kind of humid.

I know, right?

Wow!

First of all, I love, once again,

that you're focusing on your hair,

which is something so personal to you.

Uh-huh. I find... I did say it was part one,

but I won't be doing any other parts.

It was more to show that this could be a series

because I find that people would comment on this

with their struggles and then I could continue on

with other videos,

but more so that this curly community

can share their struggles and kind of laugh about it,

- like you said, so... - I love it. So good.

Well, Jacy, you crushed it in the Orbit challenge,

but I'll tell you this...

You are not in the top four this week.

Understandable. No worries. It's all good. It's all good.

Unfortunately, you are in the bottom three

and on the chopping block.

All right. All right.

All right. Eric, let's check out your showcase post.

Those transitions, like, I know that can be

time-consuming and, like, having to redo things.

Did that take you a lot of time?

Yeah, it did. I mean, you really have

to bring it down to, like, that little, little second

to make it exactly on the dot.

I mean, if it's not, it could throw off the entire video.

Amazing. All right, Eric.

You were in the bottom 50% last week,

but you are in the top four this week.

Come on!

You guys, thank you, guys. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

You have improved and you are safe

from the elimination tonight.

- Thank you, Bethany. - Yes.

All right, Joe. You ready?

Let's go, baby. Yay.

Well, I'm ready, and we're gonna take a look

at Joe's showcase post when we come back.

And later, someone will be eliminated from the competition.

All right.

Welcome back to "Follow Me."

All right, guys, let's get back into this.

You've been giving it your all in the ultimate fan competition.

Joe, you ready to go?

I was born ready. Let's go.

All right, well, let's check it out.

Life is a powerful battle.

You are a beautiful and wonderful soul,

no matter what anyone says.

Every day we take a bigger and bigger bite

of this massive dump we call reality.

Embrace the inner eagle inside yourself,

and let your wings take flight.

Nothing in this life is certain,

and you must fight for your right to party.

Wow.

That was motivational.

Psyching us out as if it wasn't the most hilarious thing.

And these are my stretchy pants.

I don't even know what to say. Hilarious. So good.

You really get me. Thank you. Oh, my God.

Unfortunately, Joe, your post did not perform

as well this week against the other contestants.

Sorry for that.

But you did well enough to make it to the top four.

Look at you!

All right, Zack.

All right, let's see how you did in this week's showcase post.

What? Okay, can I have some of your flexibility?

- Just like a 2%. - Sure.

- That was so impressive. - I have extra to give,

I felt really good when it all came together,

and I saw it and it matched up with the--

I was worried it wasn't gonna match up with the music,

and it all came out exactly the way I wanted it.

Well, Zack, looks like this week...

you are...

in the bottom three, I'm so sorry.

- It's okay. - It's not fair.

All right, Julia, let's check it out.

Get Ready With Me, Date Night Edition.

Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.

They say good things take time, that's why I'm always late.

- Wow! - Amazing. Amazing.

That was so fun.

I love the little twist you did

on like, a "Getting ready with me."

I feel like we've seen so many of those,

and they're still so fun to watch. I relate.

I know the theme of the week was confidence,

so I wanted to integrate that a little bit.

So I have some news. Do you wanna hear it?

Of course.

You are...

- safe again this week. - Nice.

- You made the top four. - Congrats, congrats.

All right, Angelina, are you ready?

I'm ready.

Let's check out your showcase post.

That was super empowering.

I love, once again, incorporating the dancing.

You're such a good dancer. How do you feel about it?

I am nervous, but I'm really hoping that the content

can stand for itself,

and I leave it up to the heavens.

Well, we need to find out if the voters

put you in the top four or the bottom three

- with Jacy and Zack. - Good company.

Well, before we find out, let's see Olivia's post,

because one of you will drop down

to the bottom three, the chopping block tonight.

Olivia, how are you feeling?

I don't wanna... I don't wanna be in the bottom three again.

That was absolutely terrifying.

All right, Olivia, let's check out your post.

Hi, for Sarah? Yeah, right this way.

Here you go. Your waitress will be right with you.

Thank you.

Yeah, I'm ready to order.

Can I have a chicken salad, please?

I'm actually not your waitress, but I'll go let her know.

- Did she just snap at me? - I'd like a refill.

Again, ma'am, I'm not your waitress,

but I will go get her for you.

Hi, again. I'd like to place another order.

I'm not your waitress!

Love the acting skills. Very good.

I also love the use of the green screen.

I thought that that was great as well.

How do you feel about your post this week?

I took a risk.

I did something I haven't really ever done before,

and I used a green screen.

All right, so Olivia or Angelina will be heading to the top four,

and one of them will be on the chopping block

with Zack and Jacy.

The player who is safe is...

...going to be revealed when we come back.

Welcome back to "Follow Me."

Olivia, Angelina, one of you is going

to the chopping block right now.

Angelina...

you are safe.

Oh, my God!

Okay. I'm not ready for this, but it is time.

In the bottom three, we have Jacy, Zack,

and Olivia on the chopping block.

Out of the three of you,

I'm gonna tell you that two of you are still

safe in the competition.

Well, the person being eliminated tonight,

and joining Obé is...

Zack.

That means, Olivia and Jacy,

you are still in the competition.

Zack, even though you are eliminated, there's still

a chance for both you and Obé to get back in the game.

Moving forward, you guys will still be

able to participate in the challenges,

but we will not see any more of your showcase posts for now.

And remember, for season finale, one of our eliminated players

will be voted back into the competition.

Whoo!

And one of you guys will become "Follow Me"

season one champion and walk out of here

$50,000 richer.

We like that, we like that.

Thank you so much, players.

Thank you, Orbit gum, Bob's Discount Furniture.

I'm Bethany Mota, and I will see you

on the next episode of "Follow Me."