It was a small audition this year. I have no idea why but even going back and looking at the whiteboard it was way less filled in and there were a lot of empty slots. I don't remember the boxes being on the whiteboard from previous years, is that new?
I think the makeup issues (Emily, Tasha) would be easily fixed with the makeovers so having them not make it because of their appearance would be unfortunate.
There seemed to be a lot more camera angles, technique, an d variety this year. I'm wondering if the production company hired someone new who is playing with how they film.
All in all my biggest wow was how small the tryouts were.