Channel [v] is a lot like the Pentagon. Information comes in, but nothing leaks out. Even their water coolers are practically password encrypted. And the cast and crew for Get Gorgeous IV are keeping all the show's secrets close to their chests.

But as promised, I've been schmoozing with the right people so I can bring you the skinny on the show.

So while VJ Pia and Elite Modelling Agency scout Sushma Puri are keeping their smiles glued on though hundreds of auditions, I, Valsa, your Gorgeous Blogger, got my hand on the top 50 short-listed contestants' applications!

I just started flipping through the stack and I'm already laughing pretty hard.

To get to know the girls better, Channel [v] got creative with their questions. I guess why ask someone how tall they are, when you can ask them what "the height of their beauty" is, right?

Needless to say, the girls came up with some "interesting" answers to the questions.

Here are some of the more amusing ones:

I've been this good looking since: Puberty.
Weighty matters in kilos: 49-51 Unstable! How weird that is?
Really Vital Statistics: Single
The first thing you will notice about me: It depends were you look but usually me.
Models must have these three basic quality standards according to me: Compromising, humbleness, altitude.
My take on fashion: Defines and gets a person naked on the outside.

Oh my…

After reading through all 50 applications, I'll admit that some of these girls are gorgeous and pretty smart to boot. I even think I have enough info here to make some predictions about who could go far in this competition.

Here's my personal short list (drumroll, please!):

Name: Aastha
Hometown: Delhi
Dimensions: 34-25-35 / 5feet 7inches
In her own words: Modeled for ma friends in NIFT and dats it- dis is ma FIRST ATTEMPT DUDE!!!
Why she's a Valsa pick: She has beautiful eyes, a great smile and a ton of enthusiasm (evident by the countless exclamation marks in her form).

Name: Arika
Hometown: Pune
Dimensions: 34-26-36/ 5feet 7inches
In her own words: If I do make it half way through I'll cinsider myself really lucky and would be happy with the experience. Hey! Something's better than nothing right?
Why she's a Valsa pick: She just turned 17. She very young and has never modeled before, but I can see this beautiful little girl going places.

Name: Arlette
Hometown: Mumbai
Dimensions: 30-28-36/ 5feet 5inches
In her own words: A confident, flamboyant yet shy girl. I prefere being myself… energetic and glamourous.
Why she's a Valsa pick: Her curly locks and sweet smile could make the hardest heart melt. She's just 18 years old but she's already been on the cover of Seventeen Magazine.

Name: Mizpah
Hometown: Delhi
Dimensions: 32-26-35/ 5feet 4inches
In her own words: I have started my career as a model so if i don't get selected I'll still do my favourite job in the world.
Why she's a Valsa pick: Stylish and chic, this petite little thing stands out in a crowd despite her lack of height.

Name: Nidhi
Hometown: Bangalore
Dimensions: 32-25-30/ 5feet 6inches
In her own words: I don't ever do anything and leave it half baked, so if I'm picked then it's all or nothing, and if I'm not then it's Public International Law all the way.
Why she's a Valsa pick: This girl has a face to die for, great bone structure and gorgeous brown skin. And believe it or not, she's a law student.

Name: Rachel
Hometown: Mumbai
Dimensions: 32-24-33/ 5feet 7inches
In her own words: I want this experience of mine to be rollercoaster ride, with all its ups and downs, eventually making me a better person.
Why she's a Valsa pick: A dusky beauty. She stands out with her inimitable bohemian inspired style and long black hair. She is also the lead singer of a rock band that won Channel [V]'s Launch Pad last year.

It's easy for me to judge from behind my laptop (and we'll see how far my picks go), but
I've really got to hand it to these aspiring models. They're brave to be stepping into the world of reality TV just for a chance at achieving stardom.

I am certain though that most of them have no clue what they are getting themselves into.

Though neither do I.

I'm finishing off this entry while I'm on the plane waiting to take off and get down to Goa to meet with semi-finalists. There's a kid sitting behind me who refuses to stop kicking my seat.

I just had a scary thought — Is this a sign of terrible things to come? I' ve heard that models are not very different from toddlers — prone to tantrums and impossible to reason with. What have I gotten myself into? I'm going to be living with models!

I wish I could have a room to myself. What if one of these girls decides to poke around in stuff or mess with my computer or video tapes when I'm not around? I'll be so busy that I might not even notice.

I know all about how girls can be mean and nasty. Sure, they can be fabulous, too — I have a sister and a bunch of awesome girl friends I love. But I went to an all girls boarding school. And competition can bring out the worst in people. There ain't no fury like a model scorned, eh?

I'm not going to panic.

I'm either going to have my patience tried, or if I 'm lucky, my prejudices challenged. Either way, I'm up for the task.

Next week: I'll share how things were going in Goa, what it was like to meet the models and live through the first elimination.