'Ugly Betty': Don't Get Meds, Get Even

Just like everyone else, I couldn't wait for the cameo from Christian Siriano and Nina Garcia of Project Runway on this week's Ugly Betty. The possibilities were endless: a diva showdown between Nina and Willy; a temporary makeover of Betty by Christian; Amanda replacing Marc with Christian as her new BFF; an issue of Mode guest-edited by Christian...But their teeny, cliché-filled appearance — which seemed to be just getting started when Renee waltzed in and broke it up — was unsatisfying. Don't you think?

Sure, I loved seeing Christian (fabulously draped in a Count Dracula-esque cape) prance in with a gaggle of models wearing his Runway designs, too. But really, was that all? Sheesh. If you want the definition of buildup without payoff, I think we witnessed it right then. The best part of that sequence was Amanda furiously voguing with the models only to quickly get the hook by a very irritated Alexis. Oh, and Christian telling Alexis she was a ''hot tranny mess'' was spot-on. I mean, the phrase is totally overdone, especially after the uproarious SNL parody, and you could see it coming a mile away, but I'll admit: It was appropriate and funny.

In news about people who definitely are not trannies, Renee was smokin' this episode. No, seriously, she was lighting things on fire! I about died when she chased Betty around lighting that lighter over and over — and then when Renee pulled a knife and Betty ended up only with a useless candlesnuffer. We got a clue as to what Renee's damage was last week when she freaked out after Christina lit a candle in Willy's apartment, and tonight, the whole enchilada was revealed: She was an arsonist who accidentally killed a former lover in a fire. And by the looks of what she did tonight — girlfriend scattered about 20 dozen candles around Daniel's apartment — she pretty much still is an arsonist. I'm truly sad to see Gabrielle Union go. I mean, her being carted off to the asylum — or wherever Willy was having her sent — means she's gone for good, right? No reappearance down the line? Renee and Daniel had a nice chemistry, and there is little about Gabrielle Union that isn't flawless. At least it's gratifying that she went out with a bang.

NEXT: Daniel and Betty's fantasy hookup

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