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True Beauty airs the final episode on ABC tonight, finally revealing who they have chosen as the most beautiful person in America. Last week, sexiest contestant Laura went home, leaving Billy, Joel, and Julia in the house. Julia has never been to the Hall of Beauty, and she’s a pageant queen. Will that give her the edge to beat out superfit Joel and Chippendale dancer Billy?

Joel survived the Hall of Beauty, and he’s happy with the judge’s comments towards him. Billy is surprised to be in the final three, and Julia’s glad that Laura was eliminated, leaving her as the only female contender. “I know that I’m more beautiful than anybody else,” Joel says, and if doesn’t win he’ll consider himself a failure. He’s decided not to be too friendly any more.Julia is missing her eyelash extension appointments, and settles for fake lashes for the final judging. Billy plans to make sure the judges get to know him.

People Magazine has arrived for a photo shoot, and Vanessa’s going to watch the contestants every move. The contestants will have a one on one interview with Jess Cagle, and then a photo shoot with legendary photographer Matthew Rolston. They’ll also be shot wearing nothing but a red towel.Julia is worried that the photo shoot will be nude, and she doesn’t think she wants to do it. She wants to be Miss America and Miss Texas, and has to be very careful to be a good role model. Luckily, Jess is judging the contestants on honesty, humility and modesty.

Joel freezes up during the initial interview question, but eventually warms up. Vanessa thinks Billy sounds rehearsed, but it’s not as bad as some of Joel’s answer. “If you run with dogs you get fleas,” Joel tells Jess, when asked if any of his friends are unattractive. Julia says she’s not vain, but takes pride in her appearance. Billy gives out a story about bad pimples and how it humbled him.Julia drops the bombshell that she gave up her title of Miss Teen Texas at age 17, after getting a public intoxication ticket, and the judges are impressed with her. Jess thinks Julia sounds fake, Joel has no modesty, and Billy rehearsed his answers too much.

'True Beauty' Finalewatch: Your inner beauty is showing

It's down to the final three contestants: Billy, Julia, and Joel. It's not really surprising that Billy and Julia are still in the competition. After all, they seemed like the nicest people along the way. Joel, though? He's kind of a dick. Let's see if the final episode shines any light on his inner beauty.

Their final challenge is the People Magazine photo shoot and interview. Naturally, the editor conducting the interview is also a "secret judge." How secret can he be if he's sitting there asking them questions? After the interview, they'll be doing a super-sticky nude photo shoot. Julia's apprehensive about it because she wants to be Miss America one day, but she decides to do it anyway. Boobies!

Joel's interview is typical. He can't seem to answer a simple question like "where are you from" and yet is perfectly comfortable explaining how he doesn't like hanging out with ugly people. In his defense, ugly people are icky. Billy whines more about being the ugly kid. Julia actually shares an interesting tidbit. It turns out she was once Miss Teen Texas but was de-crowned when she was arrested for public intoxication. So she's not Little Miss Perfect? Awesome.

On to the photo shoot! Someone must have bought a vat of hot oil on sale the night before, because they were definitely slicked up. Joel is very proud of his physique. I'd use the word "cocky" but it seems ironic with all the nakedness. Billy looks terrifying. Seriously, the scowl is not sexy. Julia looks bangin'. I mean this in the nicest way possible, but she turned from girl-next-door beauty queen to pin-up model once she stripped her clothes and thick makeup. I'll take one of those, please.Vanessa, Nolé, and Cheryl gather 'round to announce the winner. But guess what? They're all winners! They've got mail, they've got mail! Yay!

Once they get back to the mansion, shiz starts to go down. They get a clue to go downstairs, and after a few minutes of deciphering they finally find the hidden bat cave. It's the judges' secret spy room and they're finally let in on the secret of the show. They don't seem that surprised. Maybe because it was, like, the worst-kept secret ever.

It's finally decision time. The contestants are all brought back to the Hall of Beauty for the verdict. We've seen both Billy and Joel act like tools, but Julia's mostly flown under the radar until her crying fit tonight. Still, it was a little surprising that Billy ended up in 3rd place. Joel was a much bigger jerk. I guess they found him to be more attractive. Either that, or Vanessa wanted to jump his bones. And now for the winner… it's Julia. Duh. Is anyone shocked?