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America's Next Model

America's Next Top Model is a reality show which stars model Tyra Banks. The show first aired in 2003 on UPN, and it was highly popular, being rated as one of the best shows on the network. In addition to being a host on the show, Tyra Banks is also a co-producer along with Anthony Dominici and Ken Mok. As the name suggests, America's Next Top Model is a show in which contestants compete to become models. They will be challenged with a number of competitions which are related to fashion, and the winner receives a $100,000 modeling contract with CoverGirl, and the model may also be featured in Elle Magazine.

Season One of America's Next Model

This reality show is distinct in that each season may be referred to as a "cycle" rather than a season. Season one aired in May of 2003, and ten girls were flown to New York City were they would live in a loft apartment during the season. For the first part of the competition, they would share this apartment. The rooms were named after large cities, and they were the Tokyo Room, the Milan Room, and the Miami room. Each room would be shared by two girls. This season would also feature guests like J. Alexander and Wyclef Jean. The winner of season one was Adrianne Curry, and she was declared America's Next Top Model. Adrianne Curry and Shannon Steward came in behind her.

Season One Models

Season Two of America's Next Model

The second cycle of the show took place in 2004. While the first season only had 10 contestants, the second had twelve. While the format remained largely the same when compared to the first season, there were many variations in how the episodes were showcased. Compared to season one, the photo shoots were more sexually provocative. In fact, the very first shoot required the girls to pose nude with body paint. Because Anna Bradfield refused this task, she was the first person to be sent home.

In the finale, the final four participated in an erotic shoot that took place in Milan. The winner of this season was Yoanna, and she was praised for her looks and runway walk. Yoanna had been a fan of fashion since she was a child.

Season Two Models

Season Three of America's Next Model

The third cycle of America's Next Top Model aired in 2004. While 34 women were chosen as semifinalists, only 14 were picked to appear as finalist on the show. The semifinalists appeared at a party in Los Angeles prior to the start of the new season. Some of the semifinalists got into a fight in a local bar, and everyone involved was eliminated. The 14 women to be selected as finalists were flown to Jamaica, and Jay Manuel was their photographer. The women then returned to the continental United States for the rest of the season.

During season three, the women were given radical makeovers, which included some of them having to have their hair cut. Eva Pigford, who was 19 when the showed aired, was declared the winner.

Season Three Models

Season Four of America's Next Model

The fourth cycle of the show started in early 2005. While the previous seasons had placed an emphasis on New York, the fourth season changed over to Los Angeles. Tiffany Richardson, who had been kicked off the third season due to fighting, returned in this season after completing anger management classes. While 20 women auditioned for the show, only 14 finalists were chosen. The winner of season four was Naima Mora, who hailed from Detroit Michigan. She was 20 years old at the time the show aired.

Season Four Models

Season Five of America's Next Model

Cycle five was referred to as being the "bling season." Like the previous season, most of this cycle took place in Los Angeles, while the finale was held in London. The panel of judges also changed from Janice Dickinson to Twiggy and J. Alexander. During the first week, the contestants competed in a superhero theme. They were suspended in air to take a "strong" photograph. Ashley Black was the first person to be eliminated. The winner of this season was Nicole Linkletter, who was 19 years old when the show aired.

Season Five Models

Season Six of America's Next Model

The sixth cycle of the show started in March of 2006. J. Alexander and Twiggy returned as the judges, and Nigel Barker was a judge as well. The youngest contestant was 18 years old, while the oldest was 26 years old. Like the previous two seasons, much of this show took place in Los Angeles, though the finale was held in Bangkok, Thailand. Kathy Hoxit was the first person to be eliminated, and Danielle Evans was declared the winner.

Season Six Models

Season Seven of America's Next Model

The seventh cycle of the show aired in the fall of 2006. This marks the first season to be aired on The CW network rather than UPN. Of all the cycles, season seven was the most watched, with about 5 million viewers for each episode. The main destination for this season is Barcelona, Spain, and the winner was CariDee English, who hailed from Fargo, North Dakota. The first contestant to be eliminated was Christian Evans. CariDee most recently appeared on the NBC hit show "Identity".

Season Seven Models

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