America's Next Top Model, Cycle 7
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America's Next Top Model
, Cycle 7 started airing on September 20, 2006 as the first to be aired on The CW
network. The season's catch-phrase is "The Competition Won't Be Pretty." The season's promotional theme song is "Hot Stuff (I Want You Back)" by Pussycat Dolls
.
To date, this cycle is the most watched season in The CW, averaging 5.13 million viewers per episode. In addition, a new opening was made, different to the last three cycles. Jay Manuel also was added to the final judging panel, for a total of five judges deciding on the winner. Elite Model Management
and Seventeen
replaced previous season's regular sponsors, Ford Models
and Elle
. The winner received management and representation by Elite Model Management, a photo shoot for the cover and a six-page spread within Seventeen magazine, and a $100,000 contract with CoverGirl cosmetics.
The international destination during this cycle was Barcelona
, Spain.
The winner was 21 year old CariDee English
from Fargo
, North Dakota.
This season premiere was a special two-hour episode. The 33 semi-finalists started at Los Angeles International Airport
and they met with J. Alexander and Jay Manuel
. Their task was to shoot a photo above the runway
. Later, the girls met Tyra and the Aswirl twins (runway challenge–Cycle 6) and they started off with the auditions. A girl named Cyndel, who referred to herself as an entertainer and told the judges that she worked at a strip club said she considered that stripping
"was another part of modeling." Anchal also stood out, principally because of her blue contacts. When asked why she had them in, she said that in India, they found girls with lighter eyes more beautiful. The 33 "semi-finalists" were reduced to 21 girls who would go onto the next round. The 21 girls participated in a nude photo shoot, of which the more conservative girls struggled between their ambition and upbringing. This episode also introduced Jaslene Gonzalez
, who failed to make the final cut down to 13. (Jaslene would audition again in the following season
, which she won.) Also, these pictures were used and shown (heads only) in this opening.
After the field was narrowed down to 13 girls by the judges, the girls were sent to a runway competition using the clothes from the designers of Elmer Avenue. The contestants had to choose their clothes off the backs of 13 male models, then "feminize
" and wear the outfit down the runway. Melrose was chosen as the winner, allowing her the chance to be "Diva for the Day" on the set of their next photo shoot.
At the fashion magazine-inspired house, the contestants were surprised that only 11 beds were available, and maneuvering took place. Monique, who did not get a bed, stole Eugena's and poured water on it, saying it was "pee" in order to ensure nobody tried to take it off her.
The next day, Tyra's dramatic diva appearance kicked off a shoot where the girls were given different model stereotypes to portray as follows:
The judges liked Michelle, CariDee & A.J.'s photos but questioned Brooke, Jaeda, Christian and Melrose's. The judges felt that Melrose gave a terrible photo from what she "hard to work with," pointing out that she looked older than she was in the photo, combined with her bad attitude on set, saw her in the bottom two. Christian, also in the bottom two, was criticized for being "boring," and showing lack of variations in her shots. The judges felt that Christian had less potential than Melrose, therefore sending her home.
This episode is about makeovers, the girls met with the two Jays at breakfast and they were thought to have a makeover. Instead, the girls returned to the house and Tyra surprised them with flowery new makeovers. While Brooke, Megg, Eugena, CariDee, and Megan embraced their new looks with gratitude, Monique, AJ, Melrose, and Jaeda (who received the most drastic makeover of the day) showed disapproval. Jay Manuel lost his cool after the makeovers were done, saying that some of the attitudes were disrespectful to the salon management.
The challenge this week involved make-up application, speed and presentation. They each raced against the clock to put together their entire look, from make-up to wardrobe, during brief elevator stops on a trip to the top of a skyscraper. Megg and Monique could not make the elevator at various stories, and were eliminated even before the presentation. Eugena was determined the winner by CoverGirl, Queen Latifah
and her make-up artist, Roxanna Floyd. Her prize was an exclusive photo shoot for the CoverGirl Web site, which she chose CariDee and Jaeda to share.
Back at the house, Monique took off her frustration of her loss in the challenge by using the phone for more than three and a half hours, upsetting other girls who needed the phone. This was followed by an intense verbal confrontation with Anchal and Amanda who insisted that Monique was disrespecting others and forcefully hung up her call.
The photo shoot involved the girls to shine through quirky, extravagant wigs and hair pieces. Melrose turned the tables and delivered the best shot this week, while Michelle, Amanda, Anchal, and CariDee also did well. However, Jaeda and Megan both landed in the bottom two for poor photos. Even though Jaeda still disliked her hair, Megan was sent home.
J. Alexander prepared the girls with a unique crazy, insane runway exercise from atop a 1/2" wide tight rope
. When they got back to the house, Melrose went to use the phone, and Monique barged in and demanded the phone. Melrose then slammed the door on Monique, who retaliated by taking her undergarments off and rubbed them on Melrose's bedsheets. The next day, their runway skills were put to the test in their rockiest challenge yet, with Bre Scullark
(Cycle 5
) appearing as guest. The contestants were asked to strut across cobblestones in high heels while wearing masks which impaired their vision. The winner of the challenge, A.J., picked CariDee and Megg to jet off to work a star-studded Dennis Quaid
Charity Weekend Fashion Show with some past seasons’ contestants in Austin
, Texas.
Later, the girls had to rock a catwalk suspended over water, but Monique's dehydration landed her in the hospital. She then went home and did not participate in the photo shoot, but made it to judging. While Eugena was walking on the runway, she fell. At judging, Monique was criticized for not pulling through like models in previous cycles have (specifically Danielle from Cycle 6
). In the end, it was Eugena and Monique who landed in the bottom two, both for their inability to translate their beauty into film. Monique was subsequently eliminated for her seeming lack of drive.
The contestants learned to strike an extreme pose from a contortion
ist, and model coach, Stacey McKenzie
, and were put to the test in a high fashion challenge. They have a dinner at the restaurant where Twiggy is awaiting. The next day, they learned to show an extreme pose in designer Bao Tranchi's clothing and Erica Courtney jewelry. Eugena was chosen as the winner and won all the jewelry worn during the challenge, totaling $32,000.
After the challenge Anchal overheard Melrose talking about her in the hottub and got very upset.
The following day, Tyra arrived at the house and they have to talk with them.
The photo shoot this week was based on a circus
freak show
and the girls turned into various circus freaks as follows:
During make-up, Jay called the girls to meet Seventeen
magazine editor Atoosa Rubenstein
. Megg and Jaeda are struggled in their photos, Megg felt the worst in her photo plus her bearded lady look.
At judging, Melrose, A.J. and CariDee were hailed for their performances and Jaeda and Megg found themselves in the bottom two, both for their bad photos. In the end, Megg was sent home because of her inability to transfer her personality into a photo. In addition, the judges began to doubt her model potential, as she didn't look like a model in front of the panel, or in any of her photographs.
A red carpet challenge with former judge Janice Dickinson
left some of the girls speechless. Melrose won the reward challenge, which gave her a night to interview stars on the red carpet as part of Entertainment Tonight
staff.
Back at the house, Michelle revealed that she might be gay or bisexual, to the surprise of her twin sister Amanda, who became noticeably more introverted after hearing this. While talking to Tyra, Amanda revealed that she was scared for her sister. She came to terms with it and accompanied her sister as Michelle called their mother to tell her.
The stars came out at a photo shoot where the contestants were transformed into celebrity couples, which were:
During judging, the girls were asked to be impromptu correspondents and give their best commentary of red carpet footage featuring the ANTM judges, during which Brooke shone but A.J. let her self-consciousness show through. Brooke's fantastic photo and great performance at the judging test earned her a first call out. CariDee and Melrose also received praise for their overall performance as well.
In the end, A.J. and Jaeda were revealed to be in the bottom two, both because the judges weren't sure how much they cared about the competition. The judging concluded in a big shock to the girls when AJ, who had done well consistently throughout the competition, was eliminated. The judges felt that she had just lost her drive to remain in the competition and spared Jaeda for the third time.
Eugena was tired of the things that some of the girls were doing around the house. Brooke sees a box with a present from her parents: Diploma from her high school graduation and decorations. Then, at a surprise photo shoot, Tyra picked up her camera and surprised the contestants in their backyard with a black-and-white photo shoot where they were asked to look scary with weird contact lenses yet retain their sex appeal. A few girls struggled when burlesque dancer Dita von Teese
asked them to get in touch with their sexy side. The contestants were put to the test by walking down the dinner table of Elite Models
director Cathy Gould at her dinner party. Melrose won her third challenge and brought Amanda, Michelle, and Brooke for a Seventeen Magazine
editorial spread photo shoot as her reward.
To test their new sense about the fine line between 'sexy' and 'sleazy,' Jay Manuel met the contestants for a second photo shoot depicting romance novels with model Fabio
.
Each girl had their own romance novel title, as follows:
At the panel Amanda, Melrose, CariDee, and Anchal were named the best as they all excelled. Despite bad takes from Jaeda and Michelle at the photoshoot with Fabio, Eugena and Brooke were revealed as the bottom two. While the judges were irked at Eugena's mannerisms, they doubted Brooke's potential as a model, and wondered whether she was just getting by on her vibrant personality. In the end, Eugena was saved for the second time and Brooke was ironically eliminated on the night of her high school graduation.
This episode recapped the process that the seven remaining models, including some never-before-seen footage.
One such scene was during the very first hour the girls entered the house, when they met their wardrobe stylist Charlie Altuna and makeup artist Sutan, who had with them a "Fashion Trash" bin, and confiscated whatever of the girls’ clothing they deemed "unfashionable." However, after this abrupt event, the girls were brought to Skyla where they had five minutes to shop for “fashionable top model” clothing.
Footage included a catfight
between Amanda and Monique, who went on a rampage and threw away almost every other foodstuff in the house into the garbage when Monique found out that her Doritos
were eaten. Amanda then ran provocatively around the house opening every other closet that contained any remains of food, all the while shouting, "there's food there!"
Finally, the girls met with yoga instructor Shirley Archer for a relaxing time of meditation, and Jaeda impersonated Tyra at eliminations while all the contestants were in a dressing room. Right before announcing who was "going home," CariDee unexpectedly passed gas
, which stopped all the girls and caused them to laugh.
The next day, the contestants headed to the beach where they met pro athlete and model Gabrielle Reece
where she taught the girls the art of action modeling while they bumped, set and spiked to beach volleyball.
The girls got even more physical with NASCAR
driver Stanton Barrett
for a competition where they had to take their own shots using a remote controlled camera. Although accidentally denting Stanton's car, Michelle won the challenge and picked Amanda, CariDee, and Melrose to share her reward. Unknown to them, there was a reward challenge within the challenge, where the four girls had to act fast and don as many pieces of clothing within 30 seconds. Melrose won the prize of $10,000 worth of clothing and jewelry.
Back at the house, the tension between Anchal and Melrose reached a boiling point when Melrose accused Anchal of being childish and disrespectful to others, causing a visibly affected Anchal to retreat to her room.
For the week's photo shoot, the girls received their first Covergirl assignment, shooting for TruBlend whipped foundation, modeling as space-sirens. They flew at a skydiving training facility, where many contestants had difficulty expressing grace inside the wind tunnel.
During judging, the girls had to act out a scene derived from a verb and adverb randomly drawn from a box as follows:
CariDee and Melrose both excelled while the others did not impress. Despite some of the worst photos from Eugena & Jaeda, Michelle & Anchal were in the bottom two, both due to their apparent lack of drive, though the judges had previously praised their photos and overall portfolios. Although Tyra praised Anchal's natural beauty, her lack of self confidence held her back, and she was eliminated.
The girls met with acting coach Tasha Smith
at the Los Angeles Repertory Company for acting lessons, and all took turns performing exercises to learn how to break down their physical boundaries. Each girl then shot their own silent film, acting out the direction given to them. After an emotional day, CariDee was chosen as the winner, earning her a guest spot on The CW
’s One Tree Hill
. The girls then viewed CariDee’s winning silent film, and Tyra surprised them with a trip to Barcelona
, Spain.
Once the girls landed in Barcelona, they were happily surprised when their driver made several stops along the way to pick up male models who would be part of their next challenge. Together, they went to dinner at a traditional Spanish restaurant
, where they learned they would shoot a commercial the next day in the Catalan language
. Tensions rose between Jaeda and her male model Nacho after he told her he did not like black women
.
The following day the girls shot a Secret deodorant commercial, where they had to kiss their male model at the end. Most of the girls struggled with their lines and the pressure to perform in another language.
Melrose was praised by the judges as giving the best performance – much to the dislike of Eugena, and Michelle was criticized for her terrible kiss. However, CariDee, who had previously been favored by the judges, gave one of the worst commercials.
CariDee landed in the bottom two with Jaeda. The judges deemed Jaeda as the weakest girl, overall as well as with her commercial, and despite giving her several chances, Jaeda gave them no reasons to continue keeping her in the competition, eliminating her.
Shaken from her near elimination, CariDee struggled to rebound from an off week. In order to relieve some anxiety, the girls invited their Spanish models from their last commercial shoot over for dinner.
The next day, Tyra visited the girls and had a sit down talk about the harsh reality's of the modeling industry, before the girls met up with Pancho Saula, the director of Elite Barcelona, who has set up 10 go-sees for them to attend all around the city. Eugena and CariDee teamed up, as did the twins, while Melrose decided to hit the streets alone, a strategy that seemed to pay off as she managed to attend the most number of auditions. When the twins got lost, they arrived late, they ended up disqualifying themselves. Melrose won her fourth reward challenge, and she chose CariDee to share in her reward – a catered dinner at their apartment.
For this week’s photo shoot, the girls arrived at the bull-fighting arena and met their photographer, Nigel Barker. CariDee made a crude joke to Nigel, which was edited for him to appear offended, however according to CariDee in an Entertainment Weekly online interview, he actually recognized her humor and joked along with her.
At panel, the girls were asked to tell the judges who they felt had the most and least amount of potential. Michelle’s insecurities finally overwhelmed her as she broke down in front of the judges, conflicted by her doubts of whether she really wanted to be a model. Eugena impressed the judges by confessing that she started so weakly in the contest, stating that a "journey" took place. Caridee then tearfully gave an apology letter to Nigel after her offensive conversation with him.
During deliberation, the judges were torn between the lackluster photos of Amanda and CariDee, but Michelle’s identity crisis made them question whether Michelle was sacrificing her place for her sister. Consequentially, the twins landed in the bottom two, where Tyra noted that Amanda had the drive but her sister's portfolio was stronger, and Michelle who had natural talent but lacked self-confidence. But it was Amanda's drive that won the judges over as her sister was sent home.
The girls traveled to a dance studio where they met flamenco
dancer Nacho Blancho, who taught them the steps of the traditional Spanish dance. While Eugena breezed through the practice, Amanda's awkwardness became apparent.
Later that night, the girls shared a dinner with runway coach and judge Miss J. Alexander, before returning to their apartment to rehearse their dance steps. CariDee and Eugena repeatedly expressed their disdain for Melrose and wished for the two of them to be the Final Two. The next morning, the girls arrived at a majestic Spanish villa for their flamenco dance test, decked out in full flamenco attire. Melrose, who didn't practice earlier and said she would shine, was the only girl who made a mistake. Nacho was impressed by Amanda’s improvement but crowned Eugena the winner, who picked Amanda to share in her prize, which turned out to be three presents bearing clothes worn at the Custo Barcelona Fall 2006 collection. Melrose then got upset because she didn't do as well as she expected to.
For the photo shoot, the girls met with Jay Manuel who brought out Tyra to assist. The girls were paired up – Eugena and Melrose, Amanda and CariDee – to pose as nymph
s floating underwater. While Melrose shone in the freezing water, Eugena delivered many blank shots and was unable to stay afloat. CariDee had to be pulled out from the icy water prematurely when she got hypothermia and started shivering uncontrollably. She was later scolded for not speaking up and "listening to her body." Amanda had to finish the rest of the 50 frames left in the shoot by herself.
At panel, Melrose was the only girl to survived from any negative critique from the judges. They warned Eugena about her bland expressions, and still had reservations about Amanda’s stiffness and awkward posing, while criticizing CariDee's weak physical demands of being a model. Though she was praised for not allowing her coldness to show on her face in the photo shoot, CariDee found herself in the botto two with Amanda; Amanda's look was edgy and high-fashion, but the judges worried if she was overly awkward and meek, while CariDee's look was classic, but may not be able to take the physical demands of being a model. Tyra ultimately handed the last photo to Caridee, who told her to conquer her weaknesses, while Amanda, the other Babin twin, was sent packing.
The final three met Jay Manuel to shoot their commercial for CoverGirl Outlast Double Lip Shine, where they met last cycle's winner Danielle Evans. First up was CariDee, whose natural enthusiasm shone through. While Eugena once again started off with bland takes, she finally turned on the charm for a great delivery, while Melrose struggled with her being over-prepared. During their CoverGirl print ad shoot, CariDee once again shone with her blissful look and strong picture and commercial, as well as her strong portfolio, while Eugena delivered some passionate shots. Melrose, affected by her earlier performance, stumbled in her shoot.
The judges believe that Melrose has failed to live up to her past performances, and Eugena's passion was still questioned. Ultimately, Melrose joined CariDee as the final two as Eugena was sent home. Melrose was the first and the last girl to be in the bottom two this season and got spared.
In preparation for the final runway challenge, Tyra set up a sit-down talk with life coach Dr. Michelle. Next, the final two met Jay Manuel at their final runway, where they had to play ghostly brides in wedding gowns designed by Victorio & Lucchino. The final show would be set in Antoni Gaudí
's world famous Park Güell
.
As night fell on Barcelona, Danielle began the show while Melrose and CariDee kicked off their catwalk face-off. The second walk required the girls to stop and stare down each other halfway down the runway. A minor disaster occurred when CariDee accidentally stepped on Melrose's train and ripped it in the middle of the runway. After a brief moment of shock, Melrose recovered quickly and continued her walk confidently. However, drama began to stir at the changing room as Melrose blamed CariDee for the torn gown. The final segment began with Jay Alexander dressed in a black wedding gown running out on the catwalk, screaming theatrically, and the girls followed suit, with CariDee overdoing it. The show ended off with CariDee and Melrose's final walk at the runway, together with their last face-off pose before "disappearing" from the runway.
Back in the judging room (with Jay Manuel present as judge), the judges were torn because Caridee had a strong CoverGirl photo, but performed poorly in the fashon show; while Melrose did worse in the Covergirl shoot, but excelled in the fashion show. The judges appreciated Melrose's fashion knowledge and persistence to win the competition, but she came off as too clinical. Meanwhile CariDee was lambasted for her sometimes too loud personality, although she had the much sought after "X-Factor."
The girls returned and Tyra announced CariDee as the seventh winner of America's Next Top Model, the first ever natural blonde to win.
Amanda and Michelle Babin are identical twins
, however they were judged individually.
America's Next Top Model
America's Next Top Model is a reality television show in which a number of women compete for the title of America's Next Top Model and a chance to start their career in the modeling industry....
, Cycle 7 started airing on September 20, 2006 as the first to be aired on The CW
The CW Television Network
The CW Television Network is a television network in the United States launched at the beginning of the 2006–2007 television season. It is a joint venture between CBS Corporation, the former owners of United Paramount Network , and Time Warner's Warner Bros., former majority owner of The WB...
network. The season's catch-phrase is "The Competition Won't Be Pretty." The season's promotional theme song is "Hot Stuff (I Want You Back)" by Pussycat Dolls
Pussycat Dolls
The Pussycat Dolls are an American pop girl group and dance ensemble based in Los Angeles; currently consisting of Lauren Bennett, Vanessa Curry, Kristal "Lyndriette" Smith, Tiffany "Taz" Zavala, Kia Hampton and Paula Van Oppen. The Pussycat Dolls were founded by choreographer Robin Antin in 1995...
.
To date, this cycle is the most watched season in The CW, averaging 5.13 million viewers per episode. In addition, a new opening was made, different to the last three cycles. Jay Manuel also was added to the final judging panel, for a total of five judges deciding on the winner. Elite Model Management
Elite Model Management
Elite Model Management is a large modeling agency based in New York and Paris. It is a subsidiary of Elite World S.A.-History:Founded in France in 1972 by John Casablancas and Alain Kittler, it was rebought in 1990 by Nicholas Farrae. Elite World S.A. is the parent company of Elite Model...
and Seventeen
Seventeen (magazine)
Seventeen is an American magazine for teenagers. It was first published in September 1944 by Walter Annenberg's Triangle Publications. News Corporation bought Triangle in 1988, and sold Seventeen to K-III Communications in 1991. Primedia sold the magazine to Hearst in 2003. It is still in the...
replaced previous season's regular sponsors, Ford Models
Ford Models
The Ford Modeling Agency, or as it is known today Ford Models, is a modeling agency in New York City. It was established in 1946 by Eileen and the late Gerard W. Ford.-Company:...
and Elle
Elle (magazine)
Elle is a worldwide magazine of French origin that focuses on women's fashion, beauty, health, and entertainment. Elle is also the world's largest fashion magazine. It was founded by Pierre Lazareff and his wife Hélène Gordon in 1945. The title, in French, means "she".-History:Elle was founded in...
. The winner received management and representation by Elite Model Management, a photo shoot for the cover and a six-page spread within Seventeen magazine, and a $100,000 contract with CoverGirl cosmetics.
The international destination during this cycle was Barcelona
Barcelona
Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain after Madrid, and the capital of Catalonia, with a population of 1,621,537 within its administrative limits on a land area of...
, Spain.
The winner was 21 year old CariDee English
CariDee English
CariDee English is an American fashion model and TV personality who won Cycle 7 of America's Next Top Model in December 2006. Her prize was a $100,000 contract with CoverGirl Cosmetics, a modeling contract with Elite Models, and a six-page fashion editorial and cover for Seventeen magazine...
from Fargo
Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo is the largest city in the U.S. state of North Dakota and the county seat of Cass County. In 2010, its population was 105,549, and it had an estimated metropolitan population of 208,777...
, North Dakota.
The Girl Who Marks Her Territory
First aired September 20, 2006This season premiere was a special two-hour episode. The 33 semi-finalists started at Los Angeles International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport is the primary airport serving the Greater Los Angeles Area, the second-most populated metropolitan area in the United States. It is most often referred to by its IATA airport code LAX, with the letters pronounced individually...
and they met with J. Alexander and Jay Manuel
Jay Manuel
Jay Manuel is a Canadian make-up artist, fashion photographer, and model. He is most recognizable as the director of photo shoots on the popular reality television show America's Next Top Model...
. Their task was to shoot a photo above the runway
Runway
According to ICAO a runway is a "defined rectangular area on a land aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of aircraft." Runways may be a man-made surface or a natural surface .- Orientation and dimensions :Runways are named by a number between 01 and 36, which is generally one tenth...
. Later, the girls met Tyra and the Aswirl twins (runway challenge–Cycle 6) and they started off with the auditions. A girl named Cyndel, who referred to herself as an entertainer and told the judges that she worked at a strip club said she considered that stripping
Striptease
A striptease is an erotic or exotic dance in which the performer gradually undresses, either partly or completely, in a seductive and sexually suggestive manner...
"was another part of modeling." Anchal also stood out, principally because of her blue contacts. When asked why she had them in, she said that in India, they found girls with lighter eyes more beautiful. The 33 "semi-finalists" were reduced to 21 girls who would go onto the next round. The 21 girls participated in a nude photo shoot, of which the more conservative girls struggled between their ambition and upbringing. This episode also introduced Jaslene Gonzalez
Jaslene Gonzalez
Jaslene Gonzalez is a Puerto Rican American model, television host, and winner of Cycle 8 of America's Next Top Model.-Biography:...
, who failed to make the final cut down to 13. (Jaslene would audition again in the following season
America's Next Top Model, Cycle 8
America's Next Top Model Cycle 8 is the eighth cycle of America's Next Top Model and the second season of the series to be aired on The CW network, which aired from February 28, 2007, to May 16, 2007....
, which she won.) Also, these pictures were used and shown (heads only) in this opening.
- Special guests: The Aswirl Twins
After the field was narrowed down to 13 girls by the judges, the girls were sent to a runway competition using the clothes from the designers of Elmer Avenue. The contestants had to choose their clothes off the backs of 13 male models, then "feminize
Feminine
Feminine, or femininity, normally refers to qualities positively associated with women.Feminine may also refer to:*Feminine , a grammatical gender*Feminine cadence, a final chord falling in a metrically weak position...
" and wear the outfit down the runway. Melrose was chosen as the winner, allowing her the chance to be "Diva for the Day" on the set of their next photo shoot.
At the fashion magazine-inspired house, the contestants were surprised that only 11 beds were available, and maneuvering took place. Monique, who did not get a bed, stole Eugena's and poured water on it, saying it was "pee" in order to ensure nobody tried to take it off her.
The next day, Tyra's dramatic diva appearance kicked off a shoot where the girls were given different model stereotypes to portray as follows:
| Model | Stereotypes |
|---|---|
| A.J. | Casting couch model Casting couch The casting couch, casting couch syndrome or casting couch mentality is a term which involves the trading of sexual favors by an aspirant, apprentice employee, or subordinate to a superior, in return for entry into an occupation, or for other career advancement within an organization... |
| Amanda | Anorexic model Anorexia nervosa Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by refusal to maintain a healthy body weight and an obsessive fear of gaining weight. Although commonly called "anorexia", that term on its own denotes any symptomatic loss of appetite and is not strictly accurate... |
| Anchal | Narcissistic model Narcissism Narcissism is a term with a wide range of meanings, depending on whether it is used to describe a central concept of psychoanalytic theory, a mental illness, a social or cultural problem, or simply a personality trait... |
| Brooke | Back-stabbing model Betrayal Betrayal is the breaking or violation of a presumptive contract, trust, or confidence that produces moral and psychological conflict within a relationship amongst individuals, between organizations or between individuals and organizations... |
| CariDee | Dumb blonde Dumb blonde The blonde stereotype, the stereotypical perception of blond-haired women, has two aspects. On one hand, over the history, blonde hair in women has been considered attractive and desirable... |
| Christian | Model-turned-actress |
| Eugena | Black girl-turned-white girl |
| Jaeda | Plastic surgery model Plastic surgery Plastic surgery is a medical specialty concerned with the correction or restoration of form and function. Though cosmetic or aesthetic surgery is the best-known kind of plastic surgery, most plastic surgery is not cosmetic: plastic surgery includes many types of reconstructive surgery, hand... |
| Megan | Diva Model carrying a dog Paris Hilton Paris Whitney Hilton is an American businesswoman, heiress, and socialite. She is a great-granddaughter of Conrad Hilton . Hilton is known for her controversial participation in a sex tape in 2003, and appearance on the television series The Simple Life alongside fellow socialite and childhood... |
| Megg | Drug-addicted model |
| Melrose | $10,000 a day model Linda Evangelista Linda Evangelista is a Canadian model. She has been featured on over 600 magazine covers and has garnered work on numerous modeling assignments with companies, most recently with L'Oréal.- Early years :... |
| Michelle | Bulimic model Bulimia nervosa Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by binge eating and purging or consuming a large amount of food in a short amount of time, followed by an attempt to rid oneself of the food consumed, usually by purging and/or by laxative, diuretics or excessive exercise. Bulimia nervosa is... |
| Monique | Cell Phone-throwing model Naomi Campbell Naomi Campbell is a British model. Scouted at the age of 15, she established herself among the top three most recognisable and in-demand models of the late 1980s and early 1990s, and she was one of six models of her generation declared "supermodels" by the fashion world... |
The judges liked Michelle, CariDee & A.J.'s photos but questioned Brooke, Jaeda, Christian and Melrose's. The judges felt that Melrose gave a terrible photo from what she "hard to work with," pointing out that she looked older than she was in the photo, combined with her bad attitude on set, saw her in the bottom two. Christian, also in the bottom two, was criticized for being "boring," and showing lack of variations in her shots. The judges felt that Christian had less potential than Melrose, therefore sending her home.
- First call-out: Michelle Babin
- Bottom two: Christian Evans & Melrose Bickerstaff
- Eliminated: Christian Evans
- Featured photographers: Oliver Bronson, Dylan Don
- Special guests: Collin Pulsipher, Jonny Day, Ward Robinson, Sean MurphySean MurphySean Murphy may refer to:* Sean Murphy , cartoonist* Sean Murphy , professor at Royal Holloway, University of London* Seán Murphy , retired Irish football player...
The Girl Who Hates Her Hair
First aired September 27, 2006This episode is about makeovers, the girls met with the two Jays at breakfast and they were thought to have a makeover. Instead, the girls returned to the house and Tyra surprised them with flowery new makeovers. While Brooke, Megg, Eugena, CariDee, and Megan embraced their new looks with gratitude, Monique, AJ, Melrose, and Jaeda (who received the most drastic makeover of the day) showed disapproval. Jay Manuel lost his cool after the makeovers were done, saying that some of the attitudes were disrespectful to the salon management.
The challenge this week involved make-up application, speed and presentation. They each raced against the clock to put together their entire look, from make-up to wardrobe, during brief elevator stops on a trip to the top of a skyscraper. Megg and Monique could not make the elevator at various stories, and were eliminated even before the presentation. Eugena was determined the winner by CoverGirl, Queen Latifah
Queen Latifah
Dana Elaine Owens , better known by her stage name Queen Latifah, is an American singer, rapper, and actress. Her work in music, film and television has earned her a Golden Globe award, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, two Image Awards, a Grammy Award, six additional Grammy nominations, an Emmy...
and her make-up artist, Roxanna Floyd. Her prize was an exclusive photo shoot for the CoverGirl Web site, which she chose CariDee and Jaeda to share.
Back at the house, Monique took off her frustration of her loss in the challenge by using the phone for more than three and a half hours, upsetting other girls who needed the phone. This was followed by an intense verbal confrontation with Anchal and Amanda who insisted that Monique was disrespecting others and forcefully hung up her call.
The photo shoot involved the girls to shine through quirky, extravagant wigs and hair pieces. Melrose turned the tables and delivered the best shot this week, while Michelle, Amanda, Anchal, and CariDee also did well. However, Jaeda and Megan both landed in the bottom two for poor photos. Even though Jaeda still disliked her hair, Megan was sent home.
- First call-out: Melrose Bickerstaff
- Bottom two: Jaeda Young & Megan Morris
- Eliminated: Megan Morris
- Featured photographer: Tracy Bayne
- Special guests: Frederic FekkaiFrédéric FekkaiFrédéric Fekkai is a French celebrity hairstylist.-Early life:Fekkai was born in Aix-en-Provence, France, and grew up in Aix-en-Provence and Paris...
, Queen Latifah, Roxanna Floyd, Mr. Little, Lisa B., Weavin' Steven - CoverGirl of the Week: Anchal Joseph
The Girl Who Goes To Texas
First aired October 4, 2006J. Alexander prepared the girls with a unique crazy, insane runway exercise from atop a 1/2" wide tight rope
Tightrope walking
Tightrope walking is the art of walking along a thin wire or rope, usually at a great height. One or more artists performs in front of an audience or as a publicity stunt...
. When they got back to the house, Melrose went to use the phone, and Monique barged in and demanded the phone. Melrose then slammed the door on Monique, who retaliated by taking her undergarments off and rubbed them on Melrose's bedsheets. The next day, their runway skills were put to the test in their rockiest challenge yet, with Bre Scullark
Bre Scullark
Brittany "Bre" Scullark is an American fashion model. She placed third on America's Next Top Model, Cycle 5.-Early life:...
(Cycle 5
America's Next Top Model, Cycle 5
America's Next Top Model, Cycle 5 was the fifth cycle of America's Next Top Model. The judging panel ensemble was altered - Janice Dickinson was replaced by one of the most recognizable models of the 1960s, Twiggy, and Nolé Marin was replaced by runway coach J. Alexander...
) appearing as guest. The contestants were asked to strut across cobblestones in high heels while wearing masks which impaired their vision. The winner of the challenge, A.J., picked CariDee and Megg to jet off to work a star-studded Dennis Quaid
Dennis Quaid
Dennis William Quaid is an American actor known for his comedic and dramatic roles. First gaining widespread attention in the 1980s, his career rebounded in the 1990s after he overcame an addiction to drugs and an eating disorder...
Charity Weekend Fashion Show with some past seasons’ contestants in Austin
Austin, Texas
Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of :Texas and the seat of Travis County. Located in Central Texas on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, it is the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 14th most populous city in the United States. It was the third-fastest-growing large city in...
, Texas.
Later, the girls had to rock a catwalk suspended over water, but Monique's dehydration landed her in the hospital. She then went home and did not participate in the photo shoot, but made it to judging. While Eugena was walking on the runway, she fell. At judging, Monique was criticized for not pulling through like models in previous cycles have (specifically Danielle from Cycle 6
America's Next Top Model, Cycle 6
America's Next Top Model, Cycle 6 premiered on March 8, 2006, which would be the last cycle to air on UPN before merging with the The WB to create the The CW...
). In the end, it was Eugena and Monique who landed in the bottom two, both for their inability to translate their beauty into film. Monique was subsequently eliminated for her seeming lack of drive.
- First call-out: A.J. Stewart
- Bottom two: Eugena Washington & Monique Calhoun
- Eliminated: Monique Calhoun
- Featured photographer: Charlie Altuna
- Special guests: Dennis Quaid, Bre Scullark, Emiliano Moreno, Rebecca Epley, Coryn Woitel, April Wilkner, Shannon Stewart, Mercedes Scelba-ShorteMercedes Scelba-ShorteMercedes Yvette Scelba-Shorte, also known as Mercedes Yvette, , is an American fashion model and actress. She was a contestant and finalist on Cycle 2 of America's Next Top Model...
, Brittany Brower, Camille McDonald - CoverGirl of the Week: Anchal Joseph
The Girl Who Joined the Circus
First aired October 11, 2006The contestants learned to strike an extreme pose from a contortion
Contortion
thumb|upright|Contortionist performingContortion is an unusual form of physical display which involves the dramatic bending and flexing of the human body. Contortion is often part of acrobatics and circus acts...
ist, and model coach, Stacey McKenzie
Stacey McKenzie
Stacey McKenzie is a Canadian fashion model, runway coach and most recently a model coach and judge on the Canadian reality television show Canada's Next Top Model.-Modeling career:...
, and were put to the test in a high fashion challenge. They have a dinner at the restaurant where Twiggy is awaiting. The next day, they learned to show an extreme pose in designer Bao Tranchi's clothing and Erica Courtney jewelry. Eugena was chosen as the winner and won all the jewelry worn during the challenge, totaling $32,000.
After the challenge Anchal overheard Melrose talking about her in the hottub and got very upset.
The following day, Tyra arrived at the house and they have to talk with them.
The photo shoot this week was based on a circus
Circus
A circus is commonly a travelling company of performers that may include clowns, acrobats, trained animals, trapeze acts, musicians, hoopers, tightrope walkers, jugglers, unicyclists and other stunt-oriented artists...
freak show
Freak show
A freak show is an exhibition of biological rarities, referred to as "freaks of nature". Typical features would be physically unusual humans, such as those uncommonly large or small, those with both male and female secondary sexual characteristics, people with other extraordinary diseases and...
and the girls turned into various circus freaks as follows:
| Model | Circus Freak |
|---|---|
| A.J. | Cannibal Cannibalism Cannibalism is the act or practice of humans eating the flesh of other human beings. It is also called anthropophagy... |
| Amanda | Siamese twins Conjoined twins Conjoined twins are identical twins whose bodies are joined in utero. A rare phenomenon, the occurrence is estimated to range from 1 in 50,000 births to 1 in 100,000 births, with a somewhat higher incidence in Southwest Asia and Africa. Approximately half are stillborn, and a smaller fraction of... (with Michelle) |
| Anchal | Giant lady Gigantism Gigantism, also known as giantism , is a condition characterized by excessive growth and height significantly above average... |
| Brooke | Rubber girl Rubber Natural rubber, also called India rubber or caoutchouc, is an elastomer that was originally derived from latex, a milky colloid produced by some plants. The plants would be ‘tapped’, that is, an incision made into the bark of the tree and the sticky, milk colored latex sap collected and refined... |
| CariDee | Elephant girl Proteus syndrome Proteus syndrome, also known as Wiedemann's syndrome , is a congenital disorder that causes skin overgrowth and atypical bone development, often accompanied by tumors over half the body.... |
| Eugena | Bird lady Ornithology Ornithology is a branch of zoology that concerns the study of birds. Several aspects of ornithology differ from related disciplines, due partly to the high visibility and the aesthetic appeal of birds... |
| Jaeda | Strong lady Strongwoman Strongwoman refers to either a woman performing feats of strength in a show or circus, or a woman who competes in strength athletics. Traditionally, strongwomen have had a special appeal, as women involved in demonstrated feats of strength were exceptions.... |
| Megg | Bearded lady Bearded Lady A bearded lady or bearded woman is a woman who has a visible beard. These women have long been a phenomenon of legend, curiosity, ridicule, and more recently, political statement and fashion statement. A small number of women are able to grow enough facial hair to have a distinct beard... |
| Melrose | Old face with a young body Senescence Senescence or biological aging is the change in the biology of an organism as it ages after its maturity. Such changes range from those affecting its cells and their function to those affecting the whole organism... |
| Michelle | Siamese twins (with Amanda) |
During make-up, Jay called the girls to meet Seventeen
Seventeen (magazine)
Seventeen is an American magazine for teenagers. It was first published in September 1944 by Walter Annenberg's Triangle Publications. News Corporation bought Triangle in 1988, and sold Seventeen to K-III Communications in 1991. Primedia sold the magazine to Hearst in 2003. It is still in the...
magazine editor Atoosa Rubenstein
Atoosa Rubenstein
Atoosa Rubenstein was the editor-in-chief of Seventeen magazine. She was also the founding editor of CosmoGIRL!. She is currently the founder of Big Momma Productions, Inc. and Atoosa.com...
. Megg and Jaeda are struggled in their photos, Megg felt the worst in her photo plus her bearded lady look.
At judging, Melrose, A.J. and CariDee were hailed for their performances and Jaeda and Megg found themselves in the bottom two, both for their bad photos. In the end, Megg was sent home because of her inability to transfer her personality into a photo. In addition, the judges began to doubt her model potential, as she didn't look like a model in front of the panel, or in any of her photographs.
- First call-out: CariDee English
- Bottom two: Jaeda Young & Megg Morales
- Eliminated: Megg Morales
- Featured photographer: Mike Rosenthal
- Special guests: Bao Tranchi, Stacey McKenzie, Jonathan Nosan, Erica Courtney, Atoosa Rubenstein
- CoverGirl of the Week: AJ Stewart
The Girl Who Punk'd Ashton
First aired October 18, 2006A red carpet challenge with former judge Janice Dickinson
Janice Dickinson
Janice Doreen Dickinson is an American actress, author, fashion photographer, model and talent agent.Initially notable as a model, she has described herself as the first supermodel. One of the most successful models throughout the 1970s and 1980s, she expanded her profession to reality television...
left some of the girls speechless. Melrose won the reward challenge, which gave her a night to interview stars on the red carpet as part of Entertainment Tonight
Entertainment Tonight
Entertainment Tonight is a daily tabloid television entertainment television news show that is syndicated by CBS Television Distribution throughout the United States, Canada and in many countries around the world. Linda Bell Blue is currently the program's executive producer...
staff.
Back at the house, Michelle revealed that she might be gay or bisexual, to the surprise of her twin sister Amanda, who became noticeably more introverted after hearing this. While talking to Tyra, Amanda revealed that she was scared for her sister. She came to terms with it and accompanied her sister as Michelle called their mother to tell her.
The stars came out at a photo shoot where the contestants were transformed into celebrity couples, which were:
| Model | Celebrity Couples |
|---|---|
| A.J. | Marc Anthony Marc Anthony Marc Anthony is an American singer-songwriter, actor and producer. Anthony is the top selling tropical salsa artist of all time. The two-time Grammy and three-time Latin Grammy–winner has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide. He is best known for his Latin salsa numbers and ballads... & Jennifer Lopez Jennifer Lopez Jennifer Lynn Lopez is an American actress, singer, record producer, dancer, television personality, and fashion designer. Lopez began her career as a dancer on the television comedy program In Living Color. Subsequently venturing into acting, she gained recognition in the 1995 action-thriller... |
| Amanda | Ashton Kutcher Ashton Kutcher Christopher Ashton Kutcher , best known as Ashton Kutcher, is an American actor, producer, former fashion model and comedian, best known for his portrayal of Michael Kelso in the Fox sitcom That '70s Show... & Demi Moore Demi Moore Demi Guynes Kutcher , known professionally as Demi Moore, is an American actress. After minor roles in film and a role in the soap opera General Hospital, Moore established her career in films such as St... |
| Anchal | Stedman Graham Stedman Graham Stedman Graham is an American educator, author, businessman and speaker, who has also served in the United States Army, although he is primarily known as the partner of media mogul Oprah Winfrey... & Oprah Winfrey Oprah Winfrey Oprah Winfrey is an American media proprietor, talk show host, actress, producer and philanthropist. Winfrey is best known for her self-titled, multi-award-winning talk show, which has become the highest-rated program of its kind in history and was nationally syndicated from 1986 to 2011... |
| Brooke | Kevin Federline Kevin Federline Kevin Earl Federline is an American dancer, rapper, fashion model, and actor. Previously engaged to actress Shar Jackson, Federline is best known for his two-year marriage to pop singer Britney Spears... & Britney Spears Britney Spears Britney Jean Spears is an American recording artist and entertainer. Born in McComb, Mississippi, and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana, Spears began performing as a child, landing acting roles in stage productions and television shows. She signed with Jive Records in 1997 and released her debut album... |
| CariDee | Brad Pitt Brad Pitt William Bradley "Brad" Pitt is an American actor and film producer. Pitt has received two Academy Award nominations and four Golden Globe Award nominations, winning one... & Angelina Jolie Angelina Jolie Angelina Jolie is an American actress. She has received an Academy Award, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards, and was named Hollywood's highest-paid actress by Forbes in 2009 and 2011. Jolie is noted for promoting humanitarian causes as a Goodwill Ambassador for the... |
| Eugena | Jay-Z Jay-Z Shawn Corey Carter , better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having a net worth of over $450 million as of 2010... & Beyoncé Knowles Beyoncé Knowles Beyoncé Giselle Knowles , often known simply as Beyoncé, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, she enrolled in various performing arts schools and was first exposed to singing and dancing competitions as a child... |
| Jaeda | Bobby Brown Bobby Brown Robert Barisford "Bobby" Brown is an American R&B singer-songwriter, occasional rapper, and dancer. After success in pop group New Edition, Brown began his solo career in 1987 and had a string of Top 10 Billboard hits, culminating in a Grammy Award. He was a pioneer of New Jack Swing music, a... & Whitney Houston Whitney Houston Whitney Elizabeth Houston is an American singer, actress, producer and a former model. Houston is the most awarded female act of all time, according to Guinness World Records, and her list of awards include 1 Emmy Award, 6 Grammy Awards, 30 Billboard Music Awards, 22 American Music Awards, among... |
| Melrose | Donald Trump Donald Trump Donald John Trump, Sr. is an American business magnate, television personality and author. He is the chairman and president of The Trump Organization and the founder of Trump Entertainment Resorts. Trump's extravagant lifestyle, outspoken manner and role on the NBC reality show The Apprentice have... & Melania Trump |
| Michelle | Ellen DeGeneres Ellen DeGeneres Ellen Lee DeGeneres is an American stand-up comedienne, television host and actress. She hosts the syndicated talk show The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and was also a judge on American Idol for one year, having joined the show in its ninth season.... & Portia de Rossi Portia de Rossi Portia Lee James DeGeneres , known professionally as Portia de Rossi , is an Australian-American actress, best known for her roles as lawyer Nelle Porter on the television series Ally McBeal and Lindsay Bluth Fünke on the sitcom Arrested Development... |
During judging, the girls were asked to be impromptu correspondents and give their best commentary of red carpet footage featuring the ANTM judges, during which Brooke shone but A.J. let her self-consciousness show through. Brooke's fantastic photo and great performance at the judging test earned her a first call out. CariDee and Melrose also received praise for their overall performance as well.
In the end, A.J. and Jaeda were revealed to be in the bottom two, both because the judges weren't sure how much they cared about the competition. The judging concluded in a big shock to the girls when AJ, who had done well consistently throughout the competition, was eliminated. The judges felt that she had just lost her drive to remain in the competition and spared Jaeda for the third time.
- First call-out: Brooke Miller
- Bottom two: A.J. Stewart & Jaeda Young
- Eliminated: A.J. Stewart
- Featured photographer: Matthew Jordan Smith
- Special guests: Janice Dickinson, Mark SteinesMark SteinesMark Anthony Steines is an American broadcast journalist and host of the syndicated gossip and entertainment round-up program Entertainment Tonight since 2004. He joined the show on August 24, 1995.-Personal life:...
, Matt Czuchry, Ryan HansenRyan HansenRyan Hansen is an American actor, best known for having portrayed Dick Casablancas on Veronica Mars and Nolan in Friday the 13th...
, Jared PadaleckiJared PadaleckiJared Tristan Padalecki is an American actor. He grew up in Texas and came to fame in the early 2000s after appearing on the television series Gilmore Girls as well as in several Hollywood films, including New York Minute and House of Wax... - CoverGirl of the Week: AJ Stewart
The Girl Who Graduates
First aired October 25, 2006Eugena was tired of the things that some of the girls were doing around the house. Brooke sees a box with a present from her parents: Diploma from her high school graduation and decorations. Then, at a surprise photo shoot, Tyra picked up her camera and surprised the contestants in their backyard with a black-and-white photo shoot where they were asked to look scary with weird contact lenses yet retain their sex appeal. A few girls struggled when burlesque dancer Dita von Teese
Dita Von Teese
Dita Von Teese is an American burlesque dancer, model, costume designer, author and actress.-Early life:...
asked them to get in touch with their sexy side. The contestants were put to the test by walking down the dinner table of Elite Models
Elite Model Management
Elite Model Management is a large modeling agency based in New York and Paris. It is a subsidiary of Elite World S.A.-History:Founded in France in 1972 by John Casablancas and Alain Kittler, it was rebought in 1990 by Nicholas Farrae. Elite World S.A. is the parent company of Elite Model...
director Cathy Gould at her dinner party. Melrose won her third challenge and brought Amanda, Michelle, and Brooke for a Seventeen Magazine
Seventeen (magazine)
Seventeen is an American magazine for teenagers. It was first published in September 1944 by Walter Annenberg's Triangle Publications. News Corporation bought Triangle in 1988, and sold Seventeen to K-III Communications in 1991. Primedia sold the magazine to Hearst in 2003. It is still in the...
editorial spread photo shoot as her reward.
To test their new sense about the fine line between 'sexy' and 'sleazy,' Jay Manuel met the contestants for a second photo shoot depicting romance novels with model Fabio
Fabio Lanzoni
Fabio Lanzoni ; born March 15, 1959), widely known simply as Fabio, is a famous international Italian fashion model, spokesperson and actor who appeared on the cover of hundreds of romance novels throughout the 1980s and 1990s....
.
Each girl had their own romance novel title, as follows:
| Model | Novel Title |
|---|---|
| Amanda | The Other Woman Adultery Adultery is sexual infidelity to one's spouse, and is a form of extramarital sex. It originally referred only to sex between a woman who was married and a person other than her spouse. Even in cases of separation from one's spouse, an extramarital affair is still considered adultery.Adultery is... |
| Anchal | Pyramid Love triangle A love triangle is usually a romantic relationship involving three people. While it can refer to two people independently romantically linked with a third, it usually implies that each of the three people has some kind of relationship to the other two... |
| Brooke | Don't Leave Me! Damsel in distress The subject of the damsel in distress, or persecuted maiden, is a classic theme in world literature, art, and film. She is usually a beautiful young woman placed in a dire predicament by a villain or monster and who requires a hero to achieve her rescue. She has become a stock character of fiction,... |
| CariDee | But... I Love Her The Prince and the Pauper The Prince and the Pauper is an English-language novel by American author Mark Twain. It was first published in 1881 in Canada before its 1882 publication in the United States. The book represents Twain's first attempt at historical fiction... |
| Eugena | Oh No You Didn't! One Night Stand One Night Stand is an HBO stand-up series that first aired on February 15, 1989. The half-hour series aired weekly and featured stand-up comedy specials from some of the top performing comedians. The series originally comprised 55 specials over the course of its four years on HBO... |
| Jaeda | Nibble... In The Night Dracula Dracula is an 1897 novel by Irish author Bram Stoker.Famous for introducing the character of the vampire Count Dracula, the novel tells the story of Dracula's attempt to relocate from Transylvania to England, and the battle between Dracula and a small group of men and women led by Professor... |
| Melrose | Lady Of The Night |
| Michelle | Who's My Baby's Daddy? Maury (TV series) Maury is a syndicated American tabloid talk show hosted by Maury Povich.When the series first aired in 1991, the show was called The Maury Povich Show and was produced by MoPo Productions in association with Paramount Domestic Television... |
At the panel Amanda, Melrose, CariDee, and Anchal were named the best as they all excelled. Despite bad takes from Jaeda and Michelle at the photoshoot with Fabio, Eugena and Brooke were revealed as the bottom two. While the judges were irked at Eugena's mannerisms, they doubted Brooke's potential as a model, and wondered whether she was just getting by on her vibrant personality. In the end, Eugena was saved for the second time and Brooke was ironically eliminated on the night of her high school graduation.
- First call-out: Amanda Babin
- Bottom two: Brooke Miller & Eugena Washington
- Eliminated: Brooke Miller
- Featured photographers: Jeffrey JonesJeffrey JonesJeffrey Duncan Jones is an American actor. He has appeared in many films and television series, but may be best known for his roles as Emperor Joseph II in Miloš Forman’s Amadeus, Charles Deetz in Beetlejuice, and Dean of Students Edward R...
, Randee St. Nicholas, Tyra Banks - Special guests: FabioFabio LanzoniFabio Lanzoni ; born March 15, 1959), widely known simply as Fabio, is a famous international Italian fashion model, spokesperson and actor who appeared on the cover of hundreds of romance novels throughout the 1980s and 1990s....
, Dita von TeeseDita Von TeeseDita Von Teese is an American burlesque dancer, model, costume designer, author and actress.-Early life:...
, Kylie BaxKylie BaxKylie Bax is a New Zealand born model and actress. She has appeared on international magazine covers, including Vogue and Marie Claire. Since 1999, Bax has appeared in several movies, including Get Over It .-Modelling career:...
, Atoosa Rubenstein, Beau Quillian, Cathy Gould, Elyssa Traub - CoverGirl of the Week: CariDee English
The Girls Who Made It This Far
First aired November 1, 2006This episode recapped the process that the seven remaining models, including some never-before-seen footage.
One such scene was during the very first hour the girls entered the house, when they met their wardrobe stylist Charlie Altuna and makeup artist Sutan, who had with them a "Fashion Trash" bin, and confiscated whatever of the girls’ clothing they deemed "unfashionable." However, after this abrupt event, the girls were brought to Skyla where they had five minutes to shop for “fashionable top model” clothing.
Footage included a catfight
Catfight
Catfight is a term for an altercation between two women, typically involving scratching, slapping, hair-pulling, and shirt-shredding as opposed to punching or wrestling . However, the term is not exclusively used to indicate a fight between women, and many formal definitions do not invoke gender...
between Amanda and Monique, who went on a rampage and threw away almost every other foodstuff in the house into the garbage when Monique found out that her Doritos
Doritos
Doritos is a brand of seasoned tortilla chips created by Arch West and produced since 1964 by the American food company Frito-Lay ....
were eaten. Amanda then ran provocatively around the house opening every other closet that contained any remains of food, all the while shouting, "there's food there!"
Finally, the girls met with yoga instructor Shirley Archer for a relaxing time of meditation, and Jaeda impersonated Tyra at eliminations while all the contestants were in a dressing room. Right before announcing who was "going home," CariDee unexpectedly passed gas
Flatulence
Flatulence is the expulsion through the rectum of a mixture of gases that are byproducts of the digestion process of mammals and other animals. The medical term for the mixture of gases is flatus, informally known as a fart, or simply gas...
, which stopped all the girls and caused them to laugh.
- Special guests: Charlie Altuna, Sutan, Shirley Archer, Frederic Fekkai
The Girl Who Wrecks the Car
First aired November 8, 2006The next day, the contestants headed to the beach where they met pro athlete and model Gabrielle Reece
Gabrielle Reece
Gabrielle Allyse Reece is an American professional volleyball player, sports announcer, fashion model and actress.-Early life:...
where she taught the girls the art of action modeling while they bumped, set and spiked to beach volleyball.
The girls got even more physical with NASCAR
NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
driver Stanton Barrett
Stanton Barrett
Stanton Thomas Barrett is a NASCAR driver and Hollywood stuntman. He has driven in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and Nationwide Series, as well in the IZOD IndyCar Series.-NASCAR:...
for a competition where they had to take their own shots using a remote controlled camera. Although accidentally denting Stanton's car, Michelle won the challenge and picked Amanda, CariDee, and Melrose to share her reward. Unknown to them, there was a reward challenge within the challenge, where the four girls had to act fast and don as many pieces of clothing within 30 seconds. Melrose won the prize of $10,000 worth of clothing and jewelry.
Back at the house, the tension between Anchal and Melrose reached a boiling point when Melrose accused Anchal of being childish and disrespectful to others, causing a visibly affected Anchal to retreat to her room.
For the week's photo shoot, the girls received their first Covergirl assignment, shooting for TruBlend whipped foundation, modeling as space-sirens. They flew at a skydiving training facility, where many contestants had difficulty expressing grace inside the wind tunnel.
During judging, the girls had to act out a scene derived from a verb and adverb randomly drawn from a box as follows:
| Model | Verb and Adverb |
|---|---|
| Eugena | Shake Flirtatiously |
| Amanda | Ski Sadly |
| Michelle | Swim Frighteningly |
| Melrose | Box Joyfully |
| CariDee | Hide Dizzily |
| Anchal | Dance Aggressively |
| Jaeda | Skip Sensually |
CariDee and Melrose both excelled while the others did not impress. Despite some of the worst photos from Eugena & Jaeda, Michelle & Anchal were in the bottom two, both due to their apparent lack of drive, though the judges had previously praised their photos and overall portfolios. Although Tyra praised Anchal's natural beauty, her lack of self confidence held her back, and she was eliminated.
- First call-out: CariDee English
- Bottom two: Anchal Joseph & Michelle Babin
- Eliminated: Anchal Joseph
- Featured photographer: Patrik Giardino
- Special guests: Gabrielle Reece, Stanton BarrettStanton BarrettStanton Thomas Barrett is a NASCAR driver and Hollywood stuntman. He has driven in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and Nationwide Series, as well in the IZOD IndyCar Series.-NASCAR:...
, James St. JamesJames St. JamesJames St. James is an American television personality, author, celebutante and former Club Kid of the Manhattan club scene in the late 1980s and early 1990s.James St...
, Kate Nobelius - CoverGirl of the Week: CariDee English
The Girl Who Breaks Down
First aired November 15, 2006The girls met with acting coach Tasha Smith
Tasha Smith
Tasha Smith is an American actress. She has appeared in numerous movies and plays.-Career:Smith is known for her role in Daddy's Little Girls, a Tyler Perry-directed movie, where she played the villain Jennifer...
at the Los Angeles Repertory Company for acting lessons, and all took turns performing exercises to learn how to break down their physical boundaries. Each girl then shot their own silent film, acting out the direction given to them. After an emotional day, CariDee was chosen as the winner, earning her a guest spot on The CW
The CW Television Network
The CW Television Network is a television network in the United States launched at the beginning of the 2006–2007 television season. It is a joint venture between CBS Corporation, the former owners of United Paramount Network , and Time Warner's Warner Bros., former majority owner of The WB...
’s One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill (TV series)
One Tree Hill is an American television drama created by Mark Schwahn, which premiered on September 23, 2003, on The WB Television Network. After its third season, The WB merged with UPN to form The CW Television Network, and, since September 27, 2006, the network has been the official broadcaster...
. The girls then viewed CariDee’s winning silent film, and Tyra surprised them with a trip to Barcelona
Barcelona
Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain after Madrid, and the capital of Catalonia, with a population of 1,621,537 within its administrative limits on a land area of...
, Spain.
Once the girls landed in Barcelona, they were happily surprised when their driver made several stops along the way to pick up male models who would be part of their next challenge. Together, they went to dinner at a traditional Spanish restaurant
Spanish cuisine
Spanish cuisine consists of a variety of dishes, which stem from differences in geography, culture and climate. It is heavily influenced by seafood available from the waters that surround the country, and reflects the country's deep maritime roots...
, where they learned they would shoot a commercial the next day in the Catalan language
Catalan language
Catalan is a Romance language, the national and only official language of Andorra and a co-official language in the Spanish autonomous communities of Catalonia, the Balearic Islands and Valencian Community, where it is known as Valencian , as well as in the city of Alghero, on the Italian island...
. Tensions rose between Jaeda and her male model Nacho after he told her he did not like black women
Black people
The term black people is used in systems of racial classification for humans of a dark skinned phenotype, relative to other racial groups.Different societies apply different criteria regarding who is classified as "black", and often social variables such as class, socio-economic status also plays a...
.
The following day the girls shot a Secret deodorant commercial, where they had to kiss their male model at the end. Most of the girls struggled with their lines and the pressure to perform in another language.
Melrose was praised by the judges as giving the best performance – much to the dislike of Eugena, and Michelle was criticized for her terrible kiss. However, CariDee, who had previously been favored by the judges, gave one of the worst commercials.
CariDee landed in the bottom two with Jaeda. The judges deemed Jaeda as the weakest girl, overall as well as with her commercial, and despite giving her several chances, Jaeda gave them no reasons to continue keeping her in the competition, eliminating her.
- First call-out: Melrose Bickerstaff
- Bottom two: CariDee English & Jaeda Young
- Eliminated: Jaeda Young
- Featured commercial director: Denis Rovira
- Special guests: Tasha Smith, Lee NorrisLee NorrisLee Michael Norris is an American actor, best known for his roles as Stuart Minkus on Boy Meets World and Marvin "Mouth" McFadden on One Tree Hill.-Early life:...
, David JackmanDavid JackmanDavid Jackman is a British musician and visual artist with an extensive catalogue of drone works, mostly as the principal — and often sole — member of Organum.... - CoverGirl of the Week: CariDee English
The Girl Who Sticks Her Foot In Her Mouth
First aired November 22, 2006Shaken from her near elimination, CariDee struggled to rebound from an off week. In order to relieve some anxiety, the girls invited their Spanish models from their last commercial shoot over for dinner.
The next day, Tyra visited the girls and had a sit down talk about the harsh reality's of the modeling industry, before the girls met up with Pancho Saula, the director of Elite Barcelona, who has set up 10 go-sees for them to attend all around the city. Eugena and CariDee teamed up, as did the twins, while Melrose decided to hit the streets alone, a strategy that seemed to pay off as she managed to attend the most number of auditions. When the twins got lost, they arrived late, they ended up disqualifying themselves. Melrose won her fourth reward challenge, and she chose CariDee to share in her reward – a catered dinner at their apartment.
For this week’s photo shoot, the girls arrived at the bull-fighting arena and met their photographer, Nigel Barker. CariDee made a crude joke to Nigel, which was edited for him to appear offended, however according to CariDee in an Entertainment Weekly online interview, he actually recognized her humor and joked along with her.
At panel, the girls were asked to tell the judges who they felt had the most and least amount of potential. Michelle’s insecurities finally overwhelmed her as she broke down in front of the judges, conflicted by her doubts of whether she really wanted to be a model. Eugena impressed the judges by confessing that she started so weakly in the contest, stating that a "journey" took place. Caridee then tearfully gave an apology letter to Nigel after her offensive conversation with him.
During deliberation, the judges were torn between the lackluster photos of Amanda and CariDee, but Michelle’s identity crisis made them question whether Michelle was sacrificing her place for her sister. Consequentially, the twins landed in the bottom two, where Tyra noted that Amanda had the drive but her sister's portfolio was stronger, and Michelle who had natural talent but lacked self-confidence. But it was Amanda's drive that won the judges over as her sister was sent home.
- First call-out: Eugena Washington
- Bottom two: Amanda Babin & Michelle Babin
- Eliminated: Michelle Babin
- Featured photographer: Nigel Barker
- Special guests: Pancho Saula, Julie Cher, Susana Castano, Jorge Paulo de Oliveira Terra, Victoriano Simon, Julie Sohn
- CoverGirl of the Week: CariDee English
The Girl Who Grates
First aired November 29, 2006The girls traveled to a dance studio where they met flamenco
Flamenco
Flamenco is a genre of music and dance which has its foundation in Andalusian music and dance and in whose evolution Andalusian Gypsies played an important part....
dancer Nacho Blancho, who taught them the steps of the traditional Spanish dance. While Eugena breezed through the practice, Amanda's awkwardness became apparent.
Later that night, the girls shared a dinner with runway coach and judge Miss J. Alexander, before returning to their apartment to rehearse their dance steps. CariDee and Eugena repeatedly expressed their disdain for Melrose and wished for the two of them to be the Final Two. The next morning, the girls arrived at a majestic Spanish villa for their flamenco dance test, decked out in full flamenco attire. Melrose, who didn't practice earlier and said she would shine, was the only girl who made a mistake. Nacho was impressed by Amanda’s improvement but crowned Eugena the winner, who picked Amanda to share in her prize, which turned out to be three presents bearing clothes worn at the Custo Barcelona Fall 2006 collection. Melrose then got upset because she didn't do as well as she expected to.
For the photo shoot, the girls met with Jay Manuel who brought out Tyra to assist. The girls were paired up – Eugena and Melrose, Amanda and CariDee – to pose as nymph
Nymph
A nymph in Greek mythology is a female minor nature deity typically associated with a particular location or landform. Different from gods, nymphs are generally regarded as divine spirits who animate nature, and are usually depicted as beautiful, young nubile maidens who love to dance and sing;...
s floating underwater. While Melrose shone in the freezing water, Eugena delivered many blank shots and was unable to stay afloat. CariDee had to be pulled out from the icy water prematurely when she got hypothermia and started shivering uncontrollably. She was later scolded for not speaking up and "listening to her body." Amanda had to finish the rest of the 50 frames left in the shoot by herself.
At panel, Melrose was the only girl to survived from any negative critique from the judges. They warned Eugena about her bland expressions, and still had reservations about Amanda’s stiffness and awkward posing, while criticizing CariDee's weak physical demands of being a model. Though she was praised for not allowing her coldness to show on her face in the photo shoot, CariDee found herself in the botto two with Amanda; Amanda's look was edgy and high-fashion, but the judges worried if she was overly awkward and meek, while CariDee's look was classic, but may not be able to take the physical demands of being a model. Tyra ultimately handed the last photo to Caridee, who told her to conquer her weaknesses, while Amanda, the other Babin twin, was sent packing.
- First call-out: Melrose Bickerstaff
- Bottom two: Amanda Babin & CariDee English
- Eliminated: Amanda Babin
- Featured photographer: David Ruiz
- Special guests: Nacho Blancho, Naama Hernandez Ruiz
- CoverGirl of the Week: CariDee English
The Girl Who Becomes America's Next Top Model
First aired December 6, 2006The final three met Jay Manuel to shoot their commercial for CoverGirl Outlast Double Lip Shine, where they met last cycle's winner Danielle Evans. First up was CariDee, whose natural enthusiasm shone through. While Eugena once again started off with bland takes, she finally turned on the charm for a great delivery, while Melrose struggled with her being over-prepared. During their CoverGirl print ad shoot, CariDee once again shone with her blissful look and strong picture and commercial, as well as her strong portfolio, while Eugena delivered some passionate shots. Melrose, affected by her earlier performance, stumbled in her shoot.
The judges believe that Melrose has failed to live up to her past performances, and Eugena's passion was still questioned. Ultimately, Melrose joined CariDee as the final two as Eugena was sent home. Melrose was the first and the last girl to be in the bottom two this season and got spared.
- First call-out: CariDee English
- Bottom two: Eugena Washington & Melrose Bickerstaff
- Eliminated: Eugena Washington
- Featured photographer: Jim De Yonker
In preparation for the final runway challenge, Tyra set up a sit-down talk with life coach Dr. Michelle. Next, the final two met Jay Manuel at their final runway, where they had to play ghostly brides in wedding gowns designed by Victorio & Lucchino. The final show would be set in Antoni Gaudí
Antoni Gaudí
Antoni Gaudí i Cornet was a Spanish Catalan architect and figurehead of Catalan Modernism. Gaudí's works reflect his highly individual and distinctive style and are largely concentrated in the Catalan capital of Barcelona, notably his magnum opus, the Sagrada Família.Much of Gaudí's work was...
's world famous Park Güell
Park Güell
Park Güell is a garden complex with architectural elements situated on the hill of El Carmel in the Gràcia district of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It was designed by the Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí and built in the years 1900 to 1914...
.
As night fell on Barcelona, Danielle began the show while Melrose and CariDee kicked off their catwalk face-off. The second walk required the girls to stop and stare down each other halfway down the runway. A minor disaster occurred when CariDee accidentally stepped on Melrose's train and ripped it in the middle of the runway. After a brief moment of shock, Melrose recovered quickly and continued her walk confidently. However, drama began to stir at the changing room as Melrose blamed CariDee for the torn gown. The final segment began with Jay Alexander dressed in a black wedding gown running out on the catwalk, screaming theatrically, and the girls followed suit, with CariDee overdoing it. The show ended off with CariDee and Melrose's final walk at the runway, together with their last face-off pose before "disappearing" from the runway.
Back in the judging room (with Jay Manuel present as judge), the judges were torn because Caridee had a strong CoverGirl photo, but performed poorly in the fashon show; while Melrose did worse in the Covergirl shoot, but excelled in the fashion show. The judges appreciated Melrose's fashion knowledge and persistence to win the competition, but she came off as too clinical. Meanwhile CariDee was lambasted for her sometimes too loud personality, although she had the much sought after "X-Factor."
The girls returned and Tyra announced CariDee as the seventh winner of America's Next Top Model, the first ever natural blonde to win.
- Final two: CariDee English & Melrose Bickerstaff
- America's Next Top Model: CariDee English
- Featured photographer: George Holz
- Special guests: Dani Evans, Victorio & Lucchino, Atoosa Rubenstein, Beau Quillian, Michelle Callahan
Contestants
(ages stated are at time of contest)| Contestant | Age | Hometown | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Evans | 19 | Columbia, South Carolina Columbia, South Carolina Columbia is the state capital and largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The population was 129,272 according to the 2010 census. Columbia is the county seat of Richland County, but a portion of the city extends into neighboring Lexington County. The city is the center of a metropolitan... |
13th |
| Megan Morris | 23 | San Francisco, California San Francisco, California San Francisco , officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the financial, cultural, and transportation center of the San Francisco Bay Area, a region of 7.15 million people which includes San Jose and Oakland... |
12th |
| Monique Calhoun | 19 | Chicago, Illinois | 11th |
| Megan "Megg" Morales | 18 | Los Angeles, California Los Angeles, California Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California... |
10th |
| Alexandra Jayne "A.J." Stewart | 20 | Sacramento, California Sacramento, California Sacramento is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the county seat of Sacramento County. It is located at the confluence of the Sacramento River and the American River in the northern portion of California's expansive Central Valley. With a population of 466,488 at the 2010 census,... |
9th |
| Brooke Miller | 18 | Keller, Texas Keller, Texas Keller is a city located in Tarrant County, Texas, in the United States. In 2011, it was ranked 93rd in Money Magazine's list of best cities to live in the United States. It is a northern suburb of the city of Fort Worth and is part of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex... |
8th |
| Anchal Joseph Anchal Joseph Anchal Joseph is an Indian-American fashion model and actress. She competed on America's Next Top Model, Cycle 7.-Top Model:... |
19 | Homestead, Florida Homestead, Florida Homestead is a city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States nestled between Biscayne National Park to the east and Everglades National Park to the west. Homestead is primarily a Miami suburb and a major agricultural area.... |
7th |
| Jaeda Young | 18 | Parkersburg, Iowa Parkersburg, Iowa Parkersburg is a city in Butler County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,870 in the 2010 census, a decline from 1,889 in the 2000 census. Parkersburg, although not the county seat, has the highest population of all the cities in Butler County.... |
6th |
| Michelle Babin | 18 | Anaheim, California Anaheim, California Anaheim is a city in Orange County, California. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city population was about 365,463, making it the most populated city in Orange County, the 10th most-populated city in California, and ranked 54th in the United States... |
5th |
| Amanda Babin | 18 | Anaheim, California Anaheim, California Anaheim is a city in Orange County, California. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city population was about 365,463, making it the most populated city in Orange County, the 10th most-populated city in California, and ranked 54th in the United States... |
4th |
| Eugena Washington Eugena Washington Eugena Washington is an American model, best known for being second runner-up on America's Next Top Model, Cycle 7 and for appearing in the music video of rapper B.o.B.'s single "Nothin' on You".... |
21 | Palmdale, California Palmdale, California Palmdale is a city located in the center of northern Los Angeles County, California, United States.Palmdale was the first community within the Antelope Valley to incorporate as a city on August 24, 1962; 47 years later, voters approved creating a charter city in November, 2009. Palmdale is... |
3rd |
| Melissa Rose "Melrose" Bickerstaff | 23 | San Francisco, California San Francisco, California San Francisco , officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the financial, cultural, and transportation center of the San Francisco Bay Area, a region of 7.15 million people which includes San Jose and Oakland... |
Runner-up |
| CariDee English CariDee English CariDee English is an American fashion model and TV personality who won Cycle 7 of America's Next Top Model in December 2006. Her prize was a $100,000 contract with CoverGirl Cosmetics, a modeling contract with Elite Models, and a six-page fashion editorial and cover for Seventeen magazine... |
21 | Fargo, North Dakota Fargo, North Dakota Fargo is the largest city in the U.S. state of North Dakota and the county seat of Cass County. In 2010, its population was 105,549, and it had an estimated metropolitan population of 208,777... |
Winner |
Amanda and Michelle Babin are identical twins
Twin
A twin is one of two offspring produced in the same pregnancy. Twins can either be monozygotic , meaning that they develop from one zygote that splits and forms two embryos, or dizygotic because they develop from two separate eggs that are fertilized by two separate sperm.In contrast, a fetus...
, however they were judged individually.
Call-out order
| Order | |Episodes | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |13 | |||||
| 1 | Melrose | Michelle | Melrose | A.J. | CariDee | Brooke | Amanda | CariDee | Melrose | Eugena | Melrose | CariDee | CariDee | |||
| 2 | Jaeda | CariDee | Anchal | Jaeda | Eugena | Melrose | CariDee | Melrose | Eugena | Melrose | Eugena | Melrose | Melrose | |||
| 3 | Michelle | A.J. | Amanda | Brooke | A.J. | Amanda | Anchal | Jaeda | Amanda | CariDee | CariDee | Eugena | ||||
| 4 | Eugena | Megan | Michelle | Anchal | Melrose | CariDee | Melrose | Amanda | Michelle | Amanda | Amanda | |||||
| 5 | Brooke | Anchal | A.J. | Michelle | Michelle | Michelle | Jaeda | Eugena | CariDee | Michelle | ||||||
| 6 | Anchal | Megg | CariDee | Melrose | Anchal | Eugena | Michelle | Michelle | Jaeda | |||||||
| 7 | A.J. | Monique | Brooke | Megg | Amanda | Anchal | Eugena | Anchal | ||||||||
| 8 | Christian | Amanda | Eugena | Amanda | Brooke | Jaeda | Brooke | |||||||||
| 9 | Megg | Jaeda | Megg | CariDee | Jaeda | A.J. | ||||||||||
| 10 | Megan | Eugena | Monique | Eugena | Megg | |||||||||||
| 11 | CariDee | Brooke | Jaeda | Monique | ||||||||||||
| 12 | Amanda | Melrose | Megan | |||||||||||||
| 13 | Monique | Christian | ||||||||||||||
- The contestant won the reward challenge
- The contestant was eliminated
- The contestant was CoverGirl of the Week
- The contestant was CoverGirl of the Week and won the reward challenge
- The contestant was CoverGirl of the Week and was eliminated
- The contestant did not participate in the photo shoot and was eliminated
- The contestant won the competition
- In episode 1, the pool of 21 girls was reduced to 13 who moved on to the main competition. However, this first call-out does not reflect their performance that first week.
- The following contestants were disqualifed from certain challenges:
- In episode 3, Megg and Monique did not make it back into the elevator on time
- In episode 11, Amanda and Michelle did not make it back from their go-sees on time
- Episode 8 was a recap episode.
- In episode 9, Michelle won the reward challenge but did not win the prizes; Melrose won the prizes instead for winning the challenge within the challenge.
Photo shoot guide
- Episode 1 Photo Shoot: Rooftop Nude Photoshoot (Casting)
- Episode 2 Photo Shoot: Different Model Stereotypes
- Episode 3 Photo Shoot: Incredible Hair Wigs
- Episode 4 Photo Shoot: Unstable Runway on Water
- Episode 5 Photo Shoot: Freakshow Circus
- Episode 6 Photo Shoot: Portraying Famous Celebrity Couples
- Episode 7 Photo Shoots: Romance Novels With FabioFabio LanzoniFabio Lanzoni ; born March 15, 1959), widely known simply as Fabio, is a famous international Italian fashion model, spokesperson and actor who appeared on the cover of hundreds of romance novels throughout the 1980s and 1990s....
; Black & White Scary/Sexy Beauty Shots - Episode 9 Photo Shoot: CoverGirl Whipped Foundation Skydiving
- Episode 10 Commercial: Secret Deodorant Commercial in Catalan
- Episode 11 Photo Shoot: Spaniard Bullfightings
- Episode 12 Photo Shoots: Floating Water Nymphs
- Episode 13 Photo Shoots & Commercial: CoverGirl Outlast Double Lip Shine Commercial & Print Ad; SeventeenSeventeen (magazine)Seventeen is an American magazine for teenagers. It was first published in September 1944 by Walter Annenberg's Triangle Publications. News Corporation bought Triangle in 1988, and sold Seventeen to K-III Communications in 1991. Primedia sold the magazine to Hearst in 2003. It is still in the...
Magazine Covers
Judges
- Tyra BanksTyra BanksTyra Lynne Banks is an American model, media personality, actress, occasional singer, author and businesswoman. She first became famous as a model, but television appearances were her commercial breakthrough...
- TwiggyTwiggyLesley Lawson née Hornby known as Twiggy is an English model, actress, and singer. In the early-1960s she became a prominent British teenage model of swinging sixties London with others such as Penelope Tree....
- Nigel Barker
- J. Alexander
Other Cast Members
- Jay ManuelJay ManuelJay Manuel is a Canadian make-up artist, fashion photographer, and model. He is most recognizable as the director of photo shoots on the popular reality television show America's Next Top Model...
– Photo Director - SutanSutan AmrullSutan Amrull , known also as Raja and Raja Gemini, is an American make-up artist and drag performer. He is best known for his work on the reality television show America's Next Top Model, serving as the show's make-up artist for nine cycles...
– Make-up Artist - Christian Marc – Hair Stylist
- Anda & Masha – Wardrobe
Post Top Model careers
- Amanda and Michelle Babin who had been represented by L.A Models prior to the show, have continued modeling. They appeared in Cycle Eight of Top Model, posing for photographs with contestant Brittany Hatch. They were featured in an editorial in the December 2006 issue of SeventeenSeventeen (magazine)Seventeen is an American magazine for teenagers. It was first published in September 1944 by Walter Annenberg's Triangle Publications. News Corporation bought Triangle in 1988, and sold Seventeen to K-III Communications in 1991. Primedia sold the magazine to Hearst in 2003. It is still in the...
. They have also recently modeled in MilanMilanMilan is the second-largest city in Italy and the capital city of the region of Lombardy and of the province of Milan. The city proper has a population of about 1.3 million, while its urban area, roughly coinciding with its administrative province and the bordering Province of Monza and Brianza ,...
. They later appeared in episode one of cycle 10. They are scheduled to appear in the upcoming thriller flick, From WithinFrom Within (film)From Within is a horror film directed by Phedon Papamichael Jr. and written by Brad Keene. Filming took place in Maryland in fall 2007. The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in April-May 2008.-Premise:...
. - Melrose Bickerstaff is currently signed with Lenni's Model Management in London
- CariDee EnglishCariDee EnglishCariDee English is an American fashion model and TV personality who won Cycle 7 of America's Next Top Model in December 2006. Her prize was a $100,000 contract with CoverGirl Cosmetics, a modeling contract with Elite Models, and a six-page fashion editorial and cover for Seventeen magazine...
has collected all her prizes. She is also working with the Psoriasis Foundation and has been featured in several magazines, runways and campaigns. She continued to be signed with Elite Model ManagementElite Model ManagementElite Model Management is a large modeling agency based in New York and Paris. It is a subsidiary of Elite World S.A.-History:Founded in France in 1972 by John Casablancas and Alain Kittler, it was rebought in 1990 by Nicholas Farrae. Elite World S.A. is the parent company of Elite Model...
but is now represented by The Suchin Company. In March 2009, she began hosting Pretty WickedPretty WickedPretty Wicked is a reality show on the Oxygen Network. The series challenges 10 women to put looks aside and compete to see who is the most beautiful on the inside. The winner receives a grand prize of $50,000. The show is hosted by Caridee English, winner of America's Next Top Model...
, a reality show for the Oxygen network that seeks to find inner beauty in ten bad girls. CariDee is pursuing a music career alongside her modeling career. - Christian Evans signed with Elite Model ManagementElite Model ManagementElite Model Management is a large modeling agency based in New York and Paris. It is a subsidiary of Elite World S.A.-History:Founded in France in 1972 by John Casablancas and Alain Kittler, it was rebought in 1990 by Nicholas Farrae. Elite World S.A. is the parent company of Elite Model...
in Atlanta, runway division. - Monique Calhoun has modeled in Tokyo, signed with L.A. Models and Code Model Management.
- Anchal JosephAnchal JosephAnchal Joseph is an Indian-American fashion model and actress. She competed on America's Next Top Model, Cycle 7.-Top Model:...
has modeled in Miami and MoroccoMoroccoMorocco , officially the Kingdom of Morocco , is a country located in North Africa. It has a population of more than 32 million and an area of 710,850 km², and also primarily administers the disputed region of the Western Sahara...
, booked magazine editorials in ZOOM, French VOGUE with Bruce WeberBruce Weber (photographer)Bruce Weber is an American fashion photographer and occasional filmmaker. He is most widely known for his ad campaigns for Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Pirelli, Abercrombie & Fitch, Revlon, and Gianni Versace, as well as his work for Vogue, GQ, Vanity Fair, Elle, Life, Interview, and Rolling Stone...
, ELLE Singapore, Night, and Artemis. In addition to that she has booked campaigns for SOFI Swimwear and Eva Danielle NYC as well as doing shows for FUNKSHION Miami Fashion Week. She is represented by Manny Roman and is signed with Mars Model Management, and Roman Management. - Brooke Miller has recently graduated from college at the University of Texas at AustinUniversity of Texas at AustinThe University of Texas at Austin is a state research university located in Austin, Texas, USA, and is the flagship institution of the The University of Texas System. Founded in 1883, its campus is located approximately from the Texas State Capitol in Austin...
, and has taken test shots. - Megg Morales Is a Model/Artist Living in Berlin, Germany. Megg is still involved in the fashion scene internationally, She is self managed from Berlin/ Europe, She also is a performance artist, and is a singer in a two piece band called "S0S0SAI". Megg's Artist name is RecklessRedemption.
- Megan Morris signed with NEXT Model ManagementNEXT Model ManagementNEXT Model Management is a Global modeling agency with offices in New York City, London, Los Angeles, Miami, Milan and Paris. Founded in 1989 by Faith Kates, the agency is one of the top 3 model agencies in the world...
. - A.J. Stewart has modeled in Hong Kong, Tokyo and South KoreaSouth KoreaThe Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
. - Eugena WashingtonEugena WashingtonEugena Washington is an American model, best known for being second runner-up on America's Next Top Model, Cycle 7 and for appearing in the music video of rapper B.o.B.'s single "Nothin' on You"....
has walked the runway in shows for L.A. Fashion Week, including Anthony Franco and Kevan Hall. She has also modeled for SouthpoleSouthpole (clothing)Southpole is an American clothing label based in Fort Lee, New Jersey. It is owned by David Khym.-History:The company was founded by brothers David and Kenny Khym, two Korean natives from a family of five children who immigrated to the United States from Inchon in 1977...
. She had her own billboard in Times Square, has appeared on ads for Wal-MartWal-MartWal-Mart Stores, Inc. , branded as Walmart since 2008 and Wal-Mart before then, is an American public multinational corporation that runs chains of large discount department stores and warehouse stores. The company is the world's 18th largest public corporation, according to the Forbes Global 2000...
, and can be seen in TJ Maxx's "Maxxinista" commercial. She is signed with Elite Model ManagementElite Model ManagementElite Model Management is a large modeling agency based in New York and Paris. It is a subsidiary of Elite World S.A.-History:Founded in France in 1972 by John Casablancas and Alain Kittler, it was rebought in 1990 by Nicholas Farrae. Elite World S.A. is the parent company of Elite Model...
and appeared in cycle 11 Top Model's in Action. - Jaeda Young hasn't done any modeling after the show but finished her education and got married.