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Tyra Banks, Jay Manuel, J. Alexander, Nigel Barker, Twiggy, Janice Dickinson
'America's Next Top Model' Cycle 13 Winner Is Nicole Fox
November 19, 2009 10:11:31Nicole Fox has won "America's Next Top Model" cycle 13 and thus becomes the first petite model to have claimed the title. Nicole is entitled to a Seventeen magazine cover shoot and six-page spread, a spot at Wilhelmina Models and a $100,000 contract with CoverGirl cosmetics.
Nicole beat Laura Kirkpatrick on the finale after completing her CoverGirl commercial smoothly and conquering the final runway. Laura stumbled a bit on the challenge because of her dyslexia. And when Nigel Barker asked her to think something emotional, Laura could not deliver it to the camera. However, Nicole wasn't exactly an obvious winner from the beginning. Jay Manuel disliked the way she read her CoverGirl commercial because she sounded like a snob.
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Sneak Peek to 'ANTM' Cycle 13 Finale
November 13, 2009 11:11:38What happens during the finale of "America's Next Top Model" next week has been previewed by The CW. The final two of cycle 13, Laura Kirkpatrick and Nicole Fox, will have to battle wind and rain when the two elements are brought to the runway. They will also have to be able to pull the final CoverGirl commercial in Hawaii.
Laura and Nicole beat Jennifer An and Erin Wagner during this week's episode when their photo shots in Hawaii were graded well by the judges. One of them will not only be crowned as the winner of cycle 13 but also the first petite model because the show has particularly cast models 5'7" and shorter.
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'America's Next Top Petite Model' Final 2 Revealed
November 12, 2009 12:11:30And then there were two. "America's Next Top Model" cycle 13 has wilted down the number of contestants from four straight to two this week, something which the show hasn't done since cycle 4. "tonite's top model,2 girls eliminated.1st time just 2 finalists n final episode! shocker to the girls.u gotta see it! ws hard2 choose," host Tyra Banks wrote on Twitter before the show went on air Wednesday, November 11.
Eliminated in the tenth week are Jennifer An and Erin Wagner. Their photo shots as Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of volcanoes, were not enough to impress the judges. Miss J said that Jennifer's was stiff while Nigel Barker said it wasn't her best. On the other hand Erin was actually praised for her portrayal of Pele with Nigel saying it was gorgeous and sexy.
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Pics: Kim Kardashian and Jessica Lowndes on 'ANTM'
October 20, 2009 04:10:46Kim Kardashian will get to judge who can commence to the next round on "America's Next Top Model" this week. The episode where the reality TV star is guest judging is airing on Wednesday, October 21 and how she sits well in the new role has been teased through several promo pics.
The eighth episode will see the remaining girls putting their interviewing skills into test. Guest star Jessica Lowndes, whose pictures are also available, will be sitting on the other end to answer the questions from the contestants on the set of "The Insider". Also in the episode, the models are surprised to learn that they have to write their own script for their CoverGirl commercials.
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Pics: 'America's Next Top Model' Cycle 13 Contestants
August 13, 2009 10:08:20"America's Next Top Model" has introduced the 14 girls that are selected to compete for the title in the 13th cycle. Ranging between 18 to 23 years old, the contestants provide a new dynamic to the show by being 5'7" and under.
The line-up includes a waitress, a customer service worker, and a cheer instructor. But it expands to a 21-year-old mother named Rae who comes from Rochester, Minnesota. Listing herself as a homemaker, Rae would like to live out the dream as a model at the same time.
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Lauren Conrad and Kim Kardashian Coming to 'America's Next Top Model'
August 05, 2009 12:08:34In order to keep things fresh, "America's Next Top Model" is tapping two young celebrities as guest judges. Lauren Conrad and Kim Kardashian will come to the modeling competition in separate episodes when the show debuts the 13th cycle this Fall.
Lauren's appearance is scheduled for the second episode on September 16, while Kim's is put on the October 21 slot. These stars will sit on the judging panel, joining host Tyra Banks, photographer Nigel Barker and runway coach Miss Jay. Missing from the line-up is Paulina Porizkova who was let go as judge by producers in May to cut the budget.
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Tyra Banks' Statement Regarding Paulina Porizkova's 'ANTM' Exit
May 19, 2009 03:05:09For those who are following the story of "America's Next Top Model" firing judge Paulina Porizkova, the case seemed to be decided based on personal matters. However, in a just released statement, producer Ken Mok and the show's host Tyra Banks said that it was the limited budget that drove them to the dismissal.
"The current state of the economy has forced shows to make major budget cuts industry wide," Mok said on Monday, May 18 in a joint statement with Tyra. "America's Next Top Model is not immune to these financially challenging times. We've had to make significant cuts in every area of the production and, unfortunately, Paulina was a casualty of these cuts."
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Fired Paulina Porizkova Reveals Tyra Banks' Diva Attitude
May 16, 2009 02:05:25Paulina Porizkova was being implicit when she revealed on Craig Ferguson's "Late Late Show" earlier this week concerning the reason she has been fired from "America's Next Top Model". But the judge who was the replacement of Twiggy, opens up more to Access Hollywood regarding the real reason she was let go. And it concerns a lot with Tyra Banks.
In the "Late Show", Paulina admitted that producers thought she has a big ego. Explaining further what she meant by that, the supermodel said on "Billy Bush Show", "I must admit I was having a little bit of an issue with Tyra being late for every judging. It's six hours later and I feel like I am being told my time is not as valuable as hers. They pointed out that I should shut up and be grateful for the job and that Tyra is really busy."
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Teyona Anderson Named Cycle 12's 'America's Next Top Model'
May 14, 2009 11:05:32From 13 contestants Tyra Banks and co. have wilted it down to three and finally one. Teyona Anderson, a 20-year-old loss prevention rep from Woodstown, NJ. is the crowned "America's Next Top Model" cycle 12.
Teyona had to battle it out with Allison and Aminat in the semi final, doing a commercial ad for CoverGirl lipstick. Teyona in particular was not smooth in delivering her lines and she tend to forget them. But the judges thought that Teyona has more fabulous photos compared to Aminat, and admitted her to the final two along with Allison.
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Big Ego Gets Paulina Porizkova Fired From 'America's Next Top Model'
May 13, 2009 04:05:10Paulina Porizkova's job in "America's Next Top Model" is short-lived. The supermodel who joined in the 10th cycle to replace Twiggy as one of the judges has shared that she was fired by "someone" from the show and it's probably due to her "gigantic huge ego".
"Listen, do you know why I am in Los Angeles? Because I am looking for a job," Porizkova explained to Craig Ferguson when she appeared on "The Late Late Show" on Tuesday, May 12. "Because I was fired by America's Next Top Model on my birthday." Porizkova turned 44 on April 9 which means that she may be excluded from the judging panel in the upcoming 13th cycle.
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'America's Next Top Model' Cycle 12 Finale Preview
May 07, 2009 03:05:49With Celia being the latest kicked-out contestant of "America's Next Top Model", three remain to steal the crown next week. Aminat, Allison and Teyona will face the CoverGirl challenge in the finale and only two will strut their moves in the show's "most provocative" runways.
On the Wednesday, May 6 episode, Celia was in the bottom two along with Aminat. The judges were complaining of Celia's old look which could be a problem when she has to do the cover for Seventeen magazine. So they admitted Aminat in, with the warning that she has got to work it in the photo shoots.
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New Sneak Peek of Clay Aiken in 'America's Next Top Model'
April 07, 2009 03:04:56This Wednesday, April 8, Clay Aiken will be the guest judge on "America's Next Top Model" and he will be teaching the girls on how to "act like a model". A sneak peek of his acting session has been released, revealing him as the acting partner of London, Aminat and Natalie, and posing as the owner of House de la Clay.
According to Clay who talked to Associated Press, the particular episode wants to extract the acting ability of the models "in a large and comedic way." He explained further, "A lot of the struggle for these contestants is to be able to come out of their shells."
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Sneak Peek of Clay Aiken on 'America's Next Top Model'
April 03, 2009 11:04:15Recovering from the exit of Sandra from "America's Next Top Model", the fashion show invites one special guest to the upcoming episode. Clay Aiken, the former runner up of "American Idol" season two, is present to mentor the girls in the acting challenge.
Clay, who had an acting gig on Broadway's "Spamalot", will be starring opposite the girls in "Acting Like a Model" and be the guest judge to determine who will leave next. Additionally, the girls will be faced with a CoverGirl commercial challenge where last season's winner McKey Sullivan will drop by to offer support to them.
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Sandra, Fifth Contestant Cut From 'America's Next Top Model'
April 02, 2009 03:04:18One more girl is sent home on "America's Next Top Model". Sandra was the last to be called in the judging room, after standing side by side to Celia. Tyra Banks reasoned that Sandra has been taking "profile shots" all throughout the competition and the last one was not that great.
Sandra, not a favorite within her mates, was hugged on her way out and Tyra advised her to work on the poses. The 19-year-old was mad that she was sent home and vowed to keep modeling after the show because she believed she has a personality.
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Tyra Banks Reponds to 'America's Next Top Model' Audition Mayhem
March 17, 2009 02:03:28Tyra Banks, the host and producer of "America's Next Top Model", has released a statement regarding the mayhem caused by the show's audition in New York City last Saturday, March 14. In a joint statement with producer Ken Mok, the supermodel says that they are "concern" but promise to proceed with the audition for the 13th cycle.
"We are concerned by the events that occurred Saturday afternoon in the vicinity of the New York City casting call for the next cycle of America's Next Top Model," the statement on The CW official site read. "At this time, we still don't know all the details of what happened or what triggered the incident. We appreciate the efforts of the NYPD and will assist them in any way possible in this matter."
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Video: Chaos in 'America's Next Top Model' Season 13 Audition
March 16, 2009 10:03:42The eagerness to be "America's Next Top Model" topped with a situation exaggerated resulted in a pandemonium. The audition of the reality show at Park Central New York hotel in Manhattan on Saturday, March 14 turned out to be a mayhem when somebody said the word "bomb".
The CW held an audition for the 13th season at the New York hotel and hopefuls had been queuing since a night before. The crowd was queuing in a fenced line on the sidewalk of W. 55th St. when a car stopped due to overheating. Somebody suddenly yelled "There's a bomb" when smoke started coming off the vehicle and people began panicking. They ran in every direction away from the car, causing stampede and injuries to several people.
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'America's Next Top Model' Opens Door for Short Models
February 24, 2009 10:02:51Entering its 13th cycle, "America's Next Top Model" is continuously seeking a major change. The reality show aired on The CW is casting women under 5 feet 7 inches to join the competition in the next season, opening wider chances for those without the standard height of models.
In the requirements for the Fall 2009 season, which can be found on the official site of The CW, it is emphasized that entrants "must be AT OR UNDER five feet and seven inches (5'7") in height." However, it also puts on highlight that "producers reserve the right to make case-by-case exceptions. Please note the change in this requirement from past cycles of the Series."
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Clay Aiken, Guest Judge on 'America's Next Top Model'
February 05, 2009 09:02:20"America's Next Top Model" has invited Clay Aiken to be one of the guest judges in a future episode. Entertainment Weekly reported that the "American Idol" season 2 runner up will be involved in an acting challenge for the contestants.
Aiken for one thing, has submerged himself in the theater world last year. He played Sir Robin in Monty Python's "Spamalot" that opened at Shubert Theater in Spring 2008 and reprised the role in fall that year before winding it down last month.
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Photos of the 'America's Next Top Model' Cycle 12 Contestants
January 29, 2009 12:01:21The model wannabes have been introduced for the 12th cycle of "America's Next Top Model". These girls, ranging from 18 to 25 years old, will be nurtured by Tyra Banks and have a chance to win a management by Elite Model Management, a 100,000 dollar contract with CoverGirl and a cover and six-page spread.
The new season will start Wednesday, February 25 at 8/7c on The CW. Jay Manuel will be back as the photo shoot director while the judging panel will remain intact with Tyra Banks, Jay Alexander, Nigel Barker and Paulina Porizkova. Instead of the usual 14 contestants, this cycle will put up with 13 models only.
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Brittany 'McKey' Sullivan, 'America's Next Top Model' Winner
November 20, 2008 02:11:59The CW's "America's Next Top Model" cycle 11 finally gets its winner. On its November 19 final episode, the hit modeling competition show crowned boxing enthusiast, Brittany 'McKey' Sullivan, as the next America's Top Model.
After the winning announcement, 19-year-old McKey shares her grateful feeling, saying "I'm so proud of myself right now, this was the last thing for me, I was going to try out and this was going to be it." She adds, "Now I'm America's Next Top Model and from here this isn't the end. I'm going to keep going and keep rising, it's just like a dream come true."
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Preview of 'America's Next Top Model': Planes, Trains and Slow Automobiles
October 24, 2008 01:10:57The six remaining models of "America's Next Top Model" will have a wonderful as well as astonishing journey to Europe. Once again, Analeigh Tipton, Elina Ivanova, Marjorie Conrad, Brittany "McKey" Sullivan, Samantha Potter, and Sheena Sakai will compete on the next episode entitled "Planes, Trains and Slow Automobiles".
The episode will show how the ladies pack their bags and head overseas to their European destination. Soon after they arrive in the foreign land, they must browse the city around to find the exact location of their temporary place to live during the rest of the competition.
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Preview of 'America's Next Top Model': Now You See Me, Now You Don't
October 17, 2008 03:10:26"America's Next Top Model" next week episode will be surprising. With the title "Now You See Me, Now You Don't", the ladies pull a disappearing act for this week's challenge. Based on the clip, it can be seen that there is a person who shows up with a full dress and covered by green fabric. This kind of stimulation has the function to show the models a wonderful breakthrough for making a different appearance on television. The green fabric will only make visible the dress but not the models.
Next week in "Top Model" tradition, seven remaining girls (Marjorie, Sheena, Elina, Samantha, Analeigh, Joslyn, and McKey) test their on-camera talents when they shoot their "CoverGirl" commercial with the help of cycle 10 winner, Whitney Thompson. During judging, Tyra Banks will reveal this cycle's overseas destination and one model will be sent home.
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Jay Manuel: 'Operation Fabulous' Is Not 'Top Model' Spin-Off
October 11, 2008 10:10:31Jay Manuel has given a strong statement dealing with his new pilot with J. Alexander, "Operation Fabulous", declaring that it is not a spin-off. His announcement stated that the new series is not a spin-off of "America's Next Top Model", not a straight-up makeover show, and the original series is still in place.
As reported previously, "Model"'s personalities, Jay and J. Alexander, will collaborate on the new pilot of "Operation Fabulous" which will be aired on The CW, the same TV network of the original series. "It is definitely not a spin-off. I can definitely say that. This is a new series that is a separate world from "Model" and will really help women try to elevate their lives," Jay said.
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A Glimpse Into The Fiercee Awards Episode of 'America's Next Top Model' Cycle 11
October 03, 2008 11:10:04The CW network have released a sneak peek into the next episode of "America's Next Top Model" cycle 11 which is entitled "The Fiercee Awards". The snippet takes a brief look into what the judges have to say about Sheena Sakai's latest photo where she replicates the raw emotion when someone is stepping on her dress.
To be broadcast on October 8, the show will take off after Clark Gilmer was eliminated. In the new week, the aspiring models are going to get the chance to do one-on-one photo shoot with host/judge Tyra Banks. They will also be challenged with another photo shoot where they take on Los Angeles' famous Orpheum Theatre.
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'America's Next Top Model' Cycle 11 Teasing Natural Beauty Episode
September 27, 2008 12:09:57The CW Network have slipped out a clip from the forthcoming episode of "America's Next Top Model" cycle 11. It previews the footage where contestant Lauren Brie is taking on her photo shoot session while photo shoot director Jay Manuel watches from the side and gives her advices along the way.
Dubbed "Natural Beauty", the episode will be broadcast on Wednesday, October 1, at 8/7 c. In it, the remaining contestants will be challenged to strike poses as Los Angeles' "natural" disasters including an earthquake, tidal wave, heat wave and a traffic jam. The episode will also see judge and Czech-born super model Paulina Porizkova showing the contestants how to model unflattering clothing with style.
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Sneak Peek of 'America's Next Top Model' Episode 11.05
September 19, 2008 04:09:36On September 24 at 8/7c, the contestants of the "America's Next Top Model" will be challenged to walk on the runway with their eyes in a blind-fold. Most of the contestants say that they are freaked out with the unexpected challenge.
Titled "Fierce Eyes", the upcoming episode for The CW's reality TV program will show off the contestants wearing the finest clothes from famous designers and walking on the runway. At the same time, they also have to compete with each other to survive from the elimination that will be announced at the end of the show.
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New Clips From 'America's Next Top Model' Transformation Episode
September 17, 2008 09:09:16Tonight (September 17), The CW will air the transformation segment of "America's Next Top Model" and a bunch of new clips from the episode has been given out. Focusing on one contestant named Clark, one of the clips shows the 19-year-old going through extreme makeover from a blond to a brunette.
Clark is given more volume with extensions and her hair is dyed dark brown. Another model, Isis is given straight weave, and she is featured on the second clip where the photo shoot takes place in Malibu. The third clip shows the models in the judging room, particularly when Elina is called forward.
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Transformation Episode of 'America's Next Top Model' Cycle 11
September 12, 2008 11:09:35One of the most anticipated episodes on each cycle of "America's Next Top Model" will be the transformation. Giving a sneak peek to the September 17 episode, The CW unveil a sample of the make over through one of the models, Clark.
The 19-year-old student from Pawleys Island, S.C, originally has medium blonde hair but host and creator Tyra Banks thinks that she will look better in jet black, long and wavy hair. Eliminating the drama and fear of her new change, Clark admitted that she was satisfied with the final result.
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