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Tyra Banks’ hit reality series AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL takes a look back at the show’s most inspiring, touching and funny moments with two one-hour specials featuring clips from the first nine cycles and commentary from past participants. TOP MODEL EXPOSED, PART I airs Wednesday, February 6 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) and TOP MODEL EXPOSED, PART II airs Wednesday, February 13 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET).

In addition to favorite clips from cycles one through nine, the specials include “best-of” segments on such topics as “Runaway Runway,” “Makeover Madness,” “Miss J – What a Man!” and “Medical Mayhem,” which highlights some of the more spectacular spills contestants have taken. Also included are new interviews with past winners and runners-up, including Camille from cycle two; Eva, Tocarra and Amanda from cycle three; Cassandra and Bre from cycle five; Joanie from cycle six; Jael and Dionne from cycle eight, and Heather and Bianca from cycle nine. Tyra Banks provides the specials’ voice-over narration. Additional clips feature judges and guests including Twiggy, Jay Manuel, J. Alexander and Nigel Barker.

AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL is produced by 10 by 10 Entertainment, in association with Bankable Productions. Tyra Banks is the creator and executive producer along with Ken Mok (”Making the Band”) and Daniel Soiseth (”Hell’s Kitchen”).

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The competition goes back to where it all started, New York City, for the tenth cycle of The CW’s hit series AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL, as 14 finalists from across the country fight to make their dreams of becoming a top model into reality. Supermodel Paulina Porizkova joins the panel of judges when the season premiere of AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL hits The CW on Wednesday, February 20 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET).

AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL
CYCLE 10 PARTICIPANTS:

Aimee
Age: 18
Occupation: Hostess
Hometown: Spanaway, Washington

Allison
Age: 19
Occupation: Hostess
Hometown: Waunakee, Wisconsin

Amy (a.k.a. “Amis”)
Age: 20
Occupation: Waitress
Hometown: Bartlesville, Oklahoma

Anya
Age: 19
Occupation: Retail Sales
Hometown: Honolulu, Hawaii
Atalya
Age: 18
Occupation: Student
Hometown: Brooklyn, New York

Claire
Age: 24
Occupation: Production Coordinator
Hometown: New York, New York

Dominique
Age: 23
Occupation: Receptionist
Hometown: Columbus, Ohio

Fatima
Age: 22
Occupation: Student
Hometown: Boston, Massachusetts

Katarzyna
Age: 22
Occupation: Finance
Hometown: Roslyn, New York

Kimberly
Age: 20
Occupation: Customer Service
Hometown: Worcester, Massachusetts

Lauren
Age: 22
Occupation: Artist
Hometown: Brooklyn, New York

Marvita
Age: 23
Occupation: Retail Sales
Hometown: San Francisco, California

Stacy Ann
Age: 22
Occupation: Student
Hometown: Miami, Florida

Whitney
Age: 20
Occupation: Student
Hometown: Atlantic Beach, Florida

During this cycle, the 14 participants live together and ferociously vie for the grand prize, competing in a highly accelerated modeling boot camp. The participants’ abilities are tested each week as they strive to master the runway and fashion photo shoots, perfect publicity skills and learn the business aspects of becoming a supermodel, all under 24-hour-a-day surveillance of the AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL cameras. Throughout the series, supermodel Tyra Banks, art director of photo shoots Jay Manuel, and runway guru J. Alexander mentor the participants.

Banks leads the panel of AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL judges, comprised of leading fashion industry experts. Joining the panel this cycle is supermodel Paulina Porizkova, along with returning judges photographer Nigel Barker and runway expert J. Alexander, who closely evaluate the progress of the models to narrow the field each week. In addition, special guest judges appear to critique the participants within his or her area of expertise.

The winner of The CW’s AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL will be managed by Elite Model Management. She also receives a $100,000 contract with cosmetics giant CoverGirl. Finally, the winner will appear on the cover and six-page fashion spread in Seventeen magazine.

AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL is produced by 10 by 10 Entertainment, in association with Bankable Productions. Tyra Banks is the creator and executive producer along with Ken Mok (“Making the Band”) and Daniel Soiseth (“Hell’s Kitchen”).

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Saleisha Stowers, a receptionist from Los Angeles, was crowned the winner of the ninth cycle of The CW’s hit reality series AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL.

The three remaining models participated in a CoverGirl Wetslicks Fruit Spritzers commercial and print ad.  Cycle eight winner, Jaslene, surprised the girls for moral support and coaching during this important stage of the competition before the girls headed back for the penultimate elimination. While the judging panel had critiques for each of the girls’ performances, they were impressed by how Saleisha portrayed herself.  “Saleisha, I feel, is CoverGirl when it comes to who she is, what she stands for and how she portrays herself,” Tyra said. The judges decided that while Jenah took amazing photos, her strong personality made her unapproachable and ultimately led to her elimination from the competition.

The next day, Saleisha and Chantal met with Seventeen magazine editor-in-chief Ann Shoket for their cover photo shoot. Emotions ran high as both finalists realized their dreams were within their grasp.

The following day, Saleisha and Chantal faced off on in a Royal Fashion Show located outside of the Forbidden City. The girls passed through 500 extras and entertainers on stilts representing the past as they portrayed fashion of the future. “This is my destiny. I’m going to go out there and do it,” Saleisha exclaimed before hitting the runway.  While both girls impressed the judges, Saleisha presented herself as the more seasoned runway model.

During the final judging panel, the judges considered the runway challenge, as well as each girl’s performance throughout the competition.  While the judges agreed that both Saleisha and Chantal were strong contenders, Saleisha’s growth and perseverance gave her the edge. “When I was younger… I had low self-esteem and I just wasn’t happy with my life. I have grown into a strong young woman and I’m so happy with myself right now and the place that I am at,” Saleisha said after Tyra announced that she had become AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL.

In addition to a $100,000 contract with cosmetics giant CoverGirl, this year’s prize package for the winner of The CW’s AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL will include a contract with Elite Model Management and a cover and six-page fashion spread in Seventeen magazine.

The ninth cycle of the hit reality series AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL on The CW follows 13 young women as they attempt to prove they have what it takes to make it in the high-stress
world of modeling. Banks, who created the show, also serves as executive producer along with
Ken Mok (”Making the Band”) and Daniel Soiseth (”Hell’s Kitchen”).

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