America's Next Top Model

America's Next Top Model
General Information
Country of origin:	United States
Number of cycles:	24
Number of episodes:	319 (est. end of C24)
Broadcast Information
Original channel:	UPN (2003–06) The CW (2006–15) VH1 (2016-)
Premiere:	Original series: May 20, 2003 Revived series: December 12, 2016
Finale:	Original series: December 4, 2015 Revived series: N/A
Chronology
Related Shows:	list of other shows

  America's Next Top Model (abrievated as ANTM and Top Model) is an American reality television series and interactive competition in which a number of aspiring models compete for the title of "America's Next Top Model" and a chance begin their career in the modeling industry.

The series is the originator of the international Top Model franchise. Over 30 versions of the series have been produced internationally.

Format

Each season of America's Next Top Model has from 9–16 episodes and starts with 10–16 contestants. Contestants are judged weekly on their overall appearance, participation in challenges, and best shot from that week's photo shoot; each episode, one contestant is eliminated, though in rare cases a double elimination or non-elimination was given by consensus of the judging panel. Makeovers are administered to contestants early in the season (usually after the first or second elimination in the finals) and a trip to an international destination is scheduled about two-thirds of the way through the season.

Cycle Guide

To view the cycle guide for "America's Next Top Model", click here.

Judges

The series employs a panel of judges who critique contestants' progress throughout the competition. Most cycles featured Tyra Banks as the head judge, alongside varying line-ups of other judges.

The most drastic change occurred when the series was revived in 2016. Cycle 23 was the first cycle to not feature Banks on the panel, as she was replaced by Rita Ora. However Banks later returned the following cycle.

Contestants

To view the contestants that have appeared on America's Next Top Model, click here.

Sponsors

For Cycle 1, Revlon sponsored this show with the products and prizes. For Cycle 2, Sephora replaced Revlon as the commercial sponsor. Through Cycles 3-18, CoverGirl replaced Sephora as the continuation on products and prizes. For Cycle 19, shoe retailer Nine West and Smashbox sponsored with campaigns, but the cosmetics sponsorship has ended. For Cycle 20, Guess sponsored with a US$100,000 ad campaign for the winner.

External Links

• Official website (VH1)
• Instagram account
• Twitter page

References