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Cycle 15 of America's Next Top Model premiered on September 8, 2010 on The CW and concluded on December 1, 2010. Several changes were made to the show in a bid to place greater emphasis on high fashion, including a lineup of prominent fashion industry guest judges as well as a change in prizes, most notably the switch of Seventeen magazine to Vogue Italia.
Tyra Banks reprises her role as host for the fifteenth time, while Nigel Barker returns for his role as main judge for the thirteenth. André Leon Talley also returns for his second time. This cycle had 13 episodes with 14 contestants.
Ann Ward was crowned as the winner of the cycle. Second runner-up Kayla Ferrell would return for the All-Star cycle in 2011, where she tied for eighth place with Bianca Golden.
Prizes[]
- A modelling contract with IMG Models
- A fashion spread in Vogue Italia
- A cover and a fashion spread in Beauty In Vogue
- A $100,000 contract with CoverGirl cosmetics
Contestants[]
The ages stated are from the start of the contest.
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Cycle Overview[]
| Cycle | Episodes | Originally Aired (U.S. dates) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle Premiere | Cycle Finale | ||
| 15 | 13 | September 8, 2010 | December 1, 2010 |
Cycle 15: 2010[]
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Cycle |
Title | Original Air Date | ||||
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| 179 | 1 | "Welcome to High Fashion" | September 8, 2010 | ||||
| The fifteenth cycle begins with 32 would-be models in Palm Springs, where they attempt to become one of the fourteen finalists. The ladies attend a party hosted by designer Cynthia Rowley. The season's theme is high fashion. | |||||||
| 180 | 2 | "Diane von Furstenberg" | September 15, 2010 | ||||
| The fourteen models move into a Venice Beach house and take part in a photo shoot about teen bullying. Later, Demi Lovato visits the ladies on set to discuss her own experiences with bullying. Fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg is a guest judge. | |||||||
| 181 | 3 | "Patricia Field" | September 22, 2010 | ||||
| The models receive makeovers and learn there is a surprise elimination upon getting their new looks. At the photo shoot, the ladies pose as fallen angels on the beach at Malibu. Fashion designer Patricia Field is a guest judge. | |||||||
| 182 | 4 | "Matthew Rolston" | September 29, 2010 | ||||
| The models pose while riding a roller coaster and later take part in an underwater photo shoot. Fashion photographer Matthew Rolston is a guest judge | |||||||
| 183 | 5 | "Karolina Kurkova" | October 6, 2010 | ||||
| Supermodel Karolina Kurkova visits the models to discuss healthy eating. At the photo shoot, the ladies pose with Mexican masked wrestlers. | |||||||
| 184 | 6 | "Patrick Demarchelier" | October 13, 2010 | ||||
| The models are photographed on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills by fashion photographer Patrick Demarchelier. | |||||||
| 185 | 7 | "Francesco Carrozzini" | October 20, 2010 | ||||
| The models visit the Grammy Museum and learn one of them will be chosen to be a Grammy Girl for the 2011 awards show. At the photo shoot, the ladies portray iconic fashion designers for photographer Francesco Carrozzini. | |||||||
| 186 | 8 | "Zac Posen" | October 27, 2010 | ||||
| The models shoot their first commercial while wearing roller skates at the beach. At a runway challenge, the ladies wear items from designer Zac Posen's 2010 collection. | |||||||
| 187 | 9 | "Margherita Missoni" | November 3, 2010 | ||||
| The final six models travel to Italy and pose for a group photo on a gondola in Venice. Later, they head to Milan and visit an Italian fashion house. Model Margherita Missoni is a guest judge. | |||||||
| 188 | 10 | "Kyle Hagler" | November 10, 2009 | ||||
| The models attend go-sees in Milan. At the Lake Como photo shoot, the ladies pose as statues. | |||||||
| 189 | 11 | "Franca Sozzani" | November 17, 2009 | ||||
| The final four models meet Vogue Italia editor-in-chief Franca Sozzani. Next, Tyra directs a challenge that requires the ladies to bring their poses to life through movement and emotion. At panel, two girls are eliminated. | |||||||
| 190 | 12 | "High Fashion Highlights" | November 24, 2009 | ||||
| Highlights of the fifteenth season are featured. | |||||||
| 191 | 13 | "Roberto Cavalli" | December 1, 2009 | ||||
| The season concludes with the winner being announced at panel. But first the final two models receive surprise visits from their parents. The ladies then shoot a cosmetics commercial and pose for a print ad. At the final runway, the girls dress in Roberto Cavalli designs. | |||||||
Trivia[]
- The international destination for the cycle was Venice, Milan and Como, Italy. This is the third and to date final time the show goes to Italy, after cycle 2 and cycle 10.
- Kacey had previously appeared in casting week for cycle 11. This is the sixth cycle where a girl from a previous cycle auditions returns.
- This is the first cycle where the titles are just the guest judges names. This will go on for the next three cycles.
- This is the first cycle to air after the cancellation of "The Tyra Banks Show", which ended on May 28, 2010.
- This is the fourth cycle to feature an out-of-panel elimination.
Gallery[]
To view the gallery for Cycle 15, click here.
References[]
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