Cycle 16

Cycle 16
Country of origin	United States
Number of episodes	13
Original channel	The CW
Premiere	February 23rd, 2011
Finale	May 18th, 2011
Judges	Tyra Banks Nigel Barker André Leon Talley
Number of contestants	14
Winner	Brittani Kline
Previous	Cycle 15
Next	Cycle 17

Cycle 16 of America's Next Top Model premiered on February 23, 2011 on The CW and concluded on May 18, 2011.

Tyra Banks reprises her role as host for the sixteenth time, while Nigel Barker returns for his role as main judge for the fourteenth. André Leon Talley also returns for his third time. This cycle had 13 episodes with 14 contestants.

Brittani Kline was crowned as the winner of the cycle. Fourth place Alexandria Everett returns for the next cycle, All-Stars, also in 2011, where she was seventh place.

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.

Brittani Kline
19
Beech Creek, Pennsylvania
Winner

Molly O'Connell
22
Charleston, South Carolina
Runner-up

Hannah Jones
20
Houston, Texas
Eliminated in Episode 12

Alexandria Everett
21
Huntington Beach, California
Eliminated in Episode 11

Kasia Pilewicz
26
Wheaton, Illinois
Eliminated in Episode 10

Jaclyn Poole
19
Belton, Texas
Eliminated in Episode 8

Mikaela Schipani
21
Boca Raton, Florida
Eliminated in Episode 7

Monique Weingart
19
Hebron, Illinois
Eliminated in Episode 6

Dalya Morrow
21
Corona, California
Eliminated in Episode 5

Rune Longoria
then Sara Longoria
18
Edinburg, Texas
Eliminated in Episode 4

Dominique Waldrup
23
Houston, Texas
Eliminated in Episode 3

Nicole Lucas
20
Orlando, Florida
Eliminated in Episode 2

Ondrei Edwards
18
Muskegon, Michigan
Quit in Episode 2

Angelia Alvarez
20
Pembroke Pines, Florida
Eliminated in Episode 1

Cycle 16: 2011

No. in Series	No. in Cycle	Title	Original Air Date
192	1	"Erin Wasson"	February 23, 2011
The sixteenth season begins with fourteen models moving into a Los Angeles penthouse and meeting model Erin Wasson before attempting to walk a runway in a large plastic bubble over a pool of water. At panel, one contestant is eliminated.
193	2	"Alek Wek"	March 2, 2011
The thirteen remaining models get acting tips and then perform on stage. At the photo shoot, the girls pose with live bees on them. Supermodel Alek Wek is a guest judge.
194	3	"Lori Goldstein"	March 9, 2011
The models receive makeovers and are styled by fashion expert Lori Goldstein. At the photo shoot, the girls wear couture dresses and are photographed in small groups. At panel, one person is eliminated.
195	4	"Francesco Carrozzini"	March 16, 2011
The models get nervous when they learn that a runway challenge will use fire as an element. At the photo shoot, the girls work in pairs to film a retro-style coffee commercial.
196	5	"Rachel Zoe"	March 23, 2011
The models work in teams to write, direct and perform in a cosmetics commercial, which leads one girl to read a competitor's diary. At the photo shoot, the girls pose with wild animals at the Los Angeles Zoo for a line of faux-fur clothes from guest judge Rachel Zoe.
197	6	"Sonia Dara"	March 30, 2011
Tyra gives the ladies tips on handling fame and the girls mingle with fans at a Century City mall. At the photo shoot, the models pose covered with mud and are divided into two groups---blondes and brunettes---for two separate pictures. Model Sonia Dara is a guest judge.
198	7	"Eric Daman"	April 6, 2011
The girls pose for a breast-cancer-awareness ad campaign shot by Nigel Barker. Later, the models visit Universal Studios for a photo shoot with stylist Eric Daman.
199	8	"Lana Marks"	April 13, 2011
The models pose at a landfill, where they wear eco-friendly couture outfits and are photographed by Nigel Barker. Also: Tyra talks to the girls about the importance of creating a portfolio. Designer Lana Marks is a guest judge.
200	9	"Highlights and Catfights"	April 20, 2011
Highlights of the season's first half are featured.
201	10	"Franca Sozzani"	April 27, 2011
The models arrive in Marrakech, Morocco, and explore the city. At the photo shoot, one girl deals with body-image issues, while another one is chastised for trying to direct the shoot. Vogue Italia editor-in-chief Franca Sozzani is a guest judge.
202	11	"Daniella Issa Helayel"	May 4, 2011
The four remaining models in Morocco must balance tea trays while dancing. The photo shoot takes place in an outdoor market, where one girl becomes sick. Fashion designer Daniella Issa Helayel is a guest judge.
203	12	"Ivan Bart"	May 11, 2011
The three remaining models struggle through a talk-show-correspondent challenge and pose for a photo shoot with Tyra. At panel, the final two contestants are revealed.
204	13	"Season Finale"	May 18, 2011
The sixteenth season concludes with the two final models shooting a CoverGirl commercial and walking their last runway before the judges choose the winner.

Trivia

• This is the first cycle since cycle 2 where there is no full casting week episode.
• The international destination for this cycle was Marrakech, Morocco. This is the first and to date only North African destination.
• This cycle featured the 200th episode of the series.

Controversy

One of the most controversial moments in the shows history is the fake-out casting stunt seen within the first few minutes, where the girls who thought they didn't make it did. This led to many fans believing the girls who were eliminated were just actresses.

However, in a 2021 interview by Oliver Twixt, three of the semifinalists, Molly Mack, Laree Starke and Tiffany Stick Powell, confirmed that all of the semifinalists were real contestants, and revealed that after they left off-screen, they boarded onto a bus and waited for hours before Michelle Mock told them the truth, which led to chaos. One of those girls even admitted to having an abortion to compete.

Gallery

To view the gallery for Cycle 16, click here.