Cycle 18

Cycle 18
Country of origin	United States
Number of episodes	13
Original channel	The CW
Premiere	February 29th, 2012
Finale	May 30th, 2012
Judges	Tyra Banks Nigel Barker Kelly Cutrone
Number of contestants	14
Winner	Sophie Sumner
Previous	Cycle 17
Next	Cycle 19

Cycle 18 of America's Next Top Model, also known as Cycle 18: British Invasion, premiered on The CW on February 29, 2012 and concluded on May 30, 2012. This cycle featured seven contestants who had previously competed on Britain's Next Top Model.

Tyra Banks reprises her role as host for the eighteenth time, while Nigel Barker returns for his role as main judge for the sixteenth and final time. He will make a guest appearance on the comeback episode of cycle 24. André Leon Talley is replaced by Kelly Cutrone, who will remain as a judge until the shows first cancellation. This is also the last cycle to feature Mr. Jay Manuel and Miss Jay Alexander before getting fired. Miss J will return as a judge on cycle 21 while Mr. Jay would never make an appearance again. This cycle had 13 episodes with 14 contestants.

Sophie Sumner, who originally was runner-up on cycle 5 of Britain, was crowned as the winner of this cycle.

Prizes

• A modeling contract with LA Models & NY Model Management
• A guest correspondent placement with Extra
• A fashion spread in Vogue Italia
• A cover and spread in Beauty In Vogue
• Be the face of America’s Next Top Model fragrance "Dream Come True"
• Production of a record single released by CBS Records
• A $100,000 contract with CoverGirl cosmetics

Contestants

The ages stated are from the start of the contest.

Sophie Sumner
21
Oxford, England
Winner

Laura LaFrate
20
Scotia, New York
Runner-up

Annaliese Dayes
24
London, England
Eliminated in Episode 11

Alisha White
20
South London, England
Quit in Episode 10

Eboni Davis
18
Seattle, Washington
Eliminated in Episode 10

Catherine Thomas
22
Folkestone, England
Eliminated in Episode 9

Seymone Cohen-Fobish
19
Augusta, Georgia
Eliminated in Episode 8

Kyle Gober
20
Magnolia, Texas
Eliminated in Episode 7

AzMarie Livingston
24
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Eliminated in Episode 6

Ashley Brown
22
Armadale, Scotland
Eliminated in Episode 5

Candace Smith
22
Brooklyn, New York
Eliminated in Episode 4

Louise Watts
25
London, England
Quit in Episode 3

Mariah Watchman
20
Pendleton, Oregon
Eliminated in Episode 2

Jasmia Robinson
24
London, England
Eliminated in Episode 1

Cycle 18: 2012

No. in Series	No. in Cycle	Title	Original Air Date
218	1	"Kelly Osbourne"	February 29, 2012
The eighteenth season begins with seven American models competing against seven British hopefuls who were previously featured on "Britain's Next Top Model." At the first photo shoot, the ladies pose as famous British and American public figures. Kelly Osbourne is a guest judge.
219	2	"Kris Jenner"	March 7, 2012
The models receive makeovers, but some of them are unhappy with their new looks. Later, the ladies pose as toddlers in a photo shoot with Kris Jenner and her daughters Kendall and Kylie.
220	3	"Cat Deeley"	March 14, 2012
The models create an ad campaign that requires casting, wardrobe and props. Kelly Cutrone mentors the girls during the challenge, but some of the ladies cannot handle her criticism. Cat Deeley is a guest judge.
221	4	"J. Alexander"	March 21, 2012
The U.S. women start to break down, while the British ladies rally together. At the challenge, the models create their own TV commercial, and at the photo shoot they pose in vintage American cars while wearing British couture hats. One contestant considers leaving the competition.
222	5	"Beverly Johnson"	March 28, 2012
The ladies attend fashion week in Toronto and try to book modeling assignments. At the photo shoot, the girls pose in foliage while being covered with maple syrup. Beverly Johnson is a guest judge.
223	6	"Jessica Sutta and Nadine Coyle"	April 11, 2012
The models create and record music videos with help from Jessica Sutta and Nadine Coyle.
224	7	"Estelle"	April 18, 2012
The models work on an antibullying campaign. At the photo shoot, the girls model with singer Estelle and pose as art installations during a dinner party.
225	8	"Georgina Chapman"	April 25, 2012
The models vie to open a fashion show where the fashion elite, including Georgina Chapman, will be present. Later: Wearing heavy Hello Kitty couture gowns proves problematic for some of the contestants.
226	9	"Barney Cheng"	May 2, 2012
The final six models travel to Macau, where they get a reading from an astrologer and are challenged to re-create their auras through fashion. At the photo shoot, the ladies pose in silk gowns while silkworms crawl on their bodies. Designer Barney Cheng is a guest judge.
227	10	"Nicholas Tse"	May 9, 2012
The models visit Hong Kong, where they must learn a fight sequence and act in a scene with Nicholas Tse. At the photo shoot, the ladies pose while harnessed atop a high-rise tower in harsh rain and wind.
228	11	"Jez Smith"	May 16, 2012
The models attend go-sees in Hong Kong. At the photo shoot, the ladies pose for a new fragrance in front of the client. Photographer Jez Smith is a guest judge.
229	12	"Highlights"	May 23, 2012
Highlights from the "British Invasion" cycle.
230	13	"Season Finale"	May 30, 2012
The eighteenth season concludes with the final models shooting a Covergirl commercial and one of them suffering a panic attack. Later, the girls participate in a holographic runway show and appear before the judges, who select the winner.

Controversy

One of the most memorable moments in the shows history, an argument took place between Kelly Cutrone and Louise Watts, resulting in Watts voluntarily leaving the show. Following transmission of the episode, Kelly posted a mocking video to Louise online, and came under fire from fans of the show who accused her of cyberbullying.

Trivia

• This is the only cycle to feature contestants from another Top Model competing with ANTM contestants.
• This was also the second cross-over in the Top Model franchise, after Austria's Next Topmodel winner Larissa Marolt received a place on cycle 4 of Germany's Next Topmodel as one of her prizes.
• This is the first cycle to feature contestants coming from non-US territories. This is followed by Chantelle Young in cycle 21, who came from Canada.
• The international destinations for this cycle was Macau and Hong Kong. Along with the trips to Toronto and Ontario, Canada, this is the second cycle to have three international destinations after cycle 9, as well as the second cycle to have a destination before the top six.
• Annaliese revealed on her YouTube channel that Amelia Thomas from cycle 6 was supposed to take part as a contestant. However, due to stress and other factors, she withdrew before the competition aired. Her replacement is unknown.
• Other alumni who either declined or were rejected include:
  • Edwina Joseph from cycle 1.
  • Abigail Clancy and Amber Niemann from cycle 2.
  • Rebecca White and Sherece Campbell from cycle 3.
  • Rachael Cairns from cycle 4.
  • Viola Szekely from cycle 5.
  • Kirsty Parsons, Charlotte Holmes and Joy McLaren from cycle 6.
  • Anastasija Bogatirijova from cycle 7.

Gallery

To view the gallery for Cycle 18, click here.