Country of origin United States | Original network VH1 | |
Starring Rita Ora
Ashley Graham
Drew Elliott
Law Roach Original release December 12, 2016 (2016-12-12) – March 8, 2017 (2017-03-08) | ||
The twenty-third cycle of America's Next Top Model premiered on December 12, 2016 on VH1. As a result of the revival of the series following its cancellation by The CW in October 2015, this cycle follows the series' original format of an all-female contest.
Contents
- Prizes
- Contestants
- Business Brand Boss
- Lights Camera Catwalk
- Make Your Mark
- Major Key Alert
- Avant Garde
- Out For The Count
- X Marks The Spot
- The Glamorous Life
- The Comeback
- Platform Power
- Celebrity Life
- And Action
- Behind The Scenes Beyond The Flash
- Brand Like A Boss
- The Final Countdown
- Call out order
- Photo shoot guide
- References
The cycle is presented by British singer Rita Ora, who took over from former model and businesswoman Tyra Banks. The judging panel has been fully revamped, consisting of model Ashley Graham, Paper magazine chief creative officer Drew Elliott, and celebrity stylist Law Roach, replacing the previous panel consisting of Banks, fashion publicist Kelly Cutrone, and runway coach J. Alexander. Banks still serves as the series' executive producer.
Prizes
Contestants
(Ages stated are at start of contest.)
Business, Brand, Boss
Original air date: December 12, 2016 (2016-12-12)
Twenty-eight semi-finalists partook in their first photo shoot and went on go-sees for Philipp Plein and LaQuan Smith. The contestants then had one-on-one interviews with the judges, and the episode concluded with the selection of the fourteen finalists.
Lights, Camera, Catwalk
Original air date: December 19, 2016 (2016-12-19)
The contestants received runway training from model and former Canada's Next Top Model judge Stacey McKenzie. Later, the models were introduced to Zendaya, and took part in a runway challenge at the Marquee Nightclub, at the end of which they had to dive into the crowd for their first photo shoot. At elimination, Justine became the first contestant to leave the competition.
Make Your Mark
Original air date: December 26, 2016 (2016-12-26)
The contestants received makeovers and had their photos taken by Ellen von Unwerth during a nude photo shoot in groups. At elimination, Cherish became the second contestant to leave the competition.
Major Key Alert
Original air date: January 2, 2017 (2017-01-02)
The remaining contestants met DJ Khaled for a challenge in teams where they had to film each other wearing Rita Ora's Tezenis lingerie, and Courtney was chosen as the challenge winner. The models were later introduced to the editorial director of Paper magazine, Mickey Boardman, and had to create social media stories using three images from a vip party for their next photo shoot. At elimination, Tash became the third contestant to leave the competition.
Avant Garde
Original air date: January 9, 2017 (2017-01-09)
The contestants had a challenge regarding their personal style, which was won by Tatiana, and later had an avant-garde couture photo shoot wearing designs by Nicola Formichetti at a local supermarket. At elimination, Giah became the fourth contestant to leave the competition.
Out For The Count
Original air date: January 16, 2017 (2017-01-16)
The challenge this week, which was won by Paige, was to pose while jumping on a trampoline. The contestants later took part in a photo shoot where they had to pose as boxers alongside model Chanel Iman. At elimination, Krislian became the fifth contestant to leave the competition.
X Marks The Spot
Original air date: January 23, 2017 (2017-01-23)
The contestants had a lesson with choreographer Chris Grant, and later had a dance-themed challenge, which was won by Tatiana. At the photo shoot, the contestants had to star in a music video directed by Director X. At elimination, Kyle became the sixth contestant to leave the competition.
The Glamorous Life
Original air date: January 30, 2017 (2017-01-30)
The contestants had a luxury photo shoot with Jason Derulo on a private jet, and at panel, Binta became the next contestant to be eliminated.
The Comeback
Original air date: February 1, 2017 (2017-02-01)
The remaining seven contestants had to perform in music video against the formerly eliminated models, with one of them re-entering the competition immediately following the week's elimination, effectively replacing that week's eliminated contestant. The judges eliminated Marissa and determined that Tash would return to the competition.
Platform Power
Original air date: February 8, 2017 (2017-02-08)
The contestants were challenged to create a public service announcement inspired by the Amber Rose SlutWalk Festival, where Cory Anne, Courtney and Tatiana were chosen as the winners. They were later photographed in a shoot where they had to embody several celebrity icons. At panel, Paige became the next contestant to leave the competition.
Celebrity Life
Original air date: February 15, 2017 (2017-02-15)
The remaining contestants had a challenge, won by Courtney, in which they were photographed by paparazzi in the street. On set, the models were photographed in a mock-cover and beauty shoot for Paper magazine. At elimination, Tash became the next contestant to leave the competition.
And Action!
Original air date: February 22, 2017 (2017-02-22)
The contestants had an acting challenge with Adrienne C. Moore, where Courtney was chosen as the winner. They later had a motion beauty shoot before meeting the judges for the next elimination, where Cody became the next contestant to leave the competition.
Behind The Scenes, Beyond The Flash
Original air date: February 22, 2017 (2017-02-22)
This episode recapped the entire cycle, and showed previously unaired footage for the first time.
Brand Like A Boss
Original air date: March 1, 2017 (2017-03-01)
The Final Countdown
Original air date: March 8, 2017 (2017-03-08)