The eighth cycle of America's Next Top Model aired from February 28, 2007 to May 16, 2007, and was the second season of the series to be aired on The CW network.
The international destination during this cycle was Sydney, Australia. The winner, similar to all of the cycles aired on The CW network, received representation by Elite Model Management, a cover & six-page spread within Seventeen magazine, and a US$100,000 contract with CoverGirl cosmetics.
The cycle's promotional tagline was "Welcome To The Jungle, Ladies" and the promotional theme songs were both Danity Kane's "One Shot" and Shiny Toy Guns' "Le Disko."
The winner was 20-year-old Jaslene Gonzalez from Chicago, Illinois, who notably had made it to the semi-finals of cycle 7, but was not cast. Gonzalez became the first winner without any bottom two appearance.
The cycle's finale episode attracted more than 6.6 million viewers, a record for both the franchise and the CW.
Contestants
(ages stated are at start of contest)
The Girl Who Won't Stop Talking
First aired February 28, 2007
Featured photographer: Nigel Barker
Special guests: Johnta Austin, Jermaine Dupri, Russell Baer, Marc Ecko, Phillip Bloch
The Girls Go To Prom
First aired March 7, 2007
Featured photographer: Carlos Rios
Special guests: Roy Campbell, Hallie Bowman
CoverGirl of the Week: Jaslene Gonzalez
The Girl Who Cries All The Time
First aired March 14, 2007
Featured photographer: Joseph Cultice
Special guests: Neeko, Roxanna Floyd, Carissa Rosenberg
CoverGirl of the Week: Jaslene Gonzalez
The Girl Who Changes Her Attitude
First aired March 21, 2007
Featured photographer: Mike Rosenthal
Special guest: Benny Ninja
CoverGirl of the Week: Jael Strauss
The Girl Who Takes Credit
First aired March 28, 2007
Featured photographer: Richard Reinsdorf
Special guests: Cathy Gould, Deda Coben
CoverGirl of the Week: Whitney Cunningham
The Girl Who Gets Thrown In The Pool
First aired April 4, 2007
Featured photographer: Kareem Black
Special guests: 50 Cent, Melrose Bickerstaff, Nicole Richie, Paris Hilton, Beverly Johnson, Nancy Josephson, Nikki Haskell, Larry Sanitsky, Benny Medina, Tia Mowry, Tamera Mowry, Bill Maher, Markus Klinko and Indrani, Jennifer Weiderman
CoverGirl of the Week: Natasha Galkina
The Girl Who Impresses Pedro
First aired April 11, 2007
Featured photographer: Matthew Jordan Smith
Special guests: Tia Mowry, Efren Ramirez, Rebecca Epley, Kim Stolz, Joanie Dodds, Michelle Deighton, Bre Scullark, Michelle Babin, Amanda Babin, Shannon Stewart, Christian Marc
CoverGirl of the Week: Jaslene Gonzalez
The Girls Go Down Under
First aired April 18, 2007
Featured commercial director: Simon Higgins
Special guests: April Wilkner, Erika Heynatz, Gary Riotto, Nick Hudson
CoverGirl of the Week: Natasha Galkina
The Girl Who Picks A Fight
First aired April 25, 2007
The Girl Who Blames The Taxi Driver
First aired May 2, 2007
Featured photographers: Tyra Banks, Michael Omm
Special guests: Jodhi Meares, Priscilla Leighton Clark, Wayne Cooper, Lill Boyd, Anna Hewett, Tina Kalivas, Jayson Brunsdon, Arabella Ramsay, Alice McCall, Kit Willow, David Sciola, Brad Rope, Adrian Allen, Tamati Williams, Samuel Sirena
CoverGirl of the Week: Natasha Galkina
The Girl Who Does Not Want To Dance
First aired May 9, 2007
Featured photographer: Kane Skennar
Special guests: Carissa Rosenberg, Uncle Max, Calita Murray, Justin Schwarz, Sharon Williams
The contestant was eliminated
The contestant won the competition
In episode 1, the pool of 20 girls was reduced to 13 who moved on to the main competition. However, this first call-out does not reflect their performance that first week.
Episode 10 was the recap episode.
Photo Shoot Guide
Episode 1 photo shoot: Mark Ecko's Pool Party (casting)
Episode 2 photo shoot: Political Controversies
Episode 3 photo shoot: Highschool clichés
Episode 4 photo shoot: Nude Candy-coated
Episode 5 photo shoot: Crime Scene Victims
Episode 6 photo shoot: Gender-swap
Episode 7 photo shoot: Four Personalities Beautyshots
Episode 8 photo shoot: Unforgettable ANTM moments with Past Contestants
Episode 9 Commercial: CoverGirl Queen Mascara Commercial with Australian Accent
Episode 11 photo shoots: Swimsuits for Women's and Men's Magazines
Episode 12 photo shoot: Aboriginal Dances
Episode 13 photo shoots & Commercial: Covergirl beauty shot; "My Life As A Covergirl" commercial shoot for truShine lipcolor; Seventeen magazine covers
Other cast members
Jay Manuel – photography
Sutan – make-up
Christian Marc – hair
Anda & Masha – wardrobe
Makeovers
Brittany – Wavy red weave; later, weave removed and hair remained red
Cassandra – Voluminous afro
Diana – Golden blonde long hair
Dionne – Black short hair ala Kelis
Felicia – Black hair with bangs
Jael – Originally got a brown weave; after 8 hours, Tyra changed her mind and she got a brown pixie cut.
Jaslene – Volumized layered hair
Natasha – Trimmed chocolate brown hair with bangs
Renee – Choppy blonde bob
Sarah – Caramel brown hair
Whitney – Wavy brown weave
Post-Top Model careers
Renee DeWitt was signed with NEXT Model Management and appeared on Modelville. On December 10, 2014, DeWitt was sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to four felony burglary counts, one count of vehicle theft, one count of firearm possession and one misdemeanor count of identity theft. She was dismissed of more than a dozen other counts under a plea agreement.
Whitney Cunningham had done some print work and signed with CESD Modeling Agency.
Kathleen DuJour did some test shots.
Samantha Francis was signed with Fusion Model Management in New York City, Apple Model Management in Bangkok and Style International Management in Hong Kong. She used to be signed with Elite Model Management in New York. She was featured as a "Top Model in Action" during cycle 13.
Natasha Galkina is currently signed with Red Model Management in New York City, under the name "Alie M", NEXT Model Management in Milan and Elite Model Management in New York. She used to be signed with MUSE Modeling Agency in New York, IMG Models in New York, MGMT First in New York City, Ace Model Management in Athens, Beatrice International Models in Milan, Wilhelmina Models in L.A and Ford Models in New York. She also been walked for D&G, Valentino, Chanel, Cavalli, Anna Sui, Dior, Gucci, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Versace, Fendi, Burberry and Dolce and Gabbana. She has also walked for Mercedez-Benz Fashion Week 2010. She also appears a lots of editorials for Italian Vogue as well as A Cover Of Beauty In Vogue In Russia, Teen Vogue, I-D Magazine, Elle Magazine, Seventeen Magazine, Harper's Bazaar in Hong Kong, Fashion Magazine, Vanity Fair, Marie Claire and Maxim Magazine. Galkina also appeared in an ads campaign for Roberto Cavalli "Spring 2010" along with Kate Moss And Lily Cole. She also signed with Fenton Moon NY along with Andrea Debevc and Mikaela Schipani.
Jaslene Gonzalez is currently signed with MC2 Models in New York, Faces Model Management in Malaysia and Exodus Model Management. She has modeled for the New York Post (Tempo), US Weekly,In Touch Weekly, had a 6-page spread in an issue of Vibe Vixen magazine, a 12-page fashion spread for ZooZoom Magazine. Named One Of Latina Magazine's Latinas Of the Year, had a 9-page spread for Colures (U.K fashion Magazine), was featured in Trace (magazine): Model Behaviour as Falls new faces, has been on the covers and had spreads of over a dozen magazines such as Latina, Imagén, Hombre, 6 Degrees, FN, ZooZoom, Fashion SalonSeventeen, Urban Latino, Bleu, Vanidades, Scene, JamRock, Splendor, Time Out. and Metrostyle Catalog. She has also appeared in Lot29 Fall/Winter 07-08 and Spring/Summer 08 ad campaigns; she has had a total of four billboards in Times Square so far. Also, she shares one of her Lot29 billboards in Times Square, New York with Katarzyna Dolinska. Gonzalez shot an ad campaign for online retailer ShopBop, 8-page fashion spreads for both Scene Magazine and JamRock Magazine. She is also featured on the pages of Living Proof Magazine, American Salon Magazine and currently has an ad campaign with Marianne Stores. Gonzalez has had an Ad Campaign for designer Cesar Galindo 's Spring 2008 Collection and appeared on the pages of Supermodels Unlimited Magazine twice for the August and September/October 2008 issues. Gonzalez is also part of the "Heart On My Sleeve" clothing campaign by Aubrey O'Day. Gonzalez is on the pages of YRB Magazine. She has also been featured on COACD, fashionista.com and in Women's Wear Daily. Gonzalez currently has nationwide campaigns with Garnier Nutrisse, and Southpole. In addition, Kett Cosmetics, Marianne Stores F/W 09, and Recession Denim F/W 09 campaigns. She has also been on the cover Nuovo Magazine. She has been on the cover of Nylon Mexico. In India, she has been in Marie Claire (June 2012), New Woman and Grazia.
Brittany Hatch was signed with Beatrice International Models in Milan and with New York Model Management.
Felicia Provost used to be signed with Elite Model Management in Chicago.
Jael Strauss used to be signed with Otto Models and also had her own clothing line with Hitch Couture. As of 2012, Strauss is reported to be battling methamphetamine addiction. Appearing on the Dr. Phil show on September 13, 2012, she discussed her struggle with addiction.
Sarah VonderHaar was signed with Elite Model Management in Chicago.
Dionne Walters was signed with Eye Candy Model Management.
Cassandra Watson was signed with Look Model Agency in San Francisco and SMG Models in Seattle.
Diana Zalewski continued her education, and did some test shots.
