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8.1/10 TV No. of episodes 13 No. of contestants 14 Networks The CW, VH1, UPN | 5.5/10 IMDb Country of origin United States Original network UPN First episode date 20 May 2003 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Original release September 22 (2004-09-22) – December 15, 2004 (2004-12-15) Judges Tyra Banks
Janice Dickinson
Nigel Barker
Nolé Marin Theme song America's Next Top Model Theme Song Cast Tyra Banks, Lisa D'Amato, J Alexander, Adrianne Curry, Nigel Barker Profiles | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The third cycle of America's Next Top Model debuted on September 22, 2004 and was hosted by model Tyra Banks. It was the first cycle to gain partnership with cosmetics magnate CoverGirl and ran weekly commercials during the show named Beauty Tip of the Week with Jay Manuel and Elsa Benitez as well as the CoverGirl of the Week contest. Also the cast was increased to 14 contestants. The season's catch-phrase was "Beauty In Progress".
Contents
- Contestants
- The Girl With The Secret
- The Girl Who Is Codependent
- The Girl Everyone Thinks Is A Backstabber
- The Girl Who Sets A Trap
- The Girl Who Cries When She Looks In The Mirror
- The Girl Who Mutilated The Precious Brownies
- The Girl Who Forgot Her Shoes
- The Girl Who Is Panic Stricken
- The Girls Meet Taye Diggs
- The Girl Who Goes Ballistic
- The Girl The Lionesses Are Hunting
- The Girl Who Didnt Hug Goodbye
- The Girl Who Wins It All
- Call out order
- Photo Shoot Guide
- Other Cast Members
- Makeovers
- Post Top Model careers
- References
The prizes for this cycle were:
The following prizes have been removed:
The international destinations during this cycle were Montego Bay, Jamaica (for one episode) and Tokyo, Japan, the show's first visit in Asia and across the International Date Line.
The winner was 19-year-old Eva Pigford from Los Angeles, California.
Contestants
(ages stated are at start of contest)
The Girl With The Secret
First Air Date: September 22, 2004
The series began with thirty-four semi-finalists' interviews with Tyra Banks, J. Alexander and Jay Manuel. The first episode concludes with the selection of the top 14.
The Girl Who Is Codependent
First Air Date: September 29, 2004
The fourteen finalists were flown to Montego Bay for their first photo shoot, in which they modeled bikinis on a coral reef. Magdalena became the first finalist eliminated from the competition the day after the photo shoot, and the judging session saw Leah become the second finalist eliminated.
The Girl Everyone Thinks Is A Backstabber
First Air Date: October 6, 2004
The twelve remaining finalists received makeovers. The week's challenge was in make-up, and was won by Norelle. For the week's photo shoot, the finalists shot a campaign for Nivea. The judging session saw Julie become the third finalist eliminated from the competition.
The Girl Who Sets A Trap
First Air Date: October 13, 2004
For the week's challenge, the eleven remaining finalists walked in a fashion show for Heatherette, with Eva being chosen as the challenge winner. The photo shoot was a campaign for Lee Jeans, in which the models shot together in one group. The judging session saw Kristi become the fourth finalist eliminated from the competition.
The Girl Who Cries When She Looks In The Mirror
First Air Date: October 20, 2004
For the week's challenge, the ten remaining finalists posed as mannequins in a La Perla store window. The challenge winner was Kelle. The photo shoot was a campaign for Dooney & Bourke purses. The judging session saw Jennipher become the fifth finalist eliminated from the competition.
The Girl Who Mutilated The Precious Brownies
First Air Date: October 27, 2004
For the week's challenge, the nine remaining finalists climbed fourteen flights of stairs, doing a photo shoot at the top. The challenge winner was Yaya. The photo shoot was a campaign for YJ Stinger energy drinks. The judging session saw Kelle become the sixth finalist eliminated from the competition.
The Girl Who Forgot Her Shoes
First Air Date: November 3, 2004
For the week's challenge, the eight remaining finalists attended go-sees. The challenge winner was Yaya. For the photo shoot, the models portrayed alter egos. The judging session saw Cassie become the seventh finalist eliminated from the competition.
The Girl Who Is Panic-Stricken
First Air Date: November 10, 2004
For the week's challenge, the seven remaining finalists gave interviews on a red carpet. The challenge winner was Yaya. For the photo shoot, the finalists had beauty shots taken wearing Verragio diamonds and posing with a live tarantula. The judging session saw Toccara become the eighth finalist eliminated from the competition.
The Girls Meet Taye Diggs
First Air Date: November 17, 2004
The six remaining finalists had an acting challenge with Taye Diggs. The challenge winner was Yaya. The finalists were flown to Tokyo, where they shot a Campbell's soup commercial speaking Japanese. During the judging session, the girls were set a test in which they had to read a commercial and eat umeboshi. Nicole become the ninth finalist eliminated from the competition.
The Girl Who Goes Ballistic
First Air Date: November 24, 2004
This episode was an overview of the past nine episodes of the cycle which featured previously unseen footage.
The Girl The Lionesses Are Hunting
First Air Date: December 1, 2004
For the week's challenge, the five remaining finalists learned and then were tested on their knowledge about the Tea Ceremony. The challenge winner was Yaya. The photo shoot was a campaign for T-Mobile; the models posed as geishas in kimonos. The judging session saw Norelle become the tenth model eliminated from the competition.
The Girl Who Didn't Hug Goodbye
First Air Date: December 8, 2004
For the week's challenge, the four remaining finalists attended go-sees. The challenge winner was Eva. For the photo shoot, the finalists modeled an anime-inspired look on a motorcycle. At the judging session, the girls were required to incorporate Japanese Street Fashion:Lolita fashion into their personal style. Ann become the eleventh model eliminated from the competition.
The Girl Who Wins It All
First Air Date: December 15, 2004
The final three contestants, Amanda Swafford, Eva Pigford and Yaya DaCosta shot an ad campaign for CoverGirl. Amanda was the twelfth model eliminated from the competition at the penultimate judging session.
Eva and Yaya partook in a Noriko Fukushima fashion show. The final judging session saw Eva crowned America's Next Top Model.