Who Won America's Top Model and When?
Hello there, fashion enthusiasts! Today, we're diving into the world of reality TV to talk about one of the most popular modeling competitions, America's Top Model. We'll be looking at who won America's Top Model over the years, so buckle up and get ready for a blast from the past! Guys, explore more in Guides And Explainers and who won america's top model.
A Brief Runway Walk Through America's Top Model
Before we jump into the winners, let's do a quick catwalk through the history of America's Top Model. The show, created by Tyra Banks, first graced our screens in 2003. It was all about giving aspiring models a chance to strut their stuff, learn the ropes of the industry, and compete for the ultimate prize: a contract with a high-fashion modeling agency.
Who Won America's Top Model Cycle 1?
Kicking things off in 2003, Cycle 1 of America's Top Model was a fierce competition. The winner, Adrianne Curry, made history as the first-ever America's Top Model. Adrianne was a 20-year-old from Joliet, Illinois, who took home the title and a contract with Elite Model Management.
From Cycle 2 to Cycle 20: A Decade of Wins
The show continued to captivate audiences, and the winners kept coming. Here's a quick rundown of who won America's Top Model from Cycle 2 to Cycle 20:
- Cycle 2 (2004): Yoanna House took the crown, becoming the second America's Top Model. - Cycle 3 (2004): Eva Pigford made it three wins in a row for Elite Model Management. - Cycle 4 (2005): Naomi Campbell served as a guest judge, and Kahlen Rondorf walked away victorious. - Cycle 5 (2005): Lisa D'Amato won the fifth cycle, making her the first winner to have previously appeared on another reality TV show. - Cycle 6 (2006): Daniela Denby-Ashe became the first international winner, hailing from the UK. - Cycle 7 (2006): CariDee English took home the title, becoming the first winner with a visible disability (she has psoriasis). - Cycle 8 (2007): Jade Cole was crowned the winner, making her the first African-American winner of the show. - Cycle 9 (2008): Saleisha Stowers won, becoming the second African-American winner in a row. - Cycle 10 (2008): Whitney Thompson made history as the first plus-size winner of America's Top Model. - Cycle 11 (2009): McKey Sullivan took the title, becoming the first winner with a visible tattoo. - Cycle 12 (2010): Teyona Anderson won, becoming the third African-American winner in a row. - Cycle 13 (2010): Kathy Ireland served as a guest judge, and Alexis Jones was crowned the winner. - Cycle 14 (2011): Alasia M. Johnson took the title, becoming the fourth African-American winner. - Cycle 15 (2011): Anamaria Mocanu won, making her the second international winner. - Cycle 16 (2012): Brittany Holloway became the fifth African-American winner. - Cycle 17 (2012): Lisa D'Amato returned and won, becoming the first two-time contestant to take the title. - Cycle 18 (2013): Kate Upton served as a guest judge, and Leila Goldkuhl won the cycle. - Cycle 19 (2013): Jade Jagger served as a guest judge, and Justin Kim took home the title. - Cycle 20 (2013): Nina Burns won, becoming the seventh African-American winner.
America's Top Model: The Revamp
After Cycle 20, America's Top Model took a break and returned in 2016 with a revamped format. The show was rebranded as America's Next Top Model and moved to the CW network. Here's a look at the winners from the revamped series:
Who Won America's Next Top Model Cycle 21?
Cycle 21 (2016): Tyra Banks returned as host and head judge, and Kristen Dalton won the revamped series' first cycle.
From Cycle 22 to Cycle 24: More Wins and New Challenges
The revamped series continued, with winners like:
- Cycle 22 (2016): Diana Mendoza took the title. - Cycle 23 (2017): India Gants won, becoming the first plus-size winner of the revamped series. - Cycle 24 (2018): Riley Mullen was crowned the winner.
America's Next Top Model: The Final Cycle
In Cycle 25 (2018), the show bid farewell with Tyra Banks returning once again. Kyle Kavanagh won the final cycle of America's Next Top Model.
And there you have it, folks! A comprehensive look at who won America's Top Model over the years. From Adrianne Curry to Kyle Kavanagh, these winners have all left their mark on the modeling world. Which winner is your favorite? Let us know in the comments!
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