America's Next Top Model (cycle 2)

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America's Next Top Model (cycle 2)
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Cycle 2 cast
Country of origin United States
No. of episodes 11
Release
Original network UPN
Original release January 13 (2004-01-13) [1]  – March 23, 2004 (2004-03-23)
Additional information
Judges
No. of contestants 12
Winner Yoanna House
All-stars Camille McDonald
Cycle chronology
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Cycle 1
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Cycle 3

The second cycle of America's Next Top Model , premiered on January 13, 2004, and was hosted by model Tyra Banks. The show aimed to find the next top fashion model. [2] The cycle's catch-phrase was, "They are all gorgeous, but only one has what it takes".

<i>Americas Next Top Model</i> television series

America's Next Top Model is an American reality television series and interactive competition in which a number of aspiring models compete for the title of "America's Next Top Model" and a chance to begin their career in the modeling industry. Created by Tyra Banks, who also serves as an executive producer, and developed by Ken Mok and Kenya Barris, the series premiered in May 2003, and was aired semiannually until 2012, then annually from 2013. The first six seasons were aired on UPN, before UPN merged with The WB to create The CW in 2006. The following sixteen cycles were aired on The CW until the series was first cancelled in October 2015. The series has since been revived, with cycle 24 currently airing by VH1. The series was among the highest-rated programs on UPN, and was the highest-rated show on The CW from 2007 to 2010. Advertisers paid $61,315 per 30-second slot during the 2011–12 television seasons, the highest of any series on The CW.

Tyra Banks American television personality, producer, businesswoman, actress, author, former model

Tyra Lynne Banks is an American television personality, producer, businesswoman, actress, author, former model and occasional singer. Born in Inglewood, California, she began her career as a model at the age of 15, and was the first woman of African American descent to be featured on the covers of GQ and the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, on which she appeared twice. She was a Victoria's Secret Angel from 1997 to 2005. By the early 2000s, Banks was one of the world's top-earning models.

Contents

The prizes for this cycle were a contract with IMG Models, a fashion spread and a cover in Jane magazine, and a cosmetics campaign with Sephora.

<i>Jane</i> (magazine) magazine

Jane was an American magazine created to appeal to the women who grew up reading Sassy magazine; Jane Pratt was the founding editor of each. Its original target audience was aged 18–34, and was designed to appeal to women who did not like the typical women's magazine format. Pratt originally intended the magazine to be named Betty, but she was voted down by everyone else involved in the making of the magazine.

Sephora is a Paris, France-based multinational chain of personal care and beauty stores founded in Limoges in 1969. Featuring nearly 300 brands, along with its own private label, Sephora offers beauty products including cosmetics, skincare, body, fragrance, nail color, and haircare. Sephora is owned by luxury conglomerate LVMH as of 1997. The name comes from the Greek spelling of Zipporah, wife of Moses.

This was the only season to feature a cast of 12 contestants. The international destination for the cycle was Milan, Italy.

The winner was 23-year-old Yoanna House from Jacksonville, Florida. [3]

Yoanna House is an American fashion model and television host, best known as the winner of Cycle 2 of America's Next Top Model.

Jacksonville, Florida Largest city in Florida

Jacksonville is the most populous city in Florida, the most populous city in the southeastern United States and the largest city by area in the contiguous United States. It is the seat of Duval County, with which the city government consolidated in 1968. Consolidation gave Jacksonville its great size and placed most of its metropolitan population within the city limits. As of 2017 Jacksonville's population was estimated to be 892,062. The Jacksonville metropolitan area has a population of 1,631,488 and is the fourth largest in Florida.

This was also the first appearance of Nigel Barker as a judge.

Nigel Barker (photographer) British photographer, model, author and filmmaker

Nigel Barker is an English reality TV show personality, fashion photographer, author, spokesperson, filmmaker, and former model. He is best known for his participation as a judge and photographer on the reality show America's Next Top Model, and was the host of reality show The Face. for the American series.

Contestants

(ages stated are at start of contest)

ContestantAgeHeightHometownFinishPlace
Anna Bradfield [4] 245 ft 8 in (1.73 m) LaGrange, Georgia Episode 112
Bethany Harrison [5] 225 ft 8 in (1.73 m)Houston, TexasEpisode 211
Heather Blumberg [6] 185 ft 10 in (1.78 m) Moreno Valley, California Episode 310
Jenascia Chakos [7] 215 ft 7 in (1.70 m) Burien, Washington Episode 49
Xiomara Frans [8] 255 ft 11 in (1.80 m) Morganville, New Jersey Episode 58
Catie Anderson [9] 185 ft 10 in (1.78 m) Willmar, Minnesota Episode 67
Sara Racey-Tabrizi [10] 225 ft 9 in (1.75 m) Seattle, Washington Episode 76
Camille McDonald [11] 255 ft 9.5 in (1.77 m) Mamaroneck, New York Episode 85
April Wilkner [12] 235 ft 9 in (1.75 m) Miami Beach, Florida Episode 104
Shandi Sullivan [13] 215 ft 10 in (1.78 m) Kansas City, Missouri Episode 113
Mercedes Scelba-Shorte [14] 215 ft 8 in (1.73 m) Valencia, California 2
Yoanna House [15] 235 ft 11 in (1.80 m) Jacksonville, Florida 1

Episodes

The Girl Who Overslept

First aired January 13, 2004

The twelve finalists partook in a fashion show on a U.S. Navy ship, and a Garden of Eden-themed nude photo shoot for Fresh Look contact lenses with male models. Anna refused to participate in the shoot. [16] The judging session saw Anna become the first model eliminated from the competition.

Garden of Eden biblical "garden of God"

The Garden of Eden, also called Paradise, is the biblical "garden of God" described in the Book of Genesis and the Book of Ezekiel. Genesis 13:10 refers to the "garden of God", and the "trees of the garden" are mentioned in Ezekiel 31. The Book of Zechariah and the Book of Psalms also refer to trees and water without explicitly mentioning Eden.

The Girl Who Floats Like a Butterfly and Stings Like a Bee

First aired January 20, 2004

The eleven remaining finalists participated in a runway challenge, which was won by Catie. For the week's photo shoot, the finalists shot a campaign for Steve Madden 90210. The judging session saw Bethany become the second model eliminated from the competition.

Steve Madden is an American fashion designer and businessman. He is most well known as the founder and former CEO of Steven Madden, Ltd., a publicly traded company.

The Girl Who Can Cry At The Drop Of A Hat

First aired January 27, 2004

The ten remaining finalists received makeovers, and later had a make-up challenge, won by Yoanna. For the photo shoot, the finalists modeled pieces of clothing from Laundry by Shelli Segal while suspended over a giant hole. The judging session saw Heather become the third model eliminated from the competition.

The Girl Who Needs Six Months Of Modeling School

First aired February 3, 2004

The nine remaining finalists met fashion designer Betsey Johnson for a challenge on their personal style, which was won by Shandi. For the week's photo shoot, the contestants portrayed celebrities. The judging session saw Jenascia become the fourth model eliminated from the competition.

The Girl Who Is A Visual Orgasm

First aired February 10, 2004

For the week's challenge, the eight remaining finalists did an interview with Janice Dickinson. The challenge winner was Mercedes. The week's photo shoot was a campaign for Quench Water and was shot underwater. The judging session saw Xiomara become the fifth model eliminated from the competition.

The Girl Whose Lip Puffed Up

First aired February 17, 2004

For the week's photo shoot, the seven remaining finalists had simple black-and-white beauty shots taken. The finalists participated in an acting challenge with Mark Collier, which was won by April, and shot a Matrix-themed commercial for Rollitos chips. The judging session saw Catie become the sixth model eliminated from the competition.

The Girl Who Is Dripping With Hypocrisy

First aired February 24, 2004

The six remaining contestants partook in a dancing challenge, which was won by April. Instead of a photo shoot, they appeared in the music video for Tyra Banks' "Shake Ya Body". The judging session saw Sara become the seventh model eliminated from the competition.

The Girls With the Signature Walk

First aired March 2, 2004

The five remaining finalists were flown to Milan, where they went on go-sees. This challenge was won by Camille. The photo shoot was a campaign for Solstice sunglasses. The judging session saw Camille become the eighth model eliminated from the competition.

The Girl Who Is Afraid Of Snakes

First aired March 9, 2004

This episode was an overview of the past eight episodes of the cycle which featured previously unseen footage.

The Girl Who Cheated

First aired March 16, 2004

For the week's challenge, the four remaining finalists were required to put together outfit that was high fashion and complemented their body the best. [17] The challenge winner was Shandi. For the week's photo shoot, the girls did a nude shoot in pairs. The judging session saw April become the ninth model eliminated from the competition.

The Girl Who Is America's Next Top Model

First aired March 23, 2004

The final three contestants were Yoanna House, Mercedes Scelba-Shorte and Shandi Sullivan. The penultimate judging session saw Shandi become the tenth model eliminated from the competition.

Mercedes and Yoanna participated in a fashion show for DSquared². The final panel saw Yoanna crowned America's Next Top Model. [18]

Summaries

Call-out order

OrderEpisodes
123456781011
1CamilleCatieShandiMercedesSaraAprilShandiShandiYoannaMercedesYoanna
2ShandiYoannaAprilXiomaraMercedesYoannaMercedesYoannaShandiYoannaMercedes
3AprilCamilleYoannaShandiAprilMercedesCamilleAprilMercedesShandi
4MercedesAprilMercedesYoannaYoannaShandiAprilMercedesApril
5CatieMercedesSaraSaraCatieSaraYoannaCamille
6SaraSaraCamilleAprilShandiCamilleSara
7HeatherXiomaraJenasciaCamilleCamilleCatie
8YoannaHeatherCatieCatieXiomara
9BethanyJenasciaXiomaraJenascia
10XiomaraShandiHeather
11JenasciaBethany
12Anna
     The contestant was eliminated
     The contestant won the competition

Photo shoot guide

Other cast members

Makeovers

Top Model after the show

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