America's Next Top Model (cycle 23)

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America's Next Top Model (cycle 23)
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Cycle 23 cast
Country of origin United States
No. of episodes 15
Release
Original network VH1
Original release December 12, 2016 (2016-12-12) – March 8, 2017 (2017-03-08)
Additional information
Judges
No. of contestants 14
Winner India Gants
Cycle chronology
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Cycle 22
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Cycle 24
Season summary

The twenty-third cycle of America's Next Top Model premiered on December 12, 2016 on VH1, [1] as a result of the revival of the series following its cancellation by The CW. As opposed to the past three cycles, this cycle followed the series' original format of an all-female contest.

<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.

VH1 American cable television network

VH1 is an American pay television network based in New York City owned by Viacom. It was originally created by Warner-Amex Satellite Entertainment, at the time a division of Warner Communications and the original owner of MTV, and launched on January 1, 1985, in the former space of Turner Broadcasting System's short-lived Cable Music Channel.

The CW American broadcast television network

The CW Television Network is an American English-language free-to-air television network that is operated by the CW Network, LLC, a limited liability joint venture between CBS Corporation, the former owners of United Paramount Network (UPN); and AT&T, whose WarnerMedia subsidiary is the parent company of Warner Bros., former majority owner of The WB. The network's name is an abbreviation derived from the first letters of the names of its two parent corporations.

Contents

The cycle was presented by British singer Rita Ora, who took over from former model and businesswoman Tyra Banks. The judging panel was 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. [2] [3] Banks still served as the series' executive producer. [2] [3]

Rita Ora British singer and actress

Rita Sahatçiu Ora is a British singer, songwriter and actress. She rose to prominence in February 2012 when she featured on DJ Fresh's single "Hot Right Now", which reached number one in the UK. Her debut studio album, Ora, released in August 2012, debuted at number one in the United Kingdom. The album contained the UK number-one singles "R.I.P." and "How We Do (Party)". Ora was the artist with the most number-one singles on the UK Singles Chart in 2012, with three consecutive singles reaching the top position.

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.

Ashley Graham (model) American model

Ashley Graham is an American model. She has appeared on the cover of fashion magazines such as Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Glamour, and Elle; and the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. In addition, she appeared in several Levi's campaigns. Graham has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Late Late Show with James Corden, Entertainment Tonight, and CBS News and was interviewed by NPR about plus-size modeling.

The winner of the competition was 20 year-old India Gants from Seattle, Washington.

Prizes

<i>Paper</i> (magazine) fashion magazine

Paper, stylized as PAPER, is a New York City-based independent magazine focusing on fashion, popular culture, nightlife, music, art and film. Past cover models include Kim Kardashian, Demi Lovato, Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, Prince, CL, and Jennifer Lopez.

Rimmel is a British cosmetics brand, now owned by Coty, Inc. The House of Rimmel was founded by Eugène Rimmel as a perfumery in 1834 in Regent Street, London, England.

Contestants

(Ages stated are at start of contest.) [4]

NameAgeHometownFinishPlace
Justine Biticon18 Panorama City, California Episode 214
Cherish Waters25 Los Angeles, California Episode 313
Giah Hardeman21 Bryan-College Station, Texas Episode 512
Krislian Rodriguez25 Los Angeles, California Episode 611
Kyle McCoy23 Darien, Connecticut Episode 710
Binta Dibba25 Seattle, Washington Episode 89
Marissa Hopkins18 Houston, Texas Episode 98
Paige Mobley22 Birmingham, Michigan Episode 107
Tash Wells26 San Jose, California Episode 116
Cody Wells26 San Jose, California Episode 125
Courtney Nelson25 San Francisco, California Episode 144
CoryAnne Roberts19 Los Angeles, California Episode 153
Tatiana Price21 Queens, New York 2
India Gants20 Seattle, Washington 1

Episode summaries

Business, Brand, Boss

Original air date:December 12, 2016 [5]

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.

Philipp Plein German fashion designer

Philipp Plein is a German fashion designer and founder of the Phillip Plein International Group which includes the Philipp Plein, Plein Sport, and Billionaire Couture brands.

LaQuan Smith American fashion designer

LaQuan Smith is a luxury fashion designer who founded womenswear clothing brand LaQuan Smith, LLC. Smith serves as chief executive officer and is based in New York City.

Lights, Camera, Catwalk

Original air date:December 19, 2016 [5]

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 [5]

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 [5]

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 [5]

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 [5]

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 [5]

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 [5]

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 [5]

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.

Comeback results
NºModel
7Cherish
6Kyle
5Justine
4Binta
3Krislian
2Giah
1Tash

Platform Power

Original air date:February 8, 2017 [5]

The contestants were challenged to create a public service announcement inspired by the Amber Rose SlutWalk Festival, where CoryAnne, 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 [5]

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 [5]

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 [5]

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 [5]

This week's challenge was a makeup challenge. The challenge was won by CoryAnne. The photoshoot this week was a commercial shoot for Rimmel London. At elimination, Courtney was eliminated before the finals.

The Final Countdown

Original air date:March 8, 2017 [5]

The final three shot their Paper Magazine spreads and then walked in a runway show for The Blonds. At panel, Tyra made an appearance as the cycle's final guest judge. CoryAnne was eliminated first leaving India and Tatiana as the final two. India became the 23rd winner of America's Next Top Model .

Summaries

Call-out order

PlaceEpisode
1234567891011121415
1CourtneyCodyCourtneyKrislianCoryAnneCoryAnneIndiaTatianaIndiaTash
India		CodyIndiaIndiaIndia
2GiahCourtneyCoryAnneBintaCodyCodyPaigeIndiaPaigeIndiaCourtneyTatianaTatiana
3JustineGiahMarissaPaigeIndiaTatianaCoryAnneCodyCodyCodyTatianaCoryAnneCoryAnneCoryAnne
4IndiaMarissaIndiaTatianaTatianaMarissaTatianaMarissaCoryAnneCourtneyCoryAnneTatianaCourtney
5TashTatianaCodyGiahCourtneyCourtneyCodyPaigeTatianaTatianaCourtneyCody
6TatianaIndiaTashIndiaBintaPaigeBintaCoryAnneCourtneyCoryAnneTash
7KylePaigeKyleCourtneyPaigeBintaCourtneyCourtneyMarissaPaige
8BintaBintaTatianaMarissaMarissaIndiaMarissaBinta
9CoryAnneTashPaigeKyleKrislianKyleKyle
10CherishKyleBintaCodyKyleKrislian
11PaigeCherishGiahCoryAnneGiah
12KrislianKrislianKrislianTash
13MarissaCoryAnneCherish
14CodyJustine
     The contestant was eliminated from the competition
     The contestant won the competition

Photo shoot guide

Makeovers

Ratings

No. in
series		No. in
cycle		EpisodeAir dateViewers (m)18–49
Rating/share		VH1 + MTV
Viewers (m)		Ref.
2901"Business, Brand, Boss"December 12, 20161.300.651.7 [6] [7] [8]
2912"Lights, Camera, Catwalk"December 19, 20161.190.55N/A [9] [10]
2923"Make Your Mark"December 26, 20161.150.551.45 [11] [12]
2934"Major Key Alert"January 2, 20171.170.561.65 [13] [14]
2945"Avant Garde"January 9, 20171.130.521.41 [15]
2956"Out For The Count"January 16, 20171.040.491.55 [16]
2967"X Marks The Spot"January 23, 20171.300.621.66 [17]
2978"The Glamorous Life"January 30, 20171.010.461.47 [18]
2989"The Comeback"February 1, 20170.540.230.85 [19]
29910"Platform Power"February 8, 20170.710.300.97 [20]
30011"Celebrity Life"February 15, 20170.640.28N/A [21]
30112"And Action!"February 22, 20170.630.29N/A [22]
30213"Behind The Scenes, Beyond The Flash"0.360.16N/A
30314"Brand Like A Boss"March 1, 20170.650.30N/A [23]
30415"The Final Countdown"March 8, 20170.860.36N/A [24]

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