America's Next Top Model, Cycle 3

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America's Next Top Model, Cycle 3

Promotional photograph of the cast of Cycle 3 of America's Next Top Model
Format Reality
Created by Tyra Banks
Developed by Ken Mok
Kenya Barris
Starring Tyra Banks
Country of origin Flag of the United States United States
No. of episodes 13 & Special
Production
Executive
producer(s)		 Tyra Banks
Ken Mok
Running time 60 minutes
Broadcast
Original channel UPN
Original run September 22, 2004 – December 15, 2004
External links
Official website
IMDb profile
TV.com summary

America's Next Top Model, Cycle 3 debuted on September 22, 2004. It was the first cycle to gain partnership with cosmetics magnate CoverGirl, and the cast was increased to 14 contestants. The season's catch-phrase is "Beauty In Progress". This was one of the highest rated seasons in the show's history.

The international destination during this cycle was Tokyo, Japan. The winner won a representation by Ford Models, a fashion spread in ELLE magazine, and a $100,000 contract with CoverGirl cosmetics.

The winner was 20 year old Eva Pigford from Los Angeles, California, who was the first African American winner.

Contents

[edit] Episode summaries

[edit] The Girl With The Secret

Original Airdate: September 22, 2004

The 34 semifinalists meet in Los Angeles and have a pool party to celebrate making it to California. Deciding to have a bit more fun, some of the girls trek out to a local hot spot where semifinalist Tiffany Richardson gets into a bar fight with a local. Tiffany got cut when cutting down to 20 girls. Tiffany successfully re-auditioned for Cycle 4.

Later on, the girls have one-on-one introductions to the judges and a cut is announced where 14 out of the 34 girls are eliminated, leaving a final 20. A second cut soon after eliminates 6 more girls and the final 14 are revealed.

Despite receiving rave reviews from the judges about her eyes, Amanda reveals that she has retinitis pigmentosa, an eye disease which makes her legally blind. She will be about 30 when she's completely blind.

This episode is named for Amanda; after she announced her blindness of retinitis pigmentosa.

[edit] The Girl Who Is Codependent

Original Airdate: September 29, 2004

The final 14 are flown to Montego Bay, Jamaica for their first photo shoot, where they are greeted by Jay Manuel and are told to pose in swimsuits against the backdrop of the Jamaican shoreline. Jay also tells the girls that there is only room for 13 people at the apartment in New York and that one girl will be eliminated before the flight home.

The next day, the girls go to brunch and learn that they will be flying back to the United States for 7 eliminations. They receive an envelope containing the name of the girl to be eliminated. Magdalena is the first ever girl to be eliminated outside the judging panel, being eliminated on the spot when the envelope shows her name.

Back in New York, the girls move into their suite in the Waldorf-Astoria hotel. When Eva expresses contentment not sleeping in a room with Ann (after previously agreeing to do so), Ann claimed that she and Eva were growing apart. She told Eva that she loved her, that she'd be at her wedding and was hurt that she did not want to remain as close as they had been. It was this dramatic scene that sparked rumors that Ann might have a same-sex attraction to Eva or, at the very least, be extremely codependent. After a tour of New York and some quality time with Tyra, Jennipher, Yaya & Toccara were talking about Kelle, they said she was spoiled rotten and snotty after telling Tyra that her mouth looks like a "monkey mouth". After Toccara reveals this to her, Kelle breaks down but gets comforted by Amanda, making her happy she has at least one friend.

The girls proceed to their first official judging and elimination panel, where the weak photos of Leah and Ann cause them to fall to the bottom two. Leah is said to be more "plain Jane", and is eliminated.

  • Eliminated outside judging panel: Magdalena Rivas
  • Bottom two: Ann Markley & Leah Darrow
  • Eliminated: Leah Darrow
  • Special guests: J. Alexander, Michelle Mock, Douglas Barcellos
  • CoverGirl of the Week: Eva Pigford

[edit] The Girl Whom Everyone Thinks Is A Backstabber

Original Airdate: October 6, 2004

During this episode, each girl is given a new look. Some makeovers are drastic - Jennipher is told that her waist-length hair will be cut and donated to Locks of Love, and Amanda is transformed from a brunette to an ice blonde.

For the week's photo shoot, each contestant is challenged to take a beauty shot for Nivea, without any make-up.

Throughout the episode, the girls begin to see signs that Cassie may have problems with body image and her weight. The girls confront her at dinner about not eating enough, but she insists that she is simply doing what she must to be a model. During the photo shoot, she tells Amanda that she is bulimic. Word gets around to the other girls, who become very concerned.

At judging, the girls review the retouched and unretouched versions of their photos. Amanda wows the judges when her unretouched photo shows barely any difference compared to her retouched one. Yaya, Eva, Nicole, and Toccara also receive positive reviews, while Cassie has a lukewarm response. Kelle is criticized for blaming the photographer for picking a bad photo, and Tyra is disappointed with Julie after it is revealed that her motive for being on the show is not to launch a modeling career but rather to gain an edge in fashion manufacturing. Kelle and Julie land in the bottom two, and Julie is eliminated because the judges feel she is only using modeling as a stepping stone to another avenue.

  • Bottom two: Julie Titus & Kelle Jacob
  • Eliminated: Julie Titus
  • Special guests: Kiara Kabukuru
  • CoverGirl of the Week: Yaya Da Costa

[edit] The Girl Who Sets A Trap

Original Airdate: October 13, 2004

The remaining contestants get a lesson on runway walking from Miss J. The next day, they are surprised to know that they will be taking part in a fashion show for Heatherette which is a dream come true for Norelle because Heatherette is her favorite designer. Amanda was worried her night blindness will be her road to elimination because the runway was dark. Norelle stumbles in the runway, Eva steals the show with her remarkable runway walk and Toccara's sexy full figure stood out and she received the most applause but Eva believes Toccara got applause because her "titties were out". Amanda makes a mistake by telling J. Alexander about her blindness and the girls think she is exagerating her blindness and is lying about it to get special treatment. But in the end Eva was chosen as the winner, and chooses Kelle and Ann to share her reward which is a day on a yacht with America's Next Top Model, Cycle 2 winner Yoanna House.

Back in the house, Amanda's crystals (supposedly) go missing and she puts the blame on Eva. This incident actually ignites a fight with Amanda, Ann, Jennipher & Eva after Amanda bumps into Eva by accident. Jennipher angrily pushes Ann out of the way. Ann warns Jennipher not to touch her again or she will "get knocked out"; however, Amanda later finds her crystals after remembering that she hid them to prevent anyone from stealing them and later apologizes to Eva for accusing her.

This week, the girls have a group photo shoot for Lee jeans advertisement, wearing nothing but the product. During panel, the girls were challenged to walk in heels 2 sizes smaller wearing little pink dresses. Jennipher mooned the judges with her butt with "ANTM" written on both butt-cheeks. Kristi and Jennipher are called forward as the bottom two but in the end, despite a stellar portfolio, Kristi is sent home due to her lack of confidence.

  • Bottom two: Jennipher Frost & Kristi Grommet
  • Eliminated: Kristi Grommet
  • Special guests: J. Alexander, Yoanna House, Danilo
  • CoverGirl of the Week: Yaya Da Costa

[edit] The Girl Who Cries When She Looks In The Mirror

Original Airdate: October 20, 2004

The contestants get a lesson in posing from Janice Dickinson, and are challenged to pose as mannequins in lingerie at La Perla's store window. Kelle is chosen as the winner for her natural poses. Her prize is lingerie worth $5,000 and she chooses Amanda and Toccara, who receive lingerie worth of $1,500 and $500 respectively.

For the week's photo shoot, each contestant has to pose on roller skates to advertise Dooney & Bourke purses. Amanda, Eva and Yaya impress Jay Manuel with their creativity while Jennipher, Ann and Kelle struggle in the photo shoot.

At panel, Kelle is criticized for her lack of emotion in her photograph while Jennipher's insecurity puts off the judges. They consequently land in the bottom two for the second time. In the end, Jennipher's laid back attitude ultimately sends her home as the judges think she does not want to be there anymore.

This episode is named for Kelle who, when trying to practice facial expressions in the mirror, cried everytime she looked at herself.

  • Bottom two: Jennipher Frost & Kelle Jacob
  • Eliminated: Jennipher Frost
  • Featured photographer: Matthew Jordan Smith, Lanny Ward
  • Special guest: Simon Doonan
  • CoverGirl of the Week: Toccara Jones

[edit] The Girl Who Mutilated The Precious Brownies

Original Airdate: October 27, 2004

Back at the apartment, Eva and Ann get fed up with Cassie's dirty dishes around the house. Ann takes a knife and writes "Clean Your S**t" in Cassie's low-carb brownies, which angers Cassie. An argument between Ann and Cassie lets loose at a dinner later on in the evening. While Ann and Cassie are arguing Ann asks Yaya what the phrase on her shirt ("RESPEITO") means. Yaya replies it means "respect" in Portuguese. Then she goes on about how there is none in the house. Tyra brings in her good friend supermodel turned plus-size model Kate Dillon, who talks about her battle with anorexia nervosa, and talks to the contestants about body image and self-esteem. During a one-on-one chat with Tyra, Kate and Joy Bauer, Cassie reveals she had thrown up in the past but she didn't consider herself bulimic because she didn't throw up after each meal she would do it at night when she thinks she ate too much and shouldn't go to bed with it in her stomach. Tyra offers counseling for Cassie but she denies that she had bulimia.

For the challenge, the girls must climb up 14 flights of stairs, and as soon as they're done, the have to do a photo shoot. Yaya was the winner for running the fastest up the stairs, while Ann came in a close second. Yaya chose Toccara and the two shared a spa day on the rooftop.

For this week's photo shoot the girls pose for YJ Stinger Energy Drink while jumping on a trampoline. Amanda, Eva and Nicole are universally praised for their photos while Kelle, Ann and Cassie struggle.

Kelle and Ann land in the bottom two, both for their lackluster photos. The judges decide that Ann has more potential, and Kelle is sent home.

  • Bottom two: Ann Markley & Kelle Jacob
  • Eliminated: Kelle Jacob
  • Special guest: Kate Dillon, Joy Bauer
  • Featured Photographer: Sascha Pflaeging
  • CoverGirl of the Week: Toccara Jones

[edit] The Girl Who Forgot Her Shoes

Original Airdate: November 3, 2004

In an earlier episode, Cassie had revealed to Amanda that she suffered from bulimia, and her secret had subsequently spread to all of the contestants as well as to Tyra. Tyra offers counseling to Cassie, but she refuses help and denies that she has bulimia. The challenge for the girls is to go to the go-sees with the all of the designers. Cassie and Norelle struggle with their walk. It was Yaya who impressed most of the designers. Yaya was chosen as the winner of the go-see challenge and Yaya picks Nicole to share in a prize of the dresses by the designers on their go-sees. Toccara was in the bottom two, due to her questionable place in the fashion industry, and Cassie for her seemingly lack of drive and lackluster performance in a photo shoot for Ford Mustang automobiles, in which each contestant poses twice to represent dual identities in their respective characters, and Cassie is cut.

[edit] The Girl Who Is Panic-Stricken

Original Airdate: November 10, 2004

The girls get fashion advice from stylist Rebecca Weinberg. Afterwards, they are taken to a Century 21, a department store, to find a fashionable outfit to wear. When the girls are finished, they are dropped off at a secret location that turns out to be an impromptu red carpet. Eva panics when a photo shoot requires her to pose with a live tarantula. At elimination, Yaya goes over the edge when Rebecca says that Yaya wants to prove her "African-ness". Despite being petrified of the spider, Eva pulled off a phenomenal photo. The judges felt that Eva, Nicole and Yaya shone in the photo shoot, while Ann, Toccara and Norelle struggled. In a shocking elimination, Toccara is eliminated because the judges felt the vibrant personality she needed to succeed in the industry was dwindling.

  • Bottom two: Ann Markley & Toccara Jones
  • Eliminated: Toccara Jones
  • Special guest: Rebecca Weinberg
  • CoverGirl of the Week: Toccara Jones

[edit] The Girls Meet Taye Diggs

Original Airdate: November 17, 2004

The remaining girls have an acting lesson with Taye Diggs. When it comes for Taye to tell the girls how they did, he forgets Nicole. Then Tyra comes out and announces that the girls will be flying to Tokyo for the remainder of the competition. As Yaya won the challenge, she picks Amanda to fly first class with her while the other girls ride in coach. When they get to the airport, the workers think they are just wanting to go on vacation and not for work. Instead of a photo shoot, the contestants film a Campbell's soup commercial speaking Japanese. During the judging test, the girls are required to read a commercial and eat umeboshi, a very salty and sour pickled fruit that the contestants reacted adversely to. Yaya shows a bad attitude during the judging panel after spitting the product out in front of the judges, which lands her in the bottom two. Nicole is eliminated for not being sufficiently noticeable.

  • Bottom two: Nicole Borud & Yaya Da Costa
  • Eliminated: Nicole Borud
  • Special guest: Taye Diggs
  • CoverGirl of the Week: Eva Pigford

[edit] The Girl Who Goes Ballistic (RECAP)

Original Airdate: November 24, 2004

This was the recap episode of the cycle including Cassie's tearful confession when she tells her mother that she was a stripper, Yaya going ballistic and Eva & Yaya's catfight.

[edit] The Girl Whom The Lionesses Are Hunting

Original Airdate: December 1, 2004

For their challenge the girls learn about the Tea Ceremony and Yaya wins and picks Amanda to go to a hot spring. The girls all later gang up on Eva after a comment she made about Norelle out of frustration in the previous episode. Eva later apologizes to Norelle who still loves her despite what she said. The photo shoot this week is for the T-mobile phone, where the girls have to pose with the phone as geisha, in kimonos. Tyra poses for the girls. Eva and Yaya shine while Ann struggles. Tyra becomes disappointed in Eva as she brings her emotions to panel. Although Ann is still struggling to take a strong photo, Norelle is the next contestant to be sent home, (despite an impressive portfolio) and whose photo this week was good. However, she struggles during her time in Japan and is eliminated because she is not as eye catching in person as she is in photos.

  • Bottom two: Ann Markley & Norelle Van Herk
  • Eliminated: Norelle Van Herk
  • CoverGirl of the Week: Eva Pigford

[edit] The Girl Who Didn't Hug Goodbye

Original Airdate: December 8, 2004

The twelfth episode of the season features an anime-themed photo shoot to reflect Japan's modern culture. The challenge consisted of go sees while still having Japanese street fashion. Ann and Eva work together to get their way around Tokyo. Yaya is late for the challenge and Eva wins. Eva picks Ann to try to fix their argument and had breakfast with the owner of mikmoto, and they recive pearls. The girls photoshoot is on a motercycle with an anime inspired look. Amanda and Yaya engage while Eva and Ann stugle. After her record fifth appearance in the bottom two, Ann is cut at panel because, though she is a natural beauty, she continues to struggle to translate her looks into a strong photograph. This episode is named for Ann, as she does not hug her best friend Eva goodbye due to an argument. However, Ann and Eva end up as friends on the "Where Are They Now" episode aired after the end of the cycle.

  • Bottom two: Ann Markley & Eva Pigford
  • Eliminated: Ann Markley
  • Special guests: J. Alexander, Toyohiko Mikimoto
  • CoverGirl of the Week: Eva Pigford

[edit] The Girl Who Wins It All

Original Airdate: December 15, 2004

In the Cycle 3 finale, Amanda, Yaya, and Eva go head-on in a CoverGirl photo shoot. At the first panel, the judges have trouble deciding who to eliminate, as all three girls were showered with praise for their great photographs. After deliberation, Yaya is called first, leaving Amanda and Eva in the Bottom 2. Tyra proclaims that both girls have what the others need. For Amanda, she has an edgy look, but lacks personality. As for Eva, she is approachable and very commercial, but does not have the look for high fashion. In a tough elimination, Eva is selected to be in the Final 2. An emotional Eva thought that she was going to go home, while Amanda is heartbroken that she did not make it to the finals.

At the last judging Yaya and Eva are compared head-to-head. Though Yaya's final runway performance and consistently gorgeous portfolio impresses the judges, her less-than-humble attitude does not. While Eva also has a gorgeous portfolio, she stands out with her warm personality, and is then declared America's Next Top Model.

  • Bottom two: Amanda Swafford & Eva Pigford
  • Eliminated: Amanda Swafford
  • Final two: Eva Pigford & Yaya Da Costa
  • America's Next Top Model: Eva Pigford
  • Special guest: J. Alexander

[edit] Contestants

[edit] In order of elimination

(ages stated are at time of contest)

[edit] Summaries

[edit] Call-out order

Tyra’s Callout Order
Order Ep 1 Ep 2 Ep 3 Ep 4 Ep 5 Ep 6 Ep 7 Ep 8 Ep 9 Ep 11 Ep 12 Ep 13
01 Ann Yaya Amanda Cassie Amanda Eva Eva Nicole Ann Amanda Amanda Yaya Eva
02 Leah Kristi Nicole Ann Yaya Amanda Ann Eva Eva Yaya Yaya Eva Yaya
03 Kelle Julie Eva Nicole Norelle Nicole Yaya Amanda Norelle Eva Eva Amanda
04 Cassie Jennipher Yaya Toccara Eva Yaya Norelle Yaya Amanda Ann Ann
05 Yaya Kelle Toccara Eva Nicole Toccara Amanda Norelle Yaya Norelle
06 Kristi Cassie Jennipher Amanda Toccara Norelle Nicole Ann Nicole
07 Julie Toccara Cassie Norelle Ann Cassie Toccara Toccara
08 Magdalena Nicole Norelle Yaya Cassie Ann Cassie
09 Nicole Eva Ann Kelle Kelle Kelle
10 Amanda Norelle Kristi Jennipher Jennipher
11 Norelle Amanda Kelle Kristi
12 Toccara Ann Julie
13 Jennipher Leah
14 Eva Magdalena
     The contestant won the reward challenge.
     The contestant was CoverGirl of the Week.
     The contestant was CoverGirl of the Week and won the reward challenge.
     The contestant was CoverGirl of the Week and was eliminated.
     The contestant was eliminated outside of judging panel.
     The contestant was eliminated.
     The contestant won the competition.
  • In episode 1, the field of 34 girls is reduced to 14 that will move on to the actual competition. This first-callout does not reflect their performance this first week.
  • In episode 2, Magdalena was eliminated at breakfast, outside of the judging panel.
  • Episode 10 was the recap episode.

[edit] Makeovers

  • Julie: Layers added to hair
  • Kristi: Long bangs added
  • Jennipher: Long hair cut off and hair colored blonde
  • Kelle: Curly black extensions
  • Cassie: Volumized
  • Toccara: Lengthened
  • Nicole: Cut short and colored I Love Lucy red
  • Norelle: Shoulder length cut and braces removed
  • Ann: Hair shortened and blonde highlights added
  • Amanda: Lengthened and dyed ice blonde
  • Yaya: Braids removed, given an afro, and given an acne treatment
  • Eva: Shortened and dyed blonde

[edit] Photo Shoot Guide

  • Episode 2 Photo Shoot: Swimsuits in Jamaica
  • Episode 3 Photo Shoot: Nivea Handshots
  • Episode 4 Photo Shoot: Lee Jeans Advertisement
  • Episode 5 Photo Shoot: Dooney & Bourke Purses
  • Episode 6 Photo Shoot: YJ Stinger Energy Drink
  • Episode 7 Photo Shoot: Ford Mustang Automobiles
  • Episode 8 Photo Shoot: Beauty Shots With a Tarantula
  • Episode 9 Commercial: Campbell Select Soups Commercial
  • Episode 10 Photo Shoot: T-Mobile Phone Kimonos
  • Episode 11 Photo Shoot: Harajuku-Inspired Motorcycles
  • Episode 12 Photo Shoot: Covergirl Wet Slicks Crystal Lip Gloss

[edit] Judges

[edit] Cycle statistics

  • Total number of contestants: 14
  • Oldest contestant: Amanda Swafford, 25 years old
  • Youngest contestants: Cassie Grisham & Kelle Jacob, both 19 years old
  • Tallest contestants: Ann Markley & Kelle Jacob, both 5'11" (180 cm)
  • Shortest contestant: Eva Pigford, 5'6.5" (168 cm)
  • Heaviest contestant: Toccara Jones, 180 lbs (82 kg)
  • Lightest contestant: Amanda Swafford & Magdalena Rivas, both 115 lbs (52 kg)
  • Contestant with the most collective challenge wins: Yaya Da Costa, 5 wins
  • Contestant with the most consecutive challenge wins: Yaya Da Costa, 5 wins
  • Top 3's call-out mean (excluding semifinals and final judging panel): Eva Pigford - 3.18, Yaya Da Costa - 3.27, Amanda Swafford - 3.45
  • Top 3's call-out median (excluding semifinals and final judging panel): Eva Pigford - 3, Yaya Da Costa - 3, Amanda Swafford - 3
  • Contestant with the most collective first call-outs: Amanda Swafford, 4 times
  • Contestants with the most consecutive first call-outs: Amanda Swafford & Eva Pigford, both 2 times
  • Contestant with the most collective bottom two appearances: Ann Markley, 5 times
  • Contestants with the most consecutive bottom two appearances: Ann Markley, Eva Pigford, Jennipher Frost, Kelle Jacob & Toccara Jones, all 2 times
  • Contestant with the most consecutive CoverGirl of the Week wins: Toccara Jones, 4 wins
  • Contestants with the most collective CoverGirl of the Week wins: Eva Pigford & Toccara Jones, both 4 wins

[edit] References

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1-4: Janice Dickinson • 1: Beau Quillian • 1: Kimora Lee Simmons • 2: Eric Nicholson • 3-4: Nolé Marin • 5-9: Twiggy
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