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{{Infobox Television
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| show_name = America's Next Top Model, Cycle 8
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| caption = Promotional photograph of the cast of Cycle 8 of ''America's Next Top Model''
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| format = [[Reality television]]
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| runtime = 60 minutes
{{Infobox television season
| creator = [[Tyra Banks]]
| season_number = 8
| developer = Kenya Barris
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| executive_producer = [[Tyra Banks]]<br>Ken Mok<br>Anthony Dominici
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| country = {{USA}}
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| num_episodes = 12
| first_aired = [[February 28]], [[2007]]
| last_airednetwork = [[MayThe 16CW]], [[2007]]
| first_aired = {{Start date|2007|2|28}}
| num_episodes = 13
| last_aired = {{End date|2007|5|16}}
| website = http://www.cwtv.com/shows/americas-next-top-model
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| judges = {{plainlist|
* [[Tyra Banks]]
'''America's Next Top Model Cycle 8''' is the eighth cycle of '''''[[America's Next Top Model]]''''' and the second season of the series to be aired on [[The CW]] network. The international destination for this cycle is [[Sydney]], [[Australia]]. The winner, similar to [[America's Next Top Model, Cycle 7|Cycle 7]], received management and representation by [[Elite Model Management]], a US$100,000 contract with [[CoverGirl]] cosmetics, and a cover and six-page spread within [[Seventeen (Magazine)|''Seventeen'' magazine]].<ref>[http://www.cwtv.com/shows/americas-next-top-model/cast/grandprize]</ref>
* [[Nigel Barker (photographer)|Nigel Barker]]
* [[J. Alexander (model)|J. Alexander]]
* [[Twiggy]]
}}
| num_contestants = 13
| winner = [[Jaslene Gonzalez]]
}}
| episode_list = List of America's Next Top Model episodes
}}
The eighth cycle of '''''[[America's Next Top Model]]''''' aired from February 28, 2007, to May 16, 2007, and was the second season of the series to be aired on [[The CW]] network.
 
The winner, similar to all of the cycles aired on The CW network, received representation by [[Elite Model Management]], a cover and six-page spread within ''[[Seventeen (American magazine)|Seventeen]]'' magazine,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cwtv.com/shows/americas-next-top-model/cast/grandprize |title=America's Next Top Model – Cast – Tyra Banks |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070427054019/http://www.cwtv.com/shows/americas-next-top-model/cast/grandprize |archive-date=April 27, 2007 }}</ref> and a US$100,000 contract with [[CoverGirl]] cosmetics.
The winner was 20-year old [[Jaslene Gonzalez]] from [[Chicago, Illinois]], becoming the first full [[Latina]] to win the title.
 
The international destination during this cycle was [[Sydney]], Australia, the show's first visit to Oceania.
==Episode Summaries==
===The Girl Who Won't Stop Talking===
'''''Original Airdate: [[February 28]], [[2007]]'''''
 
The cycle's promotional tagline was "Welcome To The Jungle, Ladies" and the promotional theme songs were both [[Danity Kane]]'s "One Shot" and [[Shiny Toy Guns]]' "Le Disko".
The 33 girls selected were sent to [[Los Angeles]], and are immediately thrown into model boot camp. They meet [[Jay Manuel]] and [[J. Alexander (model)|J. Alexander]] who test them with a quick photo shoot and a quiz on fashion-related knowledge. Later that day, they meet Tyra.
 
The winner was 20-year-old [[Jaslene Gonzalez]] from Chicago, Illinois, who notably had made it to the semi-finals of [[America's Next Top Model season 7|cycle 7]], but was not cast. Gonzalez was the first Hispanic woman to win ANTM. She also became the first winner to compete on more than one cycle as well as have no bottom two appearance. Natasha Galkina placed as the runner up this season.
After the boot camp, the pool of girls is pared down to twenty contestants in the casting process. At a party hosted by [[Marc Ecko]], the contestants each have their pictures taken, and the final thirteen girls are chosen based on these photos.
 
The cycle's finale episode attracted more than 6.6&nbsp;million viewers, a record for both the franchise and the CW.
The next day, the contestants again meet Jay Manuel, and had to do a photo shoot in the following controversial political issues:
 
{| class="wikitable"
==Contestants==
(''Ages stated are at start of contest'')
{| style="text-align:center;" class="wikitable sortable"
!Contestant<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.realitytvworld.com/news/the-cw-reveals-identities-of-its-america-next-top-model-8-girls-4650.php|title=The CW reveals the identities of its 'America's Next Top Model 8' girls|website=Reality TV World|access-date=February 25, 2016}}</ref>
!Age
!Height
!Hometown
!Finish
!Place
|-
|Kathleen DuJour<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cwtv.com/thecw/americas-next-top-model-kathleen |title=America's Next Top Model Cycle 8 Kathleen |date=March 11, 2007 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070311110704/http://www.cwtv.com/thecw/americas-next-top-model-kathleen |archive-date=March 11, 2007 }}</ref>
! Contestant
|20
! Controversial Political Issue
|5&nbsp;ft 11 in (1.80 m)
|[[Brooklyn, New York]]
|Episode 1
|13
|-
|Samantha Francis<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cwtv.com/thecw/americas-next-top-model-samantha |title=America's Next Top Model Cycle 8 Samantha |date=March 11, 2007 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070311110714/http://www.cwtv.com/thecw/americas-next-top-model-samantha |archive-date=March 11, 2007 }}</ref>
| Brittany
|19
| [[Fur clothing|Pro-Fur]]
|5&nbsp;ft 10.5 in (1.79 m)
|[[Pinson, Alabama]]
|Episode 2
|12
|-
|Cassandra Watson<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cwtv.com/thecw/americas-next-top-model-cassandra |title=America's Next Top Model Cycle 8 Cassandra |date=March 11, 2007 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070311110849/http://www.cwtv.com/thecw/americas-next-top-model-cassandra |archive-date=March 11, 2007 }}</ref>
| Cassandra
|24
| [[Carnivore]]
|5&nbsp;ft 11 in (1.80 m)
|[[Seattle, Washington]]
|Episode 3
|11
|-
|Felicia Provost<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cwtv.com/thecw/americas-next-top-model-felicia |title=America's Next Top Model Cycle 8 Felicia |date=March 11, 2007 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070311110427/http://www.cwtv.com/thecw/americas-next-top-model-felicia |archive-date=March 11, 2007 }}</ref>
| Diana
|19
| [[Gun politics|Pro-Gun]]
|5&nbsp;ft 9 in (1.75 m)
|[[Houston, Texas]]
|Episode 4
|10
|-
|Diana Zalewski<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cwtv.com/thecw/americas-next-top-model-diana |title=America's Next Top Model Cycle 8 Diana |date=March 11, 2007 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070311110307/http://www.cwtv.com/thecw/americas-next-top-model-diana |archive-date=March 11, 2007 }}</ref>
| Dionne
|21
| [[Vegan]]
|6&nbsp;ft 1 in (1.85 m)
|[[Garfield, New Jersey]]
|Episode 5
|9
|-
|Sarah VonderHaar<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cwtv.com/thecw/americas-next-top-model-sarah |title=America's Next Top Model Cycle 8 Sarah |date=March 11, 2007 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070311110327/http://www.cwtv.com/thecw/americas-next-top-model-sarah |archive-date=March 11, 2007 }}</ref>
| Felicia
|20
| [[Marriage|Heterosexual Marriage]]
|5&nbsp;ft 9 in (1.75 m)
|[[Lake Zurich, Illinois]]
|Episode 6
|8
|-
| nowrap|Whitney Cunningham<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cwtv.com/thecw/americas-next-top-model-whitney |title=America's Next Top Model Cycle 8 Whitney |date=March 11, 2007 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070311110458/http://www.cwtv.com/thecw/americas-next-top-model-whitney |archive-date=March 11, 2007 }}</ref>
| Jael
|21
| [[Pro-Life]]
|5&nbsp;ft 9 in (1.75 m)
| nowrap|[[West Palm Beach, Florida]]
|Episode 7
|7
|-
|Jael Strauss †<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tmz.com/2018/12/04/americas-next-top-model-contestant-jael-strauss-dies-breast-cancer/|title='America's Next Top Model' Alum Jael Strauss Dead at 34 From Breast Cancer|website=TMZ|date=December 4, 2018 |access-date=2018-12-04}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cwtv.com/thecw/americas-next-top-model-jael |title=America's Next Top Model Cycle 8 Jael |date=March 11, 2007 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070311110146/http://www.cwtv.com/thecw/americas-next-top-model-jael |archive-date=March 11, 2007 }}</ref>
| Jaslene
|22
| [[Death Penalty]]
|5&nbsp;ft 11.25 in (1.81 m)
|[[Detroit, Michigan]]
|Episode 8
|6
|-
|Brittany Hatch<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cwtv.com/thecw/americas-next-top-model-brittany |title=America's Next Top Model Cycle 8 Brittany |date=March 11, 2007 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070311110653/http://www.cwtv.com/thecw/americas-next-top-model-brittany |archive-date=March 11, 2007 }}</ref>
| Kathleen
|21
| [[Fur clothing|Anti-Fur]]
|5&nbsp;ft 11 in (1.80 m)
|[[Savannah, Georgia]]
| nowrap|Episode 10
|5
|-
|Dionne Walters<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cwtv.com/thecw/americas-next-top-model-dionne |title=America's Next Top Model Cycle 8 Dionne |date=March 11, 2007 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070311110339/http://www.cwtv.com/thecw/americas-next-top-model-dionne |archive-date=March 11, 2007 }}</ref>
| Natasha
|20
| [[Pro-Choice]]
|5&nbsp;ft 11 in (1.80 m)
|[[Montgomery, Alabama]]
|Episode 11
|4
|-
| [[Renee Alway]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cwtv.com/thecw/americas-next-top-model-renee |title=America's Next Top Model Cycle 8 Renee |date=March 11, 2007 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070311110317/http://www.cwtv.com/thecw/americas-next-top-model-renee |archive-date=March 11, 2007 }}</ref><!-- "Renee DeWitt" is not her alias. It's her married name, which she went by on the show (see ref 2). -->
| Renee
|20
| [[Gun politics|Anti-Gun]]
| nowrap|5&nbsp;ft 10.5 in (1.79 m)
|[[West Branch, Michigan]]
| rowspan="3" |Episode 12
|3
|-
|Natasha Galkina<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cwtv.com/thecw/americas-next-top-model-natasha |title=America's Next Top Model Cycle 8 Natasha |date=March 11, 2007 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070311110448/http://www.cwtv.com/thecw/americas-next-top-model-natasha |archive-date=March 11, 2007 }}</ref>
| Samantha
|21
| [[Gay Marriage]] (with Whitney)
|5&nbsp;ft 8.5 in (1.74 m)
|[[Dallas, Texas]]
|2
|-
|[[Jaslene Gonzalez]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cwtv.com/thecw/americas-next-top-model-jaslene |title=America's Next Top Model Cycle 8 Jaslene |date=March 11, 2007 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070311110438/http://www.cwtv.com/thecw/americas-next-top-model-jaslene |archive-date=March 11, 2007 }}</ref>
| Sarah
|20
| [[Life imprisonment|Life In Prison]]
|5&nbsp;ft 8 in (1.73 m)
|-
|[[Humboldt Park, Chicago|Humboldt Park, Illinois]]
| Whitney
|1
| [[Gay Marriage]] (with Samantha)
|}
 
==Episodes==
For the week's reward challenge, the girls are taken to a [[Goodwill Industries|Goodwill]] thrift shop where they are given three minutes to put together an outfit which reflects their personal style. After a runway show featuring their outfits, each girl's outfit is auctioned off to raise money for Goodwill. Jael's outfit receives the highest bid, and no one knows why. Her reward is to sign her name on the ceremonial check given to the charity for the vocationally challenged.
<onlyinclude>{{Episode table |overall = 2 |background = #415224 |season = 2 |title = 20 | airdate = 5 | viewers = 5 |country = US | episodes =
{{Episode list/sublist|America's Next Top Model season 8
| EpisodeNumber = 85
| EpisodeNumber2 = 1
| Title = The Girl Who Won't Stop Talking
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2007|2|28}}
| Viewers = 5.36<ref>{{cite web |title=Weekly Program Rankings From 02/26/07 Through 03/04/07 |url=http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=030607_05 |date=March 6, 2007 |work=[[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] Medianet |access-date=September 21, 2021 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081202043553/http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=030607_05 |archive-date=December 2, 2008}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = In Episode 1, the 33 contestants were sent to Los Angeles, and were immediately thrown into model boot camp. They met Jay Manuel and J. Alexander, who tested them with a quick photo shoot and a quiz on fashion-related knowledge. Sarah impressed the Jays and won the posing challenge. Later that day, they met Tyra. After the boot camp, the semi-finalists told Tyra, Jay and Miss J more about themselves. Returning applicant Jaslene (did not make it to [[America's Next Top Model season 7|cycle 7]]) gave comments about her past. Some memorable auditions included Micheline, who had at least 20 tattoos on her body; Natasha, who revealed she'd married a man in his forties at 18; and Dionne, who called her hair color "1B-30". The remaining 20 contestants were photographed at a party hosted by [[Marc Ecko]], before the top 13 were chosen.
 
The top 13 contestants had their first photo shoot, dealing controversial political issues. Samantha and Whitney agreed to decide to take a photo shoot together. After the photo shoot, the contestants moved to their new mansion. For the week's reward challenge, the top thirteen contestants were taken to a Goodwill thrift shop. They were given three minutes to put together an outfit that reflected their personal style. After a runway show featuring their outfits, each outfit was auctioned to raise money for Goodwill. Jael's received the highest bid. Her reward was to sign her name on the ceremonial check given to the charity for the vocationally challenged. Jael won the opportunity to be dressed by Phillip Bloch before meeting the judges. Only Jaslene, Felicia, Samantha, Cassandra, and Brittany pulled off good photos, while the rest failed to impress. The judges criticized Jael for her apparent fear of success. Jael felt she may be hated by the other contestants for potentially winning future challenges. Despite several contestants producing unsatisfactory pictures, Jael and Kathleen were the bottom two contestants for having the worst photos of the bunch. It was Jael who got spared for displaying more potential, by winning the challenge, and having a stronger photo. Kathleen was the first girl eliminated due to her inability to follow direction from photographer, Nigel Baker.
At panel, the judges feel that Jael and Kathleen both failed to commit during their photo shoots, and they end up in the bottom two. The judges criticize Jael for her apparent fear of success, but decide that she has more potential than Kathleen and with that, Kathleen is eliminated.
 
*'''Featured photographer:''' Nigel Barker
*'''Bottom two:''' Jael Strauss & Kathleen DuJour
*'''Special guests:''' [[Johnta Austin]], [[Jermaine Dupri]], Russell Baer, Marc Ecko, Phillip Bloch
*'''Eliminated:''' Kathleen DuJour
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*'''Featured photographer:''' [[Nigel Barker]]
}}
*'''Special guests:''' [[Johnta Austin]], [[Jermaine Dupri]], [[Russell Baer]], [[Phillip Bloch]], [[Marc Ecko]]
{{Episode list/sublist|America's Next Top Model season 8
| EpisodeNumber = 86
| EpisodeNumber2 = 2
| Title = The Girls Go to Prom
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2007|3|7}}
| Viewers = 4.46<ref>{{cite web |title=Weekly Program Rankings From 03/05/07 Through 03/11/07 |url=http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=031307_04 |date=March 13, 2007 |work=[[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] Medianet |access-date=September 21, 2021 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081202043607/http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=031307_04 |archive-date=December 2, 2008}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = In Episode 2, the top twelve contestants were greeted by J. Alexander and a marching band at a high school before they were divided into teams. They were taught a runway-walking routine based on timing and precision. After the rehearsal, they met fashion show producer, Roy Campbell. He introduced them to their next challenge – a prom fashion show. The show consisted of three styles each: (1) modern/ contemporary; (2) the 1980's; and (3) ghetto fabulous. Sarah's wardrobe malfunctioned. Although she was commended for not allowing that to affect her walk, Sarah was criticized for not covering up in front of the students. Brittany won the runway challenge and received a trophy. Although Samantha did not win, she expressed her happiness for being there as she had missed her own prom. The next day, the contestants returned to the high school for a photoshoot, where Jay Manuel assigned each of them different high school clichés.
 
Jaslene stood out and was called first once again. Felicia and Diana impressed the judges, Natasha and Samantha struggled to fit into their characters, and they landed in the bottom two. Natasha was criticized for her inability to transfer her beauty into a photograph. Natasha was told her photo was worse than Ann Markley's first photo from Cycle 3. The judges saw Samantha as inexperienced. Tyra handed the last photo to Natasha because of her positive attitude, thus sending Samantha home.
===The Girls Go To Prom===
'''''Original Airdate: [[March 7]], [[2007]]'''''
 
*'''Featured photographer:''' Carlos Rios
The girls are greeted by [[J. Alexander]] and a marching band at a high school, before they are divided into teams and taught a runway walking routine based on timing and precision. After the rehearsal, they meet fashion show producer [[Roy Campbell]], who introduced them to their challenge - a prom fashion show consisting of three categories, namely modern contemporary, the [[1980s|80s]] prom and [[ghetto]] fabulous. Brittany wins the runway challenge and receives her own personalized runway trophy.
*'''Special guests:''' Roy Campbell, Hallie Bowman
*'''CoverGirl of the Week:''' Jaslene Gonzalez
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{{Episode list/sublist|America's Next Top Model season 8
| EpisodeNumber = 87
| EpisodeNumber2 = 3
| Title = The Girl Who Cries all the Time
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2007|3|14}}
| Viewers = 5.16<ref>{{cite web |title=Weekly Program Rankings From 03/12/07 Through 03/18/07 |url=http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=032007_05 |date=March 20, 2007 |work=[[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] Medianet |access-date=September 21, 2021 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081202043615/http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=032007_05 |archive-date=December 2, 2008}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = In Episode 3, the top eleven contestants traveled to a Beverly Hills salon for their makeovers. While most of the contestants liked their new looks, a lot of pain came with Brittany's new hair weave. The long weave originally planned for Jael was taken out, after eight hours in the salon. Back at the house, Brittany complained that her new weave made her itch. This irritated Whitney since, as a black woman, had tolerated her weave for many years. Later, Jael received a devastating phone call, discovering that one of her close friends had died of a drug overdose. The contestants participated in a challenge to test their ability to apply makeup, which Brittany won and shared her ''[[Seventeen (American magazine)|Seventeen]]'' photoshoot prize with Jael and Sarah. It was announced Cassandra would have won, had she not been late. For the photoshoot, the contestants posed nude, decorated with various types of candy.
 
At judging, the judges were impressed by Brittany's "editorial" photograph, and learned of the tragic death of Jael's friend. Most contestants eceived praise for their improvements, particularly Natasha for somewhat improving. The judges criticized Jaslene for losing her "spicy personality." The judges were disappointed with Cassandra's picture, seeing that she had not stepped up to the plate at all. With that, Cassandra landed in the bottom two with Diana, who had a hard time posing her plus-sized body. In the end, the judges felt that Cassandra was not able to transfer her inner and outer beauty into a photo and she was eliminated.
The next day, the girls return to high school, where Jay Manuel assigned each of them a different high school cliché, which were the following:
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Contestant
! High School Cliché
|-
| Brittany
| [[Valedictorian]]
|-
| Cassandra
| [[Cheerleader]]
|-
| Diana
| [[Student Body|Student Body President]]
|-
| Dionne
| [[Detention (academia)|Bad Girl]]
|-
| Felicia
| [[Jock]]
|-
| Jael
| [[Bookworm]]
|-
| Jaslene
| [[Social rejection|Weirdo]]
|-
| Natasha
| [[Teacher's Pet]]
|-
| Renee
| [[Clown|Class Clown]]
|-
| Samantha
| [[Promiscuity|Girl With The Bad Reputation]]
|-
| Sarah
| [[Flirt|Class Flirt]]
|-
| Whitney
| [[Bullying|Mean Girl]]
|}
While most girls excelled, Natasha and Samantha struggled to fit their characters, and they consequently land in the bottom two. Natasha is criticized for her inability to transfer her beauty into a photograph, while the judges see Samantha as too inexperienced and lacking personality. With that, Tyra hands the last photo to Natasha and Samantha is eliminated.
 
*'''Featured photographer:''' [[Joseph Cultice]]
*'''Bottom two:''' Natasha Galkina & Samantha Francis
*'''Special guests:''' Neeko, Roxanna Floyd, Carissa Rosenberg
*'''Eliminated:''' Samantha Francis
*'''FeaturedCoverGirl photographerof the Week:''' [[CarlosJaslene Rios]]Gonzalez
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*'''Special guests:''' [[Roy Campbell]], [[Hallie Bowman]], [[Sutan]]
}}
*'''CoverGirl of the Week:''' [[Jaslene Gonzalez]]
{{Episode list/sublist|America's Next Top Model season 8
| EpisodeNumber = 88
| EpisodeNumber2 = 4
| Title = The Girl Who Changes Her Attitude
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2007|3|21}}
| Viewers = 5.04<ref>{{cite web |title=Weekly Program Rankings From 03/19/07 Through 03/25/07 |url=http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=032707_04 |date=March 27, 2007 |work=[[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] Medianet |access-date=September 21, 2021 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081202043621/http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=032707_04 |archive-date=December 2, 2008}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = In Episode 4, the top ten contestants met posing instructor, Benny Ninja, who taught the art of "voguing", using type of their poses. They were put to the test when they had to maneuver their way through a laser maze within two minutes while being judged on their posing. Renee was the only contestants to fail the task. Whitney won her first challenge, and her reward was a {{USD|40,000|link=no}} bracelet from Angara. For the week’s photoshoot, the contestants posed as crime scene victims. They were to appear "alive" in their photos, while looking "dead".
 
At the end of the photo shoot, Jay Manuel commented that the judges would have a hard time deliberating during panel. He felt each of the contestants exceeded his expectations in delivering strong photos for judging. As predicted, most of the contestants received positive feedback from the judges, with the exception of Dionne and Felicia. Dionne was critiqued on not taking enough initiative to produce great shots. The judges felt Dionne was depending upon the creative director and photographer to position her. Felicia was unable to bring life into her film. While deliberating, Dionne was also chastised for not looking like a model in person. They felt Felicia produced the weakest photo in the bunch, resting on good critiques at previous panels. In the end, despite having a stronger portfolio overall, Felicia was eliminated because she was getting weaker as the weeks passed. This proves that, on this show, only one bad photo may eliminate a contestant.
===The Girl Who Cries All The Time===
'''''Original Airdate: [[March 14]], [[2007]]'''''
 
*'''Featured photographer:''' Mike Rosenthal
The 11 remaining girls travel to a [[Beverly Hills]] salon to receive their makeovers. While most of them are overjoyed with their new looks, a lot of pain comes with Brittany's new weave, and the long weave originally planned for Jael was taken out after 8 hours in the salon. In the end, Jael has most of her hair cut off. Later, Jael receives a devastating phone call, discovering that one of her close friends had died.
*'''Special guest:''' Benny Ninja
*'''CoverGirl of the Week:''' Jael Strauss
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}}
{{Episode list/sublist|America's Next Top Model season 8
| EpisodeNumber = 89
| EpisodeNumber2 = 5
| Title = The Girl Who Takes Credit
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2007|3|28}}
| Viewers = 5.32<ref>{{cite web |title=Weekly Program Rankings From 03/26/07 Through 04/01/07 |url=http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=040307_05 |date=April 3, 2007 |work=[[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] Medianet |access-date=September 21, 2021 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090107070312/http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=040307_05 |archive-date=January 7, 2009}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = In Episode 5, the top nine contestants learned about fashion appeal. They met with Elite Model Management director, Cathy Gould. Cathy taught the contestants what not to wear and what outfits were considered “top model” standard. After this, the contestants were divided into groups of three and put to the test. Their challenge, judged by two fashion mavens, was to assemble their own clothing line and be their own mannequins. When they were called to pose, Whitney ignored Natasha’s reminder. Instead, Whitney sat on the floor, outside the designated posing platform. Thus, she disqualified herself and her group. They were then told that their group would have won. They selected Sarah as the next best and she won her first reward: double the frames for the week’s photoshoot. When Sarah claimed all the credit, this angered Dionne and Renee, who had chosen her outfit for her. Sarah discussed how she saw a top she wanted to wear and knew she had to wear it. In fact, Sarah did not choose any part of her outfit at all.
 
For the week’s photoshoot, contestants were excited when they saw male models on set. However, they were surprised to hear they were drag queens. The drag queens would pose as women, and the contestants would pose as men.{{efn|One of the men posed as future ''[[RuPaul's Drag Race]]'' [[RuPaul's Drag Race season 2|season two]] contestant [[Raven (drag queen)|Raven]].}} While Brittany and Jaslene again impressed Jay with their shots, the real shock of the day came from Natasha, who wowed everyone on set. Not only did Natasha achieve a great photo, she also incorporated some ideas of her own, such as including grills from a gum wrapper and a toothpick. Diana and Whitney struggled with their plus-size bodies, and landed in the bottom two. The judges felt that Diana had no fire. When Jay Manuel asked why she wanted to be a top model, she answered "just 'cause." Whitney was unable to take good picture. In the end, the judges decided that passion was more important than the portfolio. Thus, they gave Whitney a second chance. Diana was eliminated.
Later, the girls arrive at their photo shoot where they will be posing nude and decorated as a certain type of candy which were the following:
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Contestant
! Type Of Candy
|-
| Brittany
| [[Banana Split]]
|-
| Cassandra
| [[Jelly Bean]]
|-
| Diana
| [[Lollipop]]
|-
| Dionne
| [[Candy Cane]]
|-
| Felicia
| [[Lollipop]]
|-
| Jael
| [[Cake|Birthday Cake]]
|-
| Jaslene
| [[Dulce de leche|Dulce De Leche]]
|-
| Natasha
| [[Bubblegum|Gum Balls]]
|-
| Renee
| [[Candy|Candy Necklace]]
|-
| Sarah
| [[Hard Candy]]
|-
| Whitney
| [[Hershey's Kiss|Chocolate Kiss]]
|}
Diana finds it hard to work her plus-size body. At judging, the judges are impressed by Brittany's photograph, while most girls also received praise for their improvements, the judges fail to see jaslene's personality but the judges are left disappointed with Cassandra's picture, seeing that she hasn't stepped up to the plate at all. With that, she lands in the bottom two with Diana. In the end, the judges felt that Cassandra was not able to transfer her inner and outer beauty into a photo and she was sent home.
 
*'''Featured photographer:''' Richard Reinsdorf
*'''Bottom two:''' Cassandra Watson & Diana Zalewski
*'''Special guests:''' Cathy Gould, Deda Coben, [[Raven (drag queen)|Raven]], [[Claudia Mason]]
*'''Eliminated:''' Cassandra Watson
*'''FeaturedCoverGirl photographerof the Week:''' [[JosephWhitney Cultice]]Cunningham
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*'''Special guests:''' [[Neeko]], [[Roxanna Floyd]], [[Carissa Rosenberg]]
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{{Episode list/sublist|America's Next Top Model season 8
| EpisodeNumber = 90
| EpisodeNumber2 = 6
| Title = The Girl Who Gets Thrown in the Pool
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2007|4|4}}
| Viewers = 5.22<ref>{{cite web |title=Weekly Program Rankings From 04/02/07 Through 04/08/07 |url=http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=041007_06 |date=April 10, 2007 |work=[[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] Medianet |access-date=September 21, 2021 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090107094513/http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=041007_06 |archive-date=January 7, 2009}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = In Episode 6, the top eight contestants met Twiggy and cycle 7’s Melrose Bickerstaff. They were told to assign themselves nicknames and they would be use these to introduce themselves at a party. The event was to be attended by many industry influential people. Jael overly irritated rapper 50 Cent and he pushed her in the pool. Natasha jumped in after her. Later, the two were embarrassed when they met Tyra’s manager, Benny Medina, for an interview as they were soaking wet. Nicole Richie gossiped to Jael that Renee hated her. This led to a fight between Jael and Renee. The week’s photo shoot required the contestants to do their own hair and makeup, in order to show four sides of their personalities.
 
Dionne impressed Benny the most at the party. After the shoot, Dionne, won the reward of a spread for [[Keds]] in ''Seventeen'' magazine. Dionne chose Jaslene and Whitney to accompany her. The next day, Tyra chatted with the contestants in person. Renee was criticized by each of the contestants. Tyra managed to mediate the problem and allowed Renee to air her grievances. Renee confessed that, due to a troublesome, abusive childhood, she had a tendency to lash out at people. At panel, Jael, Natasha, Dionne, Brittany, and Renee all received praise. Jaslene was criticized for making all four of her personalities look the same. The judges felt that Sarah had yet to step out of her comfort zone. Whitney did not produce a stellar photo once again. Thus, Sarah and Whitney landed in the bottom two. Whitney was given one last chance as Sarah’s overly posed photos sent her home.
 
*'''Featured photographer:''' Kareem Black
*'''Special guests:''' [[50 Cent]], Melrose Bickerstaff, [[Nicole Richie]], [[Paris Hilton]], [[Beverly Johnson]], [[Nancy Josephson]], Nikki Haskell, [[Larry Sanitsky]], [[Benny Medina]], [[Tia Mowry]], [[Tamera Mowry]], [[Bill Maher]], [[Markus Klinko]] and [[Indrani (photographer)|Indrani]], Jennifer Weiderman
*'''CoverGirl of the Week:''' Natasha Galkina
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{{Episode list/sublist|America's Next Top Model season 8
| EpisodeNumber = 91
| EpisodeNumber2 = 7
| Title = The Girl Who Impresses Pedro
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2007|4|11}}
| Viewers = 5.65<ref>{{cite web |title=Weekly Program Rankings From 04/09/07 Through 04/15/07 |url=http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=041707_06 |date=April 17, 2007 |work=[[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] Medianet |access-date=September 21, 2021 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090107070456/http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=041707_06 |archive-date=January 7, 2009}}</ref>
| ShortSummary =
In Episode 7, the top seven contestants received a crash course in character acting from actress, Tia Mowry. They were immediately thrown into an acting challenge with Efren Ramirez, who portrayed Pedro in the film, "Napoleon Dynamite." Renee was picked as the best actress. She chose Dionne to share in her prize of a custom-made t-shirt. However, the real prizes were surprise visits from their families. Natasha became emotional due to missing her daughter. Despite being down, Natasha was able to get past this and was able to model (as Mr. Jay puts it) "like a professional." Excitement rose when contestants from past cycles of ''America's Next Top Model'' showed up for their next photo shoot. The current cycle girls were to portray memorable moments from past contestants' ANTM appearances.
 
At panel, Dionne, Natasha, and Brittany impressed the judges with their outstanding photographs. Jael landed in the bottom two for being too mechanical at the shoot. Jael also failed to express herself eloquently at panel. Whitney fell in the bottom two for failing again to deliver a good photo, despite her high intelligence. However, the judges felt that Jael's portfolio was more impressive, Therefore, Whitney was eliminated in her third consecutive bottom-two appearance. She was unable to effectively translate her beauty and (as Tyra put it) "spark" into photographs.
 
*'''Featured photographer:''' Matthew Jordan Smith
*'''Special guests:''' [[Tia Mowry]], Efren Ramirez, Rebecca Epley, [[Kim Stolz]], Joanie Dodds, Michelle Deighton, [[Bre Scullark]], Michelle Babin, Amanda Babin, Shannon Stewart, Christian Marc
*'''CoverGirl of the Week:''' Jaslene Gonzalez
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{{Episode list/sublist|America's Next Top Model season 8
| EpisodeNumber = 92
| EpisodeNumber2 = 8
| Title = The Girls Go Down Under
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2007|4|18}}
| Viewers = 5.20<ref>{{cite web |title=Weekly Program Rankings From 04/16/07 Through 04/22/07 |url=http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=042407_06 |date=April 24, 2007 |work=[[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] Medianet |access-date=September 21, 2021 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081202043635/http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=042407_06 |archive-date=December 2, 2008}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = In Episode 8, the top six contestants received a crash course in interviewing from [[America's Next Top Model season 2|cycle 2]] contestant, April Wilkner, and comedian, Gary Riotto. The next day, when April was preparing for a challenge, Tyra showed up. Tyra was wearing a kangaroo jumpsuit and was accompanied by the zookeepers. She revealed to the contestants that their international destination was Sydney, Australia. Upon landing, the contestsnts were met by Erika Heynatz and immediately tasked to interview the locals on American fashion faux pas, using as much [[Australian English vocabulary|Australian slang]] in [[Sydney central business district|Downtown Sydney]] as possible. Natasha won the challenge. She won the opportunity to be a correspondent for ''[[The Tyra Banks Show]]''.
 
In this week's episode, instead of a photo shoot, the contestants were in a CoverGirl commercial at [[Hyde Park, Sydney|Hyde Park]]. They were instructed to talk in an Australian accent. Tyra was surprised that Natasha was able to cover her thick Russian accent with a commendable [[Australian English|Australian accent]]. Natasha was able to pull off "Steve Irwin" in her take. Brittany struggled to remember her lines because of her short-term memory loss (due to a car accident a few years ago). She landed in the bottom two with Jael. Jael also had a lackluster take. In the end, despite Jael's take still being better than Brittany's, Jael was eliminated. It was her third bottom-two appearance. The judges valued Brittany’s previous photographs which were strong.
===The Girl Who Changes Her Attitude===
'''''Original Airdate: [[March 21]], [[2007]]'''''
 
*'''Featured commercial director:''' Simon Higgins
To help take her mind off her friend’s death, Felicia teaches Jael a dance, while Renee reflects on her apparent isolation from the other girls and decides to change her attitude for the better, although this change is not received well by all the girls.
*'''Special guests:''' April Wilkner, [[Erika Heynatz]], Gary Riotto, Nick Hudson
*'''CoverGirl of the Week:''' Natasha Galkina
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{{Episode list/sublist|America's Next Top Model season 8
| EpisodeNumber = 93
| EpisodeNumber2 = 9
| Title = The Girl Who Picks a Fight
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2007|4|25}}
| Viewers = 3.87<ref>{{cite web |title=Weekly Program Rankings From 04/23/07 Through 04/29/07 |url=http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=050107_08 |date=May 1, 2007 |work=[[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] Medianet |access-date=September 21, 2021 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090107091615/http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=050107_08 |archive-date=January 7, 2009}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = Episode9 was the season's recap episode. Never-before-seen footage included the contestants making a mock runway show called "Top Model High Fashion Show." Jael followed Renee with a pair of pom-poms. Dionne and Renee had a heated argument. Natasha and Renee bonded while cleaning the house. Cassandra went to the hospital for frostbite, following the nude "candy-coated" photo shoot. Natasha had a tooth removed.
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{{Episode list/sublist|America's Next Top Model season 8
| EpisodeNumber = 94
| EpisodeNumber2 = 10
| Title = The Girl Who Blames the Taxi Driver
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2007|5|2}}
| Viewers = 5.23<ref>{{cite web |title=Weekly Program Rankings From 04/30/07 Through 05/06/07 |url=http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=050807_09 |date=May 8, 2007 |work=[[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] Medianet |access-date=September 21, 2021 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081202043638/http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=050807_09 |archive-date=December 2, 2008}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = In Episode 10, Renee and Dionne expressed their shock that Brittany used her short- term memory loss as a way to escape elimination. The top five contestants were sent on go-sees all around Sydney and were given a time limit of four hours. Natasha and Brittany arrived back at the modeling agency late. Thus, they were disqualified. Natasha, who was just one-minute late accepted it gracefully. Brittany, on the other hand, slam her portfolio on the ground. Brittany cursed and yelled at Natasha to "shut up." Brittany blamed the taxi driver for not meeting her at the designated area. Everyone inside the agency, including challenge administrator, Priscilla Leighton Clark, could hear Brittany expressing her displeasure with her disqualification. Jaslene impressed the clients the most and won the challenge. She chose Dionne to accompany her to share a photo shoot on top of the famous [[Sydney Harbour Bridge]] with photographer, Nigel Barker.
 
At the photo shoot, the contestants worked a swimsuit in two ways: (1) Tyra shot them in sensual poses for a women's magazine; and (2) then they struck sexy poses for a men's magazine. Tyra was impressed with Jaslene's variety of poses. However, Tyra was disappointed with Dionne after Dionne had to be coached through the entire photo shoot. At panel, everyone (except for Dionne) was hailed for their photos. Natasha, for seven weeks in a row, impressed the judges for her great photos. Tyra revealed that she was shocked that none of the go-see designers wanted to hire Brittany, despite a stellar portfolio.(Ms. Jay revealed that Brittany is the first contestant in ANTM history to have disinterested designers.) Ultimately, Dionne's lackluster photos and Brittany's poor go-see performance landed them in the bottom two. In the end, despite never placing below fifth, it was Brittany's poor go-see performance that had her eliminated.
Later, they meet posing instructor Benny Ninja, who teaches them the art of “[[voguing]]”, which is exaggerated posing. The next day, they are put to the test when they have to maneuver their way through a laser maze within 2 minutes, all the while being judged on their posing. Renee is the only girl who fails the task, while Whitney wins her first challenge, and her reward – a $40000 bracelet.
 
*'''Featured photographers:''' Tyra Banks, Michael Omm
For the week’s photo shoot, the girls are posing as crime scene victims, which are the following:
*'''Special guests:''' [[Jodhi Meares]], Priscilla Leighton Clark, [[Wayne Cooper (fashion designer)|Wayne Cooper]], Lill Boyd, Anna Hewett, Tina Kalivas, Jayson Brunsdon, Arabella Ramsay, Alice McCall, Kit Willow, David Sciola, Brad Rope, Adrian Allen, [[Tamati Williams]], Samuel Sirena
{| class="wikitable"
*'''CoverGirl of the Week:''' Natasha Galkina
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! Crime Scene
{{Episode list/sublist|America's Next Top Model season 8
|-
| EpisodeNumber = 95
| Brittany
| EpisodeNumber2 = 11
| [[Electrocution|Electrocuted]]
| Title = The Girl Who Does Not Want to Dance
|-
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2007|5|9}}
| Diana
| Viewers = 4.92<ref>{{cite web |title=Weekly Program Rankings From 05/07/07 Through 05/13/07 |url=http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=051507_13 |date=May 15, 2007 |work=[[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] Medianet |access-date=September 21, 2021 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081202043643/http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=051507_13 |archive-date=December 2, 2008}}</ref>
| [[Organ theft|Organs Stolen]]
| ShortSummary = In Episode 11, the top four contestants visited [[Aboriginal Australians|aboriginal]] teachers. They were given a lesson on self-expression and storytelling through dance. They decorated themselves and their costumes with traditional body paint, before relating their life stories to a crowd. While the cold irritated Dionne, Renee embraced the dance and subsequently won the challenge. She picked Jaslene to share in her prize of pearl jewelry. That night, Renee, Dionne, and Jaslene hit the town, while Natasha stayed home sick. Renee, Dionne, and Jaslene took the opportunity to talk behind Natasha's back. They questioned whether or not Natasha even had a husband and child. This culminated in Renee stating that they needed to have Natasha eliminated. At the photo shoot, each girl expressed herself through [[Dance in Australia#Indigenous Australian dance|aboriginal dance]].
|-
| Dionne
| [[Shooting|Shot In The Head]]
|-
| Felicia
| [[Decapitation|Decapitated]]
|-
| Jael
| [[Strangling|Strangled]]
|-
| Jaslene
| [[Manslaughter|Pushed Off The Roof]]
|-
| Natasha
| [[Drowning|Drowned]]
|-
| Renee
| [[Poison|Poisoned]]
|-
| Sarah
| [[Manslaughter|Pushed Down The Stairs]]
|-
| Whitney
| [[Stabbing|Stabbed]]
|}
At panel, all the girls receive universal praise for their beautiful pictures, except Felicia, who ends up in the bottom two with Dionne, who the judges felt did not dress like a model. However, Felicia’s lackluster picture and declining performance ultimately send her home.
 
At judging, only Renee received unanimous praise. Jaslene's photo received lukewarm remarks as her latest photo was reminiscent of her first photo shoot. Thus, they questioned Jaslene's versatility. Both Dionne and Natasha were criticized for weak photos. Natasha was criticized more for having the weakest photo out of the top four contestants. Things got heated when the contestants ganged up on Natasha. Tyra asked everyone who they felt had the most and least amount of potential. Despite being singled out for having the least potential, Natasha held her cool and handled the situation well. Dionne and Natasha landed in the bottom two, where Tyra lambasted Dionne for not improving enough. Tyra also did not like that Dionne picked Jaslene (after Tyra had asked who had the most potential). Natasha was criticized because she didn't manage to hide her illness during the photo shoot. It produced her worst photo to date. In the end, the judges felt that Natasha's "body of work was stronger than Dionne's." The judges dismissed the other contestants' criticism against Natasha as jealousy. Dionne was sent packing.
*'''Bottom two:''' Dionne Walters & Felicia Provost
*'''Eliminated:''' Felicia Provost
*'''Featured photographer:''' [[Mike Rosenthal]]
*'''Special guest:''' [[Benny Ninja]]
*'''CoverGirl of the Week:''' Jael Strauss
 
*'''Featured photographer:''' Kane Skennar
===The Girl Who Takes Credit===
*'''Special guests:''' Carissa Rosenberg, Uncle Max, Calita Murray, Justin Schwarz, Sharon Williams
'''''Original Airdate: [[March 28]], [[2007]]'''''
*'''CoverGirl of the Week:''' Jaslene Gonzalez
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{{Episode list/sublist|America's Next Top Model season 8
| EpisodeNumber = 96
| EpisodeNumber2 = 12
| Title = The Girl Who Becomes America's Next Top Model
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2007|5|16}}
| Viewers = 6.42<ref>{{cite web |title=Weekly Program Rankings From 05/14/07 Through 05/20/07 |url=http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=052207_06 |date=May 22, 2007 |work=[[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] Medianet |access-date=September 21, 2021 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081227112506/http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=052207_06 |archive-date=December 27, 2008}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = In Episode 12, the top three contestants were put to the test when they had to shoot a CoverGirl commercial and print ad. For the commercial, the contestants were told to ad-lib. Natasha initially wrote a script. She later dropped it so her voice would sound more natural. Jaslene was impressive, speaking Spanish in her commercial. All the contestants were praised, but the judges noted differing weaknesses in them. Natasha gave a natural smile only when she was laughing. Jaslene's picture looked like a yearbook photo. Renee's photos looked old. Despite having a strong commercial and previous strong performances, Renee was eliminated in her first-ever bottom two appearance. Natasha joined Jaslene after three bottom two appearances.
 
*'''Featured photographer:''' Jim De Yonker
This week, the girls learn all about fashion appeal. They meet up with Elite Model Management director Cathy Gould, who teaches them what not to wear and what outfits were considered “top model” standard. After this, the girls are split into groups of three and put to the test. Their challenge, judged by two fashion mavens, is to assemble their own clothing line and be their own mannequins. At the end, when they are called to pose, Whitney, ignoring Natasha’s reminder, sits on the floor, outside the designated posing platform, and disqualifies herself and her group. They are then told that their group would have won, and Whitney individually, but due to the circumstances, they select Sarah as the next best and she wins her first reward – double the frames for the week’s photo shoot. When Sarah claims all the credit, this angers her group mates Dionne and Renee, who had helped her pick her outfit.
 
The next day, the final two contestants, Jaslene and Natasha, shot their covers for ''Seventeen'' magazine. Tyra visited both contestants for one-on-one sessions before they prepared for the final runway challenge. Cycle 7 winner [[CariDee English]] joined Jaslene and Natasha in the runway show, themed "evolution" for Australian fashion label [[sass & bide]]. Jaslene began with a weak walk but ended up strong and natural. Natasha had a wardrobe malfunction backstage. The production went smoothly. The judges were also impressed by Natasha's professional handling of the situation when her skirt fell while on the runway. At the final judging, the panel saw both finalists as winners. However, they were divided over their preference of the girls' walks. Natasha's striking look got the thumbs up, but her ability to learn was both lauded and questioned. Jaslene's photos received universal praise, though there was a concern for her commercial ability. The judges were also torn between Natasha's astounding progress and Jaslene's overall consistency. After long deliberation, the girls were called in. Jaslene was revealed to be the eighth winner of ''America's Next Top Model''. Jaslene is the first contestant in the show's history to compete on more than one cycle and win. Jaslene is also the first Hispanic woman to win ANTM.
 
*'''Special guests:''' [[CariDee English]], Brent Poer, [[Sarah-Jane Clarke]], Heidi Middleton, Carissa Rosenberg
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==Summaries==
 
===Call-out order===
 
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For the week’s photo shoot, the girls get all excited when they see male models on set, but are surprised when they hear that they are drag queens and would be posing as women, and the girls as men. The couples each contestant had to portray are as follows:
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!rowspan=2|Order!!colspan=13|Episodes
! Contestant
! Couples
|-
!colspan="2"|1{{efn|In the first half of episode 1, the pool of 33 girls was reduced to 13. This call-out order does not reflect their performances that week.}}!!2!!3!!4!!5!!6!!7!!8!!10!!11!!colspan=2|12
| Brittany
| [[Wilderness|Outdoorsy]]
|-
!1
| Diana
|Natasha||Jaslene||Jaslene||Brittany||Renee||Natasha||Jael||Dionne||Natasha||Jaslene||Renee||Jaslene||bgcolor="limegreen"|Jaslene
| [[Red carpet|Red-Carpet]]
|-
!2
| Dionne
|Kathleen||Brittany||Felicia||Jael||Natasha||Dionne||Natasha||Natasha||Renee||Natasha||Jaslene||Natasha||bgcolor="tomato"|Natasha
| [[Political power|Power Couple]]
|-
!3
| Jael
|Sarah||Felicia||Diana||Sarah||Brittany||Brittany||Dionne||Brittany||Jaslene||Renee||Natasha||bgcolor="tomato"|Renee||bgcolor="darkgray"|
| [[Bohemianism|Bohemian]]
|-
!4
| Jaslene
|Cassandra||Diana||Renee||Dionne||Whitney||Jaslene||Brittany||Renee||Dionne||Dionne||bgcolor="tomato"|Dionne||bgcolor="darkgray" colspan=2|
| [[Seamanship|Nautical]]
|-
!5
| Natasha
|Renee||Samantha||Brittany||Felicia||Jaslene||Sarah||Renee||Jaslene||Brittany||bgcolor="tomato"|Brittany||bgcolor="darkgray" colspan=3|
| [[Hip hop|Hip-Hop]]
|-
!6
| Renee
|Samantha||Cassandra||Cassandra||Renee||Jael||Renee||Jaslene||Jael||bgcolor="tomato"|Jael||bgcolor="darkgray" colspan=5|
| [[Glam rock|Glam Rock]]
|-
!7
| Sarah
|Dionne||Renee||Dionne||Whitney||Diana||Jael||Whitney||bgcolor="tomato"|Whitney||bgcolor="darkgray" bgcolor="darkgray" colspan=6|
| [[Rock and roll|Rocker]]
|-
!8
| Whitney
|Whitney||Sarah||Jael||Natasha||Sarah||Whitney||bgcolor="tomato"|Sarah||bgcolor="darkgray" colspan=7|
| [[College|Collegiate]]
|}
While Brittany and Jaslene once again impress Jay with their strong shots, the real shock of the day comes from Natasha, who wows everyone on set. She incorporated some ideas of her own into the shoot, including grills from gum wrap and a toothpick. Diana and Whitney struggle with their plus-size bodies, and land in the bottom two. The judges feel that Diana has no fire and Whitney just can’t get a good picture, but give Whitney a chance and Diana is eliminated.
 
*'''Bottom two:''' Diana Zalewski & Whitney Cunningham
*'''Eliminated:''' Diana Zalewski
*'''Featured photographer:''' [[Richard Reinsdorf]]
*'''Special guests:''' [[Cathy Gould]], [[Deda Coben]]
*'''CoverGirl of the Week:''' Whitney Cunningham
 
===The Girl Who Gets Thrown In The Pool===
'''''Original Airdate: [[April 4]][[2007]]'''''
 
The girls meet Twiggy and Cycle 7’s Melrose Bickerstaff, where they are told to assign themselves a nickname which they will be using to introduce themselves at a party attended by many influential people in the industry. There, Jael overly irritates rapper 50 Cent that she is pushed in the pool, with Natasha jumping in after her. Later, the two are embarrassed when they meet Tyra’s manager Benny Medina for an interview.
 
The week’s photo shoot required the girls to direct their own hair and makeup, and to showcase four sides of their personalities as follows:
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Contestant
! Personalities Portrayed
|-
| Brittany
| [[Innocence|Innocent]], [[Daydream|Spacey]], [[Evil|Secret Evil]], [[Silly|Goofy]]
|-
| Dionne
| [[Friendly]], [[Evil]], [[Ghetto|Hood]], [[Sensitivity (human)|Sensitive]]
|-
| Jael
| [[Sexy|Sexy Beast]], [[Anarchism|Anarchist]], [[Revolution|Revolutionary]], [[Oppression|Dominator]]
|-
!9
| Jaslene
|Brittany||Dionne||Whitney||Jaslene||Dionne||bgcolor="tomato"|Diana||bgcolor="darkgray" colspan=8|
| [[Sentimentality|Sentimental]], [[Drag queen|Drag Queen]], [[Diva|Cha Cha Diva]], [[Model (person)|Modelesque]]
|-
!10
| Natasha
|Felicia||Whitney||Sarah||Diana|| bgcolor="tomato" |Felicia||bgcolor="darkgray" colspan=9|
| [[Happy]], [[Surprise (emotion)|Surprised]], [[Sad]], [[Sexy]]
|-
!11
| Renee
|Jael||Natasha||Natasha|| bgcolor="tomato" |Cassandra||bgcolor="darkgray" colspan=10|
| [[Sexual]], [[Evil|Dark Side]], [[mother|Motherly]], [[Sorrow]]
|-
!12
| Sarah
|Jaslene||Jael||bgcolor="tomato"|Samantha||bgcolor="darkgray" colspan=11|
| [[Innocence|Innocent]], [[Angry]], [[Sad]], [[Happy]]
|-
!13
| Whitney
|Diana||bgcolor="tomato"|Kathleen||bgcolor="darkgray" colspan=12|
| [[secret|Secretive]], [[Peaceful]], [[Thinker]], [[Comedian]]
|}
 
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After the shoot, Dionne, having impressed Benny the most at the party, wins the reward of a spread for Keds in Seventeen Magazine, and invites Jaslene and Whitney with her to the shoot.
:{{Color box|tomato|border=darkgray}} The contestant was eliminated
:{{Color box|limegreen|border=darkgray}} The contestant won the competition
 
===Bottom two===
The next day, Tyra visits the girls for a chat, where Renee is criticized by all the girls, but Tyra manages to mediate the problem and allows Renee to air her grievances.
{| class="wikitable" border="2" style="text-align:center"
 
At panel, the judges feel that Sarah has yet to step out of her comfort zone, while Whitney once again does not produce a stellar photo, landing both of them in the bottom two. Whitney is given another chance as Sarah’s overly posed photos sends her home.
 
*'''Bottom two:''' Sarah VonderHaar & Whitney Cunningham
*'''Eliminated:''' Sarah VonderHaar
*'''Featured photographer:''' [[Kareem Black]]
*'''Special guests:''' [[50 Cent]], [[Melrose Bickerstaff]], [[Nicole Richie]], [[Paris Hilton]], [[Beverly Johnson]], [[Nancy Josephson]], [[Nikki Haskell]], [[Larry Sanitsky]], [[Benny Medina]], [[Tia Mowry]], [[Tamera Mowry]], [[Bill Maher]], [[Marcus Klinko]], [[Indrani Klinko]], [[Jennifer Weiderman]]
*'''CoverGirl of the Week:''' Natasha Galkina
 
===The Girl Who Impresses Pedro===
'''''Original Airdate: [[April 11]][[2007]]'''''
 
The contestants get a crash course in character acting from actress [[Tia Mowry]], and are immediately thrown into an acting challenge with [[Efren Ramirez]], who portrayed Pedro in the film [[Napoleon Dynamite]]. Renee is chosen as the best actress and wins her first challenge. She chooses Dionne to share in her prize of a custom-made t-shirt. However, the real prize was a surprised visit from their families. Natasha begins to have an emotional breakdown from missing her daughter.
 
Excitement rises when participants of past cycles show up for a photo shoot that highlights some of the most scandalous and memorable moments of the series as follows:
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Episode
! Contestant
!Contestants
! Past Cycle Representation
!Eliminated
|-
|1
| Brittany
|Jael & Kathleen
| [[Twins]] ([[America's Next Top Model, Cycle 7|Amanda and Michelle Babin, Cycle 7]])
|style="background:lightblue"|'''Kathleen'''
|-
|2
| Dionne
|Natasha & Samantha
| [[Homosexuality|Lesbian kiss in limo]] ([[Kim Stolz]], [[America's Next Top Model, Cycle 5|Cycle 5]])
|style="background:lightblue"|'''Samantha'''
|-
|3
| Jael
|Cassandra & Diana
| [[Fainting|Balance disorder fainting during panel]] ([[America's Next Top Model, Cycle 4|Rebecca Epley, Cycle 4]])
|style="background:lightblue"|'''Cassandra'''
|-
|4
| Jaslene
|Dionne & Felicia
| [[Granola|Stolen granola bar]] ([[America's Next Top Model, Cycle 5|Bre Scullark, Cycle 5]])
|style="background:lightblue"|'''Felicia'''
|-
|5
| Natasha
|Diana & Whitney
| [[Impetigo]] ([[America's Next Top Model, Cycle 4|Michelle Deighton, Cycle 4]])
|style="background:lightgreen"|'''Diana'''
|-
|6
| Renee
|Sarah & Whitney
| [[Dentistry|Teeth extraction]] ([[Joanie Dodds]], [[America's Next Top Model, Cycle 6|Cycle 6]])
|style="background:lightblue"|'''Sarah'''
|-
|7
| Whitney
|Jael & Whitney
| [[Nudity|Refusal to do a nude shoot]] ([[Shannon Stewart (model)|Shannon Stewart]], [[America's Next Top Model, Cycle 1|Cycle 1]])
|style="background:lightpink"|'''Whitney'''
|}
 
At panel, Natasha and Brittany impress the judges with their outstanding photographs, while Jael lands in the bottom two for being too mechanical at the shoot and then failing to express herself eloquently at panel. However, Whitney is eliminated when she is still unable to effectively translate her beauty into photos.
 
*'''Bottom two:''' Jael Strauss & Whitney Cunningham
*'''Eliminated:''' Whitney Cunningham
*'''Featured photographer:''' [[Matthew Jordan Smith]]
*'''Special guests:''' [[Tia Mowry]], [[Efren Ramirez]], [[America's Next Top Model, Cycle 4|Rebecca Epley]], [[Kim Stolz]], [[Joanie Dodds]], [[Michelle Deighton]], [[America's Next Top Model, Cycle 5|Bre Scullark]], [[America's Next Top Model, Cycle 7|Michelle Babin]], [[America's Next Top Model, Cycle 7|Amanda Babin]], [[Shannon Stewart (model)|Shannon Stewart]], [[Christian Marc]]
*'''CoverGirl of the Week:''' Jaslene Gonzalez
 
===The Girls Go Down Under===
'''''Original Airdate: [[April 18]], [[2007]]'''''
 
The girls get a crash course in interviewing from Cycle 2 contestant April Wilkner and comedian Gary Riotto, before their international destination is revealed as Sydney, Australia. Upon landing, the girls are immediately tasked to interview the locals on American fashion ''faux pas'', using as much [[Australian English vocabulary|Australian slang]] as possible. Natasha wins the challenge, winning an opportunity to be a correspondent for [[The Tyra Banks Show]].
 
This week, instead of a regular photo shoot, the girls do a CoverGirl commercial with an Australian accent. While Renee and Natasha, who is able to mask her strong Russian accent, do well, Brittany struggles to remember her lines. Brittany later defends herself in front of the panel, but she nevertheless lands in the bottom two together with Jael, who also had a lackluster take. In the end, the judges valued Brittany’s previous strong photographs and eliminate Jael.
 
*'''Bottom two:''' Brittany Hatch & Jael Strauss
*'''Eliminated:''' Jael Strauss
*'''Featured director of commercial:''' [[Simon Higgins]]
*'''Special guests:''' [[April Wilkner]], [[Erika Heynatz]], [[Gary Riotto]], [[Nick Hudson]], [[Sutan]]
*'''CoverGirl of the Week:''' Natasha Galkina
 
===The Girl Who Picks A Fight===
'''''Original Airdate: [[April 25]], [[2007]]'''''
 
This was the season's recap episode. Never-before seen footage included Dionne and Renee getting into a heated argument, Cassandra going to the hospital for [[frostbite]] following the nude "candy-coated" shoot and Natasha getting a tooth removed.
 
===The Girl Who Blames The Taxi Driver===
'''''Original air date: [[May 2]], [[2007]]'''''
 
The remaining five contestants are sent to see top Australian designers and must use their personalities, portfolios, and runway walks to impress them. They are given a time limit of 4 hours. Natasha and Brittany arrive back at the modeling agency late, and they are disqualified. Natasha accepts it gracefully while Brittany blames the taxi driver for not meeting her at the designated area. Jaslene impresses the clients the most and wins the challenge. She chooses Dionne to accompany her to share a photo shoot on top of the famous [[Sydney Harbour Bridge]] shot by Nigel Barker.
 
At the photo shoot, the girls must work a swimsuit in two ways. First, Tyra shoots them in sensual poses for a women's magazine, and then they must strike sexy poses for a men's magazine. Natasha impresses Tyra with her variety of poses, but Dionne disappoints after having to be coached through the entire photo shoot.
 
At judging, Brittany's lackluster personality and bad challenge feedback lands her in the bottom two together with Dionne. Though Brittany's photos were clearly stronger than Dionne's throughout the competition, her bad attitude sends her home.
 
*'''Bottom two:''' Brittany Hatch & Dionne Walters
*'''Eliminated:''' Brittany Hatch
*'''Featured photographers:''' [[Tyra Banks]], [[Michael Omm]]
*'''Special guests:''' [[Jodhi Meares]], [[Priscilla Leighton Clark]], [[Wayne Cooper]], [[Lill Boyd]], [[Anna Hewett]], [[Tina Kalivas]], [[Jayson Brunsdon]], [[Arabella Ramsay]], [[Alice McCall]], [[Kit Willow]], [[Sutan]], [[David Sciola]], [[Brad Rope]], [[Adrian Allen]], [[Tamati William]], [[Samuel Sirena]]
*'''CoverGirl of the Week:''' Natasha Galkina
 
===The Girl Who Does Not Want To Dance===
'''''Original Airdate: [[May 9]], [[2007]]'''''
 
The final four contestants visit aboriginal teachers for a lesson on self-expression and storytelling through dance. They decorate themselves and their costumes with traditional body paint, before relating their life story to a crowd. While the cold irritates Dionne, Renee embraces the dance and subsequently wins the challenge. She picks Jaslene to share in her prize of pearl jewelery. That night, Renee, Dionne and Jaslene hit the town, while Natasha stays home, sick. They take the opportunity to talk behind her back.
 
At the photo shoot, each girl has to express herself through aboriginal dance as follows:
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|8
! Contestant
|Brittany & Jael
! Aboriginal Dance
|style="background:lightpink"|'''Jael'''
|-
|10
| Dionne
|Brittany & Dionne
| [[Foraging|Dance of the Food Gatherers]]
|style="background:lightgreen"|'''Brittany'''
|-
|11
| Jaslene
|Dionne & Natasha
| [[Robin|Dance of the Red Chested Robin]]
|style="background:lightpink"|'''Dionne'''
|-
|rowspan="2"|12
| Natasha
|Natasha & Renee
| [[Willie Wagtail|Dance of the Willie Wagtail]]
|style="background:lightblue"|'''Renee'''
|-
| Renee
| [[Butterfly|Dance of the Butterfly]]
|-
|Jaslene & Natasha
|style="background:silver"|'''Natasha'''
|}
:{{Color box|lightblue|border=darkgray}} The contestant was eliminated after their first time in the bottom two
:{{Color box|lightgreen|border=darkgray}} The contestant was eliminated after their second time in the bottom two
:{{Color box|lightpink|border=darkgray}} The contestant was eliminated after their third time in the bottom two
:{{Color box|silver|border=darkgray}} The contestant was eliminated in the final judging and placed as the runner-up
 
===Average call-out order===
While Renee and Jaslene excel, Natasha’s flu takes its toll as she produces numerous bad takes. At elimination, things get heated when Natasha is verbally attacked by the rest of the girls when Tyra asks them who they felt had the most and least amount of potential. Despite being singled out, Natasha held her cool and handled the situation well. Although Natasha's photoshoot was her worst ever, the judges chose to send Dionne home instead due to a weaker overall portfolio.
Casting call-out order and final two are not included.
 
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; white-space:nowrap"
*'''Bottom two:''' Dionne Walters & Natasha Galkina
*'''Eliminated:''' Dionne Walters
*'''Featured photographer:''' [[Kane Skennar]]
*'''Special guests:''' [[Carissa Rosenberg]], [[Uncle Max (person)|Uncle Max]], [[Calita Murray]], [[Justin Schwarz]], [[Sharon Williams]]
*'''CoverGirl of the Week:''' Jaslene Gonzalez
 
===The Girl Who Becomes America's Next Top Model===
'''''Original Airdate: [[May 16]], [[2007]]'''''
 
The final three are put to the test when they have to shoot a [[CoverGirl]] commercial and print ad. For the commercial, the girls are told to adlib. Natasha initially writes a script, but later drops it to sound more natural, while Jaslene impresses by using Spanish in her commercial. All the girls are praised, but the judges note differing weaknesses in them - Natasha only gives a natural smile when she's laughing, Jaslene's picture looks like a yearbook photo, and Renee's photographs look old. In the end, Renee is sent home because the judges felt she did not have a fresh face for the industry.
 
The next day, the final two shoot their covers for [[Seventeen (Magazine)|Seventeen]]. Tyra visits both contestants for one-on-one sessions before they prepare for the final runway challenge. [[America's Next Top Model, Cycle 7|Cycle 7]] winner [[CariDee English]] joins Jaslene and Natasha in the runway show, themed "evolution". Jaslene starts off with a weak walk but ends off strong and natural. While Natasha has a wardrobe malfunction backstage, the production goes on smoothly. The judges are also impressed by her professional handling of the situation when her skirt fell while on the runway.
 
At the final judging, the panel see both finalists as winners and are divided over their preference of the girls' walks. Natasha's striking look gets the thumbs up, but her ability to learn is both lauded and questioned. While Jaslene's photographs receive universal praise, the judges are concerned about her commercial ability.
 
After deliberation, the girls are called in and Jaslene is revealed to be [[America's Next Top Model]], making her the first full [[latina]] to win.
 
*'''Bottom two:''' Renee Alway & Natasha Galkina
*'''Eliminated:''' Renee Alway
*'''Final two:''' Natasha Galkina & Jaslene Gonzalez
*'''America's Next Top Model:''' Jaslene Gonzalez
*'''Featured photographer:''' [[Jim De Yonker]]
*'''Special guests:''' [[CariDee English]], [[Brent Poer]], [[Sarah-Jane Clarke]], [[Heidi Middleton]], [[Carissa Rosenberg]]
 
==Contestants==
===In order of elimination===
(''ages stated are at time of contest'')
*Kathleen DuJour, 20, from [[Brooklyn, New York]]
*Samantha Francis, 19, from [[Pinson, Alabama]]
*Cassandra Watson, 24, from [[Seattle, Washington]]
*Felicia Provost, 19, from [[Houston, Texas]]
*Diana Zalewski, 21, from [[Garfield, New Jersey]]
*Sarah VonderHaar, 20, from [[Lake Zurich, Illinois]]
*Whitney Cunningham, 21, from [[West Palm Beach, Florida]]
*Jael Strauss, 22, from [[Detroit, Michigan]]
*Brittany Hatch, 21, from [[Savannah, Georgia]]
*[[Dionne Walters]], 20, from [[Montgomery, Alabama]]
*[[Renee Alway]], 20, from [[Maui, Hawaii]]
*[[Natasha Galkina|Natalia "Natasha" Galkina]], 21, from [[Dallas, Texas]] (runner-up)
*[[Jaslene Gonzalez]], 20, from [[Chicago, Illinois]] (winner)
 
==Summaries==
 
===Call-out order===
{| class="wikitable"
|+Tyra's call-out order
|-
! Rank by<br>average
! Order !! Ep 1 !! Ep 2 !! Ep 3 !! Ep 4 !! Ep 5 !! Ep 6 !! Ep 7 !! Ep 8 !! Ep 9 !! Ep 11 !! Ep 12 !! colspan=2|Ep 13 !!
! Place
 
! Model
! Call-out<br>total
! Number of<br>call-outs
! Call-out<br>average
|-
| 1 || 5 || Brittany || 31 || 9 || 3.44
|-
| 2 || 1 || Jaslene || 38 || rowspan="3" | 11 || 3.45
|1 || Natasha|| Jaslene || Jaslene || style="background-color:#75A1D0;"|Brittany || Renee || Natasha || Jael|| Dionne|| style="background-color:#75A1D0;"|Natasha || style="background-color:#75A1D0;"| Jaslene || style="background-color:#75A1D0;"| Renee || Jaslene ||style="background-color:limegreen;"| Jaslene
|-
| 3 || 3 || Renee || 42 || 3.82
|2 || Kathleen || Brittany || Felicia|| Jael||Natasha || Dionne|| Natasha || Natasha || Renee || Natasha || Jaslene || Natasha || style="background-color:violet;"| Natasha
|-
|3 || Sarah || Felicia || Diana || Sarah|| Brittany|| Brittany || style="background-color:#75A1D0;"| Dionne || Brittany || Jaslene || Renee|| Natasha || style="background-color:violet;" | Renee ||style="background:#CCCCCC;" colspan="1"|
|-
| 4 || 2 || Natasha || 45 || 4.09
|4 || Cassandra || Diana || Renee || Dionne|| style="background-color:#75A1D0;"| Whitney || Jaslene || Brittany || style="background-color:#75A1D0;"| Renee || Dionne || Dionne|| style="background-color:violet;"| Dionne ||style="background:#CCCCCC;" colspan="2" |
|-
|5 || Renee || Samantha || style="background-color:#75A1D0;"| Brittany || Felicia|| Jaslene || style="background-color:#75A1D0;"| Sarah || Renee || Jaslene || Brittany|| style="background-color:violet;"| Brittany|| style="background:#CCCCCC;" colspan="3" |
|-
|6 || Samantha || Cassandra || Cassandra|| Renee|| Jael || Renee ||Jaslene|| Jael|| style="background-color:violet;"|Jael ||style="background:#CCCCCC;" colspan="4" |
|-
|7 || Dionne || Renee || Dionne|| Whitney|| Diana || Jael || Whitney || style="background-color:violet;"| Whitney ||style="background:#CCCCCC;" colspan="5" |
|-
| 5 || 4 || Dionne || 47 || 10 || 4.70
|8 || Whitney || Sarah || Jael|| Natasha|| Sarah || Whitney || style="background-color:violet;"| Sarah||style="background:#CCCCCC;" colspan="6" |
|-
| 6 || 10 || Felicia || 20 || 4 || 5.00
|9 || Brittany || Dionne || Whitney ||Jaslene|| Dionne || style="background-color:violet;"|Diana ||style="background:#CCCCCC;" colspan="7" |
|-
| 7 || 6 || Jael || 48 || 8 || 6.00
|10 || Felicia || Whitney ||Sarah|| Diana|| style="background-color:violet;"|Felicia || style="background:#CCCCCC;" colspan="8" |
|-
| 8 || 9 || Diana || 33 || 5 || 6.60
|11 || Jael || Natasha ||Natasha||style="background:violet"|Cassandra || style="background:#CCCCCC;" colspan="9" |
|-
| 9 || 8 || Sarah || 42 || 6 || 7.00
|12 || Jaslene || style="background-color:#75A1D0;"| Jael ||style="background-color:violet;"|Samantha || style="background:#CCCCCC;" colspan="10" |
|-
| 10 || 7 || Whitney || 52 || 7 || 7.43
|13 || Diana || style="background-color:violet;"|Kathleen || style="background:#CCCCCC;" colspan="11" |
|-
| 11 || 11 || Cassandra || 23 || 3 || 7.67
|-
| 12 || 12 || Samantha || 17 || 2 || 8.50
|-
| 13 || 13 || Kathleen || 13 || 1 || 13.00
|}
 
===Photo Shoot Guide===
:{{colorbox|#75A1D0}} The contestant won the week's reward challenge.
*Episode 1 photo shoot was split in two halves:
:{{colorbox|violet}} The contestant was eliminated.
**First half: Mark Ecko's Pool Party (casting)
:{{colorbox|limegreen}} The contestant won the competition. <br>
**Second half: Political Controversies
*Episode 2 photo shoot: Highschool clichés
*Episode 3 photo shoot: Nude Candy-coated
*Episode 4 photo shoot: Crime Scene Victims
*Episode 5 photo shoot: Gender-swap
*Episode 6 photo shoot: Four Personalities Beautyshots
*Episode 7 photo shoot: Unforgettable ANTM moments with Past Contestants
*Episode 8 commercial: CoverGirl Queen Mascara Commercial with Australian Accent
*Episode 10 photo shoots: Swimsuits for Women's and Men's Magazines
*Episode 11 photo shoot: [[Indigenous Australians|Aboriginal]] Dances
*Episode 12 photo shoots & Commercial: Covergirl beauty shot; "My Life As A Covergirl" commercial shoot for truShine lip color; ''Seventeen'' magazine covers
 
===Other cast members===
*In episode 1, the pool of 20 girls was reduced to 13 who moved on to the main competition. However, this first call-out does not reflect their performance that first week.
* [[Jay Manuel]]&nbsp;– photography
*Episode 10 is a recap episode.
* [[Sutan Amrull|Sutan]]&nbsp;– make-up
 
* Christian Marc&nbsp;– hair
===Nicknames===
* Anda & Masha&nbsp;– wardrobe
 
In episode 7, the girls were told to give themselves a nickname which will become their alias for the rest of the cycle. These nicknames were used in that week's photoshoot. The nicknames they chose are as follows:
 
*'''Brittany:''' Brit
*'''Dionne:''' Wholahay (later changed to "Brown" by Tyra)
*'''Jael:''' Jael
*'''Jaslene:''' Jaslene
*'''Natasha:''' Nata
*'''Renee:''' Nayiem <!-- it's not "Nayien"-->(later changed to "NeNe" by Tyra)
*'''Sarah:''' Moe (later expressed her preference for "Sarah Von")
*'''Whitney:''' Whitelle
 
===Makeovers===
* '''Cassandra''' - Voluminous curly black afro weave
* '''Felicia''' - Long layered curly black weave with bangs
* '''Diana''' - Long blonde extensions
* '''Sarah''' - Cut shorter and dyed light brown
* '''Whitney''' - Long wavy black weave
* '''Jael''' - Long dark brown weave; later, [[Mia Farrow]] inspired pixie cut
* '''Brittany''' - Long wavy red weave; later, weave removed
* '''Dionne''' - [[Kelis]] inspired cut and dyed black
* '''Renee''' - [[Yoanna House]] inspired cut
* '''Natasha''' - [[Vidal Sassoon]] inspired shoulder length cut with bangs and dyed chocolate brown
* '''Jaslene''' - Trimmed with heavy bangs and blown-out
 
==Post-''Top Model'' careers==
*'''Brittany:''' Long red weave; later, removed but hair remained dyed red
{{More citations needed|date=August 2009}}
*'''Cassandra:''' Voluminous afro
*'''Kathleen DuJour''' posed for some test shots. She now works as a hair stylist in Brooklyn.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.styleseat.com/m/book/v/kathleendujour|title=StyleSeat - Online Booking for Hair Stylists & Beauty Professionals|website=StyleSeat - Online Booking for Hair Stylists & Beauty Professionals|access-date=2017-10-07}}</ref>
*'''Diana:''' Dyed blonde
*'''Samantha Francis''' was signed with Fusion Model Management in New York City, Apple Model Management in Bangkok and Style International Management in Hong Kong. She used to be signed with [[Elite Model Management]] in New York. Her print work credits include Knit.1, Ming Pao Weekly, Macau Closer Lifestyle, Harper's Bazaar Hong Kong and Thailand, Elle Thailand, Seventeen and Elle UK. She was featured as a "Top Model in Action" during cycle 13.
*'''Dionne:''' [[Kelis]] inspired cut and dyed dark brown
*'''Cassandra Watson''' was signed with [[Look Model Agency]] in San Francisco and SMG Models in Seattle.<ref>[https://archive.today/20130203173619/http://www.smgmodels.com/models/model.php?modelid=0897 Cassandra Watson – SMG Models]</ref>
*'''Felicia:''' Dyed dark brown with an added bang
*'''Felicia Provost''' used to be signed with [[Elite Model Management]] in Chicago. She was in Time Out Chicago and Brune magazine. She is now a dance teacher in Hong Kong.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/felicia-provost-77ba69103|title=LinkedIn&nbsp;— Felicia Provost | last=Provost|first=Felicia}}</ref>
*'''Jael:''' Long brunette weave; later, replaced by [[Mia Farrow]] inspired cut
*'''Diana Zalewski''' continued her education, and posed for some test shots. She modeled for Skorch magazine in 2007.
*'''Jaslene:''' Cut and volumized
*'''Sarah VonderHaar''' was signed with [[Elite Model Management]] in Chicago. She became a recording artist and had a debut album in 2008 called "Are You Listening Now"<ref>{{Citation|last=Sarah VonderHaar|title=Are You Listening Now|url=https://www.amazon.com/Are-You-Listening-Sarah-VonderHaar/dp/B00188NI2A/ref=ntt_mus_ep_dpi_1/136-8294980-7430565|access-date=2017-10-07}}</ref> with music videos for "I Got Sunshine"<ref>{{Citation|last=Bill Covert|title=Sarah VonderHaar "I Got Sunshine"|date=2012-12-21|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjiZ7PlQpZQ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211213/XjiZ7PlQpZQ |archive-date=2021-12-13 |url-status=live|access-date=2017-10-07}}{{cbignore}}</ref> and "All Mine".<ref>{{Citation|last=IIvy Aahi|title=Sarah VonderHaar All Mine Video|date=2011-01-16|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Eb35QSsy9c |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211213/1Eb35QSsy9c |archive-date=2021-12-13 |url-status=live|access-date=2017-10-07}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
*'''Natasha:''' [[Vidal Sassoon]] inspired cut and dyed chocolate brown
*'''Whitney Cunningham''' had posed for some test shots and was in Plus magazine and IMT Styles magazine. She used to be signed with CESD Modeling Agency. She is now the president of a marketing company.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitneymcunningham|title=LinkedIn&nbsp;— Whitney Cunningham}}</ref>
*'''Renee:''' [[Yoanna House]] inspired cut
*'''Jael Strauss''' used to be signed with [[Otto Models]] and also had her own clothing line with Hitch Couture. As of 2012, Strauss was reported to be battling methamphetamine addiction. Appearing on the Dr. Phil show on September 13, 2012, she discussed her struggle with addiction.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ca.news.yahoo.com/former--america-s-next-top-model--contestant-called-a--full-blown-meth-addict--.html|title = Former 'America's Next Top Model' contestant called a 'full-blown meth addict'| date=September 12, 2012 }}</ref> She made a full recovery<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/tv/a9202088/jael-strauss-americas-next-top-model-addiction/|title=This "America's Next Top Model" Contestant Bounced Back After a Dangerous Drug Addiction|date=2017-03-29|work=Cosmopolitan|access-date=2017-10-07}}</ref> and modeled for HeartWater and The Legging Project in 2017. In 2018, she was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer and died at age 34 on December 4, 2018.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Johns |first1=Gibson |title='America's Next Top Model' alum Jael Strauss dead at 34 |url=https://www.aol.com/article/entertainment/2018/12/04/americas-next-top-model-alum-jael-strauss-dead-at-34/23608620/ |access-date=2018-12-04|publisher=AOL |date=2018-12-04}}</ref>
*'''Sarah:''' Dyed light brown
*'''Brittany Hatch''' was signed with Beatrice International Models in Milan and with New York Model Management. She was in magazines such as South, DS and Twill. She was a model for tests shots by Sarah VonderHaar.
*'''Whitney:''' Hair extensions
*'''Dionne Walters''' was signed with Eye Candy Model Management. She was in magazines such as Kontrol, Upgrade and Ellements.
*'''[[Renee Alway]]''' was signed with NEXT Model Management and appeared on [[Modelville]]. On December 10, 2014, DeWitt was sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to four felony burglary counts, one count of vehicle theft, one count of firearm possession and one misdemeanor count of identity theft. She was dismissed of more than a dozen other counts under a plea agreement.{{citation needed|date=September 2020}}
*'''Natasha Galkina''' is currently signed with Red Model Management in New York City, under the name "Alie M", [[Next Management|NEXT Management]] in Milan and Elite Model Management in New York. She used to be signed with [[MUSE Modeling Agency]] in New York, [[IMG (company)#IMG Models|IMG Models]] in New York, [[MGMT]] First in New York City, [[Ace Model Management]] in Athens, Beatrice International Models in [[Milan]], [[Wilhelmina Models]] in Los Angeles and [[Ford Models]] in New York. She also appeared in editorials for Italian Vogue as well as A Cover Of Beauty In Vogue In Russia, Teen Vogue, I-D Magazine, [[Elle (magazine)|Elle]] Magazine, Seventeen Magazine, [[Harper's Bazaar]] in Hong Kong, Fashion Magazine, [[Vanity Fair (magazine)|Vanity Fair]], [[Marie Claire]] and [[Maxim (magazine)|Maxim]] Magazine. She also signed with Fenton Moon New York,<ref>[http://www.fentonmoon.com/women.php Natalie Gal – Fenton Moon NY] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120625234553/http://fentonmoon.com/women.php |date=June 25, 2012 }}</ref> along with other alumni Andrea Debevc and Mikaela Schipani.
*'''[[Jaslene Gonzalez]]''' is currently signed with MC2 Models in New York, Faces Model Management in Malaysia and Exodus Model Management.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://exodusmodels.com/model/Jaslene-Gonzalez/|title=Jaslene Gonzalez|access-date=September 26, 2012|archive-date=March 7, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130307181133/http://exodusmodels.com/model/Jaslene-Gonzalez/|url-status=dead}}</ref> She has modeled for the ''[[New York Post]]'' (''Tempo''), ''[[Us Weekly]]'', ''[[In Touch Weekly]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.all-antm.net/displayimage.php?album=78&pos=13|title = InTouch Weekly| publisher = All-ANTM.net}}</ref> had a 6-page spread in an issue of ''[[Vibe Vixen]]'' magazine, a 12-page fashion spread for ZooZoom Magazine. Named One Of Latina Magazine's Latinas Of the Year, had a 9-page spread for Colures (U.K. fashion Magazine), was featured in ''[[Trace (magazine)|Trace]]'': Model Behaviour as Falls new faces, has been on the covers and had spreads of over a dozen magazines such as ''[[Latina (magazine)|Latina]]'', ''[[Imagen (magazine)|Imagen]]'', ''Hombre'',<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.all-antm.net/displayimage.php?album=78&pos=34|title = Hombre| publisher = All-ANTM.net}}</ref> ''[[6 Degrees (magazine)|6 Degrees]]'', ''FN'', ''ZooZoom'', ''Fashion Salon'' ''Seventeen'',<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.all-antm.net/displayimage.php?album=78&pos=15|title = Seventeen Magazine| publisher = All-ANTM.net}}</ref> ''Urban Latino'', ''[[Bleu (magazine)|Bleu]]'', ''[[Vanidades]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://atlanta.sixdegreesmag.com/content/view/334/579/ |publisher=6 Degrees |title=Vanidades Cover Confirmed |date=February 7, 2008 }}{{dead link|date=April 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> ''Scene'', ''JamRock'', ''Splendor'',<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.horacionieto.com/default4.asp?WebsiteID=9376&theIF=%2Fud1%2Easp%3FWebsiteID%3D9376|title = Splendor Magazine|publisher = horacionieto.com|url-status = dead|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20081225102157/http://www.horacionieto.com/default4.asp?WebsiteID=9376&theIF=%2Fud1.asp%3FWebsiteID%3D9376|archive-date = December 25, 2008|df = mdy-all}}</ref> ''[[Time Out Group|Time Out]]''.<ref name="Time Out Magazine" /> and ''Metrostyle'' Catalog.<ref>{{cite press release|url = http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20080111005329/en|title = Metrostyle Teams up with Winners from the Television Show ''America's Next Top Model''|publisher = businesswire.com}}</ref> She has also appeared in ''Lot29'' Fall/Winter 07-08 and Spring/Summer 08 ad campaigns; she has had a total of four billboards in [[Times Square]] so far.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.adrants.com/2007/09/jaslene-gonzalez-watches-unveiling-of.php|title = Lot29 Billboard| publisher = Adrants.com}}</ref> Also, she shares one of her Lot29 billboards in Times Square, New York with Katarzyna Dolinska.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb64/Lovethestagex3/img0928dg5.jpg|title = Second Time Square Billboards}}</ref> Gonzalez shot an ad campaign for online retailer ShopBop, 8-page fashion spreads for both Scene Magazine and JamRock Magazine. She is also featured on the pages of Living Proof Magazine, American Salon Magazine and currently has an ad campaign with Marianne Stores.<ref name="Time Out Magazine">{{cite web|url=http://www.timeout.com/chicago/articles/shopping/28433/can-she-stay-on-top |publisher=Time Out Magazine |title=Can She Stay On Top? |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090207214915/http://www.timeout.com/chicago/articles/shopping/28433/can-she-stay-on-top |archive-date=February 7, 2009 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mariannestores.com/ENG/fashion/clothing.html |publisher=Marianne Stores |title=Clothing |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090203205005/http://mariannestores.com/ENG/fashion/clothing.html |archive-date=February 3, 2009 }}</ref> Gonzalez has had an Ad Campaign for designer Cesar Galindo 's Spring 2008 Collection and appeared on the pages of Supermodels Unlimited Magazine twice for the August and September/October 2008 issues.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.isabellagucci.com/2008/07/11/cesar-galindos-fall-2008-collection-featuring-antm-winner-jaslene/|title = Cesar Galindo|publisher = Isabella Gucci}}</ref> Gonzalez is also part of the "Heart On My Sleeve" clothing campaign by [[Aubrey O'Day]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://heartonmysleeveshop.com/index.html |title=Heart On My Sleeve |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080726151334/http://www.heartonmysleeveshop.com/index.html |archive-date=July 26, 2008 }}</ref> Gonzalez is on the pages of YRB Magazine.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.yrbmagazine.com/fashion6.html |publisher=YRB Magazine |title=title |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110718144812/http://www.yrbmagazine.com/fashion6.html |archive-date=July 18, 2011 }}</ref> She has also been featured on COACD, fashionista.com and in [[Women's Wear Daily]].<ref>{{cite web|url = http://coacd.blogspot.com/search?q=jaslene|publisher = COACD.BlogSpot.com|title = Jaslene}}</ref> Gonzalez currently has nationwide campaigns with [[Garnier]] Nutrisse, and [[Southpole (clothing)|Southpole]]. In addition, Kett Cosmetics, Marianne Stores F/W 09, and Recession Denim F/W 09 campaigns. She has also been on the cover ''Nuovo Magazine''. She has been on the cover of Nylon Mexico. In India, she has been in Marie Claire (June 2012), New Woman and Grazia. She was in the Celestino Couture 2017 Lookbook.
 
==Death of Jael Strauss==
===Photoshoot Guide===
On December 4, 2018, Strauss died at age 34 due to stage 4 [[inflammatory breast cancer]].
*'''Week 1 Photoshoots:''' Boot Camp Shoot, [[Marc Ecko]] Party Shoot (Casting)
*'''Week 2 Photoshoot:''' Controversial Political Issues
*'''Week 3 Photoshoot:''' High School Clichés
*'''Week 4 Photoshoot:''' Nude Candy-Coated
*'''Week 5 Photoshoot:''' Crime Scene Victims
*'''Week 6 Photoshoot:''' Gender Swap
*'''Week 7 Photoshoot:''' Four Personalities
*'''Week 8 Photoshoot:''' Memorable Moments From Past Cycles
*'''Week 9 Commercial:''' CoverGirl Outback
*'''Week 11 Photoshoots:''' Swimsuit Beach Shoots For Men & Women's Magazines
*'''Week 12 Photoshoot:''' Aboriginal Dance
*'''Week 13 Photoshoots and Commercial:''' [[CoverGirl]] Endorsement, [[Seventeen (Magazine)|Seventeen Magazine]] cover shoot
 
===Judges=Notes==
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*[[Tyra Banks]]
*[[Twiggy]]
*[[Nigel Barker]]
*[[J. Alexander (model)|J. Alexander]]
 
===Cycle statistics===
 
*Total number of contestants: 13
*Oldest contestant: '''Cassandra Watson''', 24 years old
*Youngest contestants: '''Felicia Provost''' & '''Samantha Francis''', both 19 years old
*Tallest contestant: '''Diana Zalewski''', 6'1" (185 cm)
*Shortest contestant: '''Jaslene Gonzalez''','''Natasha Galkina''',both 5'7" (170 cm)
*Heaviest contestant: '''Diana Zalewski''', 198 lbs (90 kg)
*Contestant with the most consecutive challenge wins: '''Brittany Hatch''', 2 wins
*Contestants with the most collective challenge wins: '''Brittany Hatch''' & '''Renee Alway''', both 2 wins
*Call-out averages of top 3 (excluding semifinals and the last judging panel): '''Jaslene Gonzalez''' - 3.45, '''Natasha Galkina''' - 4.09, '''Renee Alway''' - 3.82
*Contestant with the most consecutive first call-outs: '''Jaslene Gonzalez''', 2 times
*Contestant with the most collective first call-outs: '''Jaslene Gonzalez''', 4 times
*Contestant with the most consecutive appearances in the bottom two: '''Whitney Cunningham''', 3 times
*Contestants with the most collective appearances in the bottom two: '''Dionne Walters''', '''Jael Strauss''', '''Natasha Galkina''' & '''Whitney Cunningham''', all 3 times
*Contestant with no appearances in the bottom two: '''Jaslene Gonzalez'''
*Contestant with the most CoverGirl of the Week wins: '''Jaslene Gonzalez''', 4 wins
 
==References==
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==External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20060901232021/http://www.cwtv.com/cw-antm.html/ Official page at The CW]
 
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*[http://imdb.com/title/tt0363307/ ''America's Next Top Model''] at the [[Internet Movie Database]]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070210215823/http://www.etonline.com/tv/news/38631/index.html Entertainment Tonight]
*[httphttps://tv.yahoo.com/americas-next-top-model/show/35130/photos/1 Pictures and Official Previews at tv.yahoo.com]
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