Tyra Banks reprises her role as host for the tenth time, Nigel Barker for his ninth, and Miss Jay for his sixth. Twiggy is replaced by supermodel Paulina Porizkova. This cycle had 13 episodes with 14 contestants.
Whitney Thompson was crowned as the winner of the cycle. Fatima Siad, Dominique Reighard, and Lauren Utter all competed on the spin-off series, Modelville. Lauren quit before the finale and placed fifth, Fatima scored third place again while Dominique went on to win. The latter returned for the All-Star cycle in 2011, where she placed fifth.
Prizes[]
- A modeling contract with Elite Model Management
- A fashion spread and cover with Seventeen Magazine
- A $100,000 dollar contract with CoverGirl Cosmetics
Contestants[]
Ages stated are from the start of the contest.
Contestant Age Hometown Eliminated Place Whitney Thompson 20 Atlantic Beach, Florida N/A 1 Anya Kop 18 Honolulu, Hawaii Episode 13 2 Fatima Siad 21 Boston, Massachusetts 3 Dominique Reighard 23 Columbus, Ohio Episode 12 4 Katarzyna Dolinska 22 Roslyn, New York Episode 11 5 Lauren Utter 22 Brooklyn, New York Episode 10 6 Stacy-Ann Fequiere 22 Miami, Florida Episode 9 7 Claire Unabia 24 New York, New York Episode 7 8 Aimee Wright 18 Spanaway, Washington Episode 6 9 Marvita Washington 23 San Francisco, California Episode 5 10 Amis Jenkins 20 Bartlesville, Oklahoma Episode 4 11 Allison Kuehn 18 Waunakee, Wisconsin Episode 3 12 Atalya Slater 18 Brooklyn, New York Episode 2 13 Kimberly Rydzewski 20 Worcester, Massachusetts Episode 2 14 [Quit]
Cycle 10: 2008[]
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Title Original Air Date 114 1 "Welcome to the Top Model Prep" February 20, 2008 The 10th cycle begins with 35 would-be models entering "Top Model Prep" in L.A. where they are schooled in posing and walking a runway. After interviewing with Tyra, the number is cut to 20 and then to 14 finalists who will fly to New York City to compete. 115 2 "New York City, Here We Come" February 27, 2008 The 14 models move into a New York City apartment and visit a modeling agency where they are critiqued by Paulina Porizkova. In Times Square, they participate in a fashion show. Later, they pose as homeless individuals for a photo shoot. After appearing before the judges, the first model is eliminated. 116 3 "Top Model Makeovers" March 5, 2008 The ladies receive makeovers and model lingerie designed by Elle Macpherson, who makes an appearance, at the photo shoot; Fatima and Allison cause friction in the house; the judges eliminate another contestant. 117 4 "Where's the Beef?" March 12, 2008 The models visit the meat-packing district and pose with racks of beef for the photo shoot. Also: Cycle 8 winner Jaslene Gonzalez judges a runway challenge and hurts one contestant's feelings with some harsh criticism. 118 5 "Top Model Takes It to the Streets" March 19, 2008 Supermodel Vendela gives the ladies tips on posing for catalog, commercial and couture shoots to prepare them for a posing competition on the streets of New York City 119 6 "House of Pain" March 26, 2008 Tyra teaches the models how to express themselves at the end of a runway; the winner of a pose challenge is selected to work with photographer and judge Nigel Barker; and three women get upset when one gal's alarm clock keeps going off during the night. 120 7 "If You Can't Make It Here, You Can't Make It Anywhere" April 2, 2008 The ladies are divided into two groups as they go on modeling auditions; the models visit Broadway for the photo shoot and are photographed through a plastic sheet while lying face down in water. 121 8 "Top Model 10 Confidential" April 9, 2008 A look at previously unaired footage from the season thus far, including model wrestling matches and New York City firefighters practicing runway walks. 122 9 "For Those About to Walk, We Salute You" April 16, 2008 Paulina instructs the models on how to behave during interviews and public events, and then the gals test their new skills at a cocktail party where they mingle with fashion-world notables; one contestant panics when she loses her travel documents and realizes she may not be able to go to a secret overseas location with the rest of the group. 123 10 "Viva Italia" April 23, 2008 The six remaining models travel to Rome and tour the city. After unpacking in their apartment, the ladies receive an Italian fashion makeover and are judged on their new look. Later, they film a cosmetics commercial in Italian. At panel, one lady is eliminated. 124 11 "We Are Spartans!" April 30, 2008 The models train like gladiators for a challenge and the winner receives a shopping spree in Rome; and Tyra directs the photo shoot in a Roman castle. 125 12 "Ready for My Close-Up" May 7, 2008 The four remaining models photograph Paulina Porizkova for a challenge. Their own photo shoot, directed by Nigel Barker, requires them to impersonate movie icons. 126 13 "And The Winner Is..." May 14, 2008 As the 10th season concludes, the three remaining models shoot a cosmetics commercial and pose for a print ad. The judges then send one lady packing. The final two contestants take part in a runway challenge to determine the winner. Cycle 9 winner Saleisha Stowers appears.
Trivia[]
- This is the first cycle since cycle 4 to feature 14 contestants.
- This is the first cycle where a plus-size girl wins.
- The international destination for this cycle was Rome, Italy. This is the second time the show has gone to Italy, after Milan in cycle 2.
- This is the last cycle to have the pre-overseas judging panel have the judges facing the right side with the girls on the left.
- This is the first cycle to feature the fourth version of the opening credits.
- This the the third cycle to have a girl quit, after cycles 5 and 9.
- This is the first cycle to not have the titles be a variation of "The Girl Who...". This won't come back until College Edition.
- This is the last cycle to have "CoverGirl of the Week" titles.
Gallery[]
To view the gallery for Cycle 10, click here.
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Where can I watch ANTM Cycle 10?
Currently you are able to watch "America's Next Top Model - Season 10" streaming on Hulu or buy it as download on Apple TV, Amazon Video, Vudu.
Who won cycle 10 of ANTM?
Whitney Thompson (Cycle 10) Whitney Thompson became the first plus-size winner of ANTM when she took home the Cycle 10 title. The Floridian, who was 20 at the time, beat out Anya Kop and Fatima Siad in the final challenges before winning in May 2008.
Where is Katarzyna from ANTM?
After a successful modeling career in Europe, Katarzyna retired from the industry. She is working in New York as an attorney.
What happened to Xiomara from ANTM?
Since the show, Xiomara signed with Boss Models and has also appeard in the New York Post Latino Issue.