Top 10 Best America's Next Top Model Cycles

The Top Ten

  1. Cycle 15

    This cycle premiered in 2010 and featured high fashion industry elements, including a Vogue Italia spread for the winner. Ann Ward won the competition and was praised for her unique look and height.

    I loved it so much. It was the first ANTM cycle I watched (because the show came to my country late), and I just loved it. The casting was great, the photographers were amazing, and Tyra came up with incredible ideas for photoshoots.

    It's so hard to choose my favorite model from this cycle! I loved Ann, I admire what Kayla stood for and how proud she is of herself. Chris is so sweet, Chelsey is so beautiful - she was meant to be in Vogue Italia! Lexie is so unique and has the most personality. I love Kacey's runway walk, Sara is so sweet, and I loved that she rapped in her first audition. Terra is sometimes over-emotional, but she is so kind and supportive of her sister. Kendal is so high fashion, Chris is just Chris - so outgoing and stunning. Anamaria is so confident, and Rhianna is so unique.

    I hope I didn't forget anyone.

  2. Cycle 6

    Broadcast in 2006, this cycle included a trip to Thailand for the international destination. Danielle Evans was named the winner.

    The best thing in Cycle 6 was Jade. She was the main character of the season and the top villain of the show!

    Cycle 6, to me, was the most entertaining! The challenges were fun to watch, and so were the photo shoots.

    This is not America's Next Top Best Friend!

  3. Cycle 11

    This cycle aired in 2008 and included a photo shoot in Amsterdam. McKey Sullivan was crowned the winner.

    This was the first cycle I EVER saw of America's Next Top Model, and everyone was so strong and good at modeling. It's almost painful to find another cycle that has as many talented girls in it!

    It was amazing, and the cycle had so many talented girls in it.

    Definitely not a cycle to miss.

  4. Cycle 16

    Premiering in 2011, this season's contestants competed for a contract with IMG Models and features in Vogue Italia. Brittani Kline won the title.

    This cycle had an amazing set of girls competing. The shoots were fantastic, and Tyra had great ideas for each one. The people involved were some of the top professionals in the industry. Even the prizes, which included spreads in Vogue and a contract with IMG Models (the top model management agency), were incredible. I'm glad Brittani won - I was hoping she would win from the start. She had a strong walk and profile, and the other girls were also amazing models.

    The cycle was nice, but overall, only a few girls were pretty and knew how to model. I think that Brittani, Alexandria, and Molly were the only REAL models in this cycle. All the others were terrible.

  5. Cycle 3

    Aired in 2004, the contestants traveled to Japan for the international segment. Eva Pigford, later known as Eva Marcille, won the season.

  6. Cycle 1

    This inaugural cycle debuted in 2003 and included photo shoots in New York and Paris. Adrianne Curry became the first winner.

    Here's my take on the girls from that cycle:

    Tessa was not a very good model.

    Katie - I loved her, and she went home too soon.

    Nicole - she was okay.

    Ebony - she was pure gold for TV.

    Giselle - she was all over the place.

    Kesse - how did Robin get further than her?

    Robin - she was so mean.

    Elyse - sorry for my spelling.

    Shannon - again, sorry for my spelling. She looked like a star, and she was robbed on All-Stars.

    Adrianne - again, sorry for my spelling. She really knew how to model.

  7. Cycle 7

    Aired in 2006, this cycle introduced the CoverGirl Queen Collection as a recurring prize. CariDee English emerged as the winner.

    The stunning elephant noses, water shoots, and Fabio?! My favorite winner CariDee, gorgeous Melrose, and sexy twins galore?! This cycle has it all!

    Melrose and CariDee were the most neck-and-neck top two the show has ever had. Great challenges, great photo shoots, and great casting. For me, a favorite along with Cycle 11.

    I absolutely loved that season. Melrose was my favorite, but I liked Caridee also!

  8. Cycle 8

    Aired in 2007 with an international destination in Sydney, Australia. Jaslene Gonzalez was the winner.

  9. Cycle 2

    Aired in 2004, this cycle featured challenges including runway walks and acting scenes. Yoanna House won the competition.

    I LOVED some of the girls in this season. Yoanna, Shandi, and April are some of my favorite personalities, and I think they all could model very, very well!

    The most beautiful season in ANTM history.

    Yoanna, April, Mercedes, and Sara were all stunners. I loved this season's photo shoots as well.

  10. Cycle 14

    This cycle aired in 2010 and included a trip to New Zealand. Krista White won the season.

    It was nice to have Angelea back. She really brought something different to the competition. I think that was the best thing that happened in Cycle 14.

    Best cast ever. From the first eliminated to the winner, they were all amazing, and the photo shoots were really inspiring.

    11. The Newcomers
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    Cycle 24

    Premiering in 2018, Tyra Banks returned as host, and the age limit for contestants was removed. Kyla Coleman won the title.

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    Cycle 23

    Aired in 2016, this was the first season to be broadcast on VH1 and not hosted by Tyra Banks. India Gants was declared the winner.

    13. The Contenders

  13. Cycle 9

    Broadcast in 2007, the show included a trip to China. Saleisha Stowers was the winner.

    LOVED JENAH!

    Just because she isn't a bubbly person doesn't mean she has no personality. She had the best portfolio and the most high-fashion look. Also, she was definitely the most down-to-earth model there.

    Yeah right! Jenah was robbed! She should have won the title. But the photo shoots were actually great! I just hated Tyra Banks for choosing Saleisha, a.k.a. Dora the Explorer, laugh out loud.

    Cycle 9 had the best and most talented models ever: Lisa, Jenah, Chantal, Bianca, Heather - you name it. Unfortunately, it also had the worst winner (Saleisha).

  14. Cycle 13

    This season, which aired in 2009, only featured contestants who were 5'7" or shorter. Nicole Fox was declared the winner.

    It was so awesome that they actually made a cycle for short models. Nicole Fox is by far the best winner in the history of the show. I don't know her personally, but I'm proud of her and the fact that she made her dreams come true and became successful after the show. She really inspires me.

    This cycle had a fantastic range of personalities, great photo shoots, and featured shorter models! The nerdy girl who rocked it from beginning to end proved to everyone that models don't have to fit stereotypes.

    This cycle had some of the best photo shoots of ANTM! And Nicole Fox was by far the best winner in the show's history. Overall, it was the most interesting group of personalities.

  15. Cycle 10

    Premiered in 2008 and included a trip to Rome, Italy. Whitney Thompson became the first plus-size model to win.

    Yeah, I agree. High-fashion girls throughout the season. Anya was amazing. Fatima was an exotic beauty. Katarzyna - what a walk! Lauren's overall look was a money maker. Marvita was edgy as hell, and the rest were just as good.

    Side note: Katarzyna looks almost identical to Kendall Jenner, and Marvita resembled Kelly Rowland. And last but not least, Fatima = Iman.

    Every episode was worth the wait each week. Every girl was high fashion, and every challenge and photo made sense. Every day, I want to watch at least one episode of this cycle. Anya, Fatima, Lauren, and Katarzyna were my favorites.

  16. Cycle 20

    Premiering in 2013, this was the first cycle to feature male contestants. Jourdan Miller won the competition.

    Cycle 20 was the best! Loved the contestants, loved the drama, and the photo shoots. It was an AMAZING cycle.

  17. Cycle 4

    Premiered in 2005, this cycle took the finalists to South Africa. Naima Mora was the winner.

    One of my favorite cycles ever! I liked the contestants, South Africa was amazing, and the photo shoots and challenges were just WOW. I love that Naima won - she is just unique!

    Cycle 4 of ANTM is the best. Kahlen Rondot is one of the best contestants in the history of the show. The photo shoots are very good, the photos are amazing, and the judging panel and candid moments are interesting.

    People freak out about Naima, but I actually liked her talent and her persona! Yes, Kahlen was stronger in photos, no doubt. But I cannot hate Naima and her win!

  18. Cycle 18

    Aired in 2012, this cycle was dubbed "British Invasion" and featured former contestants from Britain's Next Top Model. Sophie Sumner was named the winner.

    Most people criticized this season because the British girls just so happened to appear on Britain and Ireland's Next Top Model. No offense to the producers of Britain, but compared to America, the UK is a poor gateway to the modeling world. Annaliese and Sophie said it best: "England is just a teeny-weeny island."

    Plus, I loved the personalities of almost all the girls (Alisha, Annaliese, Catherine, Ashley, Sophie, etc.). The makeovers were great, and I loved the photoshoots.

    Just perfect! The flirty and fierce AzMarie, Ashley's lovely accent, Sophie's funny comments, Louise fighting back at Kelly Cutrone, and Annaliese's "fan dabby dozy" moments. Seymone was mad at meaningless things, Laura was telling the truth to Eboni, Laura's panic attack, and the cute friendship between Laura and Sophie. Loved it, from beginning to end.

  19. Cycle 21

    This cycle aired in 2014 and included both male and female models with social media scoring. Keith Carlos won and became the first male winner.

    Awful season. I didn't want to vote, but I wanted to share my opinion. Everybody was just so unlikable, and the boys were not models at all. The top 3 were super weak. It should have been Lenox, Kari, and Chantelle if you really look at modeling potential. ANTM has been ridiculous since Cycle 17, and it's only getting worse. Everything is about entertainment now and not about who has the best potential to be a good model. Also, the voting system sucks.

    The most interesting and personable finalists and a handsome top three.

  20. Cycle 12

    Broadcast in 2009, the cycle's international destination was São Paulo, Brazil. Teyona Anderson won the title.

  21. Cycle 22

    This 2015 cycle did not include height restrictions and was the final season to air on The CW. Nyle DiMarco, the first deaf contestant, won the competition.

    Really enjoyed this season! The models were awesome, and they all had different personalities, which made it fun to watch. The group was very diverse, so the house was always crazy. They really chose a strong group of models this cycle with some interesting characters, to say the least. I thought they chose the wrong girl to be in the semi-finale, but in the end, the right person won. Sad that this was the last cycle, though.

    Love this cycle - shame it's the last one! So much character and interesting challenges. Glad they got rid of the social media thing!

  22. Cycle 17

    Dubbed "All-Stars," this 2011 season brought back previous contestants from earlier cycles. Lisa D'Amato, originally from Cycle 5, was the winner.

    ALL STARS! Everyone was so perfect in this cycle, and they were all so great in their original cycles. I really don't know who the worst was - they were all perfect.

    My favorites are:

    Allison

    Kayla

    Alexandria

    Angelea

    They were also the best models. I also liked Dominique and Isis!

    I really liked the All Stars cycle. They weren't searching for models. They were searching for STARS!

  23. Cycle 5

    This cycle aired in 2005 and included a trip to London. Nicole Linkletter won the season.

    All the girls had interesting and unique personalities, and I didn't know who was going to be the winner.

  24. Cycle 19

    Premiering in 2012, this season was subtitled "College Edition" and featured contestants with college backgrounds. Laura James won the competition.

    This season was so interesting! Every model had her own background and personality, from mean Kristin to Disney-loving Brittany and unique Victoria. The twist of the college edition made the season even better.

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