The 14th season begins with 33 models vying for 13 spots. After the cut is made, the 13 ladies move into a New York City loft and undergo makeovers. Perez Hilton appears; André Leon Talley, Vogue editor-at-large, joins the panel of judges.
The models pose nude at their first photo shoot. André Leon Talley, Vogue editor-at-large, joins the judges; and the first elimination occurs.
Toccara Jones from Cycle 3 tests the models' fashion knowledge. Dance is the theme of the photo shoot, and the ladies are required to demonstrate some fancy footwork. At panel, one contestant considers quitting the competition.
The models pose as vampires in a bloody bathtub at the photo shoot. Back at the loft, two girls get into a screaming match.
The models pose with comedian Ross Mathews and have five frames to create a seductive photo, but will the funny man make it difficult for the girls to keep a straight face? Then it's a visit New York's garment district, where the models pile on all things fake and have to pose through the craziness. Former supermodel Pat Cleveland acts as guest judge.
The girls visit Ann Shoket at the Seventeen Magazine headquarters, and Alasia’s insistence on taking a shower beforehand causes them to be late. Ann teaches them about how to dress in order to flatter all kinds of body types. They are then given 5 minutes to dress themselves up, and as a surprise, all of them get to keep the outfits they chose. The next night, the girls are invited to Tinsley Mortimer’s launch party of her new line of handbags, and are given the opportunity to mingle with the guests as well as to have some one-on-one time with Tinsley. Jessica’s sunny personality and cute outfit impresses Tinsley the most and she wins a photo shoot in Seventeen Magazine, which she shares with Brenda and Raina. The photo shoot takes place on a subway, which is also their first CoverGirl assignment. The girls have to portray different facets of New York women.
Guest judge Whitney Port visits the girls as they prepare for the runway challenge; the girls pose with big hair for a photo shoot. At panel the girls are told that 6 of them would travel to New Zealand.
The six remaining models travel to New Zealand and participate in go-sees with six designers. At the photo shoot, the girls all model the same dress and pose with a sheep.
Special guest judge and "Lord of the Rings" actress Sarah McLeod welcome the girls to the Hobbiton in New Zealand, where the girls do a quick five-frame photo shoot. During this week's photo shoot, Tyra goes behind the camera with the final five models.
Like the last cycle, the models go from the final four to the final two; that means half the girls go home tonight. The remaining two contestants do the requisite Covergirl commercial shoot and runway show, this time featuring Anna Sui.
The remaining two contestants do the requisite Covergirl commercial shoot and runway show, this time featuring Anna Sui.
Highlights from Cycle 14 of the models trying to make a good impression.