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America's Next Top Model (cycle 23)
Cycle 23 cast
Country of origin	United States
No. of episodes	15
Release
Original network	VH1
Original release	December 12, 2016 (2016-12-12) – March 8, 2017 (2017-03-08)
Additional information
Judges	Rita Ora Ashley Graham Drew Elliott Law Roach
No. of contestants	14
Winner	India Gants
Season summary

The twenty-third cycle of America's Next Top Model premiered on December 12, 2016 on VH1,^[1] as a result of the revival of the series following its cancellation by The CW. As opposed to the past three cycles, this cycle followed the series' original format of an all-female contest.

The cycle was presented by British singer Rita Ora, who took over from former model and businesswoman Tyra Banks. The judging panel was fully revamped, consisting of model Ashley Graham, Paper magazine chief creative officer Drew Elliott, and celebrity stylist Law Roach, replacing the previous panel consisting of Banks, fashion publicist Kelly Cutrone, and runway coach J. Alexander.^[2][3] Banks still served as the series' executive producer.^[2][3]

The winner of the competition was 20 year-old India Gants from Seattle, Washington.

Prizes

• A fashion spread in Paper magazine.


• A talent contract with VH1.


• A contract with Rimmel London cosmetics.


• A cash prize of US$100,000

Contestants

(Ages stated are at start of contest.)^[4]

Episode summaries

Business, Brand, Boss

Original air date: December 12, 2016 (2016-12-12)^[5]

Twenty-eight semi-finalists partook in their first photo shoot and went on go-sees for Philipp Plein and LaQuan Smith. The contestants then had one-on-one interviews with the judges, and the episode concluded with the selection of the fourteen finalists.

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  Featured photographer: Massimo Campana


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  Special guests: Philipp Plein, LaQuan Smith

Lights, Camera, Catwalk

Original air date: December 19, 2016 (2016-12-19)^[5]

The contestants received runway training from model and former Canada's Next Top Model judge Stacey McKenzie. Later, the models were introduced to Zendaya, and took part in a runway challenge at the Marquee Nightclub, at the end of which they had to dive into the crowd for their first photo shoot. At elimination, Justine became the first contestant to leave the competition.

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  Featured photographer: Pieter Henket
  


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  Special guests: Stacey McKenzie, Zendaya

Make Your Mark

Original air date: December 26, 2016 (2016-12-26)^[5]

The contestants received makeovers and had their photos taken by Ellen von Unwerth during a nude photo shoot in groups. At elimination, Cherish became the second contestant to leave the competition.

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  Featured photographer: Ellen von Unwerth


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  Special guests: Sally Hershberger
  

Major Key Alert

Original air date: January 2, 2017 (2017-01-02)^[5]

The remaining contestants met DJ Khaled for a challenge in teams where they had to film each other wearing Rita Ora's Tezenis lingerie, and Courtney was chosen as the challenge winner. The models were later introduced to the editorial director of Paper magazine, Mickey Boardman, and had to create social media stories using three images from a vip party for their next photo shoot. At elimination, Tash became the third contestant to leave the competition.

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  Special guests: Mickey Boardman, DJ Khaled, Jasmine Saunders

Avant Garde

Original air date: January 9, 2017 (2017-01-09)^[5]

The contestants had a challenge regarding their personal style, which was won by Tatiana, and later had an avant-garde couture photo shoot wearing designs by Nicola Formichetti at a local supermarket. At elimination, Giah became the fourth contestant to leave the competition.

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  Featured photographer: Jack Waterlot


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  Special guests: Nicola Formichetti

Out For The Count

Original air date: January 16, 2017 (2017-01-16)^[5]

The challenge this week, which was won by Paige, was to pose while jumping on a trampoline. The contestants later took part in a photo shoot where they had to pose as boxers alongside model Chanel Iman. At elimination, Krislian became the fifth contestant to leave the competition.

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  Featured photographer: Massimo Campana, Pieter Henket


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  Special guests: Chanel Iman

X Marks The Spot

Original air date: January 23, 2017 (2017-01-23)^[5]

The contestants had a lesson with choreographer Chris Grant, and later had a dance-themed challenge, which was won by Tatiana. At the photo shoot, the contestants had to star in a music video directed by Director X. At elimination, Kyle became the sixth contestant to leave the competition.

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  Featured director: Director X


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  Special guests: Stacey McKenzie, Chris Grant

The Glamorous Life

Original air date: January 30, 2017 (2017-01-30)^[5]

The contestants had a luxury photo shoot with Jason Derulo on a private jet, and at panel, Binta became the next contestant to be eliminated.

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  Featured photographer: Douglas Friedman


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  Special guests: Jason Derulo, Philipp Plein

The Comeback

Original air date: February 1, 2017 (2017-02-01)^[5]

The remaining seven contestants had to perform in music video against the formerly eliminated models, with one of them re-entering the competition immediately following the week's elimination, effectively replacing that week's eliminated contestant. The judges eliminated Marissa and determined that Tash would return to the competition.

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  Featured director: Drew Elliott
  


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  Special guests: French Montana, Tanisha Scott, Nefertari Green, Christian Cowan

Platform Power

Original air date: February 8, 2017 (2017-02-08)^[5]

The contestants were challenged to create a public service announcement inspired by the Amber Rose SlutWalk Festival, where CoryAnne, Courtney and Tatiana were chosen as the winners. They were later photographed in a shoot where they had to embody several celebrity icons. At panel, Paige became the next contestant to leave the competition.

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  Featured photographer: Vijat Mohindra


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  Special guests: Amber Rose, Stacey McKenzie

Celebrity Life

Original air date: February 15, 2017 (2017-02-15)^[5]

The remaining contestants had a challenge, won by Courtney, in which they were photographed by paparazzi in the street. On set, the models were photographed in a mock-cover and beauty shoot for Paper magazine. At elimination, Tash became the next contestant to leave the competition.

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  Featured photographer: Vijat Mohindra


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  Special guest: Mickey Boardman
  

And Action!

Original air date: February 22, 2017 (2017-02-22)^[5]

The contestants had an acting challenge with Adrienne C. Moore, where Courtney was chosen as the winner. They later had a motion beauty shoot before meeting the judges for the next elimination, where Cody became the next contestant to leave the competition.

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  Featured director: Drew Elliott


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  Special guest: Susan Batson, Adrienne C. Moore

Behind The Scenes, Beyond The Flash

Original air date: February 22, 2017 (2017-02-22)^[5]

This episode recapped the entire cycle, and showed previously unaired footage for the first time.

Brand Like A Boss

Original air date: March 1, 2017 (2017-03-01)^[5]

This week's challenge was a makeup challenge. The challenge was won by CoryAnne. The photoshoot this week was a commercial shoot for Rimmel London. At elimination, Courtney was eliminated before the finals.

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  Featured director: Steven Murashige


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  Special guest: Elena Ora, Kathy Jeung

The Final Countdown

Original air date: March 8, 2017 (2017-03-08)^[5]

The final three shot their Paper Magazine spreads and then walked in a runway show for The Blonds. At panel, Tyra made an appearance as the cycle's final guest judge. CoryAnne was eliminated first leaving India and Tatiana as the final two. India became the 23rd winner of America's Next Top Model.

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  Featured photographer: Charlotte Rutherford


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  Special guest: Tyra Banks, Tinashe, Tim Stack, David & Philippe Blond, Stacy Mackenzie, Mickey Boardman

Summaries

Call-out order

     The contestant was eliminated from the competition

     The contestant won the competition

• In Episode 9, Tash returned to the competition.


• Episode 13 was the recap episode.

Photo shoot guide

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  Episode 1 photo shoot: Comp cards (casting)


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  Episode 2 photo shoot: Crowd surfing


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  Episode 3 photo shoot: Nude in groups


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  Episode 4 photo shoot: Social media stories for Paper magazine


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  Episode 5 photo shoot: Avant-garde designs in a supermarket


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  Episode 6 photo shoot: Sports club with Chanel Iman
  


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  Episode 7 video shoot: Gypsy sport fashion in Harlem


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  Episode 8 photo shoot: Luxury jet-setters with Jason Derulo
  


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  Episode 9 video shoot: Dance battles with French Montana
  


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  Episode 10 photo shoot: Celebrity impersonations


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  Episode 11 photo shoot: Paper magazine mock covers


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  Episode 12 beauty video: Beauty transformations with face painting


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  Episode 14 commercial: Rimmel in the streets of London
  


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  Episode 15 photo shoot: Paper magazine editorial spread

Makeovers

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  Binta – No makeover


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  Cherish – Dyed fire-engine red


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  Cody – Long blonde ombre weave


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  Cory Anne – Long chestnut curls


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  Courtney – Marilyn Monroe inspired cut


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  Giah – Blonde shoulder-length bob


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  India – Dyed lavender and pink


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  Krislian – Straightened with bangs


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  Kyle – Two-tone pompadour (hairstyle)
  


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  Marissa – Relaxed with added volume


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  Paige – Shoulder length cut with blunt bangs


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  Tash – High-top fade


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  Tatiana – Long wavy weave

Ratings

References

External links

• Official website