The hit series AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL breaks the mold for cycle 13 by offering women 5'7" and under (below the industry height standard) the chance to become America's Next Top Model. Fourteen hopefuls from across the country are given the chance to prove they have what it takes when the competition kicks off with a two-hour premiere on Wednesday, September 9.
Fourteen aspiring models 5 feet 7 inches -- which is well below industry standards -- arrive to compete to be America's Next Top Model. As they move into the Los Angeles mansion, the models learn they will be receiving makeovers the next day, and later participate in their first photo shoot. Chanel Iman guest judges.
Sean Patterson, the president of Wilhelmina Models, comes by to give the models some real world advice. Later, the girls get one-on-one time with Tyra, who teaches them to "smile with their eyes." Lastly, the girls participate in a photo shoot at Santa Anita Race Track, where Lauren Conrad guest judges.
The remaining 11 models will get their first chance at walking the runway for designer Kevan Hall, after receiving tips from Miss J. Petite.
Tyra wraps the contestants in vibrant fabrics as they try to stand out as they are photographed.
The nine remaining models are taught to dance without expressions on their faces by Benny Ninja. Later, a Cirque du Soleil-inspired photo shoot takes place in Las Vegas. Petite model Josie Maran is a guest judge
The girls must navigate themselves around Los Angeles for an afternoon of go-sees. This week's photo shoot has a martial arts-inspired theme that has the girls hanging, literally, by a wire. This week's guest judge is supermodel Jessica White.
The girls put their interviewing skills to the test as they interview 90210s Jessica Lowndes on the set of The Insider. The ladies are surprised to learn they must write their own scripts for their CoverGirl commercials. Kim Kardashian is this week's guest judge.
When their house gets condemned, Tyra sends the models to Maui for the remainder of the competition. The girls meet with surfing champ Buzzy Kerbox for surf lessons to prepare for their first photo shoot challenge, and Tyra surprises them by transforming them into bi-racial models. This week's guest judge is supermodel Kirsty Hume.
The girls explore cliffs Hawaii and must strike poses while jumping into the water. Later, the girls have to pose while underwater, in the Pacific Ocean. The week's guest judge is Marisa Miller.