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From snake-covered beauties to tarantula terrors, smizing underwater to posing in a giant Greek salad — "ANTM" never ran out of wild ideas. Join us as we count down the fiercest, most unforgettable photoshoots ever captured on "America's Next Top Model"! Which shoot would you absolutely nail — and which would have you praying for a second take? Let us know in the comments below!
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00:00Welcome to Ms. Mojo.
00:02And today, we're counting down our picks for the fiercest, wildest, and most unforgettable images ever captured on America's Next
00:09Top Model.
00:10The end product is glamorous, but what it takes to get to that is not so glamorous.
00:16Number 30, Botanical Beauties.
00:19Cycle 9 asked its models to become part of the scenery, literally.
00:24We are out here for a photo shoot, but not just any photo shoot.
00:28And girls are going to be various flowers and plant life.
00:32Lionel Delry photographed the contestants as different forms of plant life, including Jenna as Moss, Sarah as Ivy, Heather as
00:40Weeds, Lisa as Bamboo, and Victoria as a cactus.
00:44Being a cactus is so absolutely ridiculous.
00:48High fashion modeling is sometimes ludicrous.
00:51It's a strange world.
00:53The styling gave everyone shape and texture to sell, making the results feel more like fashion illustrations than a standard
00:59beauty shoot.
01:00Jenna, Heather, and Sarah impressed the judges, while Bianca and Ebony were praised for improving.
01:06Bianca was so amazing on set today.
01:10Maybe sometimes it takes a complete emotional meltdown to kind of build yourself up.
01:16Jenna received first call-out, giving that eerie moss portrait the week's top spot.
01:22Number 29, Ugly Pretty Couture.
01:25Queenstown turned the final four into figures from a wonderfully warped fashion fable.
01:30You know that pretty ugly we've been talking about this whole competition?
01:33Well, this is the pretty, and you guys are going to have to be, unfortunately, the ugly part of the
01:38pretty.
01:39Photographer Monty Adams shot Krista, Raina, Alexandra, and Anjali in period-inspired clothing, elaborate hair pieces, and heavily stylized makeup,
01:49with a brief demanding, quote, ugly pretty rather than conventional glamour.
01:53How'd it look?
01:54I actually love the look.
01:57The average person would say, ooh, what is that?
01:59What we fashion people think is fabulous.
02:01That collision of historical styling and deliberately awkward beauty makes the images instantly distinctive.
02:08Krista's angular performance earned her first call-out that week.
02:11There's something that you did in this picture that I try to tell models all the time.
02:17You created space so that we can see your background through certain body parts.
02:22You see the water through your body.
02:23Well done.
02:24The stakes were equally memorable.
02:26Raina survived the bottom three, while Alexandra and Anjali were eliminated together.
02:31Sending Krista and Raina into the finale after one seriously strange showdown.
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02:45No smizing lesson required.
02:47I'm very emotional.
02:48I think it's exceptional work.
02:52This is the kind of photograph if you're having a book and you went to a go-see for John
02:55Galliano, you would be booked.
02:57Number 28.
02:58Safari Animals for Lubriderm.
03:01South Africa turned the final six into a fashion safari for one of Cycle 4's boldest transformations.
03:07So you guys learned all about posing like animals?
03:09Of course, we're going to do a photo shoot today.
03:12But you guys are going to be the animals.
03:15Each contestant embodied a different creature.
03:39The body paint and animal-inspired styling pushed them well beyond ordinary beauty poses.
03:45But Kaelin made it look effortless, earning first call-out for her springbok shot.
03:50You are a chameleon.
03:51You have the ability to turn into anything and everything.
03:54It's not sexy, but it's very cool.
03:56Christina followed in second, making the week a strong one for the more theatrical transformations.
04:02Number 27.
04:03Political Statements.
04:04Cycle 8 opened its competition by throwing the models into a deliberately provocative assignment.
04:10I'm going to assign each and every one of you a different political view, and it's important for you to
04:16sell it, even if you do not agree with it.
04:19Nigel Barker photographed the models taking opposing positions on issues including fur, guns, reproductive rights, the death penalty, same-sex
04:27marriage, and meat consumption.
04:29But I know this is the first shoot, and the girls really put their best foot forward.
04:34They tried hard.
04:35Thank you very much.
04:36The concept demanded more than a pretty pose.
04:39Each contestant had to communicate a viewpoint clearly enough for the image to read instantly.
04:44Jasleen's death penalty shot impressed the panel most, earning first call-out, while Brittany, Felicia, Samantha, and Cassandra also drew
04:52praise.
04:53I actually quite like this shot.
04:54It's very kind of twee and kind of kitsch, and I think you pulled it off.
04:58You did a good job.
04:59It looks like Bridal Magazine.
05:00Yeah.
05:00It's wonderful.
05:01The little figurines on top of a cake.
05:03All right.
05:03Thank you, Felicia.
05:04Kathleen's anti-fur performance fell short, making her the cycle's first elimination.
05:09Number 26.
05:11Smizing from the swimming pool.
05:13The model's pool became one of Cycle 11's simplest and smartest sets.
05:18All right.
05:18Now, how many times does Tyra say to you on panel, smile with your eyes?
05:23Well, today's photo shoot is exactly that.
05:26We are shooting you from here up in the water.
05:31Nigel Barker photographed the contestants with their faces partly submerged, leaving their expressions to do the heavy lifting.
05:38The stripped-down setup made tiny differences matter, from a piercing stare to a blank one.
05:43Alina, she got in the water, and she got completely stuck.
05:46She admitted it, but she gave us nothing.
05:49Last frame.
05:51You shouldn't have to be guided to have your fingers like this.
05:54I like that.
05:54Yeah, yeah.
05:55Clark delivered the week's standout image and earned first call-out, with Leo Tipton, formerly known as Anna Lee Tipton,
06:02and Lauren Brie following.
06:04Your eyes are pretty.
06:05They're nice.
06:06But it's not to die for.
06:08The whole thing, however, is.
06:09Thank you so much.
06:10Several contestants struggled with the eye-focused brief, making the strongest shot stand out even more.
06:16Minimal props, maximum drama, and almost nowhere for anyone to hide.
06:22Number 25.
06:24Water nymphs.
06:25Barcelona gave Cycle 7 one of its prettiest images, and one of its roughest shoots.
06:30So today, we're going to be floating on water.
06:33Floating on your back.
06:35So hopefully you know how to swim.
06:37David Ruiz photographed the final four in pairs as water nymphs, floating on their backs in an icy pool while
06:44Tyra coached from set.
06:45Melrose adapted best and earned first call-out, while Eugenia struggled to stay afloat.
06:51It looks like it should be on a Sistine Chapel.
06:53You guys look like mermaids.
06:54It's lovely.
06:55The whole art of a double is to share the frame, but also to shine in the frame.
06:59And what I love about this is I look at both of you equally.
07:01The real drama came when Carrie D began shivering so badly that the shoot stopped and she was pulled from
07:06the water with hypothermia.
07:08Amanda finished the remaining frames alone.
07:11Ethereal on camera and miserable behind the scenes, the contrast made this shoot impossible to forget.
07:17Even though I knew you were having a really hard time and shivering, I never saw one frame where you
07:23looked cold.
07:24Not one frame.
07:26Number 24.
07:27Storybook free fall.
07:29Cycle 6 took storybook glamour and literally dropped it.
07:32Some time in your career as a model, you might just accidentally trip and fall on a runway.
07:39And you know, all the cameras are going to go...
07:40Take pictures.
07:42You've got to look graceful actually falling down and looking pretty.
07:46Tracy Bain photographed the models as modernized fairytale characters,
07:50with each model trying to create a convincing pose while appearing to tumble through the air.
07:55Man, when I put the outfit on and got into hair and makeup, that's when I got actually into character.
08:01Gorgeous.
08:03I felt like Snow White or, sorry, Snow Black.
08:06Jade became Little Red Riding Hood, Danielle Snow White, Joni Cinderella, and Feranda Rapunzel,
08:13among the wonderfully over-the-top assignments.
08:16The gimmick could easily have swallowed the fashion,
08:19but the strongest contestants still created striking shapes and expressions mid-fall.
08:24Jade earned first call-out, with Danielle second,
08:27proving that a little controlled chaos could produce genuinely striking results here.
08:32Leslie was the big, bad wolf.
08:34I like the evil look on your face, like I'm coming to get you.
08:37I've never seen a hotter wolf in my life.
08:39Number 23. Horror Couture.
08:42Cycle 24 traded polished glamour for full-on nightmare fuel.
08:47Your challenge is to find the balance between looking scared and being a high fashion model.
08:53Scared, but fierce.
08:56Yekaterina Belenskaya photographed the models in elaborate couture,
08:59challenging them to look unnerving without losing the fashion.
09:03The theatrical styling and showy setting made the results feel closer to a macabre editorial
09:08than a conventional top model shoot.
09:10You're scared and this is your weapon, okay?
09:13Acting's a huge role in modeling, and if you aren't acting, your photo's not going to be good.
09:17Christiana handled that balancing act best and earned first call-out,
09:21while Liz also produced a strong image before leaving the competition ahead of panel.
09:26She's good. Even a bad shot.
09:28Liz is really bringing it to the camera.
09:31Even her goofy photos I like.
09:33Go wild, Liz! Go wild!
09:35Cora and Ryan ultimately landed in the bottom two.
09:38With horror-inspired couture, eerie posing, and a genuinely creepy setting,
09:43this proved late-era ANTM could still get deliciously weird.
09:48Number 22. Beauty in Billowing Scarves.
09:51Tyra Banks turned lengths of fabric into one of Cycle 13's loveliest beauty shoots.
09:56You all are going to be having scarves on your heads.
09:59Y'all going to look like how I look when I go to bed at night.
10:04Photographing the models herself, she wrapped them in scarves and challenged them to make
10:08the material part of the performance, rather than let it hide them.
10:11Ray, she's so sweet.
10:13Ray put her daughter inside of her head, inside of her spirit.
10:16Think about how much you love her, how beautiful she is.
10:19Pull her, and you pull against it.
10:21And she delivered the most angelic picture.
10:24Brittany impressed most, winning Best Photo and Immunity.
10:28While Jennifer placed second, and Ray, Nicole, and Aaron rounded out the top five.
10:33Laura needed a fan to give her pose more movement,
10:36a tiny production tweak that shows how much this deceptively simple setup depended on timing,
10:41expressions, and fabric.
10:43Put some wind on her.
10:45Beautiful.
10:47Oh my god, it's so Vanity Fair.
10:49You like wind.
10:51You're so much better with the wind.
10:53Number 21, Avian Fantasy.
10:55Brazil gave Cycle 12 one of its most striking photo shoots.
10:59We are in the middle of the Brazilian jungle, and do you know what?
11:03There are more than two and a half million species of insects alone right here.
11:08But we're not about insects.
11:09We're about...
11:10Pants.
11:12Tyra Banks photographed the final four as exotic birds perched in nests,
11:17turning each pose into a test of balance, shape, and expression.
11:21Allison stayed composed through the setup and earned unanimous praise at panel,
11:25taking first call-out.
11:26Stunning.
11:27And you know what?
11:28You are not overwhelmed by all that hair and makeup,
11:31which is one of the hard things in a shot like this.
11:33Often you just lose the essence of the top model.
11:36Very sweet and vulnerable.
11:38You really sort of look like a little, tiny, little bird.
11:40Celia also delivered a strong shot, while Tiana battled rain and darkness and Amina struggled
11:46to catch the light.
11:47The finished images feel theatrical without losing the models completely, and the elaborate
11:51styling gives each portrait its own personality without overwhelming the person at its center.
11:57Um, I found you a pleasure to shoot.
11:59Yeah, and I really saw a fresh girl with strong bones, which is so, so, so important.
12:04Thank you, Celia.
12:05Number 20.
12:06Wild Boys and Girls.
12:08Do you guys know who these guys are?
12:13MTV Wild Boys.
12:16During Cycle 5, the models receive a variety of surprises.
12:20First, there's the glamorous Hollywood Hills location.
12:23Then, MTV's Wild Boys show up for the Entourage Gone Wild theme.
12:28With Nadia Pandolfo behind the camera, many of the girls are distracted by the moment,
12:33as the guys actually show more skin and personality than the models.
12:36Okay, one, two, three.
12:38Ah!
12:39Okay, yeah.
12:41One, two, three.
12:42Ah!
12:43Well, except for Lisa D'Amato, who feels right at home with the boys and steals the show by
12:48showing up in a diaper.
12:50When Lisa takes a public pee, her peers realize that they're dealing with some formidable competition.
12:56A model who is arguably more wild than the Wild Boys.
13:01Hey, don't do it.
13:04Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha.
13:06Oh, no.
13:07Oh, my God.
13:08Number 19, Scared Guppies.
13:11So we arrive at the photo shoot and we see these women and they have fruits and vegetables
13:16and they're just floating in this canal.
13:18In Thailand's floating market, the Cycle 6 models all share a special fragrance, fish.
13:24They're literally flipped upside down, seemingly more concerned with not falling over
13:29than Jhaturang Hiranyakan's camera and direction.
13:32A couple times, you know, I was like, oh, my God, this hurts so bad, I want to quit.
13:36Can you do it?
13:36So I have to kind of get myself together and suck it up.
13:39I'm not a quitter, so I had to keep going.
13:40For this shoot, the girls are once again forced to adapt on the fly, as they try oh so hard
13:46to maintain their model mojo instead of looking like scared guppies.
13:50The concept is fishy, along with J. Manuel's feedback.
13:53While models often manage to smile through difficult shoots, the pain was real during this Thai production.
14:00This is cutting off my circulation in my stomach.
14:03If you twist your hips to camera, it won't hurt as much.
14:06Twist.
14:07There you go.
14:08Number 18, Candy Coated.
14:10Your hair, makeup, wardrobe is going to be candy, which means you're going to be nude.
14:19During this Cycle 8 shoot, the girls expose themselves to photographer Joseph Koltice.
14:24But it's a tasteful concept, as they're partially covered with candy.
14:28Some girls are uncomfortable with the idea, and for good reason, while others fully embrace
14:34their edible personal accessories.
14:35As a result, it's a memorable shoot for all the polarizing reactions, and how a select
14:41few showcase their fabulous shapes and personalities.
14:44Jasleen has no problem with her Dulce de Leche look, and it's this type of poise that helped
14:49her win the entire competition.
14:52Number 17, Up the Ladder.
14:55But you're going to be hanging off this.
15:02For this Cycle 11 shoot with Mike Ruiz, the America's Next Top Model competition reaches
15:07a new dimension.
15:09The models don't actually seem phased by the hot air balloon concept, but the idea is eventually
15:14scrapped because of some windy weather.
15:17Rather than dangling from the sky, the contestants stay closer to Earth.
15:21Some bring their A-game, while others struggle with the latter.
15:24Even the model-turned-mainstream actress, Leo Tipton, formerly known as Anna Lee Tipton.
15:29The revised idea is more basic than the original, and the shoot is a mixed bag of poses, with
15:35a few memorable exceptions.
15:37Nice!
15:38It was gorgeous!
15:40Nice, nice!
15:41Got it!
15:42Alright, Mike, that's a wrap!
15:44Number 16, Akuna Matata.
15:47I really want to sell your legs in this shot.
15:49I need you to keep in mind, I want this to be a strong fashion pose.
15:53Near the end of Cycle 6, the contestants arrive in beautiful Thailand and meet an enormous
15:58yet gentle elephant.
16:00For this Venus Razors project, Pong Saktong Thiwaya snaps the photos, and the girls hilariously
16:06try to be graceful alongside their rough-skinned friend.
16:09At times, it's not entirely clear which model is more nervous, beauty or beast, yet the contestants
16:15do seem to appreciate the unique opportunity.
16:17It's a nerve-wracking photoshoot, but one that looks amazing when all is said and done.
16:23For this jungle production, America's top models are truly in touch with nature.
16:28Beautiful, beautiful.
16:32All right, Joni, she crawls up the real way.
16:36Number 15, Adams and Eves.
16:39April, our Asian Eve was gorgeous.
16:42Her body is fantastic, her face is fantastic.
16:45In the Cycle 2 premiere, Tyra surprises the contestants by returning them to their natural
16:50state.
16:51In collaboration with Fresh Look Contact lenses and the show's own Nigel Barker, the shoot
16:56begins badly when Janasha fails to wake up for work, yet the gig must go on.
17:02Fortunately for the models, there are plenty of Adams to compliment the Eves, resulting in
17:07a revealing and exotic photoshoot.
17:09But it's the behind-the-scenes drama that makes it a classic, as the contestants clash
17:14with each other and their photographer.
17:17Okay, well, that being said, then, I'm sorry, but I'm going to have to ask you to leave.
17:21I'm sorry.
17:22Okay.
17:23And he thought that if I didn't want to be a part of it, then, you know, I shouldn't
17:28be in his presence whatsoever.
17:30Number 14, Underwater with Matthew Ralston.
17:34Matthew Ralston.
17:35If you don't know who he is, you're stupid.
17:38Early on in Cycle 15, Tyra's beauties pose with some underwater uglies.
17:42For this shoot, the contestants are super excited to work with the iconic Matthew Ralston, making
17:48them a little more at ease for the sea creature shoot.
17:50Jay pulls some Jedi mind tricks by suggesting the models are in the club.
17:54And it somehow works, as the contestants bring their best.
17:58For this shoot, there's some extra energy on set, as the photographer has a special way
18:03of connecting.
18:04Just when everything seems on point, though, some petty complaints ruin the vibe.
18:09Still, it's one of the more focused top model shoots.
18:13That's totally hot.
18:14I watched Anne go.
18:16She's really amazing.
18:18Ooh, look at that.
18:18Pretty.
18:19Number 13, A Top Model Horror Story.
18:24I have so little to say.
18:27This is really good.
18:28For this macabre shoot, photographer Mike Rosenthal seeks high fashion with a dark concept.
18:34It's an original idea, but a horrific one, too.
18:37And the premise leads some contestants to a real dark place.
18:41For the most part, though, the models have fun and fully immerse themselves into the vibe.
18:46This is a different way to challenge the contestants midway through the season.
18:50And it toughens them up for the final leg of the cycle.
18:53Furthermore, it suggests that aspiring models should be ready for anything, even if it terrifies them.
18:59Felicia scared the hell out of me, though, with her.
19:01That neck thing?
19:03It looks so freaking diseased.
19:06And Diana.
19:06Don't talk about Diana.
19:09Eww.
19:10Number 12, Drag Queens.
19:12The room is complete mayhem.
19:14I look over and I see a dude.
19:17And I look a little closer and it's Natasha.
19:19After styling themselves in this Cycle 8 episode, the contestants receive some lighthearted criticism
19:25from Jay Manuel.
19:26But it's merely a setup for a gender-bending shoot with photographer Richard Reinsdorf.
19:31As the models take on male personas and pose with actual drag queens, some of them overthink
19:37the premise and struggle with the direction.
19:39Where are you going with this, Dionne?
19:41I just went back to the magazines where you just see the men in these great business suits
19:45not really doing too much, just kind of standing on.
19:47I don't want you to limit yourself to think that you don't have to do a lot in this shoot.
19:52Overall, though, it's one of the more comedic top model photo shoots, if only because the
19:56contestants are challenged to view themselves differently and mostly have fun with their
20:01new personalities.
20:03Love the energy, love the attitude.
20:05Oh, I like that, Renee.
20:06I love the variety.
20:08There you go.
20:09Number 11, Welcome to the Circus.
20:15Good morning and welcome to the circus.
20:19In Cycle 8, photographer Mike Rosenthal memorably directed a crime scene shoot.
20:24But one cycle previously, he provoked the contestants and viewers with a photographic circus.
20:31Excellent.
20:39Shortly before the shoot, Tyra discusses hopes and fears, educating each model about the demanding
20:44world of high fashion.
20:46Isn't that crazy?
20:46I'm 23 and I'm old.
20:48That's the sick, crazy fashion industry.
20:51That is a fear.
20:51It's such a ticking time clock and I have to get it now and I have to get it now.
20:54I'm going to be too old.
20:55I'm going to have to retire when I'm 28 because that means I'm a senior citizen.
20:58During the shoot, the contestants forget about their insecurities and lock into circus mode.
21:02The presence of Seventeen Magazine's editor-in-chief inspires them even more.
21:07Hey, the modeling business can be like a real-life circus, so this playful desert shoot was the
21:13perfect way to prepare and motivate the talent.
21:16Ooh, chill.
21:19Mmm, just a bunch of freaks.
21:22I love it.
21:23Number 10, Landfill Couture.
21:26Unbelievable.
21:26While the average girl might be skeptical of a landfill photo shoot in Orange County,
21:31it all made sense during Cycle 16 of America's Next Top Model.
21:35So we arrived at the Olinda Landfill.
21:39It's a big old place where everyone dumps all their trash.
21:42With a trip to Morocco in sight, the remaining contestants first had to demonstrate their
21:46ability to wear the graceful garbage couture of Michael Cinco.
21:50I specifically designed couture dresses for you girls using recycled materials like broken
21:56mirrors and make them look like expensive gemstones.
22:00As photographer Nigel Barker articulated, some of the girls proved to be unpredictable wildcards.
22:06And given the circumstances, it's not hard to understand why.
22:09Now this is a girl who wants a shot.
22:11She is down in the garbage.
22:13But on the flip side, the strongest models embraced the unique, eco-friendly couture and
22:18set their eyes on the prize.
22:20Let's go, like that.
22:21Beautiful.
22:21Oh, that's beautiful.
22:22Direct on.
22:23Number 9, Fuerza Bruta.
22:25Take a look at what you'll be doing.
22:31To succeed in an industry like this, models must put all their troubles behind them and
22:36break through that wall, so to speak.
22:38And in Cycle 10, the contestants were stripped down raw for a wet shoot in the style of the
22:43off-Broadway show Fuerza Bruta.
22:45Photographed by Mike Rosenthal, this particular shoot highlighted models that struggled mightily
22:50with their approach.
22:52In fact, Claire took a literal head-first approach.
22:55One, two, three.
22:59Even so, the experience made for great TV.
23:02And the most successful women found organic and flowing ways to execute their poses.
23:08You're done.
23:08That looks good.
23:09I don't even know how to swim.
23:12That's a wrap.
23:13Number 8, Bloody Baths.
23:18It's so bright in here.
23:20All of a sudden, Mr. J pops up from behind us and scares me to death.
23:25After somewhat of a failed CoverGirl Clean commercial in Cycle 14, the contestants reached
23:31the dark side.
23:32For this gothic shoot, Tyra enlisted photographer Sarah Silver.
23:36But the group didn't seem entirely thrilled about the focal set piece.
23:40A bathtub full of blood.
23:44You guys are going to be drenched in blood because you've been drained of your blood.
23:50But with the white-out contact lenses presenting more difficulty than anything else, the women
23:54learned to feel the essence of the shoot, rather than submitting to the inherent horror.
23:59And once certain contestants found their groove and embraced the professional guidance, they
24:03rose above the bloodbath and positioned themselves for a positive final judgment.
24:08Number 7, Bald is Beautiful.
24:11So there's a reason we have Eve here today.
24:14You girls are going bald.
24:15Early on in Cycle 6, the contestants trembled with anticipation as a collective head shave
24:20loomed before them.
24:22Alas, the group was not destined to have bare heads.
24:25Although they did learn that bald is beautiful.
24:27Okay, I hate to interrupt you.
24:28Where the hell did this come from?
24:30After an extensive makeup process, each woman found different ways to enhance her look,
24:36while a select few looked more like extraterrestrials rather than top models.
24:40Gina looked like a deer caught in headlights in every frame.
24:45But therein lies the challenge when your facial facade is drastically altered.
24:48And with the addition of some Swarovski crystals, those models were bald, beautiful, and blinging.
24:55Well, most of them.
24:56That's really elegant.
24:58Yeah, that's gorgeous.
24:59Number 6, Mongolian Warriors.
25:02So, you are a warrior trying to get on the other side of that wall.
25:05And this is your army.
25:07While we love the epic scale of this shoot, it's also a prime example of top models' uncomfortable
25:12relationship with cultural appropriation.
25:15Near the conclusion of Cycle 9, the models traveled to China and learned a poignant history lesson
25:20on the four great beauties, before shooting on the great wall with Tyra herself.
25:25We're the final four girls, and we're all beautiful, and we can show stuff.
25:29The final four were told to use the stunning setting to portray strength and veracity,
25:34unfortunately leaning into stereotypes about Mongolian warriors to do this.
25:38While Tyra was able to get creative and memorable shots, this theme proved that sometimes the camera
25:44can use a historical lens, too.
25:46I'm really nervous to do a shoot with Tyra, but it's another example of, you know, knowing
25:51that you have to kick ass.
25:52Thanks to some helpful and creative direction by photographer Tyra, this proved to be one
25:57of the more successful shoots in ANTM's history, and was certainly one of the most epic.
26:02It was pissing you off, because Cilicia put her bun in front of my face, and I could like
26:07really kill her.
26:08Number 5, Greek Salad.
26:10You guys are going to be shooting in a Greek salad that you'll be modeling underwear.
26:15By the time the contestants reached the island of Crete in Cycle 17, a giant bowl of Greek
26:20salad had to be conquered for a spot in the finale.
26:23Now, Dominique, remember you're going to work your salad.
26:27I mean, we want it to look fashionable, but work it.
26:29Do you know what I mean?
26:30And with the acclaimed Nikos Papadopoulos taking the shots, the remaining models didn't
26:35exactly conquer said bowl, despite the striking and vivid imagery of the location.
26:40In fact, Shannon actually refused to mix it up in lingerie.
26:44So you're not doing anything at all?
26:46All right, well, hang out.
26:48But when in Greece, one does not simply avoid the Greek salad.
26:51Getting into the bowl, it kind of feels like you're stepping into someone's organs.
26:57And when it was all said and done, the elimination was a relatively easy decision.
27:02You're a great model, but when you came to All-Stars, you just became a good model.
27:07Number 4, Biracial Beauties.
27:10All of us girls have to be painted and plastered with different colors.
27:15I mean, it's going to suck to have to scrub it off later.
27:18We had to include this in our list of most memorable shoots, even if it's an entry we'd
27:23rather forget.
27:23For this Cycle 13 challenge, Tyra encouraged contestants to embody various ethnicities and
27:29nationalities.
27:30You girls are going to undergo a transformation and actually have to portray two very different,
27:35distinct races.
27:37It was a stunningly insensitive display that included blackface and racial characterizations
27:42of all kinds.
27:43Building on the aforementioned troubling relationship with appropriation.
27:47I'm Greek and Mexican, which are totally different.
27:51While we normally prefer to celebrate the talented models in this show, this challenge
27:56goes down as a grim reminder of how our standards of beauty are not free from the legacy of systemic
28:01racism.
28:02The race is on.
28:03Be ready to show your true colors at 7 o'clock in the morning, Tyra.
28:08Number 3, Diamonds and Tarantulas.
28:11You think I'm scared?
28:13That's right.
28:14Just over halfway through Cycle 3, the relatively young reality series presented a serious obstacle
28:20for the America's Next Top Model beauties.
28:22And no, it wasn't the Veragio Diamonds.
28:25So to make sure this doesn't look like a typical jewelry ad, we do have someone else for you
28:30to pose with today in your shot.
28:32So can we have our other person?
28:33It was the live tarantula, of course.
28:36And even the most focused of models would or should be concerned about a gigantic furry
28:41spider draped across their face.
28:43No matter how, because it's spiders, spiders, get off of them.
28:46But hey, Takara showed little fear.
28:49However, she was the one that was eventually sent packing while the frightened Eva went on
28:53to win the entire competition.
28:55This photo shoot showed potential contestants what they might have to overcome and endure.
29:01I'm proud of myself at the fact that I got through it.
29:06Well, I'm disappointed that I showed the vulnerability.
29:09Number two, Seven Deadly Sins.
29:12Well, I hope none of you are afraid of tight and confined creepy spaces.
29:17With only seven contestants left in Cycle 4, the girls were to convey the seven deadly sins
29:22in an eight-foot grave under the direction of photographer Johan Wolff.
29:26And in the process, one particular model received some distressing news.
29:31Kaylin just got information that one of her friends from high school had just passed away.
29:35Forced to confront the death of her friend and a cemetery photo shoot, Kaylin overcame
29:39the adversity and produced one of the more unique shots in the series' history.
29:47And though the creative aesthetic was a bit creepy, it was Kaylin's perseverance that
29:52made this a most unforgettable photo shoot, with Raph looming over the entire production.
29:57I hope I did well enough to pull off a good picture to stay here this week, but I guess
30:02I just have to wait and see.
30:13Before we continue, check out this single from Sound Mojo's Adia, Songs from Iran, reimagining
30:19Persian melodies as modern rock, metal, and pop songs.
30:22Check out the full track and album below.
30:25Call it madness if you must.
30:28I came back because my soul came back to you.
30:40Number 1.
30:42Snakes.
30:42We've brought models in from all over the world.
30:46In the first cycle of America's Next Top Model, there was literally no series precedent for
30:51the contestants to study.
30:52And so, when photographer Troy Ward referenced a special guest model, the girls probably
30:57anticipated a human being rather than a collection of slimy and slithering snakes.
31:02I wear snakeskin boots, but, you know, I don't have to see it and feel it, and, mm, it just
31:09wasn't...
31:11For the most part, the shoot turned out well, but this was a telling moment as the series
31:16progressed forward.
31:17Because, if an aspiring model can't handle a snake among a team of professionals, she or
31:22he probably can't handle the business as a whole.
31:24And certainly not as America's Next Top Model.
31:28I have a snake, and I was the only one that wasn't a puss about it, because I love snakes.
31:33If Tyra handed you one of these concepts, which would you absolutely nail?
31:37And which would have you praying for a second take?
31:40Let us know below.