What is America's Next Top Model (TV) About?
America's Next Top Model (ANTM) is a reality TV competition that brings together a selection of aspiring models to compete for the title of America's Next Top Model and a chance to make their mark in the fashion industry. The show spans various seasons, each composed of a series of episodes where contestants participate in diverse modeling challenges such as photoshoots, runway shows, and commercial shoots, aimed at demonstrating their versatility and potential as professional models. Throughout the series, participants are evaluated by a panel of judges, which often includes fashion industry professionals, the series creator Tyra Banks, and guest judges who provide critiques and guidance. Each episode typically concludes with the elimination of one or more contestants, culminating in a finale where the last model standing is crowned the winner. ANTM has been praised for its role in providing exposure to new talents and is known for its contribution to the career launch of several successful models.
The first episode of America's Next Top Model aired on May 20, 2003 and the most recent episode to air was on April 10, 2018.