America's Next Top Model (season 3)

America's Next Top Model (cycle 3)
Cycle 3 cast
Country of origin United States
No. of episodes 13
Release
Original network UPN
Original release September 22 (2004-09-22) – December 15, 2004 (2004-12-15)
Additional information
Judges
No. of contestants 14
Winner Eva Pigford

The third cycle of America's Next Top Model debuted on September 22, 2004, and was hosted by model Tyra Banks. It was the first cycle to gain partnership with cosmetics magnate CoverGirl and ran weekly commercials during the show named Beauty Tip of the Week with Jay Manuel and Elsa Benítez as well as the CoverGirl of the Week contest. Also the cast was increased to 14 contestants. The season's catch-phrase was "Beauty In Progress".

The prizes for this cycle were:

The following prizes had been removed:

The international destinations during this cycle were Montego Bay, Jamaica (for one episode), and Tokyo, Japan, the show's first visit in Asia and across the International Date Line.

The winner was 19-year-old Eva Pigford from Los Angeles, California.

Contestants

(ages stated are at start of contest)

Contestant[1] Age Height Hometown Finish Place
Magdalena Rivas[2] 24 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) Worcester, Massachusetts Episode 2 14
Leah Darrow[3] 24 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 13
Julie Titus[4] 19 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) Kent, Washington Episode 3 12
Kristi Grommet[5] 20 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) St. Louis, Missouri Episode 4 11
Jennipher Frost[6] 22 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) Pocatello, Idaho Episode 5 10
Kelle Jacob[7] 20 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) New York, New York Episode 6 9
Cassie Grisham[8] 19 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) Norman, Oklahoma Episode 7 8
Toccara Jones[9] 22 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) Dayton, Ohio Episode 8 7
Nicole Borud[10] 21 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) Minot, North Dakota Episode 9 6
Norelle Van Herk[11] 19 5 ft 10.5 in (1.79 m) Newport Beach, California Episode 11 5
Ann Markley[12] 21 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) Erie, Pennsylvania Episode 12 4
Amanda Swafford[13] 25 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) Hendersonville, North Carolina Episode 13 3
Yaya DaCosta[14] 21 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) Harlem, New York 2
Eva Pigford[15] 19 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) Los Angeles, California 1

Episode summaries

The Girl With The Secret

First air date: September 22, 2004

The series began with thirty-four semi-finalists' interviews with Tyra Banks, J. Alexander and Jay Manuel. The first episode concludes with the selection of the top 14.

The Girl Who Is Codependent

First air date: September 29, 2004

The fourteen finalists were flown to Montego Bay for their first photo shoot, in which they modeled bikinis on a coral reef. Magdalena became the first finalist eliminated from the competition the day after the photo shoot, and the judging session saw Yaya, Kristi & Toccara gave the best photos while Leah become the second finalist eliminated.

  • Featured photographer: Nick Cardallicio
  • Special guests: J. Alexander, Michelle Mock, Douglas Barcellos, Mathu Anderson, Danilo
  • CoverGirl of the Week: Yaya DaCosta

The Girl Everyone Thinks Is A Backstabber

First air date: October 6, 2004

The twelve remaining finalists received makeovers. The week's challenge was in make-up, and was won by Norelle. For the week's photo shoot, the finalists shot a campaign for Nivea. The judging session saw Amanda, Nicole, Yaya & Toccara gave the best photos while Julie become the third finalist eliminated from the competition.

  • Featured photographer: Troy Ward
  • Special guests: Kiara Kabukuru, Anthony Palermo, Leonard Zagami, Debra Jaliman M.D., Dr Zarabi, Danilo
  • CoverGirl of the Week: Yaya DaCosta

The Girl Who Sets A Trap

First air date: October 13, 2004

For the week's challenge, the eleven remaining finalists walked in a fashion show for Heatherette, with Eva being chosen as the challenge winner. The photo shoot was a campaign for Lee Jeans, in which the models shot together in one group. The judging session saw Ann, Nicole, Norelle & Toccara gave the best photos while Kristi become the fourth finalist eliminated from the competition.

  • Featured photographer: Hyungwan Roo
  • Special guests: J. Alexander, Yoanna House, Danilo, Richie Rich, Heatherette
  • CoverGirl of the Week: Yaya DaCosta

The Girl Who Cries When She Looks In The Mirror

First air date: October 20, 2004

For the week's challenge, the ten remaining finalists posed as mannequins in a La Perla store window. The challenge winner was Kelle. The photo shoot was a campaign for Dooney & Bourke purses. The judging session saw Amanda, Yaya & Nicole gave the best photos while Jennipher become the fifth finalist eliminated from the competition.

  • Featured photographer: Matthew Jordan Smith
  • Special guests: Simon Doonan, Savvas, Lanny Ward
  • CoverGirl of the Week: Toccara Jones

The Girl Who Mutilated The Precious Brownies

First air date: October 27, 2004

For the week's challenge, the nine remaining finalists climbed fourteen flights of stairs, doing a photo shoot at the top. The challenge winner was Yaya. The photo shoot was a campaign for YJ Stinger energy drinks. The judging session saw Nicole, Amanda & Eva gave the best photos while Kelle become the sixth finalist eliminated from the competition.

  • Featured photographer: Sascha Pflaeging, Che Graham
  • Special guests: Joy Bauer, Captain Leif Wade, Kate Dillon Levin
  • CoverGirl of the Week: Toccara Jones

The Girl Who Forgot Her Shoes

First air date: November 3, 2004

For the week's challenge, the eight remaining finalists attended go-sees. The challenge winner was Yaya. For the photo shoot, the models portrayed alter egos. The judging session saw Eva, Ann & Norelle gave the best photos while Cassie become the seventh finalist eliminated from the competition.

The Girl Who Is Panic-Stricken

First air date: November 10, 2004

For the week's challenge, the seven remaining finalists gave interviews on a red carpet. The challenge winner was Yaya. For the photo shoot, the finalists had beauty shots taken wearing Verragio diamonds and posing with a live tarantula. The judging session saw Yaya, Eva & Nicole gave the best photos while Toccara become the eighth finalist eliminated from the competition.

  • Featured photographer: Bill Diodato
  • Special guests: Paul Wilmot, Hampton Carney, Sarah Pyper, Rebecca Weinberg
  • CoverGirl of the Week: Toccara Jones

The Girls Meet Taye Diggs

First air date: November 17, 2004

The six remaining finalists had an acting challenge with Taye Diggs. The challenge winner was Yaya. The finalists were flown to Tokyo, where they shot a Campbell's soup commercial speaking Japanese. During the judging session, the girls were set a test in which they had to read a commercial and eat umeboshi. Ann gave the best commercial while Nicole become the ninth finalist eliminated from the competition.

  • Featured commercial director: Zente Yoshie
  • Special guests: Taye Diggs, Sande Shurin, Toko Niwa
  • CoverGirl of the Week: Eva Pigford

The Girl Who Goes Ballistic

First air date: November 24, 2004

This episode was an overview of the past nine episodes of the cycle which featured previously unseen footage.

  • CoverGirl of the Week: Eva Pigford

The Girl The Lionesses Are Hunting

First air date: December 1, 2004

For the week's challenge, the five remaining finalists learned and then were tested on their knowledge about the Tea Ceremony. The challenge winner was Yaya. The photo shoot was a campaign for T-Mobile; the models posed as geishas in kimonos. The judging session saw Eva & Amanda gave the best photos while Norelle become the tenth model eliminated from the competition.

  • Featured photographer: Amiko
  • Special guests: Toko Niwa, Kuineo Koike, Yoko Takahashi, Kyoko Higa
  • CoverGirl of the Week: Eva Pigford

The Girl Who Didn't Hug Goodbye

First air date: December 8, 2004

For the week's challenge, the four remaining finalists attended go-sees. The challenge winner was Eva. For the photo shoot, the finalists modeled an anime-inspired look on a motorcycle. At the judging session, the girls were required to incorporate Japanese Street Fashion:Lolita fashion into their personal style. Amanda gave the best photo while Ann become the eleventh model eliminated from the competition.

  • Featured photographer: Takashi Miesaki
  • Special guests: J. Alexander, Toyohiko Mikimoto, Sawa Vaughters, Carolyn London
  • CoverGirl of the Week: Eva Pigford

The Girl Who Wins It All

First air date: December 15, 2004

The final three contestants, Amanda Swafford, Eva Pigford, and Yaya DaCosta shot an ad campaign for CoverGirl. Amanda was the twelfth model eliminated from the competition at the penultimate judging session.

  • Featured photographer: Shu Scenzu

Eva and Yaya partook in a Noriko Fukushima fashion show. The final judging session saw Eva crowned America's Next Top Model.

  • Special guests: J. Alexander, Noriko Fukushima
  • CoverGirl of the Week: Eva Pigford[16]

Summaries

Call-out order

OrderEpisodes
123456789111213
1 AnnYayaAmandaCassieAmandaEvaEvaNicoleAnnAmandaAmandaYayaEva
2 LeahKristiNicoleAnnYayaAmandaAnnEvaEvaYayaYayaEvaYaya
3 KelleJulieEvaNicoleNorelleNicoleYayaAmandaNorelleEvaEvaAmanda
4 CassieJennipherYayaToccaraEvaYayaNorelleYayaAmandaAnnAnn
5 YayaKelleToccaraEvaNicoleToccaraAmandaNorelleYayaNorelle
6 KristiCassieJennipherAmandaToccaraNorelleNicoleAnnNicole
7 JulieToccaraCassieNorelleAnnCassieToccaraToccara
8 MagdalenaNicoleNorelleYayaCassieAnnCassie
9 NicoleEvaAnnKelleKelleKelle
10 AmandaNorelleKristiJennipherJennipher
11 NorelleAmandaKelleKristi
12 ToccaraAnnJulie
13 JennipherLeah
14 EvaMagdalena
     The contestant was eliminated
     The contestant was eliminated outside of the judging panel
     The contestant won the competition
  • In episode 1, the group of 34 semi-finalists was reduced to 14.
  • In episode 2, Magdalena was eliminated after the photo shoot.
  • Episode 10 was the recap episode.

Photo shoot guide

  • Episode 2 photo shoot: Swimsuits on the beaches of Jamaica
  • Episode 3 photo shoot: Nivea beauty shots
  • Episode 4 photo shoot: Lee Jeans topless group shot
  • Episode 5 photo shoot: Dooney & Bourke purses on roller skates
  • Episode 6 photo shoot: YJ Stinger energy drink on a trampoline
  • Episode 7 photo shoot: Alter-egos with Ford Mustang
  • Episode 8 photo shoot: Verragio diamonds beauty shot with a tarantula
  • Episode 9 commercial: Japanese Campbell's Soup commercial
  • Episode 11 photo shoot: Geishas in kimonos for T-Mobile phone
  • Episode 12 photo shoot: Harajuku-inspired motorcyclists
  • Episode 13 photo shoot: CoverGirl Wet Slicks Crystals print ad

Other cast members

  • Jay Manuel – Photo Director
  • J. Alexander – Runway Coach
  • Mathu Anderson – Make-Up Artist
  • Danilo – Hairstylist

Makeovers

  • Amanda – Ice blonde extensions
  • Ann – Cut short and platinum blonde highlights
  • Cassie – Curly weave added and brightened
  • Eva – Cut shorter and dyed honey blonde
  • Jennipher – Shoulder length cut and dyed blonde with bleached eyebrows
  • Julie – Layered hair
  • Kelle – Long wavy extensions
  • Kristi – Long chic bangs added
  • Nicole – Cut short and dyed fire-engine red, ala Lucille Ball
  • Norelle – Darkened shag cut and braces removed
  • Toccara – Coffee brown volumized extensions
  • Yaya – Natural hair, took out box braids

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