America's Next Top Model, Cycle 3 facts for kids

America's Next Top Model was a popular TV show where young people competed to become a famous fashion model. They faced many challenges, like photoshoots and runway walks. Each week, one contestant was eliminated until only one winner remained. This article is all about the third season of the show, which aired in 2004.

Meet the Models

This season featured 14 aspiring models from different parts of the United States. They all hoped to win the big prize and start their modeling career.

• Magdalena Rivas, from Worcester, Massachusetts
• Leah Darrow, from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
• Julie Titus, from Kent, Washington
• Laura "Kristi" Grommet, from St. Louis, Missouri
• Jennipher Frost, from Pocatello, Idaho
• Kelle Jacob, from New York City, New York
• Cassie Grisham, from Norman, Oklahoma
• Toccara Jones, from Dayton, Ohio
• Nicole Borud, from Minot, North Dakota
• Norelle Van Herk, from Newport Beach, California
• Ann Markley, from Erie, Pennsylvania
• Amanda Swafford, from Hendersonville, North Carolina (She was the 2nd runner-up)
• Camara "Yaya" Da Costa, from Harlem, New York (She was the runner-up)
• Eva Pigford, from Los Angeles, California (She was the winner!)

How the Competition Worked

Each week, the models took part in photoshoots and challenges. After these, the judges, led by supermodel Tyra Banks, would decide who performed best. They would then announce the models who were safe, one by one. This was called the "call-out order." The last two models remaining were in the "bottom two." One of them would then be eliminated from the competition.

Season Highlights and Fun Facts

• There were 14 contestants in this exciting season.
• The oldest contestant was Amanda, who was 25 years old.
• The youngest contestants were Kelle and Cassie, both 19 years old.
• Amanda was called first by the judges four times, meaning she had the best photo or performance most often.
• Yaya won the most challenges during the season, with five wins! This showed her strong skills.
• Ann was in the bottom two five times, showing how tough the competition was for her.
• Eva was in the bottom two twice in a row, but she still managed to win the whole competition! This proves that you can overcome challenges and still succeed.

See also

In Spanish: Anexo:Tercera temporada de America's Next Top Model para niños