America's Next Top Model, Cycle 20 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids America's Next Top Model:Guys & Girls |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of episodes | 16 |
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| Original network | The CW |
| Original release | August 2 – November 8, 2013 |
America's Next Top Model, Cycle 20 (also known as America's Next Top Model: Guys & Girls) is the twentieth season of the popular TV show America's Next Top Model. This season was shown on The CW network and started in the summer of 2013.
What made this season special? It was the very first time that male contestants were allowed to compete! Before this, only female models had been on the show. This cycle also had more than 14 contestants, making it bigger than previous seasons.
The famous supermodel Tyra Banks was the main host and judge. She was joined by other judges like Kelly Cutrone, Bryanboy, and Rob Evans. Just like in the season before, people watching at home could vote for their favorite contestants.
Prizes for the Winner
The person who won America's Next Top Model, Cycle 20 received some amazing prizes:
- A modeling contract with NEXT Model Management. This means they would get to work as a professional model.
- A special photo shoot and article in Nylon magazine.
- A US$100,000 ad campaign with Guess. This means they would be the face of a big advertising campaign for the famous clothing brand.
Meet the Contestants
Sixteen young people competed to become America's Next Top Model. Here are the contestants and where they placed in the competition:
(ages stated are at time of contest)
| Contestant | Age | Hometown | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bianca Alexa | 18 | Los Angeles, California | 16th |
| Christopher "Chris" Schellenger | 24 | Houston, Texas | 15th |
| Chlea Ramirez | 20 | Bear, Delaware | 14th |
| Michael "Mike" Scocozza | 27 | Los Angeles, California | 13th |
| Bianca "Kanani" Andaluz | 19 | Chicago, Illinois | 12th |
| Jessica-Diana "Jiana" Davis | 20 | Denver, Colorado | 11th |
| Phillip "Phil" Sullivan | 24 | Lanesboro, Massachusetts | 10th |
| Alexandra Agro | 21 | Palm City, Florida | 9th |
| Donald "Don" Benjamin | 25 | Minneapolis, Minnesota | 8th |
| Nina Burns | 18 | New York, New York | 7th |
| Jeremy Rohmer de Diego | 19 | Mission Viejo, California | 6th |
| Renee Bhagwandeen | 24 | Fort Lauderdale, Florida | 5th |
| Christopher "Chris" Hernandez | 25 | North Bergen, New Jersey | 4th |
| Cory Wade Hindorff Trava | 22 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 3rd |
| Marvin Cortes de Xevi | 20 | Bronx, New York | Runner-up |
| Jourdan Miller | 19 | Bend, Oregon | Winner |
How the Competition Unfolded
The season had many exciting episodes where the models faced different challenges. They had photo shoots, walked on runways, and learned about the modeling world. Each week, judges decided who performed best and who might have to leave the competition.
After many weeks of tough challenges, the final two contestants were Jourdan Miller and Marvin Cortes. In the end, the judges chose Jourdan Miller as America's Next Top Model, Cycle 20!
See also
In Spanish: Anexo:Vigésima temporada de America's Next Top Model para niños
