America's Next Top Model, Cycle 8 facts for kids
America's Next Top Model, Cycle 8 was the eighth season of the exciting TV show America's Next Top Model. This show searched for the next big supermodel. In this season, thirteen young women competed to win the top prize. The winner was 20-year-old Jaslene Gonzalez. She had tried out for the show before but didn't make it. This time, she won!
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Meet the Contestants
Thirteen hopeful models joined the competition in Cycle 8. Each week, they faced different challenges. They learned about modeling, fashion, and how to pose. Here are the contestants who took part:
- Renee Alway (finished 3rd)
- Whitney Cunningham (finished 7th)
- Kathleen DuJour (finished 13th)
- Samantha Francis (finished 12th)
- Natasha Galkina (Runner-up)
- Jaslene Gonzalez (Winner)
- Brittany Hatch (finished 5th)
- Felicia Provost (finished 10th)
- Jael Strauss (finished 6th)
- Sarah VonderHaar (finished 8th)
- Dionne Walters (finished 4th)
- Cassandra Watson (finished 11th)
- Diana Zalewski (finished 9th)
Amazing Prizes for the Winner
The winner of America's Next Top Model, Cycle 8 received some fantastic prizes. These prizes helped start their modeling career.
- A modeling contract with Elite Model Managment. This is a very famous modeling agency.
- A special photo spread in Seventeen Magazine. This means their pictures would be shown in the magazine.
- A $100,000 contract with CoverGirl cosmetics. This is a big deal for a new model.
Journey Through the Competition
The show had many episodes. Each one featured photo shoots and challenges. The judges watched how the models improved. They also looked at their personalities. Each week, one model was sent home. This happened until only two were left.
Key Moments and Eliminations
The competition was tough. Here's a quick look at who was eliminated each week:
- Episode 2: Kathleen DuJour was the first to leave. Jaslene Gonzalez was chosen as the best model that week.
- Episode 3: Samantha Francis was eliminated. Jaslene Gonzalez was again the best.
- Episode 4: Cassandra Watson went home. Brittany Hatch performed best.
- Episode 5: Felicia Provost was eliminated. Renee Alway had the best photo.
- Episode 6: Diana Zalewski left the competition. Natasha Galkina was the top model.
- Episode 7: Sarah VonderHaar was eliminated. Jael Strauss did the best.
- Episode 8: Whitney Cunningham went home. Dionne Walters was the top model.
- Episode 9: Jael Strauss was eliminated. Natasha Galkina was the best.
- Episode 10: Brittany Hatch left the show. Jaslene Gonzalez was the top model.
- Episode 11: Dionne Walters was eliminated. Renee Alway had the best photo.
- Episode 12: Renee Alway was eliminated. This left Natasha Galkina and Jaslene Gonzalez as the final two.
The Grand Finale
The final episode was very exciting. Natasha Galkina and Jaslene Gonzalez competed for the title. In the end, Jaslene Gonzalez was named America's Next Top Model.
See also
In Spanish: Anexo:Octava temporada de America's Next Top Model para niños
