Their assignment is to take selfies on the runway for people on social media to see. Immediately afterwards, the models square off in pairs on the runway. Cycle 20 contestant Cory Hindorff and Tyra Banks reveal that runway coach J. The season begins with thirty-one hopefuls being flown to Los Angeles for an inaugural EDM themed runway show. † Indicates that the contestant died after filming ended (Ages stated are at start of contest) Contestant Returning prizes include: a modeling contract with NEXT Model Management, a spread in Nylon magazine, and a US$100,000 campaign with Guess Contestants Įighth-placing finalist Mirjana Puhar was shot and killed on February 24, 2015, in her boyfriend's home in Charlotte, North Carolina. Will Jardell placed as the runner up, and later appeared with his boyfriend, James Wallington, in The Amazing Race 32, where they go on to win. The winner of the competition was 26-year-old Keith Carlos from Bridgeport, Connecticut. Five of the episodes were filmed in Seoul, one of which featured James of Royal Pirates, and the finale had guest appearances from K-pop girl group 2NE1, boy band BTOB, actor and model Lee Soo-hyuk and fashion designer Lie Sang Bong. The international destination for this cycle was Seoul, South Korea. The fourteen finalists were revealed when voting began.

In keeping with the last two cycles, social media was a factor in eliminations, with public voting taking place on the show's official page. Alexander returned to the judging panel, replacing former judge Rob Evans while Johnny Wujek, creative director since Cycle 19, was succeeded by photographer Yu Tsai. Tyra Banks and Kelly Cutrone retained their positions on the judging panel. It was the second season to feature male and female contestants. The 21st cycle of America's Next Top Model (subtitled as America's Next Top Model: Guys & Girls) premiered on Augand it is the 15th season to air on The CW.

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