For many, catching up on some of the long-running classics they remember from childhood (or maybe a new show they'd like to check out) is a relaxing, fun activity, especially with many shows having numerous seasons to watch. With so many streaming services these days, plowing through those seasons is even easier, perfect for enjoying those holiday leftovers on a lazy Sunday afternoon.
America's Next Top Model is back with season 23. In the kickoff episode, "Business, Brand, Boss," new host Rita Ora will be greeting a flurry of aspiring models before assigning them their first challenge. So how can you watch the latest installment of America's longest-running fashion reality TV show online?
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The season premiere airs Monday, Dec. 12 on VH1 at 10 p.m. Eastern and is available for online streaming, but it's not free. You can watch live by logging in with your cable provider on the VH1 app. This way, you can watch ANTM on your iPhone, iPad, Google Play or your computer. Previous ANTM episodes are available for streaming on Hulu.
A great example of a series that hooked fans all around the world is America's Next Top Model. The show got so popular that the original format, supermodel Tyra Banks' brainchild, lasted for 22 cycles. With every episode, we got to experience the cut-throat competition that models go through in the fashion world, crazy photoshoots, harsh critiques, and a whole lot of drama.
Each cycle has its own merits, but some are definitely more exciting to watch than others. And when it comes to reality TV, it isn't necessarily about the quality of the contestants, but more about the entertainment factor. With this in mind, it's time to rank the 10 most binge-worthy cycles of America's Next Top Model.
Updated April 11th, 2020 by Mariana Fernandes: With 24 seasons of America's Next Top Model to choose from, it's hard to keep a list like this limited to ten entries. This was the show that introduced the world of modeling to the entire world, and while it has gone through several changes over the years, it still remains iconic for several reasons. Just in case you're no up to speed with the show or want to revisit the best moments, keep reading to find out the best seasons to fill up your binge-watching sessions!
The moment when Celia stands up to Tyra alone makes this cycle worth binging. But there's a lot more that the 12th edition of the show has to offer, including the introduction of wide-eyed Allison, who later came back to compete in All-Stars and is one of the most famous models to come out of America's Next Top Model.
If you want to watch a cycle of America's Next Top Model where modeling is actually the main focus of the entire thing, then Cycle 7 is the one for you. Earlier seasons, in general, are a good bet for those who are most interested in the ins and outs of the modeling world than older cycles - especially the ones that introduced male contestants.
Easily one of the best top two to ever reach the status, this cycle does a great job of offering memorable photoshoots, very strong competitors, and quality "bad girls" who like to stir up some drama.
Cycle 5 will forever be known for introducing Lisa D'Amato to the world, the contestant that later came back to win by the time the All-Stars cycle came along. If you're looking to be immersed in the world of fashion but still want some slightly more entertaining and drama-filled, you should give this cycle a try.
But Cycle 10 delivered in this front by introducing Dominique, Fatima, and more. Even though the winner is probably one of the weakest in the history of the show, that doesn't take away from what's an overall incredible cycle.
Cycle 11 had some tough shoes to fill, airing after what's still considered one of the best cycles, with some of the most memorable models. However, it exceeded expectations instead of subverting them - something that America's Next Top Model is quite infamous for doing in later seasons.
What makes this cast so great is how diverse the cast is, not just where looks are concerned, but also in terms of personalities, goals, stories, and relationships. After airing for so long, the show needed to come up with something unique, and that's exactly what cycle 11 did.
cycle 20 brought us some incredibly entertaining characters, including an ice-cream truck guy scouted by Tyra herself, a contestant with a girlfriend that got hot and bothered with one of the girls (plus a very questionable weave), and just a handful of fun moments in general. Definitely worth bingeing!
This cycle is a handful. It lands on this list due to the fact that you'll most definitely not be bored while watching it! The looks alone are enough to make us laugh, considering all the models look like they just got out of a time machine that went back to the late 90searly 00s, and the photoshoots? Holy moly, Tyra was sure feeling creative in this cycle.
In addition to all of this, cycle 8 also blessed us with some unforgettable characters. We had Natasha, the mail Russian bride (yes, you read that right) who was often having some alone time with her husband on the phone. The girl was actually a great model, and she had the best comeback in the history of ANTM to Brittany, the annoying brat that lost it when she was late on the go-see challenge. "I just want to tell you that some people have war in their countries" - golden moment, right here.
Short girls everywhere rejoiced when Tyra announced cycle 13 would be for girls who were 5'7'' or less. For the first time ever in the history of the show, models who dreamt of making it big in the fashion industry but were discarded due to their heights got a chance to prove their worth and compete on America's Next Top Model.
There wasn't a lot of drama in this cycle, but it was fun, and it did try to focus quite a bit in helping the girls when it comes to their chances in becoming actual models. It had a slightly more professional tone to it, there wasn't the typical villain, and along with a cycle 15, it deserves to be watched because, for a change, it actually focused more on being a show about modeling than anything else.
Tyra was nothing but inventive, and towards the end of the show, she was really picking at straws in order to keep the momentum of the show going. When it was time for cycle 19 to come around, we got to see college girls from all around the country try out for the series, which resulted in perhaps the most high-pitched cycle ever.
It's worth a watch mostly because we got so many huge changes. Beloved judge Miss J and creative director Jay Alexander were gone and were replaced by Rob Evans (don't ask), and Bryanboy, who was supposed to be the voice of the fans through social media (again, don't ask). Even though the changes weren't for the best, it still gave the show somewhat of a fresh face, and that's always a good premise for a binge of a show that's been going on for ages.
Plus, we got a frat boy who partied every night like he was still at his frat-house, we got Romeo, the self-professed weirdo who was kicked out due to a physical altercation, Denzel and his god awful beard weave, and a whole lot of drama in general! There's not a single boring moment during this cycle, so get to watching.
Boy oh boy, this cycle really was something. For every show that has been airing for years, there's always bound to be a cycle dedicated to some of the previous contestants that fans missed. For America's Next Top Model, Tyra seemed to hand pick those who we absolutely loved to hate over the years. Plus, this was the last cycle that blessed us with both Tyra, Nigel, and fashion icon André Leon Talley.
Wild child Lisa D'Amata ended up winning the cycle, but only because everyone's favorite, Angelea, was unexpectedly kicked out of the show, even after the judges had decided to give her the title. Years, later, we found out this happened due to her prior career as an escort, which pissed everyone off, to say the least. Either way, it's a pretty entertaining cycle, that brings back some of the most interesting personalities that ever graced the show.
cycle 2 was actually a masterpiece, in the sense that it gave fans a little bit of everything. When you're watching a show, you expect to be entertained and feel a bunch of emotions throughout the whole thing, and that's exactly what Tyra and the girls gave us during the second cycle of the show.
True fashion and modeling fans will love this cycle of America's Next Top Model. Judging from the tone of the entire thing, this was probably the moment Tyra decided to try and give the show some actual credibility amongst the modeling world. The main prize took the main jump from being a spread on Seventeen to a spread on Vogue Italia.
The guest judges were nothing short of iconic, the challenges and photoshoots screamed high fashion, and the winner, Ann Ward, was true winner material. When it comes to what should be the main essence and focus of the show, cycle 15 was definitely the peak. A couple of cycles later, however, we went back to the craziness of reality TV. We're not complaining...
America's Next Top Model became famous and relevant enough to generate dozens of spin-offs around the world. Over the years, we had the Australian version, the Asian version...and the British version. Again, being the creative production force that she is, Tyra came up with the idea of creating a cycle that brought together American contestants, and British contestants that - wait for it - had already participated in their country's version of the show. Gasp!
The British girls were undeniably better, but the reason why this cycle is binge-worthy is honestly because of one moment alone. This cycle, mean girl Kelly Cutrone joined the judges' panel, and things got particularly ugly during a showdown between her and British contestant Louise. There were a lot of screams, tears, and packed bags. Iconic, to say the least.
The models unleash their violent side this week with touch football for charity and a bar fight photoshoot with famous model Coco Rocha. Dominique gets her first call-out of the cycle while Bre goes home for a weak photo. 2ff7e9595c
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