''Manhunt'' is an American

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broadcast by Bravo. The series premiered on October 11, 2004, while its eighth and final episode aired on November 30, 2004. Filmed in

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, the series depicted a competition among fifteen men for a one-year contract with

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. The contestants were required to travel around the United States and compete against one another in a variety of challenges. American model

Carmen Electra Tara Leigh Patrick (born April 20, 1972), known professionally as Carmen Electra, is an American actress, model, singer, and media personality. She began her career as a singer after moving to Minneapolis, where she met Prince, who produced h ...

hosted the series. Guest judges former male supermodel Bruce Hulse, model

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, former model now Photographer Director Kimberly Metz, STUFF Magazine editor Courtney Kendall. Jon Jonsson was the winner of this competition, receiving a $100,000 contract with

for four years.

Season summary

Models

''(ages stated are at start of contest)'' Semi-finalists Finalists

John Stallings

John Stallings is an openly

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American model. He has appeared on ''

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'', having been selected as a model by

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for her eponymous agency.

Paulo Rodriguez

Paulo Rodriguez was eliminated because the judges saw him more as an acting character than a high fashion model.

Kevin Peake

Actor and model. As 2003 Mr. USA, Kevin Peake represented the US in the International Male Modeling Competition which he placed 2nd runner up over all. At 18 yrs old, he was one of the finalists on ABC's ''

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''.

Matt Lanter

Now an actor and model. Later, he appeared in the American television series '' 90210'' as Liam Court, originally a recurring character but now a lead role. Starred in the TV series '' Star Wars: The Clone Wars'', along with its film of the same name. Also starring in NBC's '' Timeless''.

Photo shoot guide

* Episode 1 photo shoot: Topless in jeans; Group shot with Carmen Electra (casting) * Episode 2 photo shoot: Late night rooftop with Marisa Miller * Episode 3 photo shoot:

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* Episode 4 photo shoot: Advertising shoot with random products * Episode 5 photo shoot: Secret paparazzi; B&W emotion in suit * Episode 6 photo shoot: Swimsuit calendar; Runway on the pool * Episode 7 photo shoot: Rainforest editorial * Episode 8 photo shoot: B&W Nude

References

External links

Official website of Manhunt (2004 TV series)
(archive at the

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