''America's Next Top Model (cycle 5)'' was the fifth cycle of
America's Next Top Model
''America's Next Top Model'' (abbreviated ''ANTM'' and ''Top Model'') is an American reality television series and interactive competition in which a number of aspiring models compete for the title of "America's Next Top Model" and a chance to ...
. This season marks the first appearance of
Twiggy
Dame Lesley Lawson (''née'' Hornby; born 19 September 1949) is an English model, actress, and singer, widely known by the nickname Twiggy. She was a British cultural icon and a prominent teenaged model during the swinging '60s in London.
...
and
J. Alexander as judges. The prizes for this cycle included: a contract with
Ford Models
Ford Models, originally the Ford Modeling Agency, is an American international modeling agency based in New York City. It was established in 1946 by Eileen Ford and her husband Gerard W. Ford.
Company
Ford Models was started in 1946 by Eile ...
, a spread and cover in ''
Elle Girl'' magazine, and a $100,000 USD contract with
CoverGirl
CoverGirl is an American cosmetics brand founded in Maryland, United States, by the Noxzema Chemical Company. It was acquired by Procter & Gamble in 1989 and later acquired by Coty, Inc. in 2016. The Noxell Company advertised this cosmetics l ...
cosmetics.
For this cycle, the international destination was initially set to be
London, England
London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom, with a population of just under 9 million. It stands on the River Thames in south-east England at the head of a estuary down to the North Sea, and has been a major s ...
, marking the first time the event would be held in a primarily English-speaking international location. However, due to safety concerns arising from the
unfortunate incidents in London, the final runway show was subsequently relocated to
Los Angeles
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.
The cast size was reduced from 14 to 13, which was maintained up until
cycle 10.
The winner was 19-year-old
Nicole Linkletter
Nicole Linkletter Nathanson (born February 27 1985) is an American fashion model and the winner of Cycle 5 of ''America's Next Top Model''. Her prizes were a contract with Ford Models, a $100,000 contract with CoverGirl, and her photo appearing ...
from
Grand Forks, North Dakota
Grand Forks is the third-largest city in the state of North Dakota (after Fargo and Bismarck) and the county seat of Grand Forks County. According to the 2020 census, the city's population was 59,166. Grand Forks, along with its twin city of ...
with Nick Pace placing as the runner-up.
Sixth-placer
Lisa D'Amato
Lisa Marie D'Amato (born October 22, 1980) is an American recording artist, fashion model and television personality from Los Angeles. She first came into the public eye as a participant on Cycle 5 of the television series ''America's Next Top ...
would later claim victory as the winner of
cycle 17: ''All-Stars''.
Contestants

(''Ages listed are at start of contest'')
Episodes
Summaries
Call-out order
: Eliminated
: Quit the competition
: Part of a non-elimination bottom two
: Won the competition
Bottom two
: Eliminated after their first time in the bottom two
: Eliminated after their second time in the bottom two
: Eliminated after their third time in the bottom two
: Eliminated after their fifth time in the bottom two
: Quit the competition
: Eliminated in the final judging and placed as the runner-up
Average call-out order
Casting call-out order and final two are not included.
Post–''Top Model'' careers
* Ashley Black has modeled for hair care. She is now an on-air personality for 93 Rock.
* Ebony Taylor has walked in various fashion weeks, but turned away from a career in modeling to return to college. She competed in the 2010
Miss California
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The pageant began in Santa Cruz in 1924 and was held there in 1925. During the years 1926 through 1946 in years when the Mi ...
pageant and won one of three preliminary evening dress awards. She also supported her sister Angel Taylor when she auditioned for ''The Voice''.
*
Cassandra Whitehead has worked with UPN and has done some television acting. She also appeared in films such as ''
Fast & Furious
''Fast & Furious'' (also known as ''The Fast and the Furious'') is a media franchise centered on a series of action films that are largely concerned with street racing, heist films, heists, spy films, spies, and family. The franchise also in ...
'' (2009) and ''2 Dudes and a Dream'' (2009) and later appeared on
1 vs. 100
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and won $500,000. She married
Canadian
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actor
Stephen Amell
Stephen Adam Amell (born May 8, 1981) is a Canadian actor. He came to prominence for playing the lead role of Oliver Queen on The CW superhero series ''Arrow'' (2012–2020). Amell also appeared in subsequent Arrowverse franchise media, along w ...
on December 25, 2012, while on a vacation in the Caribbean.
* Sarah Rhoades has returned to her career as a
ballet
Ballet () is a type of performance dance that originated during the Italian Renaissance in the fifteenth century and later developed into a concert dance form in France and Russia. It has since become a widespread and highly technical form ...
dancer and works as a company artist for the
Atlanta Ballet
Atlanta Ballet is a ballet company, located in Atlanta, Georgia. It is the longest continuously performing ballet company in the United States and the State Ballet of Georgia.
History
Atlanta Ballet was founded in 1929 by Dorothy Alexander ...
. She has done some test shots.
* Diane Hernandez is signed to
Wilhelmina Models
Wilhelmina International Inc. (NASDAQ: WHLM), formerly Wilhelmina Models, is a full service modeling and talent agency headquartered in New York City, United States. The company also has offices in Los Angeles, Chicago and Miami. Founded in 1 ...
and has been featured in Silhouette, Marianne, and Vogue.it.
* Coryn Woitel has modeled for FingerHut.
* Kyle Kavanagh has done some modeling in Los Angeles.
*
Lisa D'Amato
Lisa Marie D'Amato (born October 22, 1980) is an American recording artist, fashion model and television personality from Los Angeles. She first came into the public eye as a participant on Cycle 5 of the television series ''America's Next Top ...
signed to L.A. Models and MI Models under the talent division, modeled for various brands, and has released two recording singles. She has been featured in the third season of ''
Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew
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'', In addition, she was the winner of
cycle 17
The seventeenth cycle of ''America's Next Top Model'' (subtitled as ''America's Next Top Model: All Stars'' and stylized as America's Next Top Model ALL ★ STARS) premiered on September 14, 2011 on The CW. It featured fourteen returning models f ...
, an all-star season that featured past competitors.
*
Kim Stolz
Kimberly Lynn Stolz (born June 8, 1983) is an American fashion model, television personality, author, and financial executive. Stolz was a correspondent for MTV News, and served as video jockey and host for ''The Freshmen'', an emerging artist sh ...
signed to
Elite Model Management
Elite Model Management (MM) refers to two independent chain modeling agencies that originated as one in Paris, France in 1972 with subsequent locations in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, London and Toronto. In 2004, the agencies in New York, Miami, ...
and modeled for various brands and magazines before putting her modeling career on hold to become a correspondent for
MTVu
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. She has done celebrity modeling and has signed with Ford Models. Since retired from modeling and television industry, Stolz shifted to become a bank intern, first at
Citigroup
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and
Bank of America
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.
* Jayla Rubinelli has modeled for New York couture, Ganett, Zitomer, Burn Suburbia Clothing, Great Guns 2008 Calendar, Tucson Lifestyle, and HIN Girls between others.
*
Bre Scullark
Brittany "Bre" Scullark (born April 26, 1985) is an American fashion model and actress. She became the last eliminated on '' America's Next Top Model, Cycle 5''.
Early life
Scullark was born in Harlem, New York. She began swimming competitively ...
has signed to Ford Models in New York, Los Angeles, Miami and Chicago and appeared in commercials and print advertisements., In addition, she has participated in ''America's Next Top Model'', cycle 17, an all-star cycle featuring past competitors, where she placed 10th.
* Nik Pace has signed with Fusion Model Management, modeled for Snuggle, Black Men, Metro Pop, Wedding Dresses, Request Jeans, Dirty Sexy Money, Us Weekly, Soft Sheen Carson, Enigma Hair Salon and is featured in her own calendar. She is now signed with Ford, and was featured in a hair styling video by Ford Models. In September 2009, she gave birth to a boy.
*
Nicole Linkletter
Nicole Linkletter Nathanson (born February 27 1985) is an American fashion model and the winner of Cycle 5 of ''America's Next Top Model''. Her prizes were a contract with Ford Models, a $100,000 contract with CoverGirl, and her photo appearing ...
is currently signed with Nous Model Management in L.A., Upfront Models in Singapore, Models in Hong Kong and Agence Presse in Tokyo, and L.A. Models runway division, Paragon Model Management in Mexico, and SMG Models.
References
External links
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2005 American television seasons
Television shows filmed in Los Angeles
Television shows shot in London