Aug 24 2007
Tyra Banks

Tyra Banks Reveals Contestants For America’s Next Top Model 9

The new season of America’s Next Top Model starts on September 19th. Yesterday the 13 contestants for the upcoming season were revealed. Given that none of the winners have really become TOP models, I’m thinking why these girls rush to compete in the first place, but then look at the fine print and there is that $100,000 contract - read, money in the bank - awaiting the winner. Of course the modeling career could amount to something - Eva’s done a great job working her new connects and looks every part the model/her decision to cut Tyra and Benny Medina as her manager could come back to hurt her - but it seems as though personality is the most important quality any of these girls could walk in the room with.

Toccara is a great example: gets booted mid-season and still gets a BET gig.

But we’re talking season 9 and other than Eva can you pick any of the previous winners out of the sea of other models in the mix?

Which brings it right back to personality.

If you’ve got it it lights up the screen, keeps people entertained and wanting to see more of you. It’s not just about desperately wanting to be the next Tyra, because honestly, that’s not gonna happen.

Judging by the first glimpses in the Meet the Models clip - that energy is gonna be hard to find.

Give it a show or two, maybe one of them will surprise us.

America's Next Top Model 9


☼ What's Your Opinion? ☼

1 MC Fri, Aug 24, 2007 - 7:58 pm

Omg im obsessed with this show i think ive seen every episode!! i cant wait for cycle 9!!

xo

2 courtney Fri, Aug 24, 2007 - 9:54 pm

heyy i watch the show all the time i never thought i missed an episode its so0o hot…remember my name so0o u can see me in cycle 14

3 maria Fri, Aug 24, 2007 - 10:02 pm

omg i love this show! its the best ever! im not into modeling or anything but it is very interesting i love the show
from the pics i have my money on these 3 girls:
Jenah, Lisa, and chantel cause they are the only ones that look like top models from those photos to me
no offence

4 maggie Fri, Aug 24, 2007 - 10:22 pm

I am watching ANTM right now on MTV.  I’ve seen all cycles like 3 times each.  My boyfriend thinks Im nuts.  Im excited to see the new photo shoot setups—my favorite part.

5 amanda Fri, Aug 24, 2007 - 11:34 pm

this is the greatest show on earth! i’m excited to see the changes in the girls and the outfits and photos!! CAN’T WAIT!!!

6 SHIVONNE Sat, Aug 25, 2007 - 12:03 am

I NEVER WANTED 2 WATCH THIS SHOW BUT ALWAYS WANTED 2 B AN MODEL…TOOK ME A LONG TIME 2 JOIN A MODELING SCHOOL AND ALL AND NOW WATCHIN UR SHOW HELPS ME ALOT I CANT WAIT TILL I TURN 18 BECAUSE IMA BE AMERICANS NEXT TOP MODEL ALONG WITH THE OTHER GIRLS DAT MADE IT…. SO I REALLY LOVE YOUR SHOW…UPS AND DOWNS…. PUTS FEMALES TREW ALOT OF TEST 2 SEE IF THIS IS REALLY WHAT THEY WANT…AND IM READY FOR THAT SEE YOU SOON

AND BY DA WAY IM 17 WILL BE 18 IN MARCH 5TH
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                SHIVONNE HUDSON
                THANK YOU !!!!

7 chloe Sat, Aug 25, 2007 - 12:24 am

OMG I LOVE YOU TYRA BANKS

8 BrAnDiE Sat, Aug 25, 2007 - 12:48 am

i loveeeee america’s next top model.
best show.

9 MARIA Sat, Aug 25, 2007 - 1:35 am

THIS SHOW ITS REALLY AWESOME,,,LIKE IT A LOT. I AM UNABLE TO SEE IT EVERY WEEK BUT WHEN I DO I CANT BE AWAY OF MY CHAIR FOR NOTHING.. LOVE IT..
AND BY THE WAY TYRA I LOVE THE WAY YOU TREAT PEOPLE ON YOUR SHOW YOU SEEM PRETTY DOWN TO EARTH,,,

BYE..

MARIA

10 genny Sat, Aug 25, 2007 - 1:27 pm

I love your show and think tyra is the best i can not wait for cycle 9!!!! Everyones talking about it!!

11 amanda Sat, Aug 25, 2007 - 1:50 pm

this is is soooo fun to watch!! I love it! And Tyra is so beautiful ALL the time, she makes me sick!

12 Fallia Sat, Aug 25, 2007 - 7:47 pm

I LOVE THIS SHOW!ahh

JENNAH IS GOING TO WIN LOVE YA

13 BRAD Sat, Aug 25, 2007 - 8:07 pm

hi. i wanna be a male model when i get older. tyra should make a show for guys!!

14 veronica-sat, aug 25, 2007 - 7:21 Sat, Aug 25, 2007 - 8:18 pm

hi tyra i see the shows alot and i have to say i like them alot i just want to say i want to become americas next top model but i’m only 14

15 mckenzie Sun, Aug 26, 2007 - 10:19 am

dera,tiara my dream is to become america next top model i watch all of the show everything but the promblem is im only,13

16 Suzie Sun, Aug 26, 2007 - 10:38 am

How is Sarah a plus size model?! She looks pretty slim to me.  And her breasts are obviously real, which is nice to see. (I hate when skinny women have a pair of silicone bags slapped on their ridiculously teensy frames.)
  I would love to see Sarah go far, The fashion industry needs to start moving on to women and girls who have some meat on their bones.  I am sick of looking at girls who look like 12 year old boys. I am also really tired of low cut jeans and tummy shirts. We’ve had 10 years of bellies showing.
Isn’t it a bit past time to change the style?!

17 Sarah - Sun. Aug. 26, 2007 - 10:15 Sun, Aug 26, 2007 - 11:12 am

I think it is time to bring back Janice Dickinson.  The rest of the judges put me to sleep.

18 M Lowry Sun, Aug 26, 2007 - 3:40 pm

I have watched every episode since season 1. Something about dressing someone up and making them pretty regardless if they hold natural beauty or not. Next year hopefully I’ll see my niece on the show she is so pretty but the thought of living with that many other girls just don’t turn her on. I can name every winner from every cycle and I just love the show.The only elimination that pissed me off was Nanna the African girl who was by far prettier than any of the modesl on the panel…I’m sorry but including you too Tyra!

19 jessica Sun, Aug 26, 2007 - 7:45 pm

KIMS MY SISTER YAAAA!!!!! THIS IS FREAKIN AWESOME!!!!!!!!!

20 Marjorie Caldwell Mon, Aug 27, 2007 - 12:46 am

Tyra,

For a different twist, consider doing a “brother-sister” or “mother daughter” combo as next top models.

21 Mene Wed, Sep 19, 2007 - 5:41 pm

Please have show for older women who have gorgeous body and face and want to be in the show but are older 50+

22 chris Wed, Oct 10, 2007 - 3:04 pm

omg she is like so cute like omg i like love her she is so sweet and kind i like love her show she is like idk how to describe be omg omg omg

23 Sabrina Wed, Oct 10, 2007 - 3:11 pm

Tyra is so sweet i like her show alot its entertaining and cool

24 Ryan-Ashley Wed, Oct 24, 2007 - 10:18 pm

Trya, i can not belive what just happen on the show with ebony. MY name is ryan ashley most people call me charm. i have been trying to to get intouch with you. i know what you need and i hope that ebony didnt mess it you for me. trya i know what you need. i want to be the next top super model your looking for not just for you and me but for my son andre he is counting on me, trya please help me get in touch with me. i have no one to talk to tomorrow will make 2years since my sister die. there is a lot to me i could even be on you talk show please trya


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