From Too Hot To Handle to Armani runways to Vogue Italia to Real Housewives of Atlanta to Playboy, oh my!
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Yaya DaCosta (Cycle 3):
The CW
Yaya was the runner-up on Cycle 3 of ANTM who you may remember for being heavily criticized for appearing “too African” by the judges.
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Since ANTM, Yaya pivoted to acting and has gone on to star in Ugly Betty, The Kids Are Alright, All My Children, and, most notably, the Chicago Cinematic Universe (Med, Fire, and P.D.)
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Cassandra Amell — F.K.A. Cassandra Whitehead (Cycle 5):
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Cassandra was a contestant on Cycle 5 of ANTM who you may remember for self-eliminating in the early weeks because she refused to re-cut her hair.
3.
Fatima Siad (Cycle 10):
The CW
Fatima was second runner-up on Cycle 10 of ANTM who you may remember for being very opinionated and not-so popular with her fellow housemates.
4.
Nyle DiMarco (Cycle 22):
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Nyle was the Cycle 22 winner of ANTM who you may remember for being the first deaf winner of the series.
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Matthew Smith (Cycle 21):
The CW
Matthew was a contestant on Cycle 21 of ANTM who you may remember for being the heartthrob who stood up for Will against some of the toxic males in the house.
The CW
Since ANTM, Matthew went on to participate in the first season of Netflix’s Too Hot To Handle.
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Cory Wade (Cycle 20):
The CW
Cory was the second runner-up on Cycle 20 of ANTM who you may remember for being the first openly gay contestant on the show and for their androgynous approach to modeling.
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Will Jardell (Cycle 21):
The CW
Will was the runner-up on Cycle 21 of ANTM who you may remember for being a tall legend who would wear 6″ heals to panel.
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Jade Cole (Cycle 6):
The CW
Jade was the second runner-up on Cycle 6 of ANTM who you may remember for giving us one of the most iconic lines in reality television history.
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Since ANTM, Jade continued modeling and is currently signed to agencies in the states, Canada, and Asia.
*Writer’s note: I swear, this photo from 2014 is the most recent photo that I could find / was allowed to use of Miss Jade.
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Eva Sterling — F.K.A. Eva Pigford (Cycle 3):
The CW
Eva was the Cycle 3 winner of ANTM who you may remember for her iconic spider photoshoot and being the first black woman to win ANTM.
Bravo
Since ANTM, Eva continued modeling and starred in a few television shows. Most notably, she was a cast member on The Real Housewives of Atlanta.
10.
Danielle Evans (Cycle 6):
The CW
Danielle was the Cycle 6 winner of ANTM who you may remember for refusing to fully close her gap after Tyra sent her to the dentist to do just that.
11.
Chantelle Young (Cycle 21):
The CW
Chantelle was a contestant on Cycle 21 of ANTM who you may remember for her vitiligo, which cause her skin to loose pigment in certain areas.
12.
Lio Tipton (Cycle 11):
The CW
Lio was the second runner-up on Cycle 11 of ANTM who you may remember for their ice skating background that allowed for them to get into cool and intricate poses.
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Since ANTM, Lio has come out as queer and non-binary and uses they/them pronouns. While they went on to model after their time on the show, they found more success in acting and appeared in Crazy, Stupid, Love, Manhattan Love Story, and Two Night Stand.
13.
Don Benjamin (Cycle 20):
The CW
Don was a contestant on Cycle 20 of ANTM who you may remember for his bitchin’ tattoos.
Republic
Since ANTM, Don continued modeling and pursuing his music career. Most notably, he appeared opposite Ariana Grande in her music video for “Into You.”
14.
Eugena Washington (Cycle 7):
The CW
Eugena was the second runner-up on Cycle 7 of ANTM who you may remember for her fierce poses.
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Elina Ivanova (Cycle 11):
The CW
Elina was a contestant on Cycle 11 of ANTM who you may remember for her amazing photos but “inability” to “lose control” in her photos. Not to mention, she had, dare I say, worst Ty-over of her season / ANTM history.
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Since ANTM, Elina continued modeling in print and on the runway.
*Writer’s note: I swear, this photo from a 2013 photoshoot is the most recent photo that I could find / was allowed to use of Elina.
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Isis King (Cycle 11):
The CW
Isis was a contestant on Cycle 11 of ANTM who you may remember for being the first openly transgender contestant on the series.
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Since ANTM, Isis has continued modeling and has since pivoted to acting. She’s appeared in When They See Us, Good Trouble, and With Love.
17.
Allison Harvard (Cycle 12):
The CW
Allison was the runner-up on Cycle 12 of ANTM who you may remember for her large eyes and fascination with nose bleeds.
18.
Jeana Turner (Cycle 24):
VH1
Jeana was the runner-up on Cycle 24 of ANTM who you may remember for being open and candid about her alopecia.
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Fo Porter (Cycle 12):
The CW
Fo was a contestant on Cycle 12 of ANTM who you may remember for her iconic freckles.
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Kyla Coleman (Cycle 24):
VH1
Kyla was the Cycle 24 winner of ANTM who you may remember for being a liberal political activist who often got into arguments with Liberty, who was a conservative republican.
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Last, but not least, Kim Stolz (Cycle 5):
The CW
Kim was a contestant on Cycle 5 of ANTM who you may remember for her “boyish” appearance and, according to the judges, appearing “too gay.”
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Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/ehisosifo1/notable-antm-contestants-then-vs-now
