America's Next Top Model season 23


The twenty-third cycle of America's Next Top Model premiered on December 12, 2016, on VH1. It was the first cycle to air on the network following the series' cancellation by The CW. As opposed to the past three cycles, this cycle followed the series' original format of an all-female contest.
The cycle was presented by British singer Rita Ora, who took over from former model and businesswoman Tyra Banks. The judging panel was fully revamped, consisting of model Ashley Graham, Paper magazine chief creative officer Drew Elliott, and celebrity stylist Law Roach, replacing the previous panel consisting of Banks, fashion publicist Kelly Cutrone, and runway coach J. Alexander. Banks still served as the series' executive producer.
The winner of the competition was 20-year-old India Gants from Seattle, Washington, with Tatiana Price placing as the runner up.

Prizes

  • A fashion spread in Paper magazine.
  • A talent contract with VH1.
  • A contract with Rimmel London cosmetics.
  • A cash prize of US$100,000

Contestants

NameAgeHeightHometownFinishPlace
Justine Biticon18Panorama City, CaliforniaEpisode 214
Cherish Waters25Los Angeles, CaliforniaEpisode 313
Gailayh 'Giah' Hardeman21College Station–Bryan, TexasEpisode 512
Krislian Rodriguez25Los Angeles, CaliforniaEpisode 611
Kyle McCoy23Darien, ConnecticutEpisode 710
Binta Dibba25Seattle, WashingtonEpisode 89
Marissa Hopkins18Houston, TexasEpisode 98
Paige Mobley22Birmingham, MichiganEpisode 107
Tash Wells26San Jose, CaliforniaEpisode 116
Cody Wells26San Jose, CaliforniaEpisode 125
Courtney Nelson25San Francisco, CaliforniaEpisode 144
CoryAnne Roberts19Los Angeles, CaliforniaEpisode 153
Tatiana Price21Queens, New YorkEpisode 152
India Gants20Seattle, WashingtonEpisode 151

Episodes


Summaries

Average call-out order

Casting call-out order, comeback first call-out and final episode are not included.
Rank by
average
PlaceModelCall-out
total
Number of
call-outs
Call-out
average
11India36123.00
25Cody40113.64
32Tatiana48124.00
44Courtney55124.58
53CoryAnne57124.75
67Paige4895.33
78Marissa4685.75
89Binta4776.71
96Tash3456.80
1012Giah3047.50
1111Krislian4458.80
1210Kyle5469.00
1313Cherish24212.00
1414Justine14114.00

Photo shoot guide

  • Episode 1 photo shoot: Comp cards
  • Episode 2 photo shoot: Crowd surfing
  • Episode 3 photo shoot: Nude in groups
  • Episode 4 photo shoot: Social media stories for Paper magazine
  • Episode 5 photo shoot: Avant-garde designs in a supermarket
  • Episode 6 photo shoot: Sports club with Chanel Iman
  • Episode 7 video shoot: Gypsy sport fashion in Harlem
  • Episode 8 photo shoot: Luxury jet-setters with Jason Derulo
  • Episode 9 video shoot: Dance battles with French Montana
  • Episode 10 photo shoot: Celebrity impersonations
  • Episode 11 photo shoot: Paper magazine mock covers
  • Episode 12 beauty video: Beauty transformations with face painting
  • Episode 14 commercial: Rimmel in the streets of London
  • Episode 15 photo shoot: Paper magazine editorial spread

Makeovers

Cherish – Dyed fire-engine redGiah – Shoulder-length blonde bob weaveKrislian – Straightened with bangsKyleMiley Cyrus inspired two-tone pompadourBinta – No makeoverMarissa – Blown-out and relaxed with added volumePaige – Shoulder-length cut with blunt bangs and dyed ice blondeTashHigh-top fadeCody – Long dark blonde ombre weaveCourtneyMarilyn Monroe inspired chin length bob and dyed platinum blondeCoryAnne – Long chestnut curlsTatiana – Long wavy weaveIndia – Dyed lavender with pink highlights