America's Next Top Model season 5

America's Next Top Model is the fifth season of the popular reality TV competition America's Next Top Model. This cycle introduced Twiggy and J. Alexander as new judges. The prizes included a contract with Ford Models, a cover and spread in Elle Girl magazine, and a $100,000 USD contract with CoverGirl cosmetics.
The international destination for this cycle was initially set to be London, England, making it the first time the show would be held in a primarily English-speaking international location. However, due to safety concerns following terrorist attacks in London, the final runway show was moved to Los Angeles.
The cast size was reduced from 14 to 13 contestants, a number that remained consistent until America's [Next Top Model season 10|cycle 10].
The winner of cycle 5 was 19-year-old Nicole Linkletter from Grand Forks, North Dakota, with Nik Pace finishing as the runner-up.
Lisa D'Amato, who finished in sixth place, would later return and win America's Next [Top Model season 17|cycle 17: All-Stars].

Contestants

Contestant	Age	Height	Hometown	Finish	Place
Ashley Black	22		Fort Lauderdale, Florida	Episode 2	13
Ebony Taylor	18		Sylmar, California	Episode 3	12
Cassandra Whitehead	19		Houston, Texas	Episode 4	11
Sarah Rhoades	18		Boonville, Missouri	Episode 4	10
Diane Hernandez	23		Orlando, Florida	Episode 5	9
Coryn Woitel	19		Minneapolis, Minnesota	Episode 6	8
Kyle Kavanagh	19		Dexter, Michigan	Episode 7	7
Lisa D'Amato	24		Thousand Oaks, California	Episode 10	6
Kimberly 'Kim' Stolz	21		Yorkville, New York	Episode 11	5
Jayla Rubinelli	20		Tucson, Arizona	Episode 12	4
Brittney 'Bre' Scullark	20		Harlem, New York	Episode 13	3
Erika 'Nik' Pace	21		Atlanta, Georgia	Episode 13	2
Nicole Linkletter	20		Grand Forks, North Dakota	Episode 13	1

Episodes

Summaries

Average call-out order

Casting call-out order and final two are not included.

Rank by average	Place	Model	Call-out total	Number of call-outs	Call-out average
1	11	Cassandra	4	2	2.00
2	2	Nik	34	11	3.09
3	6	Lisa	29	8	3.63
4	4	Jayla	38	10	3.80
5	1	Nicole	48	11	4.36
6	3	Bre	51	11	4.63
7	5	Kim	42	9	4.67
8	7	Kyle	31	6	5.17
9	8	Coryn	34	5	6.80
10	9	Diane	30	4	7.50
11	12	Ebony	20	2	10.00
12	10	Sarah	31	3	10.33
13	13	Ashley	13	1	13.00

Makeovers

Bre - Straightened with bangsCassandra - Mia Farrow inspired pixie cut and dyed blonde; never fully achievedCoryn - Long golden blonde extensions with matching eyebrowsDiane - Dyed wheat-colored with bangsEbony - Brandy inspired long micro braidsJayla - Long straight black extensions; later, pixie cutKim - Dyed redKyle - Long straight chocolate brown extensionsLisa - Cut shorter and dyed chocolate brown; later, re-dyed blondeNicole - Long curly brown weaveNik - Dyed sun-kissed blonde and eyebrows lightenedSarah - Asymmetrical chin-length bob

Post–''Top Model'' careers

Ashley Black has modeled for hair care products and is currently an on-air personality for 93 Rock.Ebony Taylor walked in various fashion weeks but left modeling to return to college. She competed in the 2010 Miss California pageant, where she won one of three preliminary evening dress awards. Ebony also supported her sister, Angel Taylor, during her audition for The Voice.Cassandra Whitehead has worked with UPN and ventured into television acting. She appeared in films such as Fast & Furious and 2 Dudes and a Dream. Cassandra later competed on 1 vs. 100, winning $500,000. She married Canadian actor Stephen Amell on December 25, 2012, while on vacation in the Caribbean.Sarah Rhoades returned to her career as a ballet dancer and currently works as a company artist for the Atlanta Ballet.Diane Hernandez signed with Wilhelmina Models and has been featured in Silhouette, Marianne, and Vogue.it.Coryn Woitel has modeled for FingerHut.Kyle Kavanagh pursued some modeling opportunities in Los Angeles.Lisa D'Amato signed with L.A. Models and MI Models under their talent division. She has modeled for various brands, released two singles, and appeared in Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew. Lisa was also the winner of cycle 17, an all-star season featuring past competitors.Kim Stolz signed with Elite Model Management and worked for several brands before becoming a correspondent for MTVu. She has modeled for Ford Models and transitioned from modeling to working in finance as an intern at Citigroup and Bank of America.Jayla Rubinelli has modeled for brands like New York Couture, Ganett, and Zitomer, and appeared in the Great Guns 2008 Calendar and Tucson Lifestyle.Bre Scullark signed with Ford Models and appeared in commercials and print ads. She also competed in America's Next Top Model, cycle 17, where she placed 10th.Nik Pace signed with Fusion Model Management and modeled for brands like Snuggle, Us Weekly, and Soft Sheen Carson. She is now signed with Ford Models and appeared in a hair styling video by the agency. In September 2009, she gave birth to a boy.Nicole Linkletter is signed with Nous Model Management in L.A., and various international agencies including Upfront Models in Singapore, Models in Hong Kong, Agence Presse in Tokyo, and Paragon Model Management in Mexico.