America's Next Top Model (S06E01): The Girl Who Learns How to Dance Summary

The Girl Who Learns How to Dance Summary

After 32 aspiring models arrive in Pasadena, Calif., to face host Tyra Banks, art director of photo shoots Jay Manuel and runway expert J. Alexander, the field quickly narrows to 13 finalists, however, the finalists are given little time to settle into their posh new mansion in Los Angeles before Jay Manuel reveals in a jaw-dropping announcement that they will be bald for their first photo shoot. Meanwhile, Janice Dickinson makes a surprise appearance, adding even more pressure for the 13 finalists as she leads them into a grueling press conference in front of TV personality and radio host Todd Newton ('E! News'); TV personality and actress Rolanda Watts ('My Wife and Kids'); 'Access Hollywood' special correspondent and son of actor Will Smith, Trey Smith; news reporter Tina Frazier; and fashion industry expert Trish Moreno. The participants:
Brooke, Student; age 22 of Corpus Christi, Texas
Danielle, Babysitter; age 20 of Little Rock, Ark.
Furonda, Student; age 24 of Stuttgart, Ark.
Gina, Translator; age 21 of Tampa, Fla.
Jade, Restaurant Hostess; age 26 of Philadelphia, Pa.
Joanie, Sales Associate; age 24 of Beaver Falls, Pa.
Kari, Student; age 18 of Brookings, S.D.
Kathy, House Painter; age 20 of Brevard, N.C.
Leslie, Student; age 18 of Higley, Ariz.
Mollie Sue, Waitress; age 25 of Tampa, Fla.
Nnenna, Chemist; age 24 of Houston
Sara, Student; age 22 of Davis, Calif.
Wendy, Retail Assistant Manager; age 22 of New Orleans, La.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 6 Episode 1 of America's Next Top Model resulted in a 0.00 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

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America's Next Top Model Show Summary

Created by Tyra Banks, America's Next Top Model follows a group of young women of various backgrounds, shapes and sizes who live together in a loft and vie for a modeling contract.

The show exposes the transformation of everyday young women into potentially fierce supermodels, with participants facing weekly tests that determine who can make the cut. With mentoring by supermodel Tyra Banks and exposure to high-profile fashion-industry gurus, the finalists compete in a highly accelerated modeling boot camp - a crash course to supermodel fame.