America's Next Top Model Cycle 9 Episode 3

The Girls Go Rock Climbing

Photoshoot: Couture Rock Climbing

First Call-out

Jenah Doucette

Call-out Order: Heather Kuzmich, Lisa Jackson, Chantal Jones, Sarah Hartshorne, Ambreal Williams,
Victoria Marshman, Saleisha Stowers, Janet Mills, Ebony Morgan, Bianca Golden

Eliminated

Kimberly Leemans

Note: Once again, we arrive to another absurd elimination. Honestly, who did a far worse job? Exactly. I do not believe that Kimberly deserved the ax. Not at all. She was better than the others in this photoshoot. This cycle just got so rigged that it screams ridiculousness all over. If it was up to me I would have placed Saleisha and Bianca in bottom two.

Photo Credits: ANTM / Matthew Jordan Smith

America's Next Top Model Cycle 9 Episode 2

The Models Go Green

Photoshoot: Negative Side-effects of Smoking

First Call-out

Heather Kuzmich

Call-out Order: Lisa Jackson, Chantal Jones, Sarah Hartshorne, Jenah Doucette, Saleisha Stowers, Ambreal Williams, Victoria Marshman, Janet Mills, Kimberly Leemans, Bianca Golden, Ebony Morgan

Eliminated

Mila  Bouzinova

Note: I totally disagree with Mila being sent home. Ebony and Bianca should have been on the bottom two in the first place. My god! This rigged show really pissed me off. I strongly believe that Mila would be able to give beautiful photos should she have been given the chance to progress in the competition. Sadly, the judges took the small issue and blew it to huge chunks. Her cheerfulness towards the whole situation was sadly taken as lack of seriousness. Obviously, the producers, Tyra Banks, Jay Manuel, and the other judges lacks proper judgement. Nuff said.

Photo Credits: ANTM / Mike Rosenthal

America's Next Top Model Cycle 9 Episode 1

The Girls Go Cruisin'

Photo Shoot in San Juan Puerto Rico

The ninth cycle premiered with 33 potential contestants each receiving a phone call from Tyra Banks, announcing that they were the semifinalists. They convened at a port in San Juan, Puerto Rico and met J. Alexander, who gave them boarding passes for a luxurious Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas, their residence for the week until the 13 finalists were decided. Their first task was to walk a runway modeling life-jackets. At breakfast, the women met Tyra, before proceeding to their interviews with the judges. Memorable moments included Janet's mock waxing of Tyra, Heather revealing that she had Asperger syndrome, and Lisa's revelation of being an exotic dancer.

They docked at St. John’s, Antigua for a beach photo shoot, where they met Cycle 8 winner Jaslene Gonzalez. After the shoot, the final 20 were selected. Tyra asked the final 20 why they should become America's Next Top Model, before the final deliberations with Mr. and Ms. Jay were done and the final 13 contestants were chosen. Marvita Washington failed to make the final cut, but later successfully became a contestant on Cycle 10.

Call-out Order: Mila Bouzinova, Bianca Golden, Jenah Doucette, Chantal Jones, Ambreal Williams, Victoria Marshman, Sarah Hartshorne, Saleisha Stowers, Kimberly Leemans, Ebony Morgan, Janet Mills, Heather Kuzmich, Lisa Jackson

Note: Was surprised to know that Jennifer was not picked. She was better than some of the girls here. Oh well, maybe Tyra thought that her rigged show that is ANTM would need more drama in this cycle. What else is new? Exactly.

Source: Wikipedia
Photo Credits: ANTM / Jim Wade

Kimberly Leemans

Kimberly Leemans of Cycle 9

PHOTOS ON ANTM

Called 10th on Episode 2

Eliminated on Episode 3

Note: Was also disappointed to see her leave early in the competition. I believe that she could have done better than Bianca. But that's just me. And after all, this is a rigged show so what can you expect? Nuff said.

Photo Credits: ANTM / Jim Wade / Mike Rosenthal / Matthew Jordan Smith

America's Next Top Model Cycle 9

ANTM Cycle 9

Contestants

Ambreal Williams, Bianca Golden, Chantal Jones, Ebony Morgan, Heather Kuzmich, Janet Mills, Jenah Doucette, Kimberly Leemans, Lisa Jackson, Mila Bouzinova, Saleisha Stowers, Sarah Hartshorne, Victoria Marshman

Opening Credits

America's Next Top Model, Cycle 9 was the ninth cycle of America's Next Top Model and the third season of the series to be aired on The CW network. This cycle's promotional tagline was "The Future Of Fashion." The promotional song was "Shut Up and Drive" by Rihanna.

The international destinations during this cycle were Shanghai and Beijing. The prize was management and representation by Elite Model Management, a $100,000 contract with CoverGirl cosmetics, and a cover and six-page spread within Seventeen magazine. The season averaged 5.12 viewers making the cycle one of the most successful on show's history.

The winner was 21-year-old Saleisha Stowers, from Los Angeles, California. This was also the last cycle to date in which Twiggy participated as a judge.

Source: Wikipedia
Photo Credits: ANTM