''America's Next Top Model (cycle 5)'' was the fifth season of the popular reality TV competition ''

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''. This cycle introduced

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and J. Alexander as new judges. The prizes included a contract with

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, a cover and spread in ''

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'' magazine, and a $100,000 USD contract with

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cosmetics. The international destination for this cycle was initially set to be

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, 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

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. The cast size was reduced from 14 to 13 contestants, a number that remained consistent until cycle 10. The winner of cycle 5 was 19-year-old

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from

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, with Nik Pace finishing as the runner-up.

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, who finished in sixth place, would later return and win cycle 17: ''All-Stars''.

Contestants

(''Ages listed are at start of contest'')

Episodes

Summaries

Call-out order

: Eliminated : Quit the competition : Part of a non-elimination bottom two : Won the competition

Bottom two

: Eliminated after their first time in the bottom two : Eliminated after their second time in the bottom two : Eliminated after their third time in the bottom two : Eliminated after their fifth time in the bottom two : Quit the competition : Eliminated in the final judging and placed as the runner-up

Average call-out order

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

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

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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 ''

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'' (2009) and ''2 Dudes and a Dream'' (2009). Cassandra later competed on

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, winning $500,000. She married

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actor

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on December 25, 2012, while on vacation in the Caribbean. * Sarah Rhoades returned to her career as a

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dancer and currently works as a company artist for the

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. * Diane Hernandez signed with

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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. *

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. *

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signed with

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and worked for several brands before becoming a correspondent for

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. She has modeled for Ford Models and transitioned from modeling to working in finance as an intern at

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and

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. * 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. *

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.

References

External links

* {{America's Next Top Model A05 2005 American television seasons Television shows filmed in Los Angeles Television shows shot in London