America's Next Top Model Season 17

Synopsis

AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL returns for another season, with Tyra Banks kicking off cycle seventeen by bringing back an all-star cast of fan favorites and outrageous characters from previous cycles of the show. These women of various backgrounds, shapes and sizes return to prove that they can make it in the high-stress, high-stakes world of modeling and celebrity, featuring an exciting line-up of special guest judges. There is a lot at stake with these seasoned veterans, poised to earn the prestigious title of "America's Next Top Model," that previously eluded them. Time has passed and these models have changed - for better and for worse. In addition to exposure to prolific fashion-industry gurus and successful entrepreneurs, the finalists will compete in complicated catwalks, ambitious fashion photo shoots and work to carefully craft their public personas, all under 24-hour-a-day surveillance of the cameras that chronicle every move.

Main Cast

Tyra Banks

Herself - Host / Judge

Age : 50 | Popularity : 17%

J. Alexander

Runway Coach

Age : 66 | Popularity : 3%

Jay Manuel

Creative Consultant

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Nigel Barker

Judge / Photographer

Age : 52 | Popularity : 3%

André Leon Talley

Judge

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Episodes

Episode 1

14 September 2011 - Nicki Minaj

Cycle 17 features the first-ever All-star cast, with fan favorites and outrageous personalities from different cycles as they square off and compete for the grand prize.

Episode 2

21 September 2011 - Ashlee Simpson

As the tension mounts and catfights begin, alliances are made in the house between the women. The All-Stars receive make-overs and many of the melt down during the process.

Episode 3

28 September 2011 - Kristin Cavallari

The competition is fierce as the All-Stars meet reality star Kristin Cavallari, who tells them what it takes to be a celebrity personality in Hollywood.

Episode 4

05 October 2011 - Anthony Zuiker

One of the models has a health scare that makes her nervous going into the next elimination. During a challenge, the All-Stars audition for a role on a popular television show CSI, in front of creator of the CSI franchise, Anthony Zuiker.

Episode 5

12 October 2011 - LaToya Jackson

The women model fashions from the Kardashian Collection for a runway challenge at the Santa Monica Pier with Kim, Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian in attendance. During a photo shoot, the models get guidance from LaToya Jackson.

Episode 6

19 October 2011 - Coco Rocha

The women are divided into two teams for a flag football challenge with professional football players. During the challenge, the all-stars pose for photos and the competition is fierce.

Episode 7

26 October 2011 - Kathy Griffin

The women are asked to create a signature fragrance and launch the scent at a public event while posing in a bathtub.

Episode 8

02 November 2011 - Game

The All-Stars are given the most difficult challenge yet, as they are asked to write and sing a song about their lives, with a suprising twist. Once the song is complete, rapper Game steps in to direct the women in music videos based on their songs.

Episode 9

09 November 2011 - Nikos Papadopoulos

The women find out they are headed abroad to Greece and given the opportunity to collaborate with designer Michael Cinco on what could potentionally be their final runway gown.

Episode 10

16 November 2011 - Exploring Greece

The women find out they will be judged by each other during a challenge, where one of the All-Stars is confronted about her insecurities. The women also get some time off to enjoy Greece and its night life.

Episode 11

23 November 2011 - Highlights

Rewind and review the challenges, photo shoots and dramatic personalities that make up the ALl-Star cycle of 'Top Model'.

Episode 12

30 November 2011 - Tyson Beckford

It is down to four women and the competition is intense. The All-Stars have to write a fashion blog for Editor-in-Chief of Vogue Italia, Franca Sozzani and also get the opportunity to work with Tyra on a motion editorial.

Episode 13

07 December 2011 - All-Star Finale

The women participate in the final photo shoot and a challenging runway finale that includes flying and modeling under water.

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Production	Development Producer	Ken Mok Kenya Barris
	Producer	Ken Mok Anthony Dominici
Sound	Original Music Composer	David Thomas Les Pierce
Department	Role	Name

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