Line #143 Characters/AmericasNextTopModelCycleOne


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16	Contestants from Cycle 1 of America's Next Top Model.
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20	[[folder: Adrianne]]
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22	!!'''Adrianne Curry'''
23	[[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/adrienne.jpg]]
24	The then 20-year-old Joliet, Illinois native was a waitress before her appearance on the first cycle of America’s Next Top Model. Adrianne was known for her tomboyish style and deadpan sense of humor, surprising the judges with her quick improvements in modelling and eventually becoming the winner of Cycle 1.
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26	However, according to Adrienne, [[https://toofab.com/2017/12/11/adrianne-curry-americas-next-top-model-tyra-banks/ Revlon refused to use her for their ads, Wilhelmina Models refused to promote Adrienne after ANTM decided to go with a different agency for Cycle 2, and Tyra and ANTM were unresponsive to Adrienne's pleas for help in collecting her prizes.]] She was briefly sent overseas to model, only to be told that she was too old to book jobs. As such, Adrienne quit modeling and turned to reality television, and her win is rarely acknowledged on the show.
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28	%%* CanonDiscontinuity
29	* BroadStrokes: At least until All-Stars (Cycle 17), where Tyra gave Shannon a RememberWhenYouBlewUpTheSun speech saying she was a "runner-up" for a reason, acknowledging the fact that there ''was'' a winner on Cycle 1. It is the first time Adrienne was directly referred to on the show, excluding a brief appearance she made in Cycle 2.
30	* DarkHorseVictory: Tyra even discussed with the other panel members on how unsure she was about Adrianne making it far in the competition, let alone being in it. In a minor example, Adrianne wins the etiquette challenge, against Robin (who prided herself on being a proper, Christian lady) and Shannon (a Southern sweetheart), much to everyone's surprise.
31	* DeadpanSnarker: Often made deadpan, snarky comments in the confessionals.
32	--> '''Adrianne:''' ''[about Robin]'' She doesn't seem very Christ-like to me. In fact, I think she secretly worships the devil.
33	* TheDeterminator: After she came down with food poisoning, she was informed by the producers that if she did not appear at the elimination panel, she would be automatically disqualified. Against her doctors' recommendation, she checked herself out early and showed up.
34	* EarnYourHappyEnding: When Adrianne's mother visit, Adrianne alludes to money trouble and promises her mother that she will win for the both of them.
35	--> '''Adrianne:''' ''[after winning]'' I'm gonna have a good life now. My family's gonna have a good life now. A lot is going to change, and it kicks so much ass.
36	%%* FemmeFatale
37	%%* MsFanservice: Mostly post the show, but also during.
38	%%* PluckyGirl: Showed up at Elimination despite severe food poisoning that hospitalized her just hours earlier.
39	%%* RageAgainstTheMentor: Post the show. The most infamous to be precise.
40	* SmokingIsCool: Adrianne is one of the few smokers in the house and is seen smoking topless in bed with Elyse.
41	%%* StatuesqueStunner: she is 5'10''
42	%%* TallDarkAndSnarky: often made snarky comments about her competitors.
43	* TomboyWithAGirlyStreak: Adrianne is a self-professed tomboy, often wearing jeans, t-shirts, and bandanas but she knows when to be a proper lady.
44	--> '''Adrianne:''' ''[after winning the etiquette challenge]'' Basically I just tried to act very lady-like, to have a lot of grace, and it was everything I’m not. I guess I proved that I can be a broad.
45	%%* TomboyAndGirlyGirl: Her and Elyse. Also her and Shannon in the finale.
46	%%* TheUnintelligible: At first.
47	* UnPerson: Tyra would seem to prefer to pretend that she simply never existed. Adrianne is only acknowledged in Cycle 17 (in reference to Shannon) and in a trivia challenge in Cycle 20.
48	* WhatTheHellIsThatAccent: In the Fresh Look eye contacts commercial, Adrianne is scolded for her [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-heAIwA42AA&feature=emb_logo thick Chicago accent.]]
49	[[/folder]]
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51	[[folder: Shannon]]
52
53	!!'''Shannon Stewart'''
54	[[quoteright:246:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/shannon_0.jpg]]
55	Shannon Stewart is the first runner up and was later featured in Cycle 11 as one of [=CoverGirl=]’s Top Models in Action and as contestant in Cycle 17 (All-Stars).
56	Shannon was known for being a devout Christian, never drinking or smoking. She was also very clear that she was staying a virgin until marriage and that she would never pose nude. After narrowly avoiding being eliminated in the first episode, Shannon quickly improved, including receiving two consecutive first call-outs and being called first for the Top Two. She was praised for her winning smile, outgoing personality, and commercial look, narrowly losing to Adrianne.
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58	* {{Catchphrase}}: "Oh my word!" is her go-to phrase for excitement or shock.
59	* ChasteHeroine: She is vocal about her promise to stay a virgin until marriage and is oblivious about sex, even expressing surprise that women can masturbate.
60	* ChekhovsBoomerang: Her reluctance to do sexy shoots and the critiques from the first photoshoot in Cycle 1 will come back to haunt her in Cycle 17.
61	%%* TheCutie
62	* EternallyPearlyWhiteTeeth: She has a big white, toothy smile.
63	* ExtremeDoormat: Shannon often follows Robin's lead, even deciding against the nude photoshoot at Robin's encouragement. After Robin is eliminated and Shannon is shown goofing off with Adrianne and Elyse, she admits that she held herself back to follow Robin's preference for quiet.
64	* MoreTeethThanTheOsmonds: Janice criticizes how big her smile is, and even at one point saying Shannon should have some teeth removed.
65	%%* TheFettered
66	* TheFundamentalist: Although not as vocal about her beliefs as Robin, she is passionate about being a Christian and staying a virgin.
67	%%* GirlNextDoor
68	%%* GoodIsBoring: other girls call her this because she has no interest in sex or drugs.
69	* GracefulLoser: She congratulates Adrianne upon her win.
70	%%* TheIngenue
71	* ReluctantFanserviceGirl: She refuses to pose nude, and has difficulty posing in lingerie and swimsuits in accordance with her beliefs.
72	* ShipTease: On their first day in the house, Shannon shows the other contestants a photo of a male Christian model that she saved from a magazine, vowing to find him one day. Cue her {{Squee}}ing when he turns out to be the male model she's paired with at the Paris photoshoot. The two go on a date afterwards but [[ShipSinking lose touch and Shannon later marries another male model]].
73	%%* StatuesqueStunner: she is 5'10''
74	[[/folder]]
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76	[[folder: Elyse]]
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78	!!'''Elyse Sewell'''
79	[[quoteright:202:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/elyse_1.jpg]]
80	A native of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Elyse obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of New Mexico and was planning to apply to medical school if she was cut from the competition. Elyse quickly proved to be a natural at modeling and was consistently praised by the judges, but her arrogant and dismissive attitude towards fashion became her downfall, as the judges felt she didn't take the competition seriously enough.
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83	* TheAce: Elyse was often praised by both the panel and the other girls for her looks, skills and photos. She is also intelligent and speaks French, as seen in the go-sees episode in Paris. Ironically, Elyse was often dismissive of her praise and often complained how "irrelevant" it all was.
84	--> '''Adrianne:''' ''[about Elyse]'' [[CursedWithAwesome She hates everything we do. Yet she's the best at it.]]
85	* AloofDarkHairedGirl: She has a jet black pixie cut, a reserved personality, and took awhile to form bonds with the other contestants.
86	* AlphaBitch: Not as much as Robin but she was often mean-spirited in her comments towards the other contestants, most notably in her [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtFwT5IteLo profanity-laden rant]].
87	%%* AwesomeEgo: Not as severe as Robin’s but she was convinced that her higher intelligence and medical school aspirations made her better than the other girls.
88	* {{Bifauxnen}}: She is noted for her androgynous, edgy look.
89	* BrainyBrunette: She was a pre-med student.
90	%% * BreakoutCharacter: one of the most popular characters from the show.
91	* DeadpanSnarker: Often made snarky comments about her competitors.
92	--> '''Elyse:''' I completely didn't understand Robin's assertion that her haircut made her look like a prostitute, but then again, I'm not really familiar with prostitute trends.
93	%% * FishOutOfWater: Often said she felt like an outsider in the house.
94	%%* GracefulLoser
95	* {{Hypocrite}}: Called most of the other girls insincere, fake or bitchy but constantly spoke badly about them behind their backs to other girls, in the confessionals, and even in an interview challenge (''where the entire point was to not talk badly about the other contestants!'')
96	* InsufferableGenius: She is intelligent no doubt, but often used that to assume superiority over the other contestants and even the competition itself, causing the judges to note that her arrogant attitude was holding her back.
97	--> '''Tyra Banks:''' ''[to Elyse]'' You are an intelligent woman, which is an amazing trait, especially in the modeling industry where the stereotype is that models are stupid. It's important to not be on this 'I'm so better than everyone else' attitude. It only makes people not like you and not appreciate your intelligence."
98	%%* NerdsAreSexy
99	%% * {{Pride}}: Again, nowhere as bad as Robin, but she was certainly arrogant and sure of herself.
100	* RavenHairIvorySkin: She is noted for being very pale and occasionally she is criticized for being too pale and too thin by the judges.
101	%%* SmallNameBigEgo
102	%%* TheSmartGirl: she was a pre-med student before the show.
103	%%* TheSnarkKnight
104	%%* StatuesqueStunner: she is 5'10"
105	%%* SurroundedByIdiots: Often insisted she was this, sometimes crossing into InsufferableGenius territory.
106	%%* TallDarkAndSnarky: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtFwT5IteLo known for her infamous confessional]]
107	%%* TemptingFate
108	%%* TooCleverByHalf: One her worst days.
109	%%* TomboyAndGirlyGirl: Adrianne and her.
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112	[[folder: Robin]]
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114	!!'''Robin Manning'''
115	[[quoteright:242:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/robin_485.jpg]]
116	Robin Manning (alternatively spelled "Robynne") is a plus-sized model and a devout Christian from Memphis, Tennessee. Prior to her appearance in Cycle 1, Robin was active in the pageant competitions, winning the titles of Miss Soybean, Miss National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame, and Miss Tennessee State University. At 26, Robin was the oldest contestant in the house and was often discussed whether she was too old for modeling. Nevertheless, Robin became a consistent competitor and her main drawback was her self-righteous attitude, which often caused conflict in the house. Ultimately, it was Robin's refusal to pose nude and poor attitude at photoshoots that caused her to be eliminated.
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118	* AlphaBitch: She is acts holier-than-thou to her non-religious contestants and sets herself up as the leader of the Christian competitors.
119	* BigBeautifulWoman: The first plus-sized model ever on the show.
120	* BitchInSheepsClothing: She acts sweet and lady-like to the judges, but is actually very rude and intolerant towards others.
121	--> '''Robin:''' Ebony is a lesbian, and I found this offensive. I cannot pass judgment on her, but I just know that some people who claim to love the Lord and are Christian are not always, you know, cut the right way.
122	* CoolBigSis: As the oldest competitor, she acts as this towards Shannon and the other Christian girls in the house.
123	%%* TheFettered
124	* DontCallMeSir: Robin is scolded for using Southern, pageant manners (i.e. saying "yes/no ma'am" and "yes/no sir") and is repeatedly reminded that pageantry is not the same as modeling.
125	* TheFundamentalist: She is very vocal about being a Christian and is often shown reading her Bible (even during the challenge where they are supposed to be socializing with Frenchmen!). She refuses to accept Ebony's lesbianism, even going as far as refusing to meet Ebony's girlfriend. She shows Elyse a Bible verse about how atheists are foolish, interrupts Ebony shouting at her by singing "How Excellent is Thy Name," and leads a prayer circle to passively aggressively denounce Ebony's overly competitive nature.
126	* HolierThanThou: She believes herself to better and more lady-like than the more liberal girls like Elyse, Adrianne or Ebony, much to their annoyance.
127	--> '''Adrianne:''' ''[about Robin]'' If there really is this big wonderful man in the sky, then he's gonna whup her ass when she gets up there.
128	* {{Hypocrite}}: Robin refuses to pose nude for the Merrit Diamond jewelry photoshoot but Tyra and Jay Manuel call her out for flashing Jay (off-screen) and accuse her of shaking her breasts at him, with Janice even sarcastically asking where was Robin's Bible during that.
129	* ReluctantFanserviceGirl: She refuses to pose nude and is uncomfortable at the lingerie photoshoot.
130	* RichBitch: She comes from a rich family and surprises everyone by buying a pair of expensive boots during a teaching challenge in which the contestants were touring luxury shops.
131	* SassyBlackWoman: She has a big personality, and is not afraid to show it.
132	%%* SitComArchNemesis: Namely, to Ebony, Elyse and Adrianne.
133	%%* SmallNameBigEgo
134	%%* StatuesqueStunner: she is 5'11"
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137	[[folder: Kesse]]
138
139	!!'''Kesse Wallace'''
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141	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/kesse_7.jpg]]
142	Kesse Wallace coined the acronym [[FunWithAcronyms D.I.V.A]] (which stands for "Devastating, Intriguing, Vivacious and just plain All That"). She was raised a devout Baptist and although she was part of Robin's clique, she got along with everyone in the house. Kesse was praised for her work ethic and friendly personality, but ultimately, the judges felt that Kesse lost her drive and she placed fifth overall.
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144	* CelebrityResemblance: With host Tyra Banks. Lampshaded many times during the show, including Tyra herself.
145	--> '''Tyra:''' This is freaking me out. I think I'm looking at my long lost sister.
146	--> '''Elyse:''' ''[to Adrianne]'' Do you think Kesse will win? Cause she looks like Tyra.
147	* DisappearedDad: Her father was shot dead.
148	* TheFace: Of the Christian girls and the top five in general, she is the most charming and personable.
149	* TheHeart: She got along with everyone in the house and often served as a bridge between the Christian and non-Christian contestants. When she is eliminated, both the remaining contestants ''and'' the panel cry. After her elimination, the divide between Robin, Shannon, Adrianne, and Elyse widens.
150	* ImNotHereToMakeFriends: Subverted. Although Kesse declared this verbatim in one of the first episodes, she ended up being the friendliest contestant.
151	%%* MilitaryBrat
152	* NiceGirl: She is kind to all of her fellow contestants.
153	* TearfulSmile: During her elimination, she smiles through her tears and [[GracefulLoser and talks about how much she will miss everyone.]]
154	[[/folder]]
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156	[[folder: Giselle]]
157
158	!!'''Giselle Samson'''
159	[[quoteright:269:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/giselle_4.jpg]]
160	A lifelong dancer and gymnast from Corona, California, Giselle worked with Anaheim Ballet and Disney before her appearance on America’s Next Top Model. She was brought in as one of the two "surprise" contestants who moved into the house in the first episode. Although Giselle won the runaway challenge, she was rather insecure and was warned by the judges that her self-doubt would hold her back. Ultimately, after repeated self-confidence issues, Giselle was eliminated.
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162	* GenkiGirl: Has a young, energetic personality.
163	* GracefulLoser: Takes her elimination in stride, pointing out that Music/BritneySpears did ''Star Search'' and lost but still became extremely successful, and vows to do the same.
164	* ImNotHereToMakeFriends: She complains that Elyse is not in the competition for the right reasons, pointing out that Elyse's dream is to become a doctor and not a model.
165	%%* InferioritySuperiorityComplex: Ultimately became her FatalFlaw.
166	%%* LazyBum: Elyse accuses her of being this around the house and refusing to do chores.
167	* TagAlongKid: Did not have much overall screen time during the show, aside from her [[ADeathIntheLimelight elimination]] episode.
168	[[/folder]]
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170	[[folder: Ebony]]
171
172	!!'''Ebony Haith'''
173	[[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/Ebony-Haith_7825.jpg]]
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175	Born in the Bronx, New York, Ebony is an openly gay model who previously worked as a make-up artist in the past. Ebony was noted for her striking looks and strong personality but the judges criticized her skin's imperfections. In the house, Ebony frequently clashed with Robin over Ebony's sexuality but Ebony also fought with other house members over her overly competitive nature and inability to take criticism. Eventually, the judges found that Ebony had a large chip on her shoulder that caused her to be difficult to work with, thus eliminating her.
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177	* AsideGlance: Her hilarious [[https://tenor.com/view/antm-ebony-girlbye-boybye-rolleyes-gif-5699417 reaction]] to Robyn's impromptu prayer session.
178	%%* HotBlooded
179	* LipstickLesbian: She enjoys fashion and make up and is seen doing her girlfriend's hair when her girlfriend visits the house.
180	* MotorMouth: The other contestants view her as this and often complain that Ebony goes on long-winded rants.
181	* NeverGotToSayGoodbye: Subverted. Though she is seen simply walking out after being eliminated without saying goodbye, unseen footage shows that she writes goodbye letters to other contestants.
182	* SassyBlackWoman: She is probably best known for the [[https://tenor.com/view/americas-next-top-model-ebony-fake-crying-mood-swings-gif-15107733 fake crying and then strutting confidently GIF]] that she inspired. Ebony is also very opinionated, decrying the hairdresser she was assigned for the makeover for not knowing how to deal with a black woman's hair and arguing with Giselle over leaving her moisturizer in the common areas.
183	* ThisIsACompetition: She suggests not letting the challenge winners know about an early morning call-time, which angers the other contestants in the house and Ebony's defense is that she's here to win.
184	* TokenLesbian: The first openly gay contestant on the show.
185	[[/folder]]
186
187	[[folder: Nicole]]
188
189	!!'''Nicole Panattoni'''
190	[[quoteright:270:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/nicole_09.jpg]]
191	Born in Murreita, California, Nicole seemed like an early front-runner in the competition, including having no "out" votes from the judges in the first two weeks. However, Nicole quickly lost her drive when she became concerned about maintaining her relationship with her long-distance boyfriend. In the snake photoshoot, she let her fear of snakes distract from her posing and she was eliminated for a lack of commitment.
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193	* GracefulLoser: In her elimination, Nicole acknowledges that she is relieved to be going back to her boyfriend and takes the fact that she won't be America's Next Top Model in stride.
194	* LoveMakesYouDumb: She rejects a challenge reward to network with high-profile designer in favor of going back to the house to call her long-distance boyfriend. On the other hand, she ''did'' wind up [[HappilyMarried marrying said boyfriend]], [[BabiesEverAfter started a family with him]], and still had a briefly successful modeling career so it seems like it did work out for her after all.
195	* MsFanservice: She has the largest breasts out of the contestants and is praised by the judges for her beautiful body.
196	%%* StatuesqueStunner: she is 5'10''
197	[[/folder]]
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199	[[folder: Katie]]
200
201	!!'''Katie Cleary'''
202	[[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/Katie1_4774.jpg]]
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204	The then 21-year-old from Glenview, Illinois was a college student during her appearance on America’s Next Top Model and did some modeling prior to her appearance in Cycle 1. Katie was frequently criticized for appearing too sexual in her photos and she was finally eliminated after the judges felt that Katie's sex appeal would be detrimental for a career as a fashion model.
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206	* MsFanservice: The judges chastise her for posing too sexy. She also admits to posing for ''Playboy'' in the past.
207	%%* StatuesqueStunner: she is 5'9''.
208	[[/folder]]
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210	[[folder: Tessa]]
211
212	!!'''Tessa Carlson'''
213	[[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/Tessa-Carlson_2389.jpg]]
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215	Born in Chicago, Illinois, Tessa was an aspiring model working as a waitress and was brought in as one of the two surprise contestants in cycle 1. In reviewing Tessa's pictures from the first photoshoots, the judges felt that she didn't know how to pose well. Tessa's admittance that she disliked posing in revealing clothing further cemented her elimination.
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218	* ReluctantFanServiceGirl: She admits disliking revealing her skin, even hating shorts, causing Janice Dickinson to point out that she's in the wrong profession if she likes to cover up.
219	* SmokingIsCool: She and Adrianne bonded over being the only smokers in the house.
220	* WeHardlyKnewYe: The first girl ever eliminated from America's Next Top Model.
221	* YoungerThanTheyLook: She was only 19 during the filming, but appeared older.

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