America's Next Top Model: Then and Now


Tyra Banks returns this fall for Cycle 17 of "America's Next Top Model," and she's bringing back some familiar faces for the reality show's first-ever "All-Stars" season. To prepare for this week's premiere, click through this slideshow to find out what the 14 ladies seeking another chance at the "ANTM" title have been up to since they were last on the show.


Alexandria Everett, 22, Cycle 16:


Alexandria placed fourth during the last season of "America's Next Top Model." Despite producing some of the best photos throughout Cycle 16, Alexandria's bad attitude got her into trouble with her fellow contestants and with the judges. Since appearing on the show, Alexandria has modeled for a couple of SoCal magazines and clothing lines 80s Purple and BTFL People.


Allison Harvard, 23, Cycle 12:


Allison performed consistently well during Cycle 12, placing her as the season's runner-up contestant. Even though she struggled with versatility, her unique, doll-like face was favored by the judges. Allison hasn't done much fashion modeling since her time on "America's Next Top Model," but her works of art and strange penchant for blood have made her an Internet celebrity.



Angelea Preston, 25, Cycle 14:


Angelea's explosive personality during Cycle 14 of "America's Next Top Model" got her the reputation of being a troublemaker. She was often the source of all the drama that went down in the house and constantly picked fights with the other girls. Catfights aside, Angelea landed in fourth place that season since the judges constantly praised her for her work on-camera and determination during photo shoot challenges. After the show, the 25-year-old has participated in N.Y. Fashion Week, walking for the Sachika twins and Richie Rich shows, and she was recently cast in a film called "Breathe."


Bianca Golden, 22, Cycle 9:


Another "Top Model." known for causing trouble, Bianca finished in fourth place during Cycle 9. She was known for her loud and abrasive demeanor and was considered the season's villain. One of Bianca's most memorable moments came from her makeover meltdown when Tyra shaved her head. After Cycle 9, Bianca walked in a couple of "Project Runway" finale shows, appeared on the pages of Essence and Cosmopolitan magazines, and most recently was in a Macy's commercial.


Bre Scullark, 26, Cycle 5:


Bre will forever be known for freaking out over her stolen granola bars on Cycle 5 of "America's Next Top Model." Lisa D'Amato (a Cycle 5 contestant who will also be joining the show this season) recently admitted to taking the granola bars, so putting the two back together for "All-Stars" could be very interesting. Bre finished third on "ANTM" and quickly moved on to doing a handful of commercial spots, and she has been featured in a bunch of magazines. She was also seen on "American Idol" alum Ruben Studdard's "Change Me" music video.


Brittany Brower, 29, Cycle 4:


On Cycle 4 of "America's Next Top Model," the judges criticized Brittany for looking too sexy in her photos. When she reeled it in, the judges then decided that she was losing her personality and she was consequently eliminated. Brittany has since sashayed her way down the catwalks of J.Lo, Calvin Klein, and House of Dereon, and her modeling credits include Von Dutch and Carlos Santana shoes. She was also named as one of Maxim magazine's Hottest Women of Reality TV. Nowadays, Brittany runs her own training workshops for aspiring models. Will she be giving her competitors any advice this season?


Camille McDonald, 33, Cycle 2:


Queen bee Camille managed to snag a final five spot during the second cycle of "America's Next Top Model" despite her arrogant and stubborn attitude. Since the show, Camille moved to Europe and appeared on the runways of Escada, Wolfords of London, and LBO3. When she returned to New York, Camille worked as an intern for Diane von Furstenberg.


Dominique Reighard, 27, Cycle 10:


Dominique is known for being the girl Tyra opened an extra slot for on Cycle 10 of "America's Next Top Model." Dominique's main criticism from the judges was that her facial features were "very drag," and she finished fourth. Tyra still saw potential in Dominique and casted her in the spin-off "Modelville," where she won and, as a result, is the spokesperson for Carol's Daughter, a line of beauty products.


Isis King, 25, Cycle 11:


On the 11th cycle of "America's Next Top Model," Isis became the first (and so far only) transgender contestant to compete on the show. Isis has since completed her gender reassignment surgery and is now one of the most recognized transgenders on television. She currently works as a freelance model.


Kayla Ferrel, 20, Cycle 15:


Kayla's goal on Cycle 15 of "America's Next Top Model" was to become the first out lesbian winner. One of the season's strongest contenders with consistently strong photos, Kayla came in fourth place. Maybe she'll have better luck this time around. Kayla's modeled in eyewear and couture fashion ads since being eliminated from the show.


Laura Kirkpatrick, 22, Cycle 13:


Laura appeared on Cycle 13 of "America's Next Top Model," the season that featured petite girls no taller than 5'7". The Southern sweetheart is one of the show's most-loved contestants for her charming personality. On top of her bubbly attitude, Laura also produced strong photos that landed her in the final two that season. Though Laura has appeared in a number of runway shows and magazines, her current claim to fame is the dyslexia foundation she started called "The Beautiful Minds."


Lisa D'Amato, 30, Cycle 5:


By far one of the weirdest contestants to ever compete on "America's Next Top Model," Lisa is probably most remembered for the many wigs she donned on the show and for befriending a tree in the backyard that she called "Cousin It." After placing sixth on the show, Lisa's wild behavior got her a spot on Season 3 of "Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew." She's since modeled for magazines and even appeared in television commercials for Old Navy and Gap. When she's not modeling, Lisa is singing. She just released her sophomore album titled "Flippin' the Bird," and one of her singles was featured on HBO's "Entourage."


Shannon Stewart, 27, Cycle 1:


Shannon, known for being religious and refusing to participate in the nude photo shoot, was the runner-up in the first cycle of "America's Next Top Model." After the show, Shannon continued to model and even competed in the Miss Ohio USA competition in 2004, where she placed second. She returned to the pageant in 2006, but made it only to the semifinals.


Sheena Sakai, 24, Cycle 11:


The curvy Sheena competed on Cycle 11 of "America's Next Top Model," where it was discovered that she had breast implants. Her suggestive poses during photo shoots landed her in sixth place. Since the show, Sheena has done stunts for the movie "Tropic Thunder" and had an uncredited appearance on the CW's "Gossip Girl."


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