Top model auditions for Americas Next Top Model take place annually. Talk show host and model Tyra Banks created the reality show in 2003. Tyra is the head judge and an executive producer of the show. The seasons of the show are called cycles and the casting for the 19th cycle just ended in March. The cycle will have a college theme, and it is set to premier in fall 2012. The show is among the highest rated shows on the CW where it airs. Each cycle has 9-13 episodes and starts with 10-14 contestants. A contestant is eliminated during each episode though, on rare occasions there is no elimination or two contestants are eliminated. The show has a judging panel that makes the elimination decisions.
To take part in the top model auditions, you should meet the requirements. If a participant had participated in the previous cycle, they are allowed to submit new applications for the current cycle. You should be female between the ages of 18 to 27 years at the time of the application. The minimum height that you should be is five feet and seven inches tall. You should be an American Citizen living in the USA. An applicant should not have a previous modeling record for an agency in the last five years.
Once selected as a participant, the person should be willing to live with nine to 15 other women in a house located by the producer. The house has audio and video devices, which record the participants every action. The producer as well as the public will always watch you, hence there will be no privacy given to the participant. The producers pay for all the travelling expenses. As a finalist, you must have your passport at all times. The grand prize is a modeling contract that helps launch the model's modeling career.
Modeling auditions take place across select cities in the USA. The open castings take place on different dates in the select cities. Those who want to take part download the application forms online. They must then have their printed and complete application during the model auditions. Each participant is given an equal opportunity to take part as long as they meet the requirements. Cycle 19's theme was inspired after Tyra Banks completed a degree from the Owner President Management Program at Harvard Business School. After displaying their modeling spirit and skills, they get a chance to launch their modeling careers in a good fashion.
