Krista White: America’s Next Top Model Winner
If self-serving blow hard Tyra Banks had her way, she’d name herself America’s Next Top Model every year.
Fortunately, that’s against this show’s rules, which meant good things for Krista White last night.
The 26-year-old from Pine Bluff, Arkansas beat out Raina Hein in the finals and was reduced to tears when her name was announced as the winner.
“I can’t believe it. I want to pinch myself,” said White. “Nobody thought it would be me. For me, to be from the small Pine Bluff with maybe 100 or something people where nobody ever leaves. It’s amazing … I’m excited I’m America’s Next Top Model.”
Of course, someone has to tell Angela that the competition is over - and she lost.
“I know America loves me,” the self-promoting finalist said after being eliminated. “Even though I’m not in the final two, I’m still America’s Next Top Model.”
Except that you aren’t.
Banks referred to White as “the embodiment of a top model.” As the winner, she receives a contract with Wilhelmina Models; a $100,000 contract with CoverGirl cosmetics; and a six-page spread in Seventeen.
Were you happy Krista won?
Nicole Fox Named America’s Next Top Model
The lovely Nicole Fox was pronounced the winner of America’s Next Top Model last night. In other news, America’s Next Top Model is still on the air!
Anyway, congratulations to the native of Louisville, Colo., who joins an illustrious group of past ANTM winners. Ridiculously successful models like …
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Nicole Fox, a self-described 18-year-old dork who is just 5′7″ (diminutive in runway standards), is thrilled with the honor but a little overwhelmed.
“Coming in, it was obvious to everyone that I didn’t have the self-confidence, the presence of all the girls out there,” the show’s 13th cycle champ says.
“I never say the right things. I’ve never had a boyfriend.”
If Nicole Fox was in over her head, she didn’t show it. Time and again, she proved that her look and instincts were spot-on, winning several of the show’s challenges.
“It seemed like the judges saw me being able to do [high] fashion as well as commercial modeling,” she said. “But beyond that, I suspect that Tyra Banks and the judges knew a lot of girls out there could relate to my personality.”
Now, having won a contract with Wilhelmina Models and CoverGirl Cosmetics, this small-town girl and A-student is ready to leave home and embark on a career.
One thing she’s not ready for yet, however?
“I’m ready for the modeling world,” Fox says, “I’m ready to move all over the world if need be, but I’m not ready for a boyfriend!”
Lauren Conrad, Kim Kardashian to Guest Judge on America’s Next Top Model
America’s Next Top Model is getting even fiercer this year.
Reality TV fashionistas Kim Kardashian and Lauren Conrad are both set to appear in cycle 13 as celebrity judges, according to various news reports.
Per the CW, Kim and Lauren will do one episode each.
Look for The Hills retiree LC to take a seat at the judges table first, appearing alongside Tyra Banks and company on Wednesday, September 16.
The following Monday, October 21, Kim Kardashian komes on.
Mark your calendars for then, fashion followers. We can’t wait to see what these celebrity gossip stables bring to the table on ANTM …
LC and Kim aren’t the only big names dropping in. [Photos: Fame Pictures]
America’s Next Top Model will also feature as guest judges Chanel Iman (September 9), China Chow (September 30), Josie Maran (October 7) and Kirsty Hume (October 28). 90210 star Jessica Lowndes makes an appearance on October 31.
Lowndes won’t be judging, but she does put the girls’ “interviewing skills” to the test. Whatever the heck that means, we’re sure it’s gonna be sweet.
What Kim Kardashian contiributes to any fashion or modeling discussion, we have no idea. Lauren at least has a clothing line. Still, we kan’t wait!