America's Next Top Model S16E01 ~ [CTH] tv series

Episode 01 - Erin Wasson (23/02/2011)

The fourteen finalists of Cycle 16 were flown to Los Angeles, where Tyra and the Jays pulled a prank on the girls by "eliminating" them during what they thought was a typical casting week. The girls were escorted to another room under the premise that Tyra wanted to say goodbye to them, and she encouraged them to keep trying to model. But then, much to the girls' surprise, Tyra revealed that they were the real finalists, and upon pulling down drapes, it was revealed that the room was actually their Top Model house, a penthouse in downtown Los Angeles.

At a beautiful Malibu estate, the models met model/designer Erin Wasson and learnt that they would be taking part in a runway show that evening, walking in a giant bubble, over a pool of water. Their first photo shoot was also to be taken before the fashion show, while doing their wardrobe, hair and makeup. At the show, Brittani impressed the most with her powerful walk, whilst Dominique and Ondrei slipped off-course, though Dominique was commended for reacting to her fall gracefully, and with a sense of humor.

At panel, Molly, Brittani and Alexandria produced the best photographs, but Kasia was chastised for not utilizing her full-figured sexiness in her film. Jaclyn was praised for producing a stellar photograph, but was warned that her overall film was poor. Dominique and Angelia landed in the bottom two for producing the weakest shots, but Dominique's effervescent personality saved her, while Angelia's inability to translate her beauty in photos sent her home.

First call-out: Molly O'Connell
Bottom two: Angelia Alvarez & Dominique Waldrup
Eliminated: Angelia Alvarez

...........ELIMINATED...........

Angelia Alvarez

The CW's hit series AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL returns to the world of high fashion when Cycle 16 premieres on Wednesday, February 23 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET).

Lending their expertise as guest judges during this high fashion cycle are international fashion designer Lana Marks, model/stylist Erin Wasson, stylist Rachel Zoe, Sudanese model and actress Alek Wek, stylist/creative consultant Lori Goldstein, Italian photographer Francesco Carrozzini, fashion model Sonia Dara, IMG Models executive Ivan Bart, Vogue Italia editor-in-chief Franca Sozzani, Brazilian designer Daniella Issa Helayel, and costume designer/stylist Eric Daman ("Gossip Girl").

Fourteen model hopefuls will compete for the ultimate career-launching prize package: a contract with IMG Models, one of the top international modeling management companies in the world; a fashion spread in Vogue Italia and an additional spread and cover of Beauty in Vogue; and a $100,000 contract with CoverGirl Cosmetics.

Tyra Banks leads the panel of judges, comprised of influential fashion editor André Leon Talley and photographer Nigel Barker. Jay Manuel serves as the photo shoot creative director while Miss J Alexander returns as the runway trainer.