America's Next Top Model: Season 23
Season 23 of America's Next Top Model reinvents the long-running reality competition by introducing a brand new host and a new panel of judges. Returning to the series' roots, the competition features an all-female cast of aspiring models who compete for a crown and a new set of prizes. The season takes place in New York City, the location where the series originally began. Singer, actress, and entrepreneur Rita Ora
Season 23 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The series originally premiered in 2003 during the early-2000s reality television boom.
- The competition format involves weekly photoshoots where the model with the worst photo is sent home.
- A panel of fashion industry experts traditionally decides which contestants are eliminated.
- The show was originally hosted by top model Tyra Banks.
Season overview
Season 23 of America's Next Top Model reinvents the long-running reality competition by introducing a brand new host and a new panel of judges. Returning to the series' roots, the competition features an all-female cast of aspiring models who compete for a crown and a new set of prizes. The season takes place in New York City, the location where the series originally began. Singer, actress, and entrepreneur Rita Ora serves as the host for this installment. The judging panel includes supermodel and body activist Ashley Graham, Paper Magazine Chief Creative Officer Drew Elliott, and celebrity stylist and image architect Law Roach. Throughout the season, show creator Tyra Banks makes surprise appearances. The competition follows the established format where participants must complete a photoshoot every week, and the model with the worst photo is sent home as the panel of fashion industry experts decides who remains in the running to become America's next top model.
Episode Guide
Season 23 Progress Shield
Business, Brand, Boss
Dec 12, 2016 · 42 min
America’s Next Top Model returns to New York City, where 28 aspiring models will be winnowed down to 14. New host Rita Ora, along with her team of fashion tastemakers, welcomes the
Lights, Camera, Catwalk
Dec 19, 2016 · 42 min
The Top 14 are summoned to runway boot camp with supermodel and runway coach Stacy McKenzie. Back at the house, the models get into a heated discussion about the state of race rela
Make Your Mark
Dec 26, 2016 · 42 min
The judges choose signature looks for each model, but some ladies aren't happy with their makeovers; Ashley encourages the contestants to feel comfortable in their own skins as the
Major Key Alert
Jan 2, 2017 · 42 min
DJ Khaled breaks down social media branding for the models; Jasmine Sanders helps the contestants enhance their profiles.
Avant Garde
Jan 9, 2017 · 42 min
Law Roach discusses the importance of personal style; Nicola Formichetti takes the models out of their comfort zones.
Out for the Count
Jan 16, 2017 · 42 min
Two models become romantically involved, but it could cost one of them the competition. Later, the ladies take on a body-in-motion challenge with Chanel Iman.
X Marks the Spot
Jan 23, 2017 · 42 min
Stacy Mckenzie joins forces with Beyoncé’s choreographer, Chris Grant, to challenge the models to create their own signature dance routine for a block party video shoot.
The Glamorous Life
Jan 30, 2017 · 42 min
The models get a taste of the high life this go around as they are invited to an exclusive party at luxury designer Philipp Plein’s estate in exchange for live modeling his latest
The Comeback
Feb 1, 2017 · 42 min
The previously-eliminated contestants return to compete against the top seven models in a fashion-music-video shoot featuring rapper French Montana.
Platform Power
Feb 8, 2017 · 42 min
The models are challenged to create a PSA supporting the initiative behind model and activist Amber Rose’s “Slutwalk”. Later, the models embody iconic women in pop culture.
Celebrity Life
Feb 15, 2017 · 42 min
The models experience a day in the life of their celebrity host Rita Ora as they are bombarded by the paparazzi throughout New York City and later tasked to personify her iconic Pa
And Action!
Feb 22, 2017 · 42 min
The final five contestants tap into their inner actress as they compete to nail a theatrical scene. Later, the models are challenged to transform into a beautiful disaster during t
Beyond the Scenes, Beyond the Flash
Feb 22, 2017
This episode recapped the entire cycle, and showed previously unaired footage for the first time.
Brand Like A Boss
Mar 1, 2017 · 42 min
The final four learn what it takes to be a brand ambassador as they are challenged to replicate and properly execute the Rimmel look. The models are tasked with shooting a commerci
The Final Countdown
Mar 8, 2017 · 42 min
In the Season 23 finale, the finalists give it their all to pull off a Paper Magazine photo-shoot spread. Later, the eliminated contestants return to hit the runway alongside singe