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Atlanta's Next Top Model, Cycle 4

Atlanta's Next Top Model Cycle 4 is the fourth season of Atlanta's Next Top Model. It premiered on Saturday, September 12, 2009. The prizes have changed once again this season. The winner will receive management and representation by IMG Model Management, contrary to the prior Elite Model Management. Their beauty contract with Revlon worth $100000 remains the same. Previously, the winner graced the cover and only 4 pages of Elle Magazine, but starting Cycle 4, she will have a 6 page spread instead. In addition, she will get an opportunity to meet with top casting agents in Paris, France and finally, win a new Honda Accord. Contestants who are eligible in the contest must be at least 5'7" in height. The minimum age limit dropped from 18 to 16 years of age. The maximum age limit remains the same at 27. Another eligibility requirement needs the contestants to be at least 105 pounds in weight to promote healthy eating.

Judges Lauren Lee Claire and Augustus Greene have been replaced by new judges. Freshly joining the panel this cycle, we welcome Taylor Vanderburgliesse, critically acclaimed fashion photojournalist and author, along with Margaret Stern-Stowry, now the series' photo shoot and creative director with experience as an editor-in-chief of Lacey Magazine.

This cycle's overseas international fashion destination is ______________.

Viewers got to pick the motto for the cycle. Possible choices include: "Let the games begin", "It's not just a game", "Time to bring your model A game", "Can you beat the Boss at her own game?", "Game over/Play time is over", "Modeling is not a game" "Why yes - models play flare/Models don't play fare", and "Free For All". However, none of these mottos were eventually picked. The final one decided to be used is "Level 4: Harder, better, faster, and stronger than ever before." Nonetheless, as a promotional aid, buses across Rein have the AtNTM 4 ad on it with the motto "Let the games begin."

The final 2 contestants will once again make it to a live finale where the audience and general public may vote for the winner (though they do not decide who ultimately becomes the winner, as they are just accounted for as one additional vote to the judges' votes in the finale). Prior to the finale, the models will go on go-sees themselves to determine the final catwalks they will walk in for the finale judging. A finalist may book all jobs or no jobs - it is up to them.

In the end, _____________ was crowned the fourth Atlanta's Next Top Model on _______________.

Potential Destinations

Berlin, Buenos Aires, Copenhagen, Dubai, Krakow, Manila, Moscow, Mumbai, New Delhi, Prague, Santiago, Singapore, Stockholm

Call-out order

Sophie Q’s Callout Order
Order Week
Casting 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Finale
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lightsteelblue The contestant(s) won the week's reward challenge
violet The contestant was eliminated
limegreen The contestant won the competition

  • The call-out order during Casting week does not reflect the contestants' performance that week.

Contestants

Still in the running; alphabetical

In order of elimination

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Cycle 4 Auditions (Top 30)

  • Aisling, 16
  • Arabel, 19
  • Rebecca "Becca", 20
  • Cyindé, 20
  • Dani, 18
  • Danica, 16
  • DaVia, 25
  • Espadrille, 22
  • Eva, 16
  • Gray, 16
  • Gwenivere Valentina, 23
  • Holland, 19
  • Holly, 17
  • Hollyrae, 20
  • Isis, 23
  • Jenna, 21
  • Karen, 25
  • Mistee, 17
  • Myhrsades, 19
  • Nina, 20
  • Persimmon "Persey", 23
  • Rara, 24
  • Ritelle, 16
  • Rosa, 19
  • Sam B., 19
  • Sam M., 23
  • Sunita, 17
  • Tashi, 21
  • Thalia, 18
  • Winona, 23

Names in italics indicate that the contestant passed the first semifinalist cut to the Top 20.
Names in bold and italics indicate that the contestant made the final casting cut into the Top 14.

Photo Shoots & Commercials

Casting:
Week 1:

Weekly Synopsis

The Opening (Casting); Level One (Week 1),
-talk about how it was really hard to narrow it down to 20 and especially 14; some very strong talent this year; talk about revealing all the changes (not new judges yet); scare for a nude photo shoot the first thing (but isn't...yet); first casting challenge got the girls in groups of 5; what photo shoot they did for casting. episode 1: -have Taylor annoy them and act as a cruel modeling scout and then introduce him as the new judge, but he reveals it was an act; reveal Margaret as their new creative director (girls confused as to why there is an old woman coaching them and some wonder if they should even listen to her or not causing them big faults already in the beginning of the competition; 1 girl quits soon?

A new season of AtNTM begins with the Top 30 girls entering the D Woods Coliseum, this time around. It is extremely dark but all of a sudden, the lights come on and there is a screen up, up, at the top of the dome. The floor begins to shake and the girls are all actually standing on an elevator. They are elevated to face the screen, 40 feet up in the air. A fragile-looking platform awaits the girls on the other side in front of the screen. Isis complains as she is terrified of heights. Eva scopes the other girls out. Rara sees Sam Mo as her competition. Sam B. quickly notices that there are two Sam's and there has never been contestants with the same name in the same Top 14. Suddenly, Sophie Q appears on the screen and the girls scream wildly. She welcomes them to a very exciting Cycle 4 and tells them it's only going to get harder from here. The girls are all divided into teams of 5 (thus 6 teams). Team 1: Sunita, Isis, Eva, Persey, & Ritelle. Team 2: Karen, DaVia, GV, Tashi, & Holland. Team 3: Holly, Myhrsades, Becca, Gray, & Cyindé. Team 4: Winona, Espadrille, Thalia, Danica, & Rosa. Team 5: Sam B., Sam M., Nina, Aisling, & Jenna. Team 6: Arabel, Dani, Mistee, Hollyrae, & Rara. They were told that their first photo shoot in the competition was nude. The girls were all in shock, however Holland already starts stripping. Sophie Q hesitates and then tells them that it was just a joke, but commends Holland for her bravery and early determination. She says that the first name called in every team will be the team leader. Each team will have 20 minutes to pose together while hanging in the air to create a fashion portrait. Team 4 lacked communication but especially leadership. Winona broke down crying and said she may have terminated her chances, after coming back to the semifinals for the second cycle in a row. Jenna & Dani are upset that they are in separate teams as they are great friends. Team 1 does superbly. Team 2 was very editorial, but DaVia fell short. Team 3 seemed to be quite high fashion but some disappointed in boredom. Team 4's members all posed on their own, without much coordination. Team 5 had an amazing photograph. Team 6 struggled primarily, but they struggled through. It was already time to cut the girls. Surprisingly, they were lowered back down to the ground where Sophie Q was waiting. In each Team's "Coin Case", there would be some that stayed and some that did not. She explained that the theme of this cycle was Games. She mentioned that the talent was so ridiculous this cycle that it was already hard to narrow the girls down to 30, and now 20! The Top 20 moved on, and the 10 eliminated were devastated. The girls then went in one-by-one for interviews. Additionally, they showed off their runway walks and took polaroids. Sophie Q was with two casting agents and Jo. Rara wondered where Augustus Greene and Lauren Lee Claire were. There already seemed to be a little drama coming from GV, who was destined to make everybody's lives miserable until she wins the crown. After, the girls were all lifted up the podium again where Sophie Q was in front of the screen awaiting the lucky Top 14, who would cross the bridge to the Finals platform. One by one, the girls were called up, leaving 6 in desperation but whom were sent packing, in hopes of coming back next cycle. Sophie Q told everybody that it was extremely difficult to narrow them all down to 14, but they had to.
Brooke entertained the judges with her smile and positive nature. Augustus Greene was not necessarily blown away by her beauty but decided to see what else she could bring to the table. Her ad photo did not stand out, and neither did her nude one in the dark forest, but something about her kept the judges intrigued.
Bridgette, when compared with Brooke, the other plus-sized contestant, seemed to be more modelesque. The judges were glad to have two plus-size models in the running. Bridgette was more high fashion. The judges loved her ability to evoke elegant and serene poses in the ads, but her other photo from the photo shoot was less than flattering.
Elena proved to be a front runner. Both of her photos were outstanding, but the judges failed to see any uniqueness about her. She was easily forgotten. Could she make up for it with runway?
Tatiana did poorly in her couture gown ad, but alright in the editorial ad. The judges wanted to see more from her. Contrary to Elena, she was very unique.
Natalia blended in the background in both the ads - but the judges saw potential. Though she was very forgettable.
Kaleigh was superb. The judges found her very experienced as if she's been modeling for a while now. Her poses were modelesque and effortless. She earned the immunity well.
Annelise had a very striking look. During judging, she apologized for her antisocial behaviour in the house. She then told everyone that she was an actress and just wanted to see how many people would believe her. She did very well, obviously. Instead of her quiet and sly personality, she was a bubbly and outgoing girl with a striking edgy look. Her photos were done very well too.
Ordenza was beautiful in both the photos. The judges loved her but saw a bit too much meat on her thighs. Other than that, she was a wonderful woman and a model.
Scarlette had a Hollywood look that was striking and very ethereal. The judges loved her look, but did not enjoy her personality. Her attitude came across as very harsh and as if she was basically a diva. In the back, Brooke told the judges that she poured beer on some of the girls' belongings.
Tamaris had a very unique and edgy look to her. Her posing also seemed effortless. She looked a bit old, however, the judges decided to see past that. Her photos were good, but not as good as some of the front runners'.
Laurie's photos were both astonishing. She was strikingly beautiful and the judges complimented her as a front runner too. Lauren Lee Claire also predicted that she would be a top model one day and if not, at least win this competition!
Brittany looked timid and shy but her photos proved otherwise. She was a force to be reckoned with. Though she seemed a bit young, naive, or too green for the industry, her look was unique and the judges liked her fun personality. They wanted to see how far she'd go.
BrieAnna was a force to be reckoned with. She looked like a model, acted like a model, and her photos were beautiful. The judges commented saying that she was a front runner and she had a blank canvas look - which was good. They said she had potential to be edgy, couture, and editorial - but were not too sure on how far she'd go. Augustus Greene, however, speculated that BrieAnna and Laurie would be the final 2 of the competition!
Anya also dazzled the judges. They loved her look and her ability to connect with the camera. She was also considered a front runner. The judges were thrilled with the immense amount of potential this cycle, overall.
Bottom 2 Speech: "Will Scarlette & Natalia please step forward? Now girls, they say the first cut is always the deepest. You are both very beautiful and have stunning beauty when people look at you. However, that is not enough. We have 12 other girls over there who have more and better qualities than you both in the bottom 2 right now. Scarlette, the problem with you is your attitude. Nobody likes working with a diva. Nobody likes models to bring drama onto their set. On top of that, you have failed to produce an amazing photo. It was mediocre. Natalia. You are gorgeous, but the judges have a very hard time remembering you. They feel as though they've seen your look before - though it is absolutely gorgeous. Some of the judges behind me say that you lack the potential to stand out in a crowd, let alone the industry. We want someone who can at least make a spark in the industry. The girl who evades the first...cut...is...Scarlette. Congratulations. Work on your attitude, Missy! Prove to us that you are beautiful on the inside too! Thank you Natalia. Good luck!" Eliminee Speech: Natalia: "Wow, I was not expecting to go home...As a matter of fact, I think I have more potential but the judges don't see it. Oh well, I'm still going to pursue modeling, pursue my dreams, not, never going to give up! I'm going to strive hard because people tell me that I'm a model, so that's all I need to get going. I'm going to miss this house! But maybe one day I'll live in one EVEN NICER!"

Rumours

  • Carlos Alberto (haute couture designer) will feature as a guest judge.
  • Gilles Bensimon will feature as one of the photographers and also as the guest judge of the week.
  • Miss Rein Chinese Pageant 2009, Alyse Faye, will appear in an episode, in a skit with others, showing the girls the similarities and differences of pageantry, commercial, editorial, and high fashion appeal.
  • Christy Turlington was seen with a few possible contestants and also Sophie Q.
  • The final 4 girls shoot covers for a separate magazine with the girl with the best photo getting it published.
  • One photo shoot requires the girls to shoot as nude art models.
  • The first photo shoot requires the contestants to pose as Sailor Moon characters. The challenge winner of the week gets to portray the Moon Princess. She also gets to be the first one to choose the bed of her choice in the house, along with 4 of her chosen friends. These other 4 friends portray the "Shitennou" while the rest of the cast are the Sailor Scouts.
  • Another photo shoot requires the girls to think critically like philosophers. They had to pose fashionably while given a rather unusual and contradictory character to pose as (i.e. The Emotionless Thinker, The Barbaric Giver, The Cunning Healer, The Ugly Dazzler, The Gentle Giant, The Hopeless Wisher, etc.)

Personnel

Permanent Judges

  • Sophie Q - Host, Model, & Producer
  • Taylor Vanderburgliesse - Fashion Photojournalist & Author
  • Margaret Stern-Stowry - Creative Director
  • Jo - Fashion Designer "JoJo"

Others

  • Personal/Fitness Trainer - George
  • MUA & Hair Stylist - The Ching Duo (Li Ching & Mei Ching)
  • Wardrobe - Juliana Schiavinatto
  • Runway Coach - Miss J
  • Photo & Creative Director - Margaret Stern-Stowry
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