In order of elimination

(ages stated are at time of contest)

• Magdalena Rivas, 24, from Worcester, Massachusetts
• Leah Darrow, 21, from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
• Julie Titus, 19, from Kent, Washington
• [Laura] “Kristi” Grommet, 21, from St. Louis, Missouri
• Jennipher Frost, 22, from Pocatello, Idaho.
• Kelle Jacob, 24, from New York City.
• Cassie Grisham, 19, from Norman, Oklahoma
• Toccara Jones, 24, from Dayton, Ohio.
• Nicole Borud, 23, from Minot, North Dakota.
• Norelle Van Herk, 19, from Newport Beach, California.
• Ann Markley from, 21 Erie, Pennsylvania.
• Amanda Swafford, 25, from Hendersonville, North Carolina
• [Camara] “Yaya” Da Costa, 21, from Harlem, New York (runner-up)
• Eva Pigford, 20, from Los Angeles, California (winner)

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Original Airdate: December 15, 2004

In the finale of Cycle 3, Amanda Swafford, Yaya, who had had enjoyed many consecutive challenge wins, and Eva went head-on in the Covergirl photo shoot. Amanda was eliminated first, leaving two African-American females as the remaining two contestants. Though Yaya’s final runway performance and consistently strong portfolio impressed the judges, her less-than-humble attitude on several occasions did not. Instead, Eva, who had overcome the handicap of being the shortest contestant, had a stunning portfolio, and stood out with her personality, was declared the third winner of America’s Next Top Model.

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Original Airdate: December 8, 2004

The eleventh episode of the season featured an anime-themed shoot to reflect a part of Japan’s modern culture. Ann was cut at panel because, though she was a natural beauty, she had often struggled to translate her looks into a strong photograph. This episode is named for Ann as she didn’t hug her best friend Eva, due to an argument the same week. However, Ann and Eva appeared as close friends on in “Where are they now” after the cycle ended.

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Original Airdate: December 1, 2004

The next contestant to be sent home was Norelle, who had compiled an impressive portfolio. However, she had struggled in Japan and was eliminated despite her strong performance in a photo shoot for T-Mobile, in which each contestant posed in a traditional kimono with a cellular phone.

• Bottom two: Ann Markley & Norelle Van Herk
• Eliminated: Norelle Van Herk
• CoverGirl of the Week: Eva Pigford

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Original Airdate: November 24, 2004

This was the recap episode of the cycle. 

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Original Airdate: November 17, 2004

The remaining contestants - Yaya, Nicole, Norelle, Ann, Eva, and Amanda - were then told that they would be traveling to Tokyo for the remainder of the competition. For their first challenge, they were assigned to shoot a commercial for Campbell’s Soup - in Japanese. Though each contestant struggled with this challenge, redhead Nicole was this episode’s eliminated contestant for not being sufficiently noticeable.

• Bottom two: Nicole Borud & Yaya Da Costa
• Eliminated: Nicole Borud
• Special guest(s): Taye Diggs
• CoverGirl of the Week: Eva Pigford

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Original Airdate: November 3, 2004

Earlier in the show, Cassie had revealed to Amanda that she suffered from bulimia, and her secret had subsequently spread to all of the contestants as well as to Tyra, who offered counseling to Cassie, but she refused help and chose to continue living with bulimia. Cassie was cut after her lackluster performance in a photo shoot for Ford Mustang automobiles, in which each contestant posed twice to represent dual identities in their respective characters. Read the rest of this entry »

Original Airdate: November 10, 2004

In the next shoot, the contestants would pose for beauty shots advertising diamonds, but, much to the horror of many contestants, notably Eva, they would be posing with a tarantula. In the end, it was plus-sized contestant Toccara who was ousted in this episode. Though she had entered the competition with a good deal of enthusiasm and confidence in her body, the judges felt that she no longer had the “plus-sized personality” to potentially break barriers in the modeling industry.

• Bottom two: Ann Markley & Toccara Jones
• Eliminated: Toccara Jones
• Special guest(s): Rebecca Weinberg
• CoverGirl of the Week: Toccara Jones

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Original Airdate: October 27, 2004
Kelle was the next contestant to be ousted after a high-octane shoot jumping on a trampoline next to a cargo plane for an energy drink. Read the rest of this entry »

Original Airdate: October 20, 2004

For the next shoot, each contestant posed on roller skates to advertise Dooney & Bourke accessories. Jennipher was eliminated as the judges felt she was not delivering strong enough photographs. Read the rest of this entry »