Own the rights?
Although it is not impossible, it is incredibly unlikely! First of all, Adrienne Curry, Cycle 1 winner, is estranged from the show and probably would not agree to participate. Also, many winners now model oversees and would find it difficult to fit in such a commitment into their schedules. Lastly, think of how unlevel the "playing field" would be, with winners or contestants from the older cycles, being older or more experienced than those of the newer cycles.
Although Eva (C3) and Jaslene (C8) tied for the most consecutive 1st callouts (2 each), only Jaslene (C8) can boast the most total 1st callouts at 4.
Eva Pigford, winner of Cycle 3, was the shortest winner to date at 5'6.5". The height requirement was brought in after she won. It was stated that she was too short to be a successful high fashion model. Although this could change very shortly as Cycle 13 launches with a ALL contestants being under 5'7"
The tallest winner to date is McKey Sullivan, winner of Cycle 11, with her 6'0".
Taking on a part of the name Watergate*, a controversial political event of the 1970s, Saleishagate was dubbed as such after Saleisha Stowers, winner of ANTM Cyle 9, was discovered to have some advantages over fellow contestants.1. She attended Tyra's T-Zone camp for young women growing up, 2. She appeared in a national Wendy's commercial which was considered acting (though she had no lines, she still had to act out the scenario) 3. She modeled on Tyra's own talk show before becoming a contestant.These accusations stemmed from the breaking of ANTM regulations set by the producers (one of which is Tyra Banks) of past modeling experience and of course, Tyra's knowing her before the competition. Many believe Saleisha was handpicked to be the winner before C9 ever started. Of particular note, however, is the fact that the contestant application clearly says that, at the discretion of the producers, rules can be changed without notice.However most of the arguments about 'Saleishagate' focus on the fact that Saleisha, despite her past experience, was mediocre compared to many of the other contestants that cycle (namely Jenah, Heather, Lisa, Ebony and Victoria) and too commercial for high fashion modelling. Even Tyra Banks admitted this to Saleisha in the finale that "girls like Jenah stomped all over her."* http://www.watergate.info/
Oh yes, there was a fair share of injuries, including:1. Caridee, C7, hypothermia....... 2. Heather, C9, fainting spell (can't remember what diagnosis was or if there was one)....... 3. Lauren, C10, cut finger with knife while chopping onions........ 4. Danielle, C6, sprained her pinky toe during the challenge and had to be on crutches for awhile (she still went on to win the cycle, though)........ 5. Sara, C6, hurt her back during the Fairy Tales shoot (she had to continue being under the care of a chiropractor afterwards)........ 6. Cassandra, C8, got frostbite during the nude ice cream shoot........ 7. Rebecca, C4, passed out at panel........ 8. Adrianne, C1, got food poisoning........ 9. Shandi, C2, passed out during a challenge........ 10. Camille had an allergic reaction........ 11. Danielle (C6) became dehydrated and went to the hospital.
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