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Season 23

America’s Next Top Model

Season 23

  • 2016

Season 23 reinvents the show with a brand new host, new panel members, and a slew of new experts. Returning to its roots, the competition once again features an all-female cast competing for the crown and a whole new set of prizes, returning to the place where it all began: New York City. Singer, actress and entrepreneur Rita Ora hosts with supermodel and body activist Ashley Graham, Paper Magazine Chief Creative Officer Drew Elliott and celebrity stylist and image architect Law Roach serving as judges. Show creator Tyra Banks makes surprise appearances throughout the season.

  1. Business, Brand, Boss Episode 1 Business, Brand, Boss December 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,…
  2. Lights, Camera, Catwalk Episode 2 Lights, Camera, Catwalk December 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…
  3. Make Your Mark Episode 3 Make Your Mark December 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 they get…
  4. Major Key Alert Episode 4 Major Key Alert January 2, 2017, 42 min DJ Khaled breaks down social media branding for the models; Jasmine Sanders helps the contestants enhance their profiles.
  5. Avant Garde Episode 5 Avant Garde January 9, 2017, 42 min Law Roach discusses the importance of personal style; Nicola Formichetti takes the models out of their comfort zones.
  6. Out for the Count Episode 6 Out for the Count January 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.
  7. X Marks the Spot Episode 7 X Marks the Spot January 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.
  8. The Glamorous Life Episode 8 The Glamorous Life January 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…
  9. The Comeback Episode 9 The Comeback February 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.
  10. Platform Power Episode 10 Platform Power February 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.
  11. Celebrity Life Episode 11 Celebrity Life February 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…
  12. And Action! Episode 12 And Action! February 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 the…
  13. Beyond the Scenes, Beyond the Flash Episode 13 Beyond the Scenes, Beyond the Flash February 22, 2017 This episode recapped the entire cycle, and showed previously unaired footage for the first time.
  14. Brand Like A Boss Episode 14 Brand Like A Boss March 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…
  15. The Final Countdown Episode 15 The Final Countdown March 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 singer…