Americas next top model cycle 15 winner

Ann Ward, the Texan winner of Cycle 15 of America's Next Top Model, won over audiences with her beautiful physique and unique personality.

The New York Post called her one of the "most fascinating contestants" given her incredible ANTM win despite her lack of self confidence. Along with winning her cycle, Ward set the record for most consecutive Best Photos in the competition's history (via Marie Claire).

The 6'2 beauty took on high-end editorial gigs and used her strut skills to hit runways around the world. Her most notable work, besides ANTM, was being the featured cover model of Beauty for Vogue Italia in 2011. She was also featured in Velvet Magazine. Her most notable runway work was the Pineda Cavalin show at the Desfile Google+PV14 show in October 2013 (via YouTube).

Though its been well over a decade since her ANTM cycle, Ward continues to be a fan favorite, along with other contestants, including Allison Harvard, Shandi Sullivan, Analeigh Tipton, and Alisha White. Despite having the natural talent for the fashion industry, Ward had another career path in mind.

Ann Ward is now a multi-talented artist

Instead of modeling, Ann Ward is now a star in the art world (via ). According to her portfolio, Ward is a "full time concept artist and motion designer at the AR and VR advertising agency, Groove Jones. Along with that, she also creates characters and "art directs show pitches for the remote animation studio, Theory Studios."

She frequently shares her newest work to over 25,000 followers on both of her Instagram and Twitter accounts. According to the New York Times, she used to livestream her creating on her Tumblr account.

Her last editorial work was back in 2014 for Time Out Mexico, according to her social media. It's unknown whether she'll try her best poses or catwalk again. But with her impressive artwork and resume, fans are psyched to see where she'll go in the artistic world.

Tyra Banks reprises her role as host for the fifteenth time, while Nigel Barker returns for his role as main judge for the thirteenth. André Leon Talley also returns for his second time. This cycle had 13 episodes with 14 contestants.

Ann Ward was crowned as the winner of the cycle. Second runner-up Kayla Ferrell would return for the All-Star cycle in 2011, where she tied for eighth place with Bianca Golden.

Prizes[]

• A modelling contract with IMG Models
• A fashion spread in Vogue Italia
• A cover and a fashion spread in Beauty In Vogue
• A $100,000 contract with CoverGirl cosmetics

Contestants[]

The ages stated are from the start of the contest.

Contestant Age Hometown Eliminated Place Ann Ward 19 Dallas, Texas N/A 1 Chelsey Hersley 22 Boise, Idaho Episode 13 2 Jane Randall 19 Baltimore, Maryland Episode 11 3/4 Kayla Ferrel 19 Rockford, Illinois 3/4 Chris White 20 Arlington, Texas Episode 10 5 Liz Williams 21 Arlington, Texas Episode 9 6 Esther Petrack 18 Boston, Massachusetts Episode 8 7 Kendal Brown 23 Northport, Alabama Episode 7 8 Kacey Leggett 20 Palmdale, California Episode 6 9 Lexie Tomchek 18 Geneva, Illinois Episode 5 10 Rhianna Atwood 20 San Diego, California Episode 4 11 Sara Blackamore 21 Menifee, California Episode 3 12 Terra White 24 Arlington, Texas 13 Anamaria Mirdita 20 Brooklyn, New York Episode 2 14

Cycle Overview[]

Cycle Episodes Originally Aired (U.S. dates) Cycle Premiere Cycle Finale 15 13 September 8, 2010 December 1, 2010

Cycle 15: 2010[]

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Title Original Air Date 179 1 "Welcome to High Fashion" September 8, 2010 The fifteenth cycle begins with 32 would-be models in Palm Springs, where they attempt to become one of the fourteen finalists. The ladies attend a party hosted by designer Cynthia Rowley. The season's theme is high fashion. 180 2 "Diane von Furstenberg" September 15, 2010 The fourteen models move into a Venice Beach house and take part in a photo shoot about teen bullying. Later, Demi Lovato visits the ladies on set to discuss her own experiences with bullying. Fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg is a guest judge. 181 3 "Patricia Field" September 22, 2010 The models receive makeovers and learn there is a surprise elimination upon getting their new looks. At the photo shoot, the ladies pose as fallen angels on the beach at Malibu. Fashion designer Patricia Field is a guest judge. 182 4 "Matthew Rolston" September 29, 2010 The models pose while riding a roller coaster and later take part in an underwater photo shoot. Fashion photographer Matthew Rolston is a guest judge 183 5 "Karolina Kurkova" October 6, 2010 Supermodel Karolina Kurkova visits the models to discuss healthy eating. At the photo shoot, the ladies pose with Mexican masked wrestlers. 184 6 "Patrick Demarchelier" October 13, 2010 The models are photographed on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills by fashion photographer Patrick Demarchelier. 185 7 "Francesco Carrozzini" October 20, 2010 The models visit the Grammy Museum and learn one of them will be chosen to be a Grammy Girl for the 2011 awards show. At the photo shoot, the ladies portray iconic fashion designers for photographer Francesco Carrozzini. 186 8 "Zac Posen" October 27, 2010 The models shoot their first commercial while wearing roller skates at the beach. At a runway challenge, the ladies wear items from designer Zac Posen's 2010 collection. 187 9 "Margherita Missoni" November 3, 2010 The final six models travel to Italy and pose for a group photo on a gondola in Venice. Later, they head to Milan and visit an Italian fashion house. Model Margherita Missoni is a guest judge. 188 10 "Kyle Hagler" November 10, 2009 The models attend go-sees in Milan. At the Lake Como photo shoot, the ladies pose as statues. 189 11 "Franca Sozzani" November 17, 2009 The final four models meet Vogue Italia editor-in-chief Franca Sozzani. Next, Tyra directs a challenge that requires the ladies to bring their poses to life through movement and emotion. At panel, two girls are eliminated. 190 12 "High Fashion Highlights" November 24, 2009 Highlights of the fifteenth season are featured. 191 13 "Roberto Cavalli" December 1, 2009 The season concludes with the winner being announced at panel. But first the final two models receive surprise visits from their parents. The ladies then shoot a cosmetics commercial and pose for a print ad. At the final runway, the girls dress in Roberto Cavalli designs.

Trivia[]

• The international destination for the cycle was Venice, Milan and Como, Italy. This is the third and to date final time the show goes to Italy, after cycle 2 and cycle 10.
• Kacey had previously appeared in casting week for cycle 11. This is the sixth cycle where a girl from a previous cycle auditions returns.
• This is the first cycle where the titles are just the guest judges names. This will go on for the next three cycles.
• This is the first cycle to air after the cancellation of "The Tyra Banks Show", which ended on May 28, 2010.
• This is the fourth cycle to feature an out-of-panel elimination.

Gallery[]

To view the gallery for Cycle 15, click here.

References[]

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHJmcEhhP9Y

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Who was the runner up on ANTM Cycle 15?

The winner of the competition was 19-year-old Ann Ward from Dallas, Texas with Chelsey Hersley placing as the runner up.

What happened to Chelsea on Cycle 15 of ANTM?

She made it all the way until the end where she came in second place. Since the show Chelsey has traveled across the World for publicity events and modeling jobs. She will keep on modeling until the industry says otherwise. She now resides in Chalice, ID with her fiancé.

What happened to Ann from ANTM Cycle 15?

In 2010, 19-year-old Ann Ward was named the winner of America's Next Top Model's 15th cycle. The Texan beat out Chelsey Hersley and Jane Randall at the finale in Italy. Ward now works as an artist, filling her Instagram and Twitter accounts with her sketches and illustrations.

Who won America's Next Top Model Cycle 16?

Brittani Kline