Tyra Banks reprises her role as host for the twenty-first consecutive time, while Kelly Cutrone returns as a main judge for the fourth time. Rob Evans is replaced by Miss Jay Alexander, who makes a return after a two-cycle absence. Johnny Wujek is replaced by Yu Tsai. Show Keith Carlos was crowned the winner of the cycle, making him the first male contestant to win the series. Just two months after the cycle's conclusion, news broke on February 24, 2015 that eighth placed Mirjana Puhar had been shot dead during a drug related triple homicide. Prizes[]
Contestants[]The ages stated are from the start of the contest. Contestant Age Hometown Eliminated Place Keith Carlos 26 Bridgeport, Connecticut N/A 1st Will Jardell 23 Nederland, Texas Episode 16 2nd Adam Smith 26 Memphis, Tennessee 3rd Lenox Tillman 19 Newnan, Georgia Episode 15 4th Shei Phan 23 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Episode 14 5th Chantelle Young 19 Toronto, Canada Episode 13 6th Raelia Lewis 22 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Episode 12 7th Mirjana Puhar † 18 Charlotte, North Carolina Episode 10 8th Denzel Wells 23 Houston, Texas Episode 9 9th Matthew Smith 24 Highlands Ranch, Colorado Episode 8 10th Kari Calhoun 23 Coppell, Texas Episode 7 11th Ben Schreen 24 Waverly, Iowa Episode 6 12th Romeo Tostado 23 Salinas, California Episode 5 13th (Disqualified) Ivy Timlin 20 Buffalo, New York Episode 3 14th
Cycle Overview[]Cycle Episodes Originally Aired (U.S. dates) Cycle Premiere Cycle Finale 21 15 August 18, 2014 December 5, 2014 Cycle 21: 2014[]No. in Series No. in Cycle Title Original Air Date 260 1 "The Boyz R Back" August 18, 2014 Potential contestants hit the runway and compete to see who can take the best selfie; Miss J returns to the judging panel. 261 2 "The Guy Who Gets a Second Chance" August 25, 2014 Semifinalists model various seasons in a limited amount of time during a rigorous subway challenge; a nighttime photo shoot at the beach gets steamy. 262 3 "The Girl Who's a Player" September 1, 2014 Tempers flare and relationships ignite as the 14 contestants move into their new home; the models compete in a runway challenge wearing only silly string; behind-the-scenes look on the rain-themed intro. 263 4 "The Guy Who Gets a Beard Weave" September 8, 2014 A love triangle puts some models off their game at an optical illusion photo shoot; as makeover day arrives, one model shows off a new look, while another has a breakdown. 264 5 "The Guy Who Starts a Fight" September 15, 2014 Tyra helps the models prepare for a sexy photo shoot; unexpected chemistry sparks between two models before a challenge involving stilts; a model breaks a house rule after a night of partying. 265 6 "The Girl Who Got Five Frames" September 22, 2014 The models must produce the perfect hair whip during a wind-blown photo shoot -- but one model only receives five frames; the models receive a chance to be the face of Nick Cannon's new ad campaign. 266 7 "The Guy Who Wears Heels" October 3, 2014 The contestants audition for a walk-on role on a TV show; hurtful comments lead to an icy photo shoot. 267 8 "The Girl Who Says It's Over" October 10, 2014 A photo shoot challenge leads two models to realize they need to put their personal relationship aside; the models discover common ancestry links during a futuristic sci-fi photo shoot. 268 9 "The Guy Who Wows Betsey Johnson" October 17, 2014 After a private runway session with Miss J, the models must book fashion shows with designers including Betsey Johnson; models are paired up during a photo shoot for a hair product. 269 10 "The Girl with the Bloodcurdling Scream" October 24, 2014 An eliminated model returns to the competition; the models must keep their composure during a challenge at a former slaughterhouse with a dark history; a fashion shoot with a focus on HIV and AIDS awareness. 270 11 "What Happens on ANTM Stays on ANTM" October 31, 2014 A recap of the competition so far. 271 12 "The Guy Who Parties Too Hard" November 7, 2014 The models travel to Seoul, Korea, where they take part in a group dance photo shoot judged by BtoB; a bad habit limits one model's potential for success. 272 13 "The Girl Who Gets Caught on a Lie" November 14, 2014 During a timed challenge, the models race to locations in Seoul; a model winds up isolated after getting caught in a lie; a confrontation occurs between a model and Yu Tsai. 273 14 "The Guy With Moves Like Elvis" November 21, 2014 The five remaining models perform a scene with Korean soap opera actors before dressing up to re-create iconic images of Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe. 274 15 "Finale Part One: The Last Girl Standing" December 5, 2014 The final four models take part in a commercial shoot with the help of eliminated contestants; the models take part in their final photo shoot. 275 16 "Finale Part Two: America's Next Top Model Is..." December 5, 2014 The final three models participate in a high-octane runway show in Seoul for fashion designer Lie Sang Bong; the finalists reminisce about their experiences; 2NE1 performs; the winner is announced. Controversy[]In episode five, Romeo Tostado was eliminated from the competition after provoking a physical altercation with fellow contestant Adam Smith. Trivia[]
Gallery[]To view the gallery for Cycle 21, click here. References[]
Navigation[]Cycles Cycle 1 • Cycle 2 • Cycle 3 • Cycle 4 • Cycle 5 • Cycle 6 • Cycle 7 • Cycle 8 • Cycle 9 • Cycle 10 • Cycle 11 • Cycle 12 • Cycle 13 • Cycle 14 • Cycle 15 • Cycle 16 • Cycle 17 • Cycle 18 • Cycle 19 • Cycle 20 • Cycle 21 • Cycle 22 • Cycle 23 • Cycle 24 Where can I watch ANTM Cycle 21?America's Next Top Model — Season 21. Prime Video.. Apple TV.. Who won the ANTM Cycle 21?Cycle 21: Keith Carlos A former football player from Bridgeport, Connecticut, Keith Carlos became the first male winner of ANTM in 2014. What year was cycle 21 of ANTM?The 21st cycle of America's Next Top Model (subtitled as America's Next Top Model: Guys & Girls) premiered on August 18, 2014 and it is the 15th season to air on The CW. It was the second season to feature male and female contestants. Who comes back in ANTM Cycle 21?Rob Evans is replaced by Miss Jay Alexander, who makes a return after a two-cycle absence. |
