“America’s Next Top Model” seeks cycle 14 contestants
Tyra & crew are already looking for the next “ANTM” contestants
Cycle 13 of America’s Next Top Model has yet to debut (it premieres Sept. 9 on The CW), but producers are already looking for the next batch of aspiring models for Cycle 14. After holding an open casting call this past weekend in New York City, casting directors will continue the search for more in other auditions. They will be looking for women, ages 18-27, of diverse backgrounds, shapes and sizes, and with a minimum height requirement of 5′ 7” tall. Open call cities are as follows (locations and time subject to change):
August 22: Atlanta — 10am-3pm at The Westin Peachtree Plaza, 210 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30303 (casting staff on site)
August 29: Chicago — 10am-3pm; location TBA (casting director on site)
September 2: Denver — 11am-3pm; location TBA (casting staff on site)
September 5: Las Vegas — 11am-3pm; location TBA (casting director on site)
September 12: Houston — 10am-3pm; location TBA (casting director on site)
September 19: Los Angeles — 10am-3pm; location TBA (casting director on site)
For more info visit www.cwtv.com.
series like Gossip Girl, One Tree Hill and, of course, 90210, the series focuses on the lives of “a diverse group of 20-somethings” who have become a tight-knit group while living together in a posh apartment building in the trendy Melrose neighborhood. Among the talent lined up for the show are returning cast members in Laura Leighton, still playing Sydney Andrews — the landlady of the building — and Thomas Calabro as Dr. Michael Mancini, but likely much of the buzz is going to be centered on the casting of Ashlee Simpson Wentz as 18-year-old new tenant Violet Foster, who has a secret connection to scheming landlady Sydney. Wouldn’t it be fun if the show 
better and the competition gets stronger. But somewhere right around week two, the curve plateaued. Teyona, strong from the start, is still the only real (sort-of) model in the bunch. But her personality doesn’t stand out and her sense of fashion doesn’t inspire. Celia would be great in the industry somewhere, but not as a model. Allison has improved slightly; I think she might have 2 looks and 5 poses in her repertoire now. Too bad none of them are a “Blue Steel.”