when did the first episode of america's next top model air
America's Next Top Model (cycle 1) First aired May 20, 2003
America's Next Top Model (cycle 1) This was the only season to feature a cast of only 10 finalists. All later cycles have featured at least 12 finalists. The international destination for the cycle was Paris, France.[4] The winner of the competition was 20-year-old Adrianne Curry from Joliet, Illinois. Her prizes were a modelling contract with Wilhelmina Models, a photo spread in Marie Claire magazine and a contract with Revlon cosmetics.[5]