So how didANTMdecide who had what it takes to vogue on the catwalk in front of Tyra?
The answer to that question depends on which season we’re talking about.
Cycle 10 in 2008 had its first plus-size winner, Whitney Thompson (perEW).

Until the final season, you had to be under age 27 to be considered.
“You know what I hear all the time?
‘Tyra, come on!

Why have an age limit?’
So, you know what?
I’m taking that age limit off.”
Once you made the cut, being onANTMwas often a life-changing experience.
The experience is one I’ll cherish forever.
Being on the show helped me finally be comfortable with myself."