America 's Next Top Model ( cycle 3 ) - wikipedia America 's Next Top Model ( cycle 3 ) This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. ( July 2016 ) America 's Next Top Model ( cycle 3 ) Cycle 3 cast Country of origin United States No. of episodes 13 Release Original network UPN Original release September 22 ( 2004 - 09 - 22 ) -- December 15, 2004 ( 2004 - 12 - 15 ) Additional information Judges Tyra Banks Janice Dickinson Nigel Barker Nolé Marin No. of contestants 14 Winner Eva Pigford Cycle chronology ← Previous Cycle 2 Next → Cycle 4 The third cycle of America 's Next Top Model debuted on September 22, 2004, and was hosted by model Tyra Banks. It was the first cycle to gain partnership with cosmetics magnate CoverGirl and ran weekly commercials during the show named Beauty Tip of the Week with Jay Manuel and Elsa Benítez as well as the CoverGirl of the Week contest. Also the cast was increased to 14 contestants. The season 's catch - phrase was `` Beauty In Progress ''. The prizes for this cycle were : A modeling contract with Ford Models. A fashion spread and cover in Elle Magazine. A US $ 100,000 contract with CoverGirl cosmetics. The following prizes had been removed : A modeling contract with IMG Models. A fashion spread and cover in Jane Magazine. A cosmetics campaign with Sephora. The international destinations during this cycle were Montego Bay, Jamaica ( for one episode ), and Tokyo, Japan, the show 's first visit in Asia and across the International Date Line. The winner was 19 - year - old Eva Pigford from Los Angeles, California. Contents 1 Contestants 2 Episode summaries 2.1 The Girl With The Secret 2.2 The Girl Who Is Codependent 2.3 The Girl Everyone Thinks Is A Backstabber 2.4 The Girl Who Sets A Trap 2.5 The Girl Who Cries When She Looks In The Mirror 2.6 The Girl Who Mutilated The Precious Brownies 2.7 The Girl Who Forgot Her Shoes 2.8 The Girl Who Is Panic - Stricken 2.9 The Girls Meet Taye Diggs 2.10 The Girl Who Goes Ballistic 2.11 The Girl The Lionesses Are Hunting 2.12 The Girl Who Did n't Hug Goodbye 2.13 The Girl Who Wins It All 3 Summaries 3.1 Call - out order 3.2 Photo shoot guide 3.3 Other cast members 3.4 Makeovers 4 Post-Top Model careers 5 References 6 External links Contestants ( ages stated are at start of contest ) Contestant Age Height Hometown Finish Place Magdalena Rivas 24 5 ft 9 in ( 1.75 m ) Worcester, Massachusetts Episode 2 14 Leah Darrow 24 5 ft 9 in ( 1.75 m ) Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 13 Julie Titus 19 5 ft 10 in ( 1.78 m ) Kent, Washington Episode 3 12 Kristi Grommet 20 5 ft 10 in ( 1.78 m ) St. Louis, Missouri Episode 4 11 Jennipher Frost 22 5 ft 10 in ( 1.78 m ) Pocatello, Idaho Episode 5 10 Kelle Jacob 20 5 ft 11 in ( 1.80 m ) New York, New York Episode 6 9 Cassie Grisham 19 5 ft 10 in ( 1.78 m ) Norman, Oklahoma Episode 7 8 Toccara Jones 22 5 ft 9 in ( 1.75 m ) Dayton, Ohio Episode 8 7 Nicole Borud 21 5 ft 8 in ( 1.73 m ) Minot, North Dakota Episode 9 6 Norelle Van Herk 19 5 ft 10.5 in ( 1.79 m ) Newport Beach, California Episode 11 5 Ann Markley 21 5 ft 11 in ( 1.80 m ) Erie, Pennsylvania Episode 12 Amanda Swafford 25 5 ft 8 in ( 1.73 m ) Hendersonville, North Carolina Episode 13 Yaya DaCosta 21 5 ft 8 in ( 1.73 m ) Harlem, New York Eva Pigford 19 5 ft 7 in ( 1.70 m ) Los Angeles, California Episode summaries The Girl with the secret First air date : September 22, 2004 The series began with thirty - four semi-finalists ' interviews with Tyra Banks, J. Alexander and Jay Manuel. The first episode concludes with the selection of the top 14. The Girl Who is codependent First air date : September 29, 2004 The fourteen finalists were flown to Montego Bay for their first photo shoot, in which they modeled bikinis on a coral reef. Magdalena became the first finalist eliminated from the competition the day after the photo shoot, and the judging session saw Leah become the second finalist eliminated. Featured photographer : Nick Cardallicio Special guests : J. Alexander, Michelle Mock, Douglas Barcellos, Mathu Anderson, Danilo CoverGirl of the Week : Yaya DaCosta The Girl everyone thinks is a backstabber First air date : October 6, 2004 The twelve remaining finalists received makeovers. The week 's challenge was in make - up, and was won by Norelle. For the week 's photo shoot, the finalists shot a campaign for Nivea. The judging session saw Julie become the third finalist eliminated from the competition. Featured photographer : Troy Ward Special guests : Kiara Kabukuru, Anthony Palermo, Leonard Zagami, Debra Jaliman M.D., Dr Zarabi, Danilo CoverGirl of the Week : Yaya DaCosta The Girl Who sets a trap First air date : October 13, 2004 For the week 's challenge, the eleven remaining finalists walked in a fashion show for Heatherette, with Eva being chosen as the challenge winner. The photo shoot was a campaign for Lee Jeans, in which the models shot together in one group. The judging session saw Kristi become the fourth finalist eliminated from the competition. Featured photographer : Hyungwan Roo Special guests : J. Alexander, Yoanna House, Danilo, Richie Rich, Heatherette CoverGirl of the Week : Yaya DaCosta The Girl Who cries when she looks in the mirror First air date : October 20, 2004 For the week 's challenge, the ten remaining finalists posed as mannequins in a La Perla store window. The challenge winner was Kelle. The photo shoot was a campaign for Dooney & Bourke purses. The judging session saw Jennipher become the fifth finalist eliminated from the competition. Featured photographer : Matthew Jordan Smith Special guests : Simon Doonan, Savvas, Lanny Ward CoverGirl of the Week : Toccara Jones The Girl Who mutilated the precious brownies First air date : October 27, 2004 For the week 's challenge, the nine remaining finalists climbed fourteen flights of stairs, doing a photo shoot at the top. The challenge winner was Yaya. The photo shoot was a campaign for YJ Stinger energy drinks. The judging session saw Kelle become the sixth finalist eliminated from the competition. Featured photographer : Sascha Pflaeging, Che Graham Special guests : Joy Bauer, Captain Leif Wade, Kate Dillon Levin CoverGirl of the Week : Toccara Jones The Girl Who forgot her shoes First air date : November 3, 2004 For the week 's challenge, the eight remaining finalists attended go - sees. The challenge winner was Yaya. For the photo shoot, the models portrayed alter egos. The judging session saw Cassie become the seventh finalist eliminated from the competition. Featured photographer : Davide Special guests : Nicole Miller, Cynthia Rowley, Diane von Fürstenberg, Nanette Lepore, J. Alexander, Marc Bouwer CoverGirl of the Week : Toccara Jones The Girl Who is panic - stricken First air date : November 10, 2004 For the week 's challenge, the seven remaining finalists gave interviews on a red carpet. The challenge winner was Yaya. For the photo shoot, the finalists had beauty shots taken wearing Verragio diamonds and posing with a live tarantula. The judging session saw Toccara become the eighth finalist eliminated from the competition. Featured photographer : Bill Diodato Special guests : Paul Wilmot, Hampton Carney, Sarah Pyper, Rebecca Weinberg CoverGirl of the Week : Toccara Jones The girls meet Taye Diggs First air date : November 17, 2004 The six remaining finalists had an acting challenge with Taye Diggs. The challenge winner was Yaya. The finalists were flown to Tokyo, where they shot a Campbell 's soup commercial speaking Japanese. During the judging session, the girls were set a test in which they had to read a commercial and eat umeboshi. Nicole become the ninth finalist eliminated from the competition. Featured commercial director : Zente Yoshie Special guests : Taye Diggs, Sande Shurin, Toko Niwa CoverGirl of the Week : Eva Pigford The Girl Who goes ballistic First air date : November 24, 2004 This episode was an overview of the past nine episodes of the cycle which featured previously unseen footage. CoverGirl of the Week : Eva Pigford The Girl the lionesses Are hunting First air date : December 1, 2004 For the week 's challenge, the five remaining finalists learned and then were tested on their knowledge about the Tea Ceremony. The challenge winner was Yaya. The photo shoot was a campaign for T - Mobile ; the models posed as geishas in kimonos. The judging session saw Norelle become the tenth model eliminated from the competition. Featured photographer : Amiko Special guests : Toko Niwa, Kuineo Koike, Yoko Takahashi, Kyoko Higa CoverGirl of the Week : Eva Pigford The Girl Who did n't hug goodbye First air date : December 8, 2004 For the week 's challenge, the four remaining finalists attended go - sees. The challenge winner was Eva. For the photo shoot, the finalists modeled an anime - inspired look on a motorcycle. At the judging session, the girls were required to incorporate Japanese Street Fashion : Lolita fashion into their personal style. Ann become the eleventh model eliminated from the competition. Featured photographer : Takashi Miesaki Special guests : J. Alexander, Toyohiko Mikimoto, Sawa Vaughters, Carolyn London CoverGirl of the Week : Eva Pigford The Girl Who Wins It All First air date : December 15, 2004 The final three contestants, Amanda Swafford, Eva Pigford and Yaya DaCosta shot an ad campaign for CoverGirl. Amanda was the twelfth model eliminated from the competition at the penultimate judging session. Featured photographer : Shu Scenzu Eva and Yaya partook in a Noriko Fukushima fashion show. The final judging session saw Eva crowned America 's Next Top Model. Special guests : J. Alexander, Noriko Fukushima CoverGirl of the Week : Eva Pigford Summaries Call - out order Order Episodes 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 Ann Yaya Amanda Cassie Amanda Eva Eva Nicole Ann Amanda Amanda Yaya Eva Leah Kristi Nicole Ann Yaya Amanda Ann Eva Eva Yaya Yaya Eva Yaya Kelle Julie Eva Nicole Norelle Nicole Yaya Amanda Norelle Eva Eva Amanda Cassie Jennipher Yaya Toccara Eva Yaya Norelle Yaya Amanda Ann Ann 5 Yaya Kelle Toccara Eva Nicole Toccara Amanda Norelle Yaya Norelle 6 Kristi Cassie Jennipher Amanda Toccara Norelle Nicole Ann Nicole 7 Julie Toccara Cassie Norelle Ann Cassie Toccara Toccara 8 Magdalena Nicole Norelle Yaya Cassie Ann Cassie 9 Nicole Eva Ann Kelle Kelle Kelle 10 Amanda Norelle Kristi Jennipher Jennipher 11 Norelle Amanda Kelle Kristi 12 Toccara Ann Julie 13 Jennipher Leah 14 Eva Magdalena The contestant was eliminated The contestant was eliminated outside of the judging panel The contestant won the competition In episode 1, the group of 34 semi-finalists was reduced to 14. In episode 2, Magdalena was eliminated after the photo shoot. Episode 10 was the recap episode. Photo shoot guide Episode 2 photo shoot : Swimsuits on the beaches of Jamaica Episode 3 photo shoot : Nivea beauty shots Episode 4 photo shoot : Lee Jeans topless group shot Episode 5 photo shoot : Dooney & Bourke purses on roller skates Episode 6 photo shoot : YJ Stinger energy drink on a trampoline Episode 7 photo shoot : Alter - egos with Ford Mustang Episode 8 photo shoot : Verragio diamonds beauty shot with a tarantula Episode 9 commercial : Japanese Campbell 's Soup commercial Episode 11 photo shoot : Geishas in kimonos for T - Mobile phone Episode 12 photo shoot : Harajuku - inspired motorcyclists Episode 13 photo shoot : CoverGirl Wet Slicks Crystals print ad Other cast members Jay Manuel -- Photo Director J. Alexander -- Runway Coach Mathu Anderson -- Make - Up Artist Danilo -- Hairstylist Makeovers Amanda -- Ice blonde extensions Ann -- Cut short and platinum blonde highlights Cassie -- Curls added and a brightened Eva -- Spiked with honey blonde highlights Jennipher -- Shoulder length cut and dyed blonde with bleached eyebrows Julie -- Layered hair Kelle -- Long wavy extensions Kristi -- Long bangs added Nicole -- Cut short with bangs and dyed fire - engine red, ala Lucille Ball Norelle -- Darkened shag cut and braces removed Toccara -- Coffee brown volumized extensions Yaya -- Braids removed, afro and face treated for acne Post-top Model careers Nicole Borud did some test shots and has pursued acting. Yaya DaCosta has worked in Ford Models and Models 1, was featured in a few magazines and catalogues and has turned to acting, including the female lead role in the movie Take the Lead with Antonio Banderas, and a brief stint on All My Children. She has also appeared in season 4 of Ugly Betty as Nico Slater, the 2010 Academy Award nominated film The Kids Are All Right. In 2015, she starred in the Lifetime biopic movie Whitney portraying the late R&B / Popstar Whitney Houston. In the fall of 2015, she was cast as ER Nurse April Sexton on NBC 's Chicago Med as a main character. Amanda Swafford has been signed with Storm Model Management and has appeared on the covers of Bliss for Bride Magazine and Access Magazine, and has modelled for Levi 's Jeans, Felt It ! Stitch It ! Fabulous ! and WEBS. Due to her retinitis pigmentosa, she is now completely blind. Julie Titus has not pursued modeling, but has done a few test shots. Norelle Van Herk had modelled in Asia but has since left the industry to finish her education. References Jump up ^ `` UPN unveils ' America 's Next Top Model 3 ' contestants ''. Reality TV World. Retrieved February 25, 2016. Jump up ^ `` UPN ''. September 13, 2004. 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Question: who won america's next top model season 3
Answer: Eva Pigford