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Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model Search

★8.0 2005 1 Season TV-MA

The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model Search is a reality TV show produced by NBC that debuted in January 2005, prior to the launch of that year's Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. The purpose of the show was to document twelve previously unknown fashion models as they competed against one another for a grand prize. In this case, it was a pictorial in the 2005 edition of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and a modeling contract with NEXT Model Management worth one million US dollars. The twelve contestants were chosen after NBC and Sports Illustrated launched a nation-wide search, processing around 3,000 potential women. The three-judge panel consisted of Roshumba Williams, Joel Wilkenfeld and Jule Campbell. Competitions would include how well the contestants did on their photo shoots and their rigorous fitness tests. Based on these, the aforementioned judges would choose who "made the cut" and who would be let go from the competition, until there were two finalists. The show's tagline was "The business of being beautiful is about to get ugly."

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 6 episodes

Episode 01

Take A Walk Down The Runway

Jan 5, 2005 · 60 min

In the series premiere, the twelve swimsuit model hopefuls get their first taste of walking down the runway when they strut down the catwalk for the judges and celebrity guest Cheryl Tiegs. Meanwhile, their first physical challenge puts the girls' desires to become the next Sports Illustrated swimsuit model to the test as they prepare for their first beach shoot in front of the judges.

Episode 02

What Did You Do To My Hair

Jan 12, 2005 · 60 min

With the number of supermodel hopefuls cut to 8, the girls prepare for their next competition with guest stars The Los Angeles Clippers' Spirit Dance squad. However, before they strut their dance moves, they must come to terms with the drastic changes to their look after a full model makeover provided by a celebrity stylist.

Episode 03

Bump, Set, Cut

Jan 19, 2005 · 60 min

In the third round, the contestants are put to the test in a rigorous volleyball challenge and their nerves are tested when they must endure a photo shoot in extremely cold temperatures.

Episode 04

The Final Four

Jan 26, 2005 · 60 min

With the group of model hopefuls down to a final four, the girls begin to show signs of stress as some alleged cheating in the last model shoot causes them to turn on each other. Meanwhile, they hit the waves for a fierce surfing competiton with a diamond prize and their last and most difficult modeling challenge -- a live runway show.

Episode 05

The Last Shot

Feb 2, 2005 · 60 min

Whisked away to tropical Bora Bora for their final photo shoot, the remaining three contestants attempt to use all the skills they've learned in order to convince the judges and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Isssue Editor Diane Smith they have what it takes to grace the pages of this year's SI swimsuit issue.

Episode 06

Down To The Final Two...Time For The Viewers To Decide

Feb 9, 2005 · 60 min

With the final elimination looming, the two finalists head home for some much-needed time with their families and to prepare for the viewers' decision. However, one final surprise awaits them in Los Angeles as the voted off contestants join them for this final decision with one model walking away with a $1,000,000 modeling contract and the knowledge that she has made it onto the pages of the world-renowned Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.

About the series

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model Search poster
Audience score
★ 8.0 /10

based on 1 votes

Synopsis

The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model Search is a reality TV show produced by NBC that debuted in January 2005, prior to the launch of that year's Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. The purpose of the show was to document twelve previously unknown fashion models as they competed against one another for a grand prize. In this case, it was a pictorial in the 2005 edition of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and a modeling contract with NEXT Model Management worth one million US dollars. The twelve contestants were chosen after NBC and Sports Illustrated launched a nation-wide search, processing around 3,000 potential women. The three-judge panel consisted of Roshumba Williams, Joel Wilkenfeld and Jule Campbell. Competitions would include how well the contestants did on their photo shoots and their rigorous fitness tests. Based on these, the aforementioned judges would choose who "made the cut" and who would be let go from the competition, until there were two finalists. The show's tagline was "The business of being beautiful is about to get ugly."

Reality

Cast

3 principal cast

Shantel VanSanten

Shantel VanSanten

Alicia Hall

Roshumba Williams

Roshumba Williams

Where to watch Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model Search

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model Search is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The reality has 1 season and 6 total episodes, rated 8.0/10 by 1 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model Search have?

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model Search has 1 season with 6 episodes in total.

Is Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model Search still on the air?

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model Search has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model Search?

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model Search airs on NBC.

When did Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model Search first air?

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model Search first aired on January 5, 2005.

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