Whitney Thompson is an American
fashion model and is the winner of the
tenth cycle of
America's Next Top Model.
Early life
Before her appearance on the show, Thompson worked locally in northern
Florida and appeared on the cover of
Jacksonville magazine three times.
Besides modeling, Thompson worked at Chets Creek Elementary School in the before-and-after-school day care programs. She attended the
Duncan U. Fletcher High School and the
University of North Florida, where she was a member of
Alpha Chi Omega.
America's Next Top Model
Thompson competed against thirteen other contestants to win Cycle 10 of
America's Next Top Model. She was selected as one of the finalists to enter the 'Top Model house'. Some of the judges criticized her performances and personality as being 'too pageant' and 'fake'. Thompson received a first call-out
['First call-out' occurs during the elimination period of the episode where a model's name is the first called by Tyra Banks to receive their photograph. 'First call-out' indicates First Place in the particular photoshoot.] during the music-themed photoshoot, and won one 'CoverGirl of the Week' title, from the final photoshoot challenge of Cycle 10. She landed in the 'bottom two'
['Bottom two' refers to the two remaining models left unnamed during the elimination process; a tool used to build tension and suspense.] a total of four times.
