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| America's Next Top Model | |
|---|---|
| Season 5 | |
 Cycle 5 cast | |
| Judges | |
| No. of contestants | 13 |
| Winner | Nicole Linkletter |
| No. of episodes | 13 + reunion |
| Release | |
| Original network | UPN |
| Original release | September 21 – December 7, 2005 |
| Additional information | |
| Filming dates | May 30 – July 11, 2005 |
| Season chronology | |
America's Next Top Model (cycle 5) was the fifth season of the popular reality TV competition America's Next Top Model. This cycle introduced Twiggy and J. Alexander as new judges. The prizes included a contract with Ford Models, a cover and spread in Elle Girl magazine, and a $100,000 USD contract with CoverGirl cosmetics.
The international destination for this cycle was initially set to be London, England, making it the first time the show would be held in a primarily English-speaking international location. However, due to safety concerns following terrorist attacks in London, the final runway show was moved to Los Angeles.
The cast size was reduced from 14 to 13 contestants, a number that remained consistent until cycle 10.
The winner of cycle 5 was 19-year-old Nicole Linkletter from Grand Forks, North Dakota, with Nick Pace finishing as the runner-up.
Lisa D'Amato, who finished in sixth place, would later return and win cycle 17: All-Stars.