Make Me a Supermodel season 2, premiered on March 4, 2009, is the second season of Make Me a Supermodel. It was broadcast on Bravo.
The new season started with higher than expected ratings after a much publicized campaign on blog sites, bus stops, and shopping malls. A casting special aired prior to the second season opener, featuring many models being photographed, critiqued on the runway, and sent away until only the final choices for the season remained. The casting special premiered in February 2009.
Major changes were made the second season, including viewer voting taken out, with the judges deciding who's eliminated and the winner of the entire show. The number of contestants was also increased from 14 to 16 and reduced the final 4 to only 3 finalists in the finale episode. The judging panel was also completely revamped. Former model Jenny Shimizu, along with fashion photographer Perou, one of the judges in the original British version, French fashion designer Catherine Malandrino and international model scout Marlon Stoltzman all joined as judges. Beckford was no longer a judge, and instead became the sole host of the show and the mentor of the male competitors. Australian model Nicole Trunfio replaced Niki Taylor and became the mentor of the female competitors. Lastly, every week, the featured photographer would choose a model they felt worked the photo shoot the best, and that winning model and their pick would get to go on a casting.
The winner of the competition, chosen by the viewers, would receive: a fashion pictorial in Cosmopolitan magazine, a cash prize of $100,000 from Maybelline New York, and a one-year contract with New York Model Management.
The winner of the competition was 18-year-old Branden Rickman from Central Point, Oregon, making him the youngest and first male model to win the show.
Contestants (ages stated are at time of contest) Contestant Age Hometown Outcome PlaceKen Thompson24 Winterville, North CarolinaEpisode 116Chris Cohen22Libertyville, IllinoisEpisode 215Karen Kelly22Ocean Springs, MississippiEpisode 314Shawn Nishikawa30Seattle, WashingtonEpisode 413CJ Kirkham18San Ramon, CaliforniaEpisode 512Gabriel Zadok Everett22Charlotte, North CarolinaEpisode 611Laury Prudent23Miami, Florida Episode 79-10Kerryn Johns24 Russellville, ArkansasColin Steers21Charlottesville, VirginiaEpisode 88Amanda Crop21Banks, OregonEpisode 97Jordan Condra21Tucson, ArizonaEpisode 106Salome Steinmann19Altamont, TennesseeEpisode 115Mountaha Ayoub23Londrina, BrazilEpisode 124Jonathan Waud26Southampton, United KingdomEpisode 133Sandhurst Tacama Miggins22Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago2Branden Rickman18Central Point, Oregon1
Pre-show careers Amanda: Mode Models in Oregon. Branden: Image Modeling Development in Oregon. Gabriel: MAJOR Models in Milan. Jonathan: L.A. Models (Runway Division) & Front Management in Miami. Jordan: Ford Models Ken: Mint Model Management in New York City & The Block Agency in Nashville. Kerryn: Color Agency in Memphis & Dan-Wilhelmina Agency in Memphis. Salome: Click Models in Atlanta.
Contestant elimination progress +Model Elimination ProgressPlaceModelEpisodesEpisode Title 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1Branden SAFE WIN SAFE HIGH SAFE LOW SAFE LOWLOWHIGH HIGH LOWWINNER 13 - Finale2SandhurstHIGH SAFE HIGH HIGH LOW WIN HIGH HIGH WIN HIGH LOWWIN OUT3Jonathan SAFE HIGH HIGH WIN HIGH SAFE SAFE WIN HIGH LOWWIN HIGH OUT4Mountaha SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE LOWHIGH SAFE HIGH HIGH WIN HIGH OUT 5SalomeHIGH SAFE LOW SAFE SAFE HIGH WIN SAFE LOW LOWOUT 6JordanWIN HIGH SAFE SAFE SAFE HIGH HIGH SAFE LOW OUT 7Amanda SAFE SAFE HIGH LOW SAFE SAFE LOWLOWOUT 8ColinLOWLOW SAFE LOW SAFE SAFE LOWOUT 9-10Kerryn SAFE SAFE WIN SAFE WIN SAFE OUT 7 - Ready to RumbleLaury SAFE SAFE SAFE HIGH SAFE LOWOUT 11Gabriel SAFE LOWLOW SAFE LOWOUT 12CJ SAFE LOW SAFE SAFE OUT 13Shawn SAFE SAFE SAFE OUT 14Karen SAFE SAFE OUT 15ChrisLOWOUT 16KenOUT
Cornflower Blue background and WIN means that the model won the overall week challenge, with the photo shoot and runway combined. Light Blue background and HIGH means the model had one of the highest scores for that challenge. Orange background and LOW means the model was in the bottom three and was given another chance by the judges to stay in the competition. Dark Orange background and LOW means the model was in the bottom two and was given another chance by the judges to stay in the competition. Pink background and LOW means the model had one of the lowest scores for that challenge, but was not in the bottom. Tomato background and OUT means the model was in the bottom three, but was not given another chance by the judges, and was sent home. Yellow Green background and OUT means the model was a runner-up for the competition. Lime Green background and WINNER means this model won the entire competition, and was chosen by the judges to become a Supermodel.
Episodes
Episode guide EpisodeEpisode TitleOriginal Air DateSummaryCasting "Meet the Models" February 7, 2009 The Season 2 cast of models is spotlighted. 1 "Let the Games Begin" March 4, 2009Sixteen aspiring models arrive in New York City to compete for $100,000, a modeling contract and a fashion pictorial in Cosmopolitan magazine. 2 "Eye Candy" March 11, 2009 The models must use candy as their inspiration for their next photo shoot. 3"High Wire Act" March 18, 2009 The models head back to high school to test their wire work as they capture an authentic sports moment. 4"Mirror, Mirror on the Wall"March 25, 2009 The models learn their prize for winning the photo shoot is a trip to Montreal and the opportunity to walk in Montreal Fashion Week.5"Menage a Models"April 1, 2009 The remaining models compete in a military-themed challenge; photographer Kelly Klein serves as a guest judge. 6"Take a Deep Breath"April 8, 2009 The models compete in an underwater photo shoot with photographer Howard Schatz; guest judge Alexandre Herchcovitch.7 "Ready to Rumble"April 22, 2009The models flash back to the 1960s with photographer Roxanne Lowit; stylist Rebecca Weinberg serves as a guest judge. 8 "The Simple Life"April 29, 2009The models head to the country for a photo shoot with photographer Aliya Naumoff; supermodel Maggie Rizer returns as a guest judge.9 "Naked Ambition"May 6, 2009The seven remaining models carefully choose their accessories for a revealing photo shoot with Bill Diodato. 10 "Rocking and Rolling"May 13, 2009The models display music producer Dallas Austin's fashion line and take part in a photo shoot with Patrik Andersson. 11 "Beach Blondes"May 20, 2009The models have an outdoor winter photo shoot in New York City; the models wear fashions from the design team The Blonds.12 "Blowin' Up"May 27, 2009The final four models participate in an explosive session with photographer Clay Patrick McBride, then hit the catwalk in tuxedos and evening gowns by designer Catherine Malandrino. 13 "Finale"June 3, 2009The final three models take part in two major photo shoots and a catwalk challenge; family members accompany the models to a SoHo art gallery; the judges make a decision.
Photo shoots Episode 1: Let The Games Begin The models work in pairs regardless of gender, modeling sleepwear outside, in a suspended Plexiglas box.
Featured photographer - Perou
Winner - Salome
Winner's pick - CJ
Episode 2: Eye Candy The models act out as various types of candy. Contestants were assigned to represent either pixie sticks, lollipops, chocolate, gumballs, candy canes, rock candy, or sprinkles.
Featured photographer - Suza Scalora
Winner - Jordan
Winner's pick - Mountaha
Episode 3: High Wire Act The models are suspended by wires and have to pull off sports action shots, in groups.
Featured photographer - Justin Steele
Winner - Amanda
Winner's pick - Kerryn
Episode 4: Mirror, Mirror On The Wall... The photo shoot is all about reflections; the models have to pose with mirrors and evoke different emotions.
Featured photographer - Indira Cesarine
Winners - Amanda & Branden
Winner's pick - Mountaha & Colin
Episode 5: Menage A Models The photo shoot was all about capturing a sexual fantasy. The models were portraying military personnel sneaking off to engage in illicit erotic encounters. The models posed in groups of three.
Featured photographer - Joshua Kogan
Winner - Jonathan
Winner's pick - Gabriel
Episode 6: Take A Deep Breath The models were challenged to pose underwater, entangled in nets.
Featured photographer - Howard Schatz
Winner - Jordan
Winner's pick - Salome
Episode 7: Ready To Rumble The models were paired in a 60s themed, mod photo shoot, where they had to emulate the essence of night life and having a good time.
Featured photographer - Roxanne Lowit
Winner - Salome
Winner's pick - Mountaha
Episode 8: The Simple Life The models were sent to a ranch, where they had to pose with farm animals.
Featured photographer - Aliya Naumoff
Winner - Sandhurst
Winner's pick - Branden
Episode 9: Naked Ambition The models posed nude, working with one chosen accessory.
Featured photographer - Bill Diodato
Winner - Salome
Winner's pick - Jordan
Episode 10: Rocking and Rolling The models were pictured wearing Rowdy clothing, and had to embody the punk, grunge and urban aspects of the brand.
Featured photographer - Patrik Andersson
Winner - Salome
Winner's pick - Mountaha
Episode 11: Beach Blondes The models had to capture a hot swimsuit shot in cold weather, while posing with various dead animals from the sea. Sports Illustrated model Jessica Gomes was brought in to individually give the models advice, prior to their shoots.
Featured photographer - Markus Klinko and Indrani, Stylist GK Reid
Winner - Salome
Winner's pick - Mountaha
Episode 12: Blowin' Up The models had one chance to capture a shot embodying the "rocker" look, while flames exploded around them in a warehouse at night.
Featured photographer - Clay Patrick McBride
Winner - Sandhurst
Winner's pick - None: All models worked as informal models for Bloomingdale's. As a group prize, each model was rewarded a $2000 shopping spree, while Sandhurst won an additional $2000 for his spree.
Episode 13: Finale
Featured photographer - Timothy Greenfield-Sanders
Winner - None.
Catwalk challenges Episode 1: The models present clothing from four high fashion designer lines. Episode 2: Walking in pairs (or solo in Kerryn's case), and using candy as a prop. Episode 3: The models wear sports underwear with wire shoulder pads and must pose like athletes. Episode 4: The models are styled as "freaks"; their walks should juxtapose the elegance of their outfit and their shocking make up. Episode 5: The models wore cross-over styles usually worn by the opposite gender. The men had to appear masculine, while the women were challenged to maintain femininity, on the runway Episode 6: The catwalk was all about embodying specific emotions brought out by the clothing. The female models were dressed in deep scarlet clothing and had to portray sensuality and "fire", while the male models were dressed in white and had to embody "ice", or smoothness. Episode 7: The models had a walk-off against their partners from the photo shoot, wearing improv Couture clothing. Episode 8: The models wore classic tweed, high society outfits with western themes. Episode 9: The catwalk was all about being an art showcase. The models wore form-fitting clothing, while wearing a large, monarch-filled plastic bubble on their heads. Episode 10: The models wore bright, playful street outfits, and had the added but optional challenge of walking in Heelys (which all of the models accepted). Episode 11: The models modeled two looks designed by celebrity designer The Blonds: high glamour and goth. The models were expected to create a character and bring these characters to life.