Cycle 21 was the second season to feature both male and female contestants. The winner: 26-year-old Keith Carlos, who landed a contract with Next Model Management, a Nylon spread and the chance to be an ~Instagram star~ (see: former contestant Don Benjamin).
Top Model has somehow lasted for 21 seasons (because people like me keep watching and because Tyra Banks will not stop). But it’s not a secret that the once semi-serious modeling competition has turned into a sideshow of silly photo shoot concepts and over-the-top makeovers.
Absurdity is the norm, and Tyra manages to top the foolishness every cycle. EXHIBIT A: Denzel, the aspiring model who got a lacefront beard makeover this season.
Look at him, he loves it. Sadly, his pasted-on facial hair didn’t get him far. Instead, the final three came down to Will, Adam and Keith, who was the clearcut champ from the beginning and probably most serious/dedicated out of all the contestants.
Congrats, Keith. Tyra loves you.
Images via CW, Instagram/keithcarlos
