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Before You Watch America's Next Top Model 5

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America's Next Top Model 5 premieres Wednesday, September 21 at 8 pm ET. Here's what you need to know about the fifth season of UPN's hit show.

13 New Contestants

The contestants range in age from 18 to 24. Their day jobs include Dairy Queen manager, wardrobe stylist, delivery driver, and criminal defense investigator.

New Judge In Town.

J. Alexander and Nigel Barker are back for the show's fifth season. But controversial judge Janice Dickinson will be replaced by fashion icon Twiggy Lawson.

Glamming It Up

According to UPN, this season's set of wannabes will live in a Bel-air mansion and ride around town in an extravagant stretch limo "living like real-life supermodels."

Better Prize Package

According to UPN -- In addition to the current prize package that includes an opportunity to be managed by Ford Models, a $100,000 contract with cosmetics giant CoverGirl and a fashion spread in Elle magazine, the winner will also be featured on the cover of ELLEgirl magazine with Tyra Banks.

Latest Winner Updates

  • Season 1 winner Adrianne Curry will star on "My Fair Brady," her own VH1 series with boyfriend Christopher "Peter Brady" Knight.
  • Season 2 winner Yoanna House is the new host of the Style Network's "The Look for Less."
  • Season three winner Eva Pigford has been busy making appearances on BET and MTV. She was a guest on MTV's "Wilding Out" this summer.
  • Last season's winner Naima served as a judge on Miss Teen USA 2005. Her fashion spread in Elle Magazine is coming soon.
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