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=Top Model: United Islands, Cycle 9= Top Model: United Islands, Cycle 9 is the ninth season of Top Model. For the first time, the show has allowed male contestants to participate for the title. It premiered on June 18, 2025.

Judges include Coco Rocha, host and supermodel; Lucky Blue Smith, fashion media personality and male model; Desirée Black, editor-in-chief, Harper's Bazaar; with new judge Lady Gaga, fashion icon and recording artist, rounding out the permanent judging panel. Guest judges will vary week to week to help determine the girls' fate.

This cycle hosted the girls in multiple international fashion destinations, once again, including XX and XX.

In the end, XX was crowned Top Model: United Islands on XX.

Prizes

 * The cover of, chance to blog for, and a six-page spread within Harper's Bazaar.
 * A modelling contract with IMG Models.
 * A $100,000 contract with L'Oreal.
 * A trip to Paris.
 * An all new Tesla XO convertible in limited edition matte black.

Eligibility

 * Women must be at least 5'7" in height and men must be at least 5'11".
 * Between the ages of 16 - 30 when filming.

Photo shoot and challenge guide

 * Episode 1 challenge: Runway & group shot for Harper's Bazaar
 * Episode 1 shoot: Nude in pairs
 * Episode 2 photo shoot: Denim shot; topless; rooftop garden in Paris
 * Episode 2 photo shoot: Chanel in Paris
 * Episode 3 challenge: Parisian go-sees
 * Episode 3 photo shoot: Romantic Eiffel Tower (in pairs)
 * Episode 4 photo shoot: Extreme Beauty Shot
 * Episode 4 photo shoot: Waterfall Nymphs
 * Episode 5 photo shoot: Gender Norms
 * Episode 5 photo shoot: Drag
 * Episode 5 challenge: Networking at Harper's Bazaar party in drag
 * Episode 6 challenge: Fitness & boot camp
 * Episode 6 photo shoot: Poolside for GQ
 * Episode 7 challenge: Go-sees in Milan
 * Episode 7 photo shoot: Haute couture Valentino in castle
 * Episode 8 photo shoot: Coliseum gladiators
 * Episode 8 photo shoot: Resort wear in Amaalfi Coast
 * Episode 9 challenge: Media & branding
 * Episode 9 music video: The Weeknd
 * Episode 10 commercial & ad: Tesla XO
 * Episode 11 commercial & ad: L'Oreal Men Expert / L'Oreal Volume Millionaire Lashes
 * Episode 11 photo shoot: S&M in Rick Owens
 * Finale challenge: Runway for Givenchy
 * Finale photo shoot: Harper's Bazaar cover & editorial
 * Finale photo shoot: Givenchy editorial

Permanent Judges

 * Stacey McKenzie - Host, Model & Runway Coach
 * Sarah Cazeneuve - Creative Director & Stylist
 * Azzedine Alaia - Fashion Designer
 * Anne-Marie Guarnieri - Deputy Beauty Editor, Harper's Bazaar

Guest Judges

 * Katia Novak - Host, Rein Today, model and winner of Cycle 2
 * Caleb Rowe - New Faces Director, IMG Rein
 * Raf Simons - Fashion Designer
 * Rad Hourani - Fashion Designer
 * Riccardo Tisci - Fashion Designer
 * Wei Chi Chi - Editor, Harper's Bazaar UI
 * Emanuele Farneti - Editor, Italian Vogue

Others

 * Model Mentor/Creative Director - Sarah Cazeneuve
 * Runway Coach - Stacey McKenzie
 * Photographers
 * Alex Mae