Sims' Next Top Model (season 15)

The fifteenth cycle of Sims' Next Top Model premiered on 24 December, 2016. It was the first season to air after the series initial cancellation earlier the same year. The promotional song was "Playing With Fire" by BLACKPINK.

The cycle was presented by model and SaintPita runner-up Yachana Vazirani, who took over from Tyra Banks who had hosted since the first season (with the exception of cycle 7). The judging panel was also revamped, consisting of photographer Maicle Gambardella, who had previously been a judge on cycle 4, and Red Models manager Sin Il Hong. Banks made a guest appearance in the finale, announcing the cast of a planned, upcoming All Stars season. This season was later cancelled, however.

The winner of the competition was 19-year old Steph Makus from the United States – who had previously been a semi-finalist on cycle 5 – with Brenda Mutoni from Rwanda as the runner-up.

Prizes

 * A cover and spread in Vogue Italia.
 * An international Max Factor campaign.
 * A modelling contract with NU女 Models.
 * A cash prize worth € 50,000.

Twists

 * Comeback: This season featured a comeback at the end of week four.
 * Top Model of the Week: Top Model of the Week (often abbreviated TMotW) returns from Revamped. Each week the audience votes on who they thought did the best, and the winner receives immunity.
 * Winner's Suite: There is a special bedroom in the Top Model House called the Winner's Suite, in which the model who received best photo by the judges will get the stay the following week. With this comes special gifts such as clothing and beauty products.
 * Wildcard: This season featured wildcard Brenda, who joined the competition after the first elimination after applying late.

Locations

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 * , Episodes 4–5
 * , Episodes 5–7
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Contestants
(information stated is correct at time of contest)

Guests
Listed in chronological order:


 * Calligraphy Banks, contestant on Revamped
 * Three unnamed hairdressers at Ciseaux Salon
 * Kai Ramos, photographer
 * Megan Rodriguez, fashion designer
 * Angela Pérez, fashion designer
 * Aleix Bardem, fashion designer
 * Yei Bau, contestant on cycle 13
 * Andrew Liu, winner of Sims' Next Top Male Model
 * Idun Wennerstedt, contestant on Revamped
 * Oscar Watanabe-Husni, contestant on Sims' Next Top Male Model
 * Connor Brzezicki, contestant on Sims' Next Top Male Model
 * Yasmin Kuatamin, contestant on cycle 1
 * Souvanna Phoumsavanh, contestant on Sims' Next Top Male Model
 * Khadan Otgonbayar, winner of Sims' Next Top Male Model
 * Li Chen Jun, contestant on Sims' Next Top Male Model
 * Mã Nguyễn Xuân Nam, contestant on Sims' Next Top Male Model
 * Emanuel Meier, winner of Sims' Next Top Male Model
 * Jinshang Kun, contestant on Sims' Next Top Male Model
 * Claudine Fan, winner of Sims3MovieNetwork's cycle 10
 * Liu Gao, winner of Revamped
 * Pau Llobet, photographer
 * Chiara Arrighi, fashion director at Vogue Italia
 * Lý Vinh Đức, photographer
 * Tyra Banks, model and former host

Call-out order

 * The contestant won the challenge.
 * The contestant was voted Top Model of the Week.
 * The contestant won the challenge and was voted Top Model of the Week.
 * The contestant was eliminated.
 * The contestant was part of a non-elimination bottom two.
 * The contestant was part of a joint first call-out.
 * The contestant won the competition.

Contestant progress
Legend:

Contestant progress
Legend: {{legend|goldenrod|The contestant won Sims' Next Top Model.}} {{legend|silver|The contestant was a runner-up.}} {{legend|royalblue|WIN indicates that the contestant won best photo that episode.}} {{legend|lightblue|HIGH indicates that the contestant was among the first called that episode.}} {{legend|white|SAFE indicates that the contestant was declared safe that episode.}} {{legend|lightpink|LOW indicates that the contestant was the last called before the bottom.}} {{legend|tomato|BTM indicates that the contestant was in the bottom that episode.}} {{legend|red|ELIM indicates that the contestant was eliminated that episode.}} {{legend|maroon|ELIM indicates that the contestant lost the shoot-out and was eliminated that episode.}} {{legend|teal|ADV indicates that the contestant was put through to the next round.}} {{legend|gainsboro|Guest indicates that the contestant appeared as a guest that episode.}}

Bottom results

 * The contestant was eliminated after their first time in the bottom two.
 * The contestant was eliminated after their second time in the bottom two.
 * The contestant was eliminated after their third time in the bottom two.
 * The contestant was eliminated in the first round of the finale.
 * The contestant was the runner-up.

Average call-out order
Finale not included.

Photo shoot guide

 * Episode 1 photo shoot: LBD tribute runway show backstage
 * Episode 2 photo shoot: Pick your concept: Sexy or edgy
 * Episode 3 photo shoot: Mock magazine cover tries
 * Episode 4 photo shoots: DIY style shoot (challenge); colourful editorial
 * Episode 5 photo shoots: Mock magazine cover try (Clara only); High fashion at Montjuïc Castle
 * Episode 6 photo shoot: Dolce & Gabbana mock campaigns
 * Episode 7 photo shoot: Max Factor 2000 Calorie Curl Addict Mascara ads
 * Episode 8 photo shoot: Vogue Italia cover stories at night in downtown Dương Dông

Panel style concept

 * Episode 1: None (self-styled)
 * Episode 2: None (self-styled)
 * Episode 3: Go-see appropriate (self-styled)
 * Episode 4: Jeans and burgundy
 * Episode 5: 2017 PANTONE trend colours
 * Episode 6: Floral
 * Episode 7: Pants

Top Model of the Week rankings

 * The contestant received the most votes.
 * The contestant received the least votes.

Go-sees
In episode 5, the top 8 went on schedules go-sees in Barcelona in pairs (those being Brenda & Jiana, Clara & Steph, Hanne & Ola and Umwali & Veronica):

Right before Fashion Week, following Jiana and Umwali's eliminations, Megan Rodriguez announced she would add Hanne and Jiana to her show, booking the top six in its entirety.

Future appearances
Brenda Mutoni, Ola Jedziniak, Steph Makus and Veronica Pluto appeared as alumna mentors on cycle 18 in different episodes.

Clara Walsh and Umwali Sehene competed on the first season of All Stars. Clara placed 8th, and Umwali tied for 3rd alongside cycle 16 contestant Awa Bâ.

Soundtrack
The following is a chronological list of songs played throughout the cycle. playlist/179IVUUGoT6KQU0GtoTCJf?si=lJw83OU6TVKleUKF747NKA