<Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> Next → Cycle 2 </Td> </Tr> <P> America's Next Top Model, cycle 1 was the first cycle of America's Next Top Model . It originally aired on UPN from May to July 2003, and was hosted by Tyra Banks, who additionally served as its executive producer and presenter . The judging panel consisted of Banks, Janice Dickinson, Kimora Lee Simmons, and Beau Quillian . The cycle's catchphrase was "One girl has what it takes". </P> <P> This was the only season to feature a cast of only 10 finalists . All later cycles have featured at least 12 finalists . The international destination for the cycle was Paris, France . The winner of the competition was 20 - year - old Adrianne Curry from Joliet, Illinois . Her prizes were a modelling contract with Wilhelmina Models, a photo spread in Marie Claire magazine and a contract with Revlon cosmetics . </P> <P> (ages stated are at start of contest) </P>

Who won the first america's top model