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Saleisha Stowers, (born May 28,
1986 in Los Angeles, California), was the winner of
America's Next Top Model, Cycle 9. As part of her prize, Stowers won a contract with
CoverGirl Cosmetics and will appear on the cover of
Seventeen magazine. She also won a $100,000 contract with
Elite Model Management. Before becoming a contestant on
America's Next Top Model, she was a receptionist. Stowers was a former camp member at T-Zone, which is
ANTM creator and host Tyra Bank's camp for girls. Before appearing on
Cycle 9, Stowers also appeared in a
Wendy's commercial with actor
Tom Lenk for the Jalapeño Chedder Double Melt hamburger, an
ANTM Cycle 6 episode, and as a model on the
Tyra Banks Show for fashion designer Rami Kashou.
[1] Many viewers have commented that her previous modeling experience, specifically with the Wendy's national ad, should have made her ineligible to complete in the competition according to the requirements for entry.
[2] Saleisha's win has left many fans wondering if Saleisha was favored throughout for the sole reason that she participated in Tyra's T-Zone camp. Many fans of the show also believe that Saleisha was favored by Tyra, Nigel Barker, and Twiggy.