For a show like America's Next Top Model, diversity is crucial. The show relies not only on the strength of its prospective top models; an equal part of the show actually delves on the contestants' interaction inside the house. Let's face it, while I'm sure America's Next Top Model fans enjoy the challenges, the photo shoots, and the judging by the panel, they seriously enjoy seeing a bunch of girls bicker over seemingly trivial things, like a persistent alarm clock, and watch the drama unfold as different personalities try to live together harmoniously.



As such, casting is very important. And it's a good thing the people behind America's Next Top Model also think so. After a couple of months of scouring the country for another potential Jaslene Gonzalez or Saleisha Towers or Adrianne Curry, it seems they still haven't found what they're looking for. Recently, more dates were added to look for contestants for cycle 11.

Recently, there has been some furor regarding the composition of the girls on America's Next Top Model. For instance, Saleisha Stowers, who won cycle 9 is said to have modeled professionally just a year before her stint on the show, a no-no if you'd look at the eligibility requirements. On the other hand, models who didn't make the cut on past auditions are welcome to try their luck once more. Jaslene Gonzalez, the first Latina winner of America's Next Top Model, was cut from a prior audition, then came back looking feistier and more ready.

The recent victory of Whitney Thompson, on the other hand, emphasized the absence of a weight requirement to join the show. As the first plus-sized winner, she certainly opened the doors for the non-skinny to join and even do well.