America's Next Top Model (cycle 7)

The seventh cycle of America's Next Top Model started airing on September 20, 2006 as the first to be aired on The CW network. The season's catch-phrase is "The Competition Won't Be Pretty." The season's promotional theme song is "Hot Stuff (I Want You Back)" by Pussycat Dolls.

To date, this cycle is the most watched season in The CW, averaging 5.13 million viewers per episode. In addition, a new opening was made, different from the last three cycles. J.Manuel also was added to the final judging panel, for a total of five judges deciding on the winner.

The prizes for this were: The following prizes have been removed: The international destination during this cycle was Barcelona, Spain.
 * A modeling contract with Elite Model Management.
 * A fashion spread and cover in Seventeen.
 * A $100,000 contract with CoverGirl cosmetics.
 * A modeling contract with Ford Models.
 * A fashion spread and cover in Elle.

This season was preceded by Season 6, and followed by Season 8 on February 28, 2007.