Manhunt (2004 TV series)
Manhunt: The Search For America's Most Gorgeous Male Model is a reality television series hosted by Carmen Electra on the Bravo network.[1] It followed a formula similar to UPN/The CW's America's Next Top Model, but with two differences. One, all the contestants are male, and two, there is a spy among the men. Also multiple contenders are voted off each time, unlike the single-elimination structure of America's Next Top Model.
Manhunt: The Search For America's Most Gorgeous Male Model | |
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Created by | Tyra Banks |
Judges | Carmen Electra Bruce Hulse Marisa Miller |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 8 |
Production | |
Running time | 60 minutes |
Distributor | CBS Television Distribution (International) |
Release | |
Original network | Bravo |
Picture format | 480i (4:3 SDTV) 1080i (HDTV) |
Original release | 12 October – 30 November 2004 |
Guest judges former male supermodel Bruce Hulse, model Marisa Miller,[2] former model now Photographer Director Kimberly Metz,[3] STUFF Magazine editor Courtney Kendall.
Jon Jonsson was the winner of this competition, receiving a $100,000 contract with IMG Models for four years.[4]
Season summary
Season | Premiere date | Winner | Runner-up | Other contestants in order of elimination | Number of contestants | International Destination(s) |
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1 | 12 October 2004 | Jon Jonsson | Rob Williams | Brian Bernie & Casey Ward & Micah LaCerte & Sean Russell, Blake Peyrot & Brett Dupue & Casey Weeks & John Stallings, Ron Brown & Seth Whalen, Jason Pruitt & Kevin Osborn & Matt Lanter & Paulo Rodriguez, Tate Arnett, Hunter Daniel, Maurice Townsell, Kevin Peake (quit) | 20 | ![]() San Juan |
Models
(ages stated are at start of contest)
Contestant | Age | Height | Hometown | Occupation | Outcome | Place |
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Dominic | 26 | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) | Nashville, Tennessee | Cook | Episode 1 | 30-21 |
Fox | 24 | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | Orange County, California | Youth Pastor/Student | ||
Jacob | 19 | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | Newborn, Georgia | Construction | ||
Jeff | 24 | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) | Redwood Falls, Minnesota | Day Trader | ||
J.R. | 21 | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | Norman, Oklahoma | Student | ||
Rocky | 24 | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | Decatur, Georgia | Marine Corps Sergeant/Server | ||
Stefan | 20 | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | Buffalo, New York | Abercrombie Brand Rep | ||
Steven | 22 | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | Joplin, Missouri | Band Manager/Waiter | ||
Yaacov | 25 | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | Israel | Aspiring Model/Actor | ||
Zach | 19 | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | Omaha, Nebraska | Hardware Store/Construction | ||
Brian Bernie | 25 | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | Moorpark, California | Waiter | 20-17 | |
Casey Ward | 20 | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | Prescott, Arkansas | Personal Trainer | ||
Micah LaCerte | 25 | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | Olathe, Kansas | Personal Trainer | ||
Sean Russell | 21 | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) | Madison, Connecticut | Marketing Student | ||
Blake Peyrot | 21 | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | Los Angeles, California | Student | Episode 2 | 16-13 |
Brett Dupue | 31 | 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) | Las Vegas, Nevada | Real Estate Agent | ||
Casey Weeks | 26 | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | Huffman, Texas | Steakhouse Host | ||
John Stallings | 24 | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | Sandy, Utah | Retail Sales Clerk | ||
Ron Brown | 19 | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | Florence, South Carolina | Retail Sales | Episode 3 | 12-11 |
Seth Whalen | 23 | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) | Baltimore, Maryland | Aspiring Clothing Designer | ||
Jason Pruitt | 24 | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | Vidalia, Georgia | Marketing Research | Episode 4 | 10-7 |
Kevin Osborn | 25 | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | Long Island, New York | Construction Worker | ||
Matt Lanter | 21 | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | Atlanta, Georgia | Atlanta Braves Batboy | ||
Paulo Rodriguez | 23 | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | Cape Town, South Africa | Student | ||
Tate Arnett | 21 | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | Dodge City, Kansas | Fitness Consultant | Episode 5 | 6 |
Hunter Daniel | 20 | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | De Queen, Arkansas | Student/Lifeguard/Retail Sales | Episode 6 | 5 |
Maurice Townsell | 23 | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | Reno, Nevada | Air Filtration Systems Salesman | Episode 7 | 4 |
Kevin Peake | 22 | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | Fort Lauderdale, Florida | Club Promoter/Embedded Model | Episode 8 | 3 (quit) |
Rob Williams | 25 | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | Arlington, Texas | Law Student | 2 | |
Jon Jonsson | 22 | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | Carmel, California | Astrophysics Student | 1 | |
John Stallings
John Stallings is an openly gay American model.[5] He has appeared on The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency, having been selected as a model by Janice Dickinson for her eponymous agency.
Paulo Rodriguez
Paulo Rodriguez was eliminated because the judges saw him more as an acting character than a high fashion model.
Kevin Peake
Actor and model. As 2003 Mr. USA, Kevin Peake represented the US in the International Male Modeling Competition which he placed 2nd runner up over all. At 18 yrs old, he was one of the finalists on ABC's Are You Hot?.
Matt Lanter
Now an actor and model. Later, he appeared in the American television series 90210 as Liam Court, originally a recurring character but now a lead role. Starred in the TV series Star Wars: The Clone Wars, along with its film of the same name. Also starring in NBC's Timeless.
Photo shoot guide
- Episode 1 photo shoot: Topless in jeans (casting)
- Episode 2 photo shoot: Sexy in rooftop with Marisa Miller
- Episode 3 photo shoot: S&M gender bender
- Episode 4 photo shoot: Advertising shoot with random products
- Episode 5 photo shoot: B&W Emotion in suit
- Episode 6 photo shoot: Swimsuit calendar
- Episode 7 photo shoot: Rainforest editorial
- Episode 8 photo shoot: B&W Nude
References
- "Carmen Electra on a 'Manhunt' for Models". Fox News. 25 March 2015.
- Heffernan, Virginia (19 October 2004). "Straightness is the Main Issue in a Male Model Contest". The New York Times.
- Metz, Kimberly. "Website". Retrieved 5 March 2014.
- "The bare facts / Jon Jonsson, surfer and 'Manhunt' hunk, is poised for a modeling career". 9 January 2005.
- Keys, Jere (2004-11-15). "The Hunted John Stallings". QSaltLake. Archived from the original on 2009-01-05. Retrieved 2007-10-09.
External links
- [_OUTZone - Manhunt_ The Search For America's Most Gorgeous Male Model] Official site
- Manhunt (2004 TV series) at IMDb