Make Me a Supermodel season 2, premiered on March 4, 2009, is the second season of Make Me a Supermodel. It was broadcast on Bravo. The new season started with higher than expected ratings after a much publicized campaign on blog sites, bus stops, and shopping malls. A casting special aired prior to the second season opener, featuring many models being photographed, critiqued on the runway, and sent away until only the final choices for the season remained. The casting special premiered in February 2009. Major changes were made the second season, including viewer voting taken out, with the judges deciding who's eliminated and the winner of the entire show. The number of contestants was also increased from 14 to 16 and reduced the final 4 to only 3 finalists in the finale episode. The judging panel was also completely revamped. Former model Jenny Shimizu, along with fashion photographer Perou, one of the judges in the original British version, French fashion designer Catherine Malandrino and international model scout Marlon Stoltzman all joined as judges. Beckford was no longer a judge, and instead became the sole host of the show and the mentor of the male competitors. Australian model Nicole Trunfio replaced Niki Taylor and became the mentor of the female competitors. Lastly, every week, the featured photographer would choose a model they felt worked the photo shoot the best, and that winning model and their pick would get to go on a casting. The winner of the competition, chosen by the viewers, would receive: a fashion pictorial in Cosmopolitan magazine, a cash prize of $100,000 from Maybelline New York, and a one-year contract with New York Model Management. The winner of the competition was 18-year-old Branden Rickman from Central Point, Oregon, making him the youngest and first male model to win the show.

Contestants

(ages stated are at time of contest)

Pre-show careers

Contestant elimination progress

Episodes

Episode Guide

Photo shoots

The models work in pairs regardless of gender, modeling sleepwear outside, in a suspended Plexiglas box. Featured photographer - Perou Winner - Salome Winner's pick - CJ The models act out as various types of candy. Contestants were assigned to represent either pixie sticks, lollipops, chocolate, gumballs, candy canes, rock candy, or sprinkles. Featured photographer - Suza Scalora Winner - Jordan Winner's pick - Mountaha The models are suspended by wires and have to pull off sports action shots, in groups. Featured photographer - Justin Steele Winner - Amanda Winner's pick - Kerryn The photo shoot is all about reflections; the models have to pose with mirrors and evoke different emotions. Featured photographer - Indira Cesarine Winners - Amanda & Branden Winner's pick - Mountaha & Colin The photo shoot was all about capturing a sexual fantasy. The models were portraying military personnel sneaking off to engage in illicit erotic encounters. The models posed in groups of three. Featured photographer - Joshua Kogan Winner - Jonathan Winner's pick - Gabriel The models were challenged to pose underwater, entangled in nets. Featured photographer - Howard Schatz Winner - Jordan Winner's pick - Salome The models were paired in a 60s themed, mod photo shoot, where they had to emulate the essence of night life and having a good time. Featured photographer - Roxanne Lowit Winner - Salome Winner's pick - Mountaha The models were sent to a ranch, where they had to pose with farm animals. Featured photographer - Aliya Naumoff Winner - Sandhurst Winner's pick - Branden The models posed nude, working with one chosen accessory. Featured photographer - Bill Diodato Winner - Salome Winner's pick - Jordan The models were pictured wearing Rowdy clothing, and had to embody the punk, grunge and urban aspects of the brand. Featured photographer - Patrik Andersson Winner - Salome Winner's pick - Mountaha The models had to capture a hot swimsuit shot in cold weather, while posing with various dead animals from the sea. Sports Illustrated model Jessica Gomes was brought in to individually give the models advice, prior to their shoots. Featured photographer - Markus Klinko and Indrani, Stylist GK Reid Winner - Salome Winner's pick - Mountaha The models had one chance to capture a shot embodying the "rocker" look, while flames exploded around them in a warehouse at night. Featured photographer - Clay Patrick McBride Winner - Sandhurst Winner's pick - None: All models worked as informal models for Bloomingdale's. As a group prize, each model was rewarded a $2000 shopping spree, while Sandhurst won an additional $2000 for his spree. Featured photographer - Timothy Greenfield-Sanders Winner - None.

Catwalk challenges

Post-show careers