The 10th cycle begins with 35 would-be models entering "Top Model Prep" in L.A. where they are schooled in posing and walking a runway. After interviewing with Tyra, the number is cut to 20 and then to 14 finalists who will fly to New York City to compete.

The 14 models move into a New York City apartment and visit a modeling agency where they are critiqued by Paulina Porizkova. In Times Square, they participate in a fashion show. Later, they pose as homeless individuals for a photo shoot. After appearing before the judges, the first model is eliminated.

The ladies receive makeovers and model lingerie designed by Elle Macpherson, who makes an appearance, at the photo shoot; Fatima and Allison cause friction in the house; the judges eliminate another contestant.

The models visit the meat-packing district and pose with racks of beef for the photo shoot. Also: Cycle 8 winner Jaslene Gonzalez judges a runway challenge and hurts one contestant's feelings with some harsh criticism.

Supermodel Vendela gives the ladies tips on posing for catalog, commercial and couture shoots to prepare them for a posing competition on the streets of New York City.

Tyra teaches the models how to express themselves at the end of a runway; the winner of a pose challenge is selected to work with photographer and judge Nigel Barker; and three women get upset when one gal's alarm clock keeps going off during the night.

The ladies are divided into two groups as they go on modeling auditions; the models visit Broadway for the photo shoot and are photographed through a plastic sheet while lying face down in water.

A look at previously unaired footage from the season thus far, including model wrestling matches and New York City firefighters practicing runway walks.

Paulina instructs the models on how to behave during interviews and public events, and then the gals test their new skills at a cocktail party where they mingle with fashion-world notables; one contestant panics when she loses her travel documents and realizes she may not be able to go to a secret overseas location with the rest of the group.

The six remaining models travel to Rome and tour the city. After unpacking in their apartment, the ladies receive an Italian fashion makeover and are judged on their new look. Later, they film a cosmetics commercial in Italian. At panel, one lady is eliminated.