For the first time in Top Model history, girls 5‘7" and under, well below the industry height standard, compete to become America‘s Next Top Model. Fourteen hopefuls prove that beauty comes in all shapes, sizes and heights when they compete to win a contract with Wilhelmina Models. The ladies move into their Los Angeles home and learn they will be receiving makeovers the next day. During the first photo shoot, the girls put a modern twist on one of their baby photos. This week‘s guest judge is supermodel Chanel Iman. (Courtesy of The CW)

After so much anticipation for more ANTM in all our lives, after so much speculation about what the eff Tyra is going to do with a bunch of short models in her ranks, and after so much excitement for their stump-tastic critiques and midget-on-midget fighting, it‘s finally here:America‘s Next Top Model Cycle 13: Battle of the Wee Ones. America‘s Next Top Mini-Model. America‘s Next Not--quite-to-the-Top Model. Whatever you want to call it, it‘s here!And, thank God Tyra, this season looks to be just as full of crazies, criers, and princesses as it ever was! Sometimes, it seems, the shorter they are, the harder they fall... on the runway, I hope.
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