Manhunt: The Search For America's Most Gorgeous Male Model is an American reality television series broadcast by Bravo. The series premiered on October 11, 2004, while its eighth and final episode aired on November 30, 2004. Filmed in Los Angeles, California, the series depicted a competition among thirty men were required to travel around the United States and compete against one another in a variety of challenges. American model Carmen Electra hosted the series.
| Manhunt | |
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| Genre | Reality television |
| Presented by | Carmen Electra |
| Judges |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Production locations | Los Angeles, California |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Production company | TWI |
| Original release | |
| Network | Bravo |
| Release | October 12 – November 30, 2004 |
Guest judges including former male supermodel Bruce Hulse, model Marisa Miller,[1] former model now Photographer Director Kimberly Metz,[2] STUFF Magazine editor Courtney Kendall. Jon Jonsson was the winner of this competition, receiving a four-year contract with IMG Models worth $100,000.[3]
Season summary
edit| Season | Premiere date | Winner | Runner-up | Other contestants in order of elimination | Number of contestants | International Destination(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
edit(ages stated are at start of contest)
Semi-finalists
| Contestant | Age | Height | Hometown | Occupation | Outcome | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Finalists
| Contestant | Age | Height | Hometown | Occupation | Outcome | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Bernie | 25 | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | Moorpark, California | Waiter | Episode 1 | 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
editJohn Stallings is an openly gay American model.[4] He has appeared on The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency, having been selected as a model by Janice Dickinson for her eponymous agency.
Paulo Rodriguez
editPaulo Rodriguez was eliminated because the judges saw him more as an acting character than a high fashion model.
Kevin Peake
editActor 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?.
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
edit- Episode 1 photo shoot: Topless in jeans; Group shot with Carmen Electra (casting)
- Episode 2 photo shoot: Late night rooftop with Marisa Miller
- Episode 3 photo shoot: Gender bender
- Episode 4 photo shoot: Advertising shoot with random products
- Episode 5 photo shoots: Secret paparazzi; B&W emotion in suit
- Episode 6 photo shoots: Swimsuit calendar; Runway on the pool
- Episode 7 photo shoot: Rainforest editorial
- Episode 8 photo shoots: B&W Nude
References
edit- ^ 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
edit- Official website of Manhunt (2004 TV series) (archive at the Wayback Machine)
- Manhunt (2004 TV series) at IMDb