Tessa Carlson

Tessa Carlson was a contestant on the first season of America's Next Top Model in 2003, and placed 10th.

Early Life
Before the show, Tessa appeared in the movie "A-Game" in 2002.

America's Next Top Model
After the eight finalists of cycle 1 were picked and moved info the loft, Tyra announced she would add two more girls to the cast, being Tessa and Giselle.

She was seen bonding with Adrianne because they were both smokers, which Robin commented negatively on.

During the Rooftop Swimwear photoshoot, Tessa said she felt uncomfortable wearing revealing clothing. At the judging, Janice Dickinson critiqued Tessa about not being in the right business if she doesn't like revealing clothing. She was placed in the bottom two with Shannon and was eliminated first.

Post-Show
After the cycle, Tessa took a handful of test shots, but since became a mother of two.

Trivia

 * Tessa was the first model ever eliminated in the history of America's Next Top Model, as well as in the entire franchise.
 * Tessa actually participated in the Stuff Magazine photoshoot after she was eliminated. It was for promoting Cycle 1 with the rest of the cast.

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