Meet Your 'America's Next Top Model 9' Hopefuls

Zap2it.com - USA - Let the countdown to the catwalk begin.

The competition once again gets fierce among the newly announced lucky 13 contestants on the ninth cycle of "America's Next Top Model."

Although a quick overview of the contestants implies a scary homogeneity -- a majority are students, and the age ranges from 18-21 -- we're certain that their individual talents will shine through.

Take, for instance, Janet, who we expect to have flawless skin for her beauty shots since she's an aesthetician. And then there's Lisa, who promises all sorts of fun because she's a dancer. What kind of dancer? An exotic dancer? A ballroom dancer? A tiny dancer? We just don't know.