The CW's "America's Next Top Model" is back with Cycle 22 and, so far this season is making such a huge buzz online all thanks to the model hopefuls. One contender that really stands out since the premiere of the show is deaf model Nyle DiMarco.
Ahead of the all-new episode of the show, the Facebook page of "America's Next Top Model" posted a teaser clip featuring "body language" expert Nyle. And fans of the show were quick to react on the possible Nyle-centric episode.
The response to Nyle's teaser is mostly positive, with many expressing their admiration for the Washington native 25-year-old.
Commenter Lindsey Jensen wrote: "I usually route for the girls to win, but this cycle I really hope Nyle comes out on top!"
Another commenter by the name Miriam Harris noted: "Nyle DiMarco has looks, a great body, and understands body language better because of his condition. Work it baby!! Definitely rooting for you!!!"
Show fan Yvette Matteoni couldn't contain her admiration for the deaf model, so she wrote a really long comment on why she thinks Nyle deserves to go far in the competition.
"I know I should be all about girl power. Buuuuuut.... I am in love with Nyle. Such an all around great guy. Plus, he's hot! I have never liked a guy with a beard but he pulls it off nicely. Him being deaf makes it extra challenging for him and photographers, but I can tell he is one to not allow that to stop him. With his positive additude and smile I think photographers will look past the communication barrier. I feel like he will go far in the competition and hope he wins it all. Go Nyle!! You got this," Matteoni wrote.
Many also pointed out the outstanding feature of the model hopeful - his face.
"IM IN LOVE WITH HIS FACE and as someone who's studying American sign language I just love him all the more," a Janica Leveille wrote.
"Nyle is charming, handsome, fine as hell, and overall adorable! Loving the eyes, face, and body. Routing for Nyle all the way!," an M.e. Taylor commented.
Still there were others who singled out the disadvantage Nyle DiMarco has in the show given that contestants are going to film ads as part of the "America's Next Top Model" competition.
"I definitely think Nyle DiMarco is a strong competitor, with so many facial expressions and of course one of the cutest and sexiest guys , I just wonder how would affect your competition in the moment you have to do a commercial, What do you guys think about,that it might be one of his hardest moments in the competition?...," an Ana Liset Realpe questioned.
Whether or not Nyle will have a difficult time in shooting ads remains to be seen. Fans should just wait for more developments in the series and anticipate the final three or final two ad campaign challenges that will go the remaining candidates' way.
WWLP has revealed the official synopsis of the all-new episode and it goes like this: "The remaining models must do a runway walk on shipping containers raised high above the ground and if they make it across, they will remain in the competition. Tyra guides the models in a photo shoot where they are bound together and the first contestant is eliminated."
What do you think of "ANTM" Cycle 22's Nyle DiMarco? Sound off in the comments section below.
