Season 1 Plot
From executive producers Tyra Banks and Ashton Kutcher, this new series determines the True Beauty of six stunning females and four handsome males who live together in a spectacular Los Angeles mansion as they undergo a series of challenges to determine who is truly the most beautiful. The gorgeous contestants assume they're being judged solely on their outer appearance. Physical beauty is one component the judges are looking for, but the contestants are also being evaluated - unknown to them — for their inner beauty, and are put in situations requiring them to make moral decisions. Each episode showcases an outer and inner beauty challenge, and the contestants will be judged on everything from how well they perform in photo shoots to how well they respect their elders. The three judges — Vanessa Minnillo, Cheryl Tiegs, and Nolé Marin — will observe and critique the contestants' behavior and eliminate one person each week. Only after elimination is the truth about the show revealed.
True Beauty Season 1 aired on January 5th, 2009.
Season 1 Episodes
1. Beauty Analysis
Vanessa Minnillo hosts, along with judges Cheryl Tiegs and Nolã Marin, this competition series where gorgeous contestants are secretly scrutinized for their inner beauty,
2. Shopping Melrose Place
This week the beauties are tested on their charitable character. Divided into three teams of three, they must shop for a "million dollar look" on Melrose Avenue -- using only $100.
3. Beauty In Motion
This week, each person will be photographed performing a sports action. Plus, the wardrobe woman will be "dumped" by her boyfriend over the phone. Who will show her compassion?
4. Timeless Beauty
The contestants are partnered with a senior citizen for a Timeless Beauty billboard campaign and judged on their level of respect for their elders.
5. Natural Beauty
The contestants partner with each other to shoot a video clip for a natural beauty product. After roughing it overnight on a beach, they must give their take on natural beauty.
6. Get Fit
The beauties are tested on how fit they are with the help of a fake gym teacher and teen volunteers to tally the scores. The teens also ask inappropriate questions. Who responds?
7. Red Carpet Mamas
The contestants are tested on how savvy they are on the red carpet with their parents as dates. Plus a surprise mom will report back to the judges.
8. Finale
In the season finale, the final 3 do a sexy photo shoot for People magazine. Their inner beauty is tested by an interview with executive editor Jess Cagle.
