Manhunt
GenreReality television
Presented byCarmen Electra
Judges
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producers
  • Stuart Krasnow
  • Denise Cramsey
  • Robert Horowitz
  • Amy Introcaso-Davis
  • Ian Levy
Production locationsLos Angeles, California
Running time60 minutes
Production companyTWI
Original release
NetworkBravo
ReleaseOctober 12 (2004-10-12) –
November 30, 2004 (2004-11-30)

Manhunt 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 fifteen men for a one-year contract with IMG Models. The contestants 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.

Guest judges 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 $100,000 contract with IMG Models for four years.[3]

Season summary

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 Puerto Rico
San Juan

Models

(ages stated are at start of contest)

Semi-finalists

ContestantAgeHeightHometownOccupationOutcomePlace
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

ContestantAgeHeightHometownOccupationOutcomePlace
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

John 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

Paulo Rodriguez was eliminated because the judges saw him more as an acting character than a high fashion model.

Kevin Peake

Actor 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?.

Matt Lanter

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

  • 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 shoot: Secret paparazzi; B&W emotion in suit
  • Episode 6 photo shoot: Swimsuit calendar; Runway on the pool
  • Episode 7 photo shoot: Rainforest editorial
  • Episode 8 photo shoot: B&W Nude

References

  1. ↑ Heffernan, Virginia (19 October 2004). "Straightness is the Main Issue in a Male Model Contest". The New York Times.
  2. ↑ Metz, Kimberly. "Website". Retrieved 5 March 2014.
  3. ↑ "The bare facts / Jon Jonsson, surfer and 'Manhunt' hunk, is poised for a modeling career". 9 January 2005.
  4. ↑ Keys, Jere (2004-11-15). "The Hunted John Stallings". QSaltLake. Archived from the original on 2009-01-05. Retrieved 2007-10-09.
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