Shannon Niquette Stewart
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Shannon Niquette Ratliff (née
Stewart) (born June 6, 1984) is an American fashion model and beauty pageant contestant from Franklin, Ohio
.
Stewart was the runner up on the 1st Cycle of America's Next Top Model
and appeared on the All-Star edition of the show, placing sixth. She was also first runner-up in the Miss Ohio USA
pageant in 2005, and a semi-finalist in that pageant in 2006.
. In the first week of competition, Shannon landed in the bottom two and if she hadn't won that week's challenge, she would have been eliminated. However, the following two weeks Shannon received two consecutive first call-outs, and performed consistently in the following weeks. But, in the semi-finals during a nude photoshoot in Paris, Shannon and fellow contestant Robin Manning caused controversy when they refused to take part in the photoshoot because of their Christian
faith. However, this did not hinder Stewart's progression in the competition finishing second overall to Adrianne Curry.
In a cycle 8
episode, Shannon told the contestants that she had switched over to Elite Model Management
in Chicago. She is also signed to Bleu Model Management.
She has been later featured in Cycle 11
as one of CoverGirl's Top Models in Action. Stewart was participated for the first All-Star edition of the show with several other returning models. Stewart placed 6th overall in the All-Star competition after confusing the judges for refusing to wear lingerie that looked like a bathing suit while allowing herself to be photographed in a skimpier bathing suit in a previous week.
She has modeled for Nuj Novakhett, Elle Girl
Magazine, Teen Vogue
, Sydney Magazine, Six Degrees Magazine and Ford Fusion
. Shannon has appeared on the cover of Arizona Foothills Magazine, and Sound & Vision Magazine. Her runway shows include: Richard Tyler
, Alice and Olivia (2006), Sprite Street Couture (2006), and Elle Girl
presents Dare To Be You: Wal-Mart Meets America's Next Top Models (2005), Fashion Institute of Technology
(2006), Gustavo Arango (2006), Alice Dobson (2006) and Olympus Fashion Week
(2006).
2004 competition held in late 2003. She was first runner-up to Lauren Kelsey Hall
in that pageant. Stewart later competed again for the Miss Ohio USA 2006 crown in 2005, but she only made the semi-finals. The title was won by Stacy Offenberger
.
. She took his name and now goes by Shannon Ratliff.
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NEE is a political protest group whose goal was to provide an alternative for voters who are unhappy with all political parties at hand in Belgium, where voting is compulsory.The NEE party was founded in 2005 in Antwerp...
Stewart) (born June 6, 1984) is an American fashion model and beauty pageant contestant from Franklin, Ohio
Franklin, Ohio
Not to be confused with Franklin County, Ohio.Franklin is a city in Warren County, Ohio, United States. The population was 11,771 at the 2010 census.-History:...
.
Stewart was the runner up on the 1st Cycle of America's Next Top Model
America's Next Top Model
America's Next Top Model is a reality television show in which a number of women compete for the title of America's Next Top Model and a chance to start their career in the modeling industry....
and appeared on the All-Star edition of the show, placing sixth. She was also first runner-up in the Miss Ohio USA
Miss Ohio USA
The Miss Ohio USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Ohio in the Miss USA pageant.Ohio achieved success in the first decades of the Miss USA competition but has not done as well in recent years...
pageant in 2005, and a semi-finalist in that pageant in 2006.
America's Next Top Model
Stewart competed on the first season of America's Next Top ModelAmerica's Next Top Model
America's Next Top Model is a reality television show in which a number of women compete for the title of America's Next Top Model and a chance to start their career in the modeling industry....
. In the first week of competition, Shannon landed in the bottom two and if she hadn't won that week's challenge, she would have been eliminated. However, the following two weeks Shannon received two consecutive first call-outs, and performed consistently in the following weeks. But, in the semi-finals during a nude photoshoot in Paris, Shannon and fellow contestant Robin Manning caused controversy when they refused to take part in the photoshoot because of their Christian
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
faith. However, this did not hinder Stewart's progression in the competition finishing second overall to Adrianne Curry.
In a cycle 8
America's Next Top Model, Cycle 8
America's Next Top Model Cycle 8 is the eighth cycle of America's Next Top Model and the second season of the series to be aired on The CW network, which aired from February 28, 2007, to May 16, 2007....
episode, Shannon told the contestants that she had switched over to Elite Model Management
Elite Model Management
Elite Model Management is a large modeling agency based in New York and Paris. It is a subsidiary of Elite World S.A.-History:Founded in France in 1972 by John Casablancas and Alain Kittler, it was rebought in 1990 by Nicholas Farrae. Elite World S.A. is the parent company of Elite Model...
in Chicago. She is also signed to Bleu Model Management.
She has been later featured in Cycle 11
America's Next Top Model, Cycle 11
America's Next Top Model, Cycle 11 is the eleventh cycle of the reality series America's Next Top Model created by supermodel and television personality Tyra Banks. This was the fifth season to be aired on The CW network...
as one of CoverGirl's Top Models in Action. Stewart was participated for the first All-Star edition of the show with several other returning models. Stewart placed 6th overall in the All-Star competition after confusing the judges for refusing to wear lingerie that looked like a bathing suit while allowing herself to be photographed in a skimpier bathing suit in a previous week.
Modeling career
Stewart continued to model, and signed with Elite Models in Chicago and Major Model Management.She has modeled for Nuj Novakhett, Elle Girl
Elle Girl
Elle Girl was the largest older-teen fashion and beauty magazine brand in the world with 12 editions and supplements worldwide. Launched in August 2001, it was the younger sibling to Elle magazine, and similarly focused on beauty, health, entertainment and looked at daring fashion—its slogan: "Dare...
Magazine, Teen Vogue
Teen Vogue
Teen Vogue magazine began as a version of Vogue magazine for teenage girls. This US magazine focuses on fashion and celebrities and offers information about the latest entertainment and feature stories on current issues and events.- Description :...
, Sydney Magazine, Six Degrees Magazine and Ford Fusion
Ford Fusion (North America)
The Ford Fusion is a mid-size car produced by the Ford Motor Company since the 2006 model year. The 2010 model was awarded the Motor Trend Car of the Year and its hybrid version won the 2010 North American Car of the Year Award...
. Shannon has appeared on the cover of Arizona Foothills Magazine, and Sound & Vision Magazine. Her runway shows include: Richard Tyler
Richard Tyler
Richard Tyler is a fictional character in the USA Network science fiction television series The 4400.- Character :One of the first 4400s to be shown, Richard is Lily Tyler's husband, and is the father of her second daughter, Isabelle Tyler....
, Alice and Olivia (2006), Sprite Street Couture (2006), and Elle Girl
Elle Girl
Elle Girl was the largest older-teen fashion and beauty magazine brand in the world with 12 editions and supplements worldwide. Launched in August 2001, it was the younger sibling to Elle magazine, and similarly focused on beauty, health, entertainment and looked at daring fashion—its slogan: "Dare...
presents Dare To Be You: Wal-Mart Meets America's Next Top Models (2005), Fashion Institute of Technology
Fashion Institute of Technology
The Fashion Institute of Technology, generally known as FIT, is a State University of New York college of art, business, design, and technology connected to the fashion industry, with an urban campus located on West 27th Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenues in the Chelsea neighborhood of...
(2006), Gustavo Arango (2006), Alice Dobson (2006) and Olympus Fashion Week
Fashion Week
A fashion week is a fashion industry event, lasting approximately one week, which allows fashion designers, brands or "houses" to display their latest collections in runway shows and buyers and the media to take a look at the latest trends. Most importantly, these events let the industry know...
(2006).
Pageantry
Following her America's Next Top Model loss, Stewart entered the Miss Ohio USAMiss Ohio USA
The Miss Ohio USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Ohio in the Miss USA pageant.Ohio achieved success in the first decades of the Miss USA competition but has not done as well in recent years...
2004 competition held in late 2003. She was first runner-up to Lauren Kelsey Hall
Lauren Kelsey Hall
Lauren Kelsey Hall is a beauty queen from Wellston, Ohio, who has competed in the Miss USA pageant.Hall won the Miss Ohio USA 2004 title in a state pageant held in November 2003. It was her second attempt at the title, as she made the finals in the 2003 event won by Candace Smith. Hall won the...
in that pageant. Stewart later competed again for the Miss Ohio USA 2006 crown in 2005, but she only made the semi-finals. The title was won by Stacy Offenberger
Stacy Offenberger
Stacy Nicole Offenberger is a beauty queen from Vincent, Ohio who has competed in the Miss Teen USA and Miss USA pageants.Offenberger won her first USA pageant title in 1997 when she became Miss Ohio Teen USA 1998. She later competed in the...
.
Personal life
She is a devout Christian, doesn't drink or smoke and stayed a virgin until marrying. Stewart married fellow Christian model Matthew Ratliff in 2007 and they live in Plainfield, IndianaPlainfield, Indiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 18,396 people, 7,051 households, and 4,914 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,023.1 people per square mile . There were 7,449 housing units at an average density of 414.3 per square mile...
. She took his name and now goes by Shannon Ratliff.