All the shorties in the house put your hands up! (Ahem). This cycle of Top Model is for ladies 5′7″ and under, all trying to break down the typical model mold, and enter the world of high fashion. Each year, Top Model has always been a show that I leave on my DVR and catch up with as the week goes on. And each year, I enjoy watching Tyra get more and more over the top. I wasn’t sure I would stick with it this season, but the whole theme intrigued me.

In the premiere episode, Tyra talks all about making yourself look taller, the amazing chance she is giving the contestants because they would probably get turned down by agencies, and of course, smiling with your eyes. I really did enjoy the premiere, and it wasn’t lacking in the drama department either. However, there were no girls that were very short–the shortest is 5′3″ (and there is only one contestant at that height). Most were right around the 5′5″-5′7″ mark, so Tyra’s vision was clearly to put them in six inch heels and have them walk the runway. It’s not necessarily a criticism, but really an observation. If this show is really for short girls, 5′7″ is not that short (even if it is in the modeling world).

Here is a look at the contestants:

• Ashley, 22: Artist, 5′6″
• Bianca, 21: Student, 5′7″
• Brittany, 21: Student, 5′5″
• Courtney, 22: Cheer Instructor, 5′4″
• Erin, 18: Student, 5′6″
• Jennifer, 23: Model, 5′5″ (just curious if “model” means waitress in this case)
• Kara, 19: Student, 5′7″
• Laura, 19: Waitress, 5′6″
• Lisa, 19: Student, 5′5″
• Lulu, 19: Student, 5′7″
• Nicole, 18: Student, 5′7″
• Rachel, 18: Customer Service, 5′5″
• Rae, 21: Homemaker/Mother, 5′6″
• Sundai, 18: Student, 5′3″

My early favorite is Ashley, who was picked out of an audience at Tyra’s talk show and asked to audition for the show. One contestant reminds me of Marjorie from a few cycles ago, and some are obviously troublemakers. In any case, I will be tuning in for Top Model: Shorties Edition. It premieres tonight from 8-10 pm on the CW.