Ratings Report: America's Next Top Model Returns in Style  3/10/06

"AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL" RETURNS IN STYLE WITH ITS STRONGEST PREMIERE EVER IN ADULTS 18-34, WOMEN 18-34, ADULTS 18-49, WOMEN 18-49 AND VIEWERS

Two-Hour TOP MODEL Ranks Second on Wednesday 8-10PM in Adults 18-34 and Women 18-34

TOP MODEL Wins 9:00 Hour in Women 18-34

TOP MODEL Gains Steam Through The Night; Building in Every Half Hour

AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL came roaring back with its best premiere EVER in adults 18-34 (3.2/9), women 18-34 (4.8/12), adults 18-49 (2.5/6), women 18-49 (3.8/9) and total viewers (5.3mil), according to final Nielsen ratings for March 8.

The two-hour, sixth-cycle premiere of TOP MODEL ranked second on Wednesday 8-10PM among adults 18-34 (3.2/9) and women 18-34 (4.8/12), behind only an "American Idol"-fueled FOX. When "Idol" ended at 9PM, TOP MODEL took over, winning the 9:00-10:00 hour among women 18-34 with a staggering lead (5.8/15).

The two-hour TOP MODEL premiere gained momentum throughout the night, building in every half hour and in every key demo category.

Source: NTI, 3/8/2006

-UPN Press Release