DNA: Congratulations on winning America’s Next Top Model. What did it feel like to win the final season?
Nyle DiMarco: Thank you. It felt unreal. It doesn’t happen often to a deaf person. Sometimes TV shows think that just having a deaf contestant is already a win in itself, but we need to win if we’re good!
Tyra initially told you to “work on the goof” – how did you do this? I never realised I was goofy until Tyra said so. Looking back I realised and asked myself, “Why did I wear that!?” [Laughs] I have no idea, but I’m glad I snapped out of it.