She was voted fan favorite in a poll the show held after the conclusion of the series, which won her a six-month, rent-free apartment in New York City.
However, she missed final exams due to America's Next Top Model, which prevented her from advancing from freshman to sophomore.
[5] She was particularly praised by the judges and reviewers for her strong personality, which stood out as different from those of the other contestants due to her working-class, "country girl" lifestyle.
[3][5][7][8] Her Kentucky accent has been identified as part of her charm, although during the show, judge and fashion photographer Nigel Barker said it could prove to be a hindrance during her modeling career.
[7][8] Kirkpatrick's dyslexia proved to be a difficulty during some challenges, particularly when she had to read teleprompters for CoverGirl television commercials, which was one of the final contests of the season.
Kirkpatrick initially reacted emotionally to her loss and was comforted by the show's host, retired supermodel Tyra Banks.
During her time on the show she developed her own perfume called "Love" and performed in a music video for her song "Southern Sweet Girl."
Although Kirkpatrick did not win America's Next Top Model, she was voted fan favorite in a poll the show held after the conclusion of the series.
"[citation needed] As a result of the win, Kirkpatrick was awarded a six-month, rent-free apartment stay in New York City to pursue modeling opportunities.
Kirkpatrick now uses the name Laura Sioux Cianciolo, and in January 2021 was profiled by Cincinnati magazine:You might recognize Laura Cianciolo (née Kirkpatrick) from her successful stint on America's Next Top Model, where the Kentucky native’s charming accent and bubbly personality earned her the title of both runner-up and fan favorite.