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Keith Carlos Becomes First Ever Male Winner Of 'America's Next Top Model'

A former NFL wide receiver for the NY Giants has become the first man to win "America's Next Top Model".

Keith Carlos thanked his fans on his Instagram account after the show aired Saturday.

The photos caption reads, "Wow! I'm honored and extremely overwhelmed with LOVE. I would like to congratulate my new family members the cast of ANTM C21! They are all talented and they all will be VERY successful! This one is also for the MEN out there trying to succeed in a female dominated industry. This is for the youngin in urban America with a single mother, no guidance, and a chip on their shoulder ... "

Carlos played on scholarship with the Purdue Boilermakers where he graduated with a degree in Business Administration.

Host Tyra Banks congratulated Carlos on his win mentioning the shimmy he made famous on the show. He learned the move from his brothers at the Nu chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity at Purdue.

The future seems bright for this footballer turned top model.

Watch the latest episodes of ANTM at cwtv.com to relive his rise to the top.

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