Behind the Scenes: Model Casting

Females and males took center stage to woo our judges.

Model Mayhem - BET.com went behind the scenes as models audition for this year’s Rip the Runway in hopes of being chosen to walk in the show. Take a peek.  (Photo:  Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for BET)

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Model Mayhem - BET.com went behind the scenes as models audition for this year’s Rip the Runway in hopes of being chosen to walk in the show. Take a peek. (Photo:  Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for BET)

Runway Ready - The two-day casting call was held on Friday, February 15 and Saturday, February 16 at Industria Studios in New York City. Females and males of diverse backgrounds, shapes and sizes took center stage to woo judges.  (Photo: Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for BET)

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Runway Ready - The two-day casting call was held on Friday, February 15 and Saturday, February 16 at Industria Studios in New York City. Females and males of diverse backgrounds, shapes and sizes took center stage to woo judges. (Photo: Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for BET)

Get in Line - After the models checked in and relaxed for a while, they were called to walk for the casting team. Here are a few right before they got their strut on!  (Photo:  Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for BET)

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Get in Line - After the models checked in and relaxed for a while, they were called to walk for the casting team. Here are a few right before they got their strut on! (Photo:  Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for BET)

Signature Walk - One model shows her runway-walk style to a panel of judges during BET's 2013 Rip the Runway casting call.  (Photo: Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for BET)

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Signature Walk - One model shows her runway-walk style to a panel of judges during BET's 2013 Rip the Runway casting call. (Photo: Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for BET)

Photo By Photo: Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for BET

Walk This Way - While New York Fashion Week is known for a fast-paced, staccato walk, Rip the Runway features more hip action and a little dancing too.   (Photo:  Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for BET)

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Walk This Way - While New York Fashion Week is known for a fast-paced, staccato walk, Rip the Runway features more hip action and a little dancing too. (Photo:  Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for BET)

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Cool Guys - What exactly does it take to become a male Rip the Runway model? Nice abs (of course that helps!), an athletic attitude and an astounding sense of cool.  (Photo:  Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for BET)

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Cool Guys - What exactly does it take to become a male Rip the Runway model? Nice abs (of course that helps!), an athletic attitude and an astounding sense of cool. (Photo:  Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for BET)

Picture Perfect - Models arrive at castings wearing simple outfits and minimal makeup so that casting teams can get a good look at the models' natural beauty.  (Photo: Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for BET)

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Picture Perfect - Models arrive at castings wearing simple outfits and minimal makeup so that casting teams can get a good look at the models' natural beauty. (Photo: Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for BET)

She's Got It - Even in a room filled with beautiful people, certain models just stand out.  (Photo:  Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for BET)

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She's Got It - Even in a room filled with beautiful people, certain models just stand out. (Photo:  Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for BET)

It's a Wrap - We snap some Polaroids, look at their books and send them on their way.  (Photo: Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for BET)

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It's a Wrap - We snap some Polaroids, look at their books and send them on their way. (Photo: Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for BET)

Ones to Watch - Tune in to BET's Rip the Runway on March 20 to see which girls will walk and which ones will watch.  Mark your calendar!  (Photo: Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for BET)

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Ones to Watch - Tune in to BET's Rip the Runway on March 20 to see which girls will walk and which ones will watch. Mark your calendar! (Photo: Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for BET)