For the first time ever, a male model has won America's Next top model. Keith Carlos became the first man to win the competition in the show's history by beating out a group of 30 other male and female contestants.

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According to media reports, for his victory, Carlos landed a modeling contract with Next Model Management and a photo spread in Nylon Magazine. Carlos was excited about his win, and he announced his victory with an Instagram photo of himself with host Tyra Banks.

 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. Those that know me know that I want to see everyone win in life and this is who I am to the core. We need more positive role models out there to change the direction our society is going. I'm glad I am the new trend setter for this generation! It's a great responsibility and I'm STRONG enough to do so. THANKS TO #TEAMKeithCarlos I Love you all for riding with me the whole way! I'm glad I had this opportunity to make all my supporters proud. Thanks to my haters because you keep me motivated to see you pissed off at my successes. Thanks @tyrabanks , Ken Mok and my other GREAT MENTORS ON ANTM for breaking me down and building me back up molding me into who I am as a model! Thanks to the whole Production, the beautiful women that casted me @carrieincasting and @michellemockcasting your time and efforts are very appreciated............................... Much Respect! R.I.P #MikeBrown #EricGarner and many others let's break this cycle MEN!

A photo posted by MR. ANTM (@keithcarlos) on Dec 12, 2014 at 8:12am PST

Carlos hails from Bridgeport, Connecticut, and he spent time in the NFL before going on the show. He spent time with the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants before injuries ended his career prematurely.

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Carlos was determined not to let that stop him, however. After winning, Keith said, "I've always been told I should model... but I was so attached to football that I never really immersed myself into it. So once my career came to an end, I was like, 'I'm gonna do something different.'"