The judges have spoken! For the first time in Top Model history, the winner is only 5'7" and gives hope to all of us vertically challenged beauties out there. Nicole swept the competition, literally nailing every photo shoot from day one, but does she think she had any moments of weakness? Read on for our chat with cycle 13's short and chic Top Model!

What's been your favorite part of the after-effects of winning?
I think [being on] Live with Regis and Kelly was definitely a highlight. It was a live audience and my mom was on the sidelines and it was really cool. Of course she never got to see me while I was filming the show, but now she can be really involved. Just having the secret over and out in the open. I didn't tell anybody! It's a huge weight off my shoulders to be able to talk about everything in full.

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