Kriti Mehrotra
Netflix’s ‘Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model’ is a documentary series that shines a light on the entertaining yet controversial modeling show. It takes us behind the scenes, offering insight into what transpired during the show through archival footage and exclusive interviews with judges and former contestants alike. Amongst them is Joanie Sprague, who was a fan favorite in Cycle 6 (season 6) but could not earn the title as Danielle “Dani” Evans was ultimately chosen as the winner.
Joanie Sprague Placed Second On America’s Next Top Model
It was back when Joanie Sprague was just a young girl that she knew she wanted to pursue a career in modeling, driving her to work hard toward that goal. In fact, the suburban Beaver Falls native in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, dropped out of the University of Findlay in Ohio and moved to New York after 9/11 to do just that. However, when her father insisted that she at least finish her degree before following her dreams, just in case, she returned to college and earned her degree in computer science. Then, in 2006, she relocated to Los Angeles, California, and joined the cast of ‘America’s Next Top Model.’
During her time on the show, Joanie became best known for her old Hollywood style and Grace Kelly-esque looks in photographs, which the judges always ate up as she seemed near perfect as a model. However, what many fans also remember is her clashing with a contestant who divided opinion among fans, Jade Cole. It thus comes as no surprise that the final results between her and fellow aspiring model Danielle “Dani” Evans were really tight, with the latter winning by a small margin of preference.
Joanie Sprague Gradually Moved From Modeling to Construction
Joanie’s first love was and remains modeling after her stint on the reality competition show. However, she once revealed in a candid interview that she quickly realized that if she wasn’t a supermodel landing big campaigns for big-name brands, it was hard for her to make ends meet. Therefore, while she continued to model at an international level, she also began dabbling in acting in movies like ‘Lone Star Trixie’ and ‘Bigfoot The Movie.’ She also picked up a tool belt because she knew it was something she absolutely adored, having already done her fair share of carpentry and DIY projects thanks to her father and grandfather.
“I knew I could figure out how to fix and build things from a young age,” Joanie said in an interview with Dovetail Workwear. “My grandpa and Dad nurtured this by having me tag along, teaching me about tools, etc. As I got older, I would hang my own drywall, do tile work, and build small projects. I learned under a few very talented contractors as well that helped me realize I like carpentry the most!” Thus, she ultimately auditioned for a home renovation show, which kick-started her second stint in the world of reality television, yet at a much different level.
Joani co-hosted DIY Network’s ‘Run My Renovation,’ where she got to build and renovate, and later joined the cast of ‘Trading Spaces.’ While different from her previous profession, she embraced it fully as she is getting to build something both literally and figuratively. She even worked on ‘Remix My Space’ before moving forward to focus on her own endeavors. She is the host of ‘The Little Bit’ podcast and operates her carpentry business called Sprague Corp in Orange County, California.
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Joanie Sprague is a Rising Content Creator and a Happily Married Family Woman
When we first came across Joanie on our screens, she was Joanie Dodds, but now, having tied the knot with the love of her life, Chris Sprague, on September 19, 2015, she is Joanie Sprague. From what we can tell, she prefers to keep the details of her personal life private, but we do know they share a child and are even parents to an adorable dog. Honestly, while they don’t share much about their relationship or family with fans, it’s evident that they are still head over heels in love and enjoying building a safe, stable life together, with their little ones in tow.
We should also mention that while Joanie’s primary profession is her carpentry/construction business, she has even started delivering content creation over the past few years. Apart from her podcast, she also posts sketches, home improvement videos, DIY advice, and more. Honestly, it appears as if her career is only just beginning a new chapter, and we can’t wait to see what’s in the cards for her next.
