After almost 10 years in the classroom, she moved to New York and started a successful career as a plus-size model.
The primary use of plus-size models is to appear in advertising and runway shows for plus size labels.
She is best known for putting plus-size models on the cover of New Woman magazine.
Then Gruchet returned as a plus-size model promoting healthy self-esteem for young women.
What if plus-size models were in spreads without any label for size, weight, or curves?
In Cycle 7, the producers were looking for a variety of models, including plus-size models.
The client then shocks Janice by asking to see some plus-size models.
Nathan takes Janice aside and explains to her that plus-size models are needed to keep the agency afloat.
Nathan invites the plus-size models to move into the house.
"I have the first magazine cover a plus-size model ever had there, for New Woman," she said.