New Zealand's Next Top Model
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New Zealand's Next Top Model (NZNTM) is a New Zealand
reality television
series in which a number of young women compete for the title of New Zealand's Next Top Model and the chance to start their career in the modeling industry.
The show's format was originally created by American
talk-show host and model Tyra Banks
.
The New Zealand series is hosted by former model and 62 Models Management founder Sara Tetro
, and airs on TV3 NZ. The winner of NZNTM wins a modelling contract with Sara's agency. Like its American counterpart, NZNTM features a photographer and international model on its judging panel, Chris Sisarich
and Colin Mathura-Jeffree
, respectively. Mathura-Jeffree also acts as runway coach to the girls, much like Miss Jay on America's Next Top Model
.
TV series America's Next Top Model
, which was created/produced and hosted by television personality and former supermodel
and talk show host, Tyra Banks
. The show started in America
in 2003, to early commercial success and was first viewed on New Zealand television screens in late 2004.
Unlike the age range of America's Next Top Model where the age range is between 18 - 26, the New Zealand version, which targets a younger audience has a lower age range of 16 - 22.
on the TV3 network.
Cycle 1 has also finished airing in Australia on the FOX8
network with similar success, becoming one of the 10 most popular shows on subscription television in Australia and at times out-rating FOX8's heavily promoted Australian version of The Contender
. Since cycle 2, Eleven
was currently aired.
In season three it was revealed that finalist, Rosanagh Wypych, had a criminal conviction for drink-driving. In the week before the final it was revealed that she had failed to disclose a second conviction, for driving whilst disqualified that had resulted in a second court appearance and conviction before the show started. Contestants are required to declare convictions before entering the reality TV competition show. Several days later she uploaded photos to her Facebook page where she had nearly 4,000 friends, some as young as 11. The pictures show Wypych, 17, and friends drinking alcohol and one photo with her next to another girl holding what looks like cannabis. In a statement to 3 News, Wypych states "I understand that what I have done has jeopardised my place in the competition and I am worried now that any day now the judges can decide to kick me out if they wanted to." Despite this she was the runner up with Bianca Cutts-Karaman to Brigette Thomas.
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
reality television
Reality television
Reality television is a genre of television programming that presents purportedly unscripted dramatic or humorous situations, documents actual events, and usually features ordinary people instead of professional actors, sometimes in a contest or other situation where a prize is awarded...
series in which a number of young women compete for the title of New Zealand's Next Top Model and the chance to start their career in the modeling industry.
The show's format was originally created by American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
talk-show host and model Tyra Banks
Tyra Banks
Tyra Lynne Banks is an American model, media personality, actress, occasional singer, author and businesswoman. She first became famous as a model, but television appearances were her commercial breakthrough...
.
The New Zealand series is hosted by former model and 62 Models Management founder Sara Tetro
Sara Tetro
Sara Tetro is a former New Zealand model, television host, actress, and entrepreneur. She first became famous in New Zealand through owning her own model casting agency, 62 Models Management, which has since become a worldwide successful agency...
, and airs on TV3 NZ. The winner of NZNTM wins a modelling contract with Sara's agency. Like its American counterpart, NZNTM features a photographer and international model on its judging panel, Chris Sisarich
Chris Sisarich
Chris Sisarich is a fashion photographer and former New Zealand model, who served as a judge on the reality series New Zealand's Next Top Model. He lives in Auckland.-External links:*...
and Colin Mathura-Jeffree
Colin Mathura-Jeffree
Colin Mathura-Jeffree is a New Zealand model, actor, television host and spokesperson. He is best known to audiences for being one of the judges of New Zealand's Next Top Model.-Modeling:...
, respectively. Mathura-Jeffree also acts as runway coach to the girls, much like Miss Jay on America's Next Top Model
America's Next Top Model
America's Next Top Model is a reality television show in which a number of women compete for the title of America's Next Top Model and a chance to start their career in the modeling industry....
.
Premise
A group of young women live in a house together and compete for a modeling contract and the title of New Zealand's Next Top Model. Each week, the girls participate in a challenge and a photo shoot, after which one of them is sent home. The show is based on the hit AmericanUnited States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
TV series America's Next Top Model
America's Next Top Model
America's Next Top Model is a reality television show in which a number of women compete for the title of America's Next Top Model and a chance to start their career in the modeling industry....
, which was created/produced and hosted by television personality and former supermodel
Supermodel
The term supermodel refers to a highly-paid fashion model who usually has a worldwide reputation and often a background in haute couture and commercial modeling. The term became prominent in the popular culture of the 1980s. Supermodels usually work for top fashion designers and labels...
and talk show host, Tyra Banks
Tyra Banks
Tyra Lynne Banks is an American model, media personality, actress, occasional singer, author and businesswoman. She first became famous as a model, but television appearances were her commercial breakthrough...
. The show started in America
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
in 2003, to early commercial success and was first viewed on New Zealand television screens in late 2004.
Unlike the age range of America's Next Top Model where the age range is between 18 - 26, the New Zealand version, which targets a younger audience has a lower age range of 16 - 22.
Reception
New Zealand's Next Top Model was a ratings success in New Zealand. Cycle 1 secured a higher rating than America's Next Top ModelAmerica's Next Top Model
America's Next Top Model is a reality television show in which a number of women compete for the title of America's Next Top Model and a chance to start their career in the modeling industry....
on the TV3 network.
Cycle 1 has also finished airing in Australia on the FOX8
FOX8
Fox8 is an Australian cable and satellite channel available on Foxtel, Austar and Optus Television's subscription platforms...
network with similar success, becoming one of the 10 most popular shows on subscription television in Australia and at times out-rating FOX8's heavily promoted Australian version of The Contender
The Contender Australia
The Contender Australia is a reality television show based on the sport of boxing, but with an added element of insight into the competitor's lives and relationships with each other within the show's living quarters. The series was filmed in Sydney, Australia and was first aired on Australian...
. Since cycle 2, Eleven
Eleven (TV channel)
Eleven is an Australian free-to-air standard definition digital television channel, which was launched by ElevenCo, on 11 January 2011.-Joint venture:...
was currently aired.
Controversy
In the third episode of series two, the show faced controversy when 16-year-old Michaela Steenkamp modeled topless at a tribal swamp photo shoot. Steenkamp, a devout Christian, said in testimonials aired alongside shots of her half naked in the mud that she was deeply uncomfortable with the shoot. After the episode aired, fans raised concerns about the appropriateness of such a young contestant being shown topless. The show replaced the original photograph of Steenkamp on their website, where one could see her breasts clearly -- covered with a bit of nipple tape and nothing else -- with a newly Photoshopped image with fog covering Steenkamp's upper body. Digital "fog" was also added to older contestant Amelia's photograph - like Michaela, Amelia originally posed with nothing but nipple tape. At the same photo shoot, other contestants wore nude-colored bandeau tops.In season three it was revealed that finalist, Rosanagh Wypych, had a criminal conviction for drink-driving. In the week before the final it was revealed that she had failed to disclose a second conviction, for driving whilst disqualified that had resulted in a second court appearance and conviction before the show started. Contestants are required to declare convictions before entering the reality TV competition show. Several days later she uploaded photos to her Facebook page where she had nearly 4,000 friends, some as young as 11. The pictures show Wypych, 17, and friends drinking alcohol and one photo with her next to another girl holding what looks like cannabis. In a statement to 3 News, Wypych states "I understand that what I have done has jeopardised my place in the competition and I am worried now that any day now the judges can decide to kick me out if they wanted to." Despite this she was the runner up with Bianca Cutts-Karaman to Brigette Thomas.
Cycles
| Cycle | Premiere date | Winner | Runner-up(s) | Other contestants in order of elimination | Number of contestants | International destination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 New Zealand's Next Top Model, Cycle 1 New Zealand's Next Top Model, Cycle 1 is the original season of New Zealand's Next Top Model which is a reality TV show based on America's Next Top Model. Thirteen young women compete for the title and a chance to start their career in the modeling industry... |
13 March 2009 | Christobelle Grierson-Ryrie Christobelle Grierson-Ryrie Christobelle Grierson-Ryrie, is a New Zealand fashion model who won New Zealand's Next Top Model, Cycle 1 on 5 June 2009.-Early life:... |
Laura Scaife | Tiffany Butler, Sarah Yearbury, Olivia Murphy, Rhiannon Lawrence, Ajoh Chol, Rebecca-Rose Harvey, Lucy Murphy, Teryl-Leigh Bourke, Victoria Williams, Ruby Higgins, Hosanna Horsfall |
13 |  Sydney Sydney Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...  Los Angeles Los Ángeles Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants... |
| 2 New Zealand's Next Top Model, Cycle 2 New Zealand's Next Top Model, Cycle 2 is the second season of New Zealand's Next Top Model, a reality TV show based on America's Next Top Model. Auditions started on 5 June 2010 in Auckland and ended on 13 June 2010 in Tauranga. Fourteen young women compete for the title and a chance to start their... |
6 August 2010 | Danielle Hayes Danielle Hayes Danielle Hayes, is a New Zealand fashion model, best known for being the winner of cycle 2 of the series New Zealand's Next Top Model, Cycle 2 in 2010... |
Michaela Steenkamp | Estelle Curd, Jamie Himiona, Aafreen Vaz, Amelia Gough, Eva Duncan, Lauren Bangs, Holly Potton, Nellie Jenkins, Lara Kingsbeer, Dakota Biddle, Courtenay Scott-Hill, Elza Jenkins |
14 |  Phuket |
| 3 New Zealand's Next Top Model, Cycle 3 New Zealand's Next Top Model, Cycle 3 is the third season of New Zealand's Next Top Model which is a reality TV show based on America's Next Top Model. Fourteen young women compete for the title and a chance to start their career in the modeling industry... |
10 June 2011 | Brigette Thomas | Bianca Cutts-Karaman & Rosanagh Wypych | Aminah Mohamed, Holly Reid, Yanna Hampe, Briana Allen, Amber Douglas, Tyne Aitken, Arihana Taiaroa, Aroha Newby, Hillary Cross, AJ Moore, Izzy Thorpe | 14 |  Abu Dhabi |