Britain & Ireland's Next Top Model (cycle 7)

Britain & Ireland's
Next Top Model, Cycle 7

Cycle 7 cast
Country of origin United Kingdom
Ireland
No. of episodes 13
Broadcast
Original channel Sky Living
Original run 4 July 2011 – 26 September 2011

Britain and Ireland's Next Top Model, Cycle 7 is the seventh cycle of Britain & Ireland's Next Top Model. It aired from 4 July to 26 September 2011. Beginning with this cycle, the show's title has been changed from 'Britain's Next Top Model' to 'Britain and Ireland's Next Top Model', as the show now officially includes contestants from the Republic of Ireland. This cycle once again featured fashion model Elle Macpherson as executive producer and host alongside a judging panel consisting of Julien MacDonald, fashion stylist Grace Woodward, and male model Charley Speed.

The winner of the competition was 20-year old Jade Thompson from Stoke on Trent, England. As a prize, she received a modelling contract with top international agency Models 1; a six-page fashion editorial, along with an appearance on the cover of fashion magazine Company; a £100,000 cosmetics contract with Revlon; a trip to Sandals Resorts Jamaica; an international fashion campaign with respected high-street brand Miss Selfridge, who have used models such as Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss for campaigns; and a new Peugeot RCZ.[1]

Production

The cycle was advertised with the slogan "The Hunt Is On". The show adopted a different approach, and this change allowed the judges to showcase more of the models' personalities than before, similar to that of The X Factor. The first three episodes of the Cycle consisted of casting weeks. In Week 4, the 90 models entered Top Model Bootcamp, and 13 were chosen to move into the house. This cycle consisted of thirteen episodes which included the three weeks of casting, one week of Top Model Bootcamp, and nine episodes of the competition. The casting episodes proved to be unpopular with viewers, and were dropped in favor of a semi-finalist round in Cycle 8.

Judges

The judging panel from the previous cycle all retained their previous positions. Macpherson continued as judge and executive producer while fashion designer Julien MacDonald OBE, fashion stylist Grace Woodward, and model Charley Speed all re-appeared on the judging panel alongside her.

Contestants

This series featured a boot-camp stage, similar to that of the previous cycle. All models chosen from the audition process were allowed to enter the boot camp stage. Following an elimination in the fourth episode, the remaining contestants moved into the model mansion in London.

International Destination

The International Destinations for this cycle were Dublin, Ireland for the remaining ten contestants in episode 7, and Miami, Florida for the duration of episodes 10-12 for the final five girls.

Episode Guide

Episode 1

Original Airdate: 4 July 2011

Elle Macpherson and the judges finally began their search by holding auditions in Glasgow and London for cycle seven of Britain and Ireland's Next Top Model.

Episode 2

Original Airdate: 11 July 2011

Elle Macpherson and judges Grace Woodward, Julien Macdonald and Charley Speed continued their UK tour, in Cardiff and Birmingham, as they auditioned more girls hoping to make it in the world of modelling.

Episode 3

Original Airdate: 18 July 2011

Elle Macpherson and judges Grace Woodward, Julien Macdonald and Charley Speed judged the final round of auditions, giving hopefuls one last chance to secure a place at the boot camp.

Episode 4

Original Airdate: 25 July 2011

Elle Macpherson and judges Grace Woodward, Julien Macdonald and Charley Speed welcomed the prospective models to boot camp, where they battled to be chosen as one of the final 12. Upon arriving at boot camp, all eighty-five girls took part in a quick photo shoot, and sixty-three semi-finalists failed to make the first cut; leaving twenty-two models with the hope of becoming one of the final twelve. The remaining girls were paired into groups for a quick black & white photo shoot in a perspex booth featuring Sekonda Watches.

Pairs[2]
Holly C. & Rebekah
Joanne & Lauri
Catherine & Kimberleigh
Anastasija & Jessica
Karis & Ufuoma
Rebecca & Jade
Holly H. & Tanya
Juste & Brenda & Justė
Hannah & Imogen
Danielle & Daniella
Amy & Stacey

Some of them were clear standouts, such as Imogen, Hannah, Jade, and Stacey. A handful of girls failed to impress the judges, while others caused mixed emotions during deliberation, most notably Amy and Joanne. Brenda (one of the final twenty two girls) made a remarkable impression on the judges, but failed to proceed further in the competition because she lacked a passport.

Elle broke the news to all the girls as they were called individually to meet her, in order to know if they had been put through as one of the final twelve contestants. Ultimately, only the twelfth spot remained open for Imogen and Ufuoma, and Elle revealed that both girls had made it through to the next round of the competition - bringing the total number of girls for cycle seven of Britain & Ireland's Next Top Model to thirteen contestants.

Episode 5

Original Airdate: 1 August 2011[3]

The thirteen aspiring models moved into the top model house. Ufuoma was disheartened to find that as an unexpected addition to the cast, she did not have a bed, but rather an inflatable mattress. Drama brewed when the girls were asked to name girls who they thought would be eliminated first, or had the least potential. Tanya was upset after the girls claimed her to have the least potential, and suggested she would be the first contestant eliminated.

The next morning, the models had a catwalk challenge, which was overseen by supermodel Janice Dickinson. Due to her fear of heights, Tanya was worried about walking. When it was her turn to walk, Janice told her that she was the best of the day. Kimberleigh was criticized as the worst, and Jessica became frustrated after Janice told her that she should slim down in order to be a model. Janice revealed Tanya to be the winner of the challenge, who chose Stacey, Amy, and Jade to share the prize. Anastasija was angered when Tanya did not choose her to share the prize, as they had become friends during their stay at boot camp. In order to make up for it, Tanya bought Anastasija a jewelled bracelet, as an apology.

The following day, the girls took part in a tea party themed photo shoot, where they were separated into two groups.

Group Contestants
One Anastasija, Imogen, Jade, Kimberleigh, Stacey, Ufuoma
Two Amy, Hannah, Holly, Jessica, Joanne, Juste, Tanya

At judging, Sophie Ellis-Bextor was quest judge of the week. Holly, Stacey, Tanya, and Juste (although the judges were put off by her attitude) excelled, while Charley claimed that Amy had "lucked out" with her shot. The judges felt that Anastasija's performance left much to be desired, landing her in the bottom three with Kimberleigh and Joanne - who had performed the worst during the shoot. After the panel of judges deliberated, it was decided that Kimberleigh and Joanne had been greatly outperformed by their competition - and they were both sent home.

Episode 6

Original Airdate: 8 August 2011[4]

The episode began with the model's response towards the previous elimination. Some, such as Hannah, were taken by surprise when Joanne was sent home, while the majority of the girls believed the judges had made the right decision by eliminating Kimberleigh, who was very unpopular among the contestants.

The next day, the girls received their makeovers at Paul Percival's salon - where feelings of excitement and disappointment emerged. The girls were assigned judges in order to determine what their makeover would be.

Models Judge
Hannah, Holly, Justė Elle
Imogen, Jade, Ufuoma Charlie
Jessica, Stacey, Tanya Grace
Amy, Anastasija Julien

Juste broke down when it was revealed to her that most of her hair would be cut off. Amy claimed she did not like her makeover - a comment that greatly displeased the judges.

After makeovers, the contestants posed nude for the photo shoot, which was inspired by All For Eve beauty products. Jessica excelled after her bad performance in the previous week of the competition, while Amy struggled to look soft during her session. Jade and Tanya's tattoos became a minor problem, and Ufuoma was criticized for coming across as "slightly awkward" during the photo shoot. Back at home, the girls were welcomed by Chipmunk, a British rapper, for their excellent input on the shoot.

At panel, George Lamb joined the judges for deliberation. Jessica and Tanya received great feedback for their performance at the shoot, while a handful of the contestants got mixed reviews for their photographs. Stacey's overly slender body and timid personality made the judges unsure of her place in the competition, while Ufuoma's lackluster picture disappointed the judges during panel; as a result, both of them were at risk of elimination. After deliberation, the judges decided that Stacey's potential as a model was enough to save her, and Ufuoma was eliminated.

Episode 7

Original Airdate: 15 August 2011[5]

Following Ufuoma's elimination in the previous episode, Elle met the remaining girls in the waiting room - where she revealed that they would all be flown to Dublin for the next photo shoot.

Upon arriving in Ireland the girls were taken to a falconry centre, where Yvonne Keating announced that the models would have to pose with the falcons. Some girls struggled to control the bird - most notably Juste, while Hannah and Holly fell flat. Imogen was able to impress, despite the fact that the bird kept flying away. Jade and Stacey excelled the most during the photo-shoot. When it was Tanya's turn to pose, Anastasija and Juste began discussing Tanya's insincerity, and they both agreed that she would not do well at panel.

Back in England, Charley Speed told the girls that a couple of male models from his agency would drop into the apartment, under the premise that they could take the chance to ask them for insight into the life of a professional model. Amy became close with one of the models, and they shared some kisses during his stay at the house, which made some of the girls to question her sense of self-respect.

The cat-fights continued to brew, when Anastasia complained that everyone was being too loud in the house, causing Holly, Jessica, Jade, and Amy to become combative.

Tensions off runway mounted when the girls were challenged to impress the über-brand, Miss Selfridge. The girls were greeted by Julian Miachon, and Yasmin Yusuf (creative director of Miss Selfridge) - in the studio where the reward challenge would take place. Supermodel Alek Wek dropped by, and it was explained that the challenge consisted of putting together two outfits - fully styled by Miss Selfridge clothing for the catwalk. Many of the girls impressed on the runway, and although Juste tumbled on the catwalk twice, she became the winner of the challenge; her prize being a selection of clothes from the challenge they had just performed. Tensions rose even more when Anastasija and Tanya began to have a heated screaming match.

At panel, Jasmine Guinness was guest judge for the week. Stacey thrilled the judges with her stellar shot, as did Jade and Imogen. Anastasija's photograph received universal appraise, but she was told that her nonchalance could potentially be interpreted as boring.

During elimination, Elle halfheartedly handed Holly her photograph, and told her that she was "skating on thin ice". Amy once again left the judges highly unimpressed, and despite having only narrowly avoided being in the bottom two during the last elimination, Hannah was asked to leave the competition.

Episode 8

Original Airdate: 22 August 2011[6]

Now halfway through the competition, the training wheels were off. The models went one-on-one interviews with The Wanted, while Emma Willis (the host of Big Brother's Bits On the Side) judged them. The challenge this episode, was to interview the boy band successfully. Despite making an unprofessional statement, Anastasija was chosen as the winner of the challenge. She chose Justė and Stacey to join her for a date with the past three BNTM winners. After they returned from the dinner, the other models gave Anastasija and Justė the silent treatment.

The following morning, the girls were taken to London's Royal Opera House, where they were greeted by Edward Watson. The brief was to look poised, elegant, and balanced for the ballerina shoot that would take place later that same day. It became time to rise and smize or become the next catwalk casualty.

At the panel, fashion designer Henry Holland was guest judge of the week. Amy's lack of confidence landed in the bottom for the second time in a row, while Holly and Jade were at risk of elimination for the very first time in the competition. Elle told Jade that she just 'wasn't there' - but her good record saw her fight another day, while Amy and Holly struggled for the last time; as they were both eliminated.

Episode 9

Original Airdate: 29 August 2011

The models learned that they would have to pose underwater for the upcoming photo shoot. Jade, Jessica, and Anastasija excelled during the shoot, while Tanya refused to participate due to her fear of drowning. Stacey struggled to pose underwater, and Justė threw up all of the water she had drank in the tank.

Later the girls had a photo shoot with Nicky Johnston, where they were told to show raw emotion. Most of the girls struggled to cry during their session. Jade received the most good feedback for her performance. Anastasija and Juste were caught wiping their eyes with onion chunks in order to cry, which made the photographer angry.

At panel, Katie price joined the judges for deliberation. Jade received universal praise for both of her pictures. The judges liked Jessica's underwater shot, but not her beauty shot. Imogen's photos were deemed boring by the judges, while Anastasija, Stacey, and Justė received mixed feedback. Tanya came under heavy criticism for having under-performed during the crying shoot, and for refusing to do the underwater shoot altogether.

Elle asked the girls who they thought should go home, to which most of the girls answered Tanya. Justė added that Tanya swore all the time, and that she didn't see her as a top model.

Imogen's poor performance during both of the shoots landed her in the bottom three with Stacey and Tanya - who were both sent home.

Episode 10

Original Airdate: 5 September 2011[7]

The girls celebrated that they had made it to the top five, and all agreed that everyone had a much greater shot at winning the competition. Later they received a mail about the beauty shoot for the following day.

The next morning they arrived at a studio and met the Revlon Cosmetics brand manager and the photographer for the shoot. The challenge was to achieve a young, fresh look. While most of the girls received excellent feedback for their performance, the brand manager revealed that Jade and Juste to had performed the best overall, and both of them ultimately won tickets for London Fashion Week.

Later that day, the girls arrived back at the model mansion - where it was revealed to them that they would be sent off to Miami for the final stages of the competition. All the girls became extremely excited as they began to pack their belongings. As they started to pack up, Paul (the stylist from the makeovers) came over to the house, and told Anastasija that although Elle and the judges initially wanted her hair to remain pink, it would be redyed blonde for the new destination. When the girls arrived at the airport, Anastasija's passport was rejected - and she was left behind in England, while Jessica, Imogen, Juste and Jade moved on.

The four remaining girls flew to Miami, wondering if the problem would result in Anastasija's expulsion from the competition. They later arrived at their new hotel, where they were given a private suite. A new E-mail told them to relax and enjoy, so the girls headed to the beach and played a game of volleyball with some guys.

The next day the girls arrived at the location for the photo shoot, where they were greeted by the editor of Company Magazine; who revealed to the models that they would be posing with Charley Speed. Juste was picked as the best during the photo shoot, while Jade and Imogen were criticized for looking nervous in front of the camera.

At panel Elle revealed that the judges would take Anastasija's beauty shoot into account, under the premise that if it was the worst she would be eliminated, despite her not being present at panel. Juste's photos were acclaimed, but she was criticized for not bringing all her potential to set. Jade and Jessica surprised the judges, and Imogen let the judges down at panel with her beauty shot. Anastasija's beauty shot was heavily criticized by the judges, but they believed her body of work to be one of the strongest. For this reason, Elle called the girls into the judging room and announced that there wouldn't be an elimination that week. Anastasija's fate remained hazy at the end of the episode.

Episode 11

Original Airdate: 12 September 2011[8]

The girls talk about the non-elimination last episode. They get an E-mail about the challenge which is something to do with acting. They arrive at a studio and are greeted by an acting coach who tells them they will be acting out a scene from a future show in Spanish. Jessica is the best in rehearsals. The acting coach tells them they have to kiss the male actor and Jade is not impressed. Imogen is first up. She makes a mess of it and laughs all the way through. Juste is next and she only remembers three words of the script. Jade is next, she does okay at the Spanish but refuses to kiss the actor. Jessica is last and does really well, clearly the best. Finally, she wins the challenge and chooses Juste to come with her to a pampering session back at the hotel. Jessica was also the winner of the cheer leading challenge.

Anastasija (who was re-entered into the competition) and Jessica landed in the bottom two; while an emotional Jessica was eliminated from the competition.

Episode 12

Original Airdate: 19 September 2011

It was the penultimate week of the contest, and the quartet attended 'go sees'. Justė's appeal for Miami market was not good as she was label as good for European market, Imogen comes second and Jade won the challenge which is a $2000 shopping spree, She chose Imogen to accompany her. Meanwhile, Anastasija and Justė discussed Imogen and Jade's portfolio while they're away.

The girls will participate in a mini fashion series called "What Women Want" with professional models without rehearsing their walks. which intimidated all of them. Julien Macdonald watch them for the show, Anastasija had problems where she couldn't find her shoes, Imogen did her own way of routine despite a direction of another model.

Elle revealed that there will be another double elimination and that all of the judges will watch their photo shoot. Imogen struggled and was stuck with her poses and was labeled cheesy, her beauty shot received good feedbacks but her full body was questioned. Jade impressed the judges and the photographer as well and was also compared to a James Bond girl. Justė received good feedbacks but was said bored on the shoot by Julien. Anastasija's personality was praised but her modelling skills was questioned.

The girls were called back. Justė was called first, Jade then joined her to the finale eliminating Anastasija and Imogen.

Episode 13

Original Airdate: 26 September 2011[9]

The two finalists of Britain & Ireland's Next Top Model, Jade and Juste, went head-to-head in the last challenge of the series. But luckily, they were not completely on their own. Ms. J. Alexander had come to help the girls to perfect their catwalk strut.

It's the prize thousands of girls wanted, but now only two girls remained.

Out of the thousands of girls who yearned to win, Jade and Juste were the final contestants left- but there could only be one winner.

Jade took the title - concluding the seventh season of Britain and Ireland's Next Top Model.

Contestants

(ages stated are at time of contest)[10]

From Contestant Age Height Hometown Outcome
England Kimberleigh Spreadbury 20 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) Surrey Eliminated in Episode 5
Republic of Ireland Joanne Northey 19 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) Greystones
England Ufuoma Itoje 20 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) London (originally from Nigeria) Eliminated in Episode 6
Republic of Ireland Hannah Devane 21 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) Dublin Eliminated in Episode 7
Wales Holly Higgins 23 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) Cardiff Eliminated in Episode 8
England Amy Woodman 22 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) Norwich
England Tanya Mihailovic 23 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) Birmingham (originally from Serbia) Eliminated in Episode 9
Northern Ireland Stacey Haskins 19 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) Belfast
England Jessica Abidde 23 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) London Eliminated in Episode 11
England Imogen Leaver 19 1.79 m (5 ft 10 1⁄2 in) Southend-on-Sea Eliminated in Episode 12
England Anastasija Bogatirjova 19 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) Reading (originally from Russia & Latvia)
England Justė Juozapaitytė 20 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) London (originally from Lithuania) Runner-Up
England Jade Thompson 20 1.76 m (5 ft 9 1⁄2 in) Stoke on Trent Winner

Summaries

Call-out order

Elle’s Call-out Order
OrderEpisodes
456789111213
1 TanyaHollyJessicaJade AnastasijaJadeJustė Justė Jade
2 JadeJustėTanyaStaceyJessicaAnastasijaImogenJadeJustė
3 KimberleighStaceyHollyAnastasijaJustė Jessica JadeAnastasija
4 JustėTanyaJustėImogen Imogen JustėAnastasija Imogen
5 JessicaUfuomaHannah Jessica Stacey ImogenJessica
6 HannahHannah AnastasijaJustėTanya Stacey
7 AmyJade Imogen Tanya Jade Tanya
8 JoanneAmy JadeHollyAmy
9 StaceyJessica Amy AmyHolly
10 AnastasijaImogen Stacey Hannah
11 HollyAnastasijaUfuoma
12 ImogenJoanne
13 UfuomaKimberleigh
     The contestant won the competition
     The contestant was eliminated

Photo Shoot Guide

Makeovers

Ratings

Episode Viewing figures from BARB[11]

Episode Date Total Viewers Sky Living Weekly Ranking
1 4 July 2011 334,000 4
2 11 July 2011 451,000 2
3 18 July 2011 351,000 4
4 25 July 2011 448,000 2
5 1 August 2011 474,000 1
6 8 August 2011 500,000 1
7 15 August 2011 487,000 1
8 22 August 2011 456,000 1
9 29 August 2011 537,000 1
10 5 September 2011 452,000 1
11 12 September 2011 532,000 1
12 19 September 2011 400,000 2
13 26 September 2011 524,000 3

References

  1. ↑ First Look: New 'Britain & Ireland's Next Top Model'
  2. ↑ "Pairs(84-94)". Sky Living. 11 December 2011.
  3. ↑ "Elle Macpherson eliminates first two 'Top Model' girls". 1 August 2011.
  4. ↑ "'Britain & Ireland's Next Top Model' Ufuoma Itoje: 'I wanted to do a nude shoot for ages'". 11 August 2011.
  5. ↑ "Hannah Devenne eliminated from 'Next Top Model'". 15 August 2011.
  6. ↑ "'Next Top Model': Amy Woodman, Holly Higgins exit in double elimination". 23 August 2011.
  7. ↑ "'Britain's Next Top Model' in elimination twist". 5 September 2011.
  8. ↑ "Jessica Abidde eliminated from 'Next Top Model'". 12 September 2011.
  9. ↑ "'Britain & Ireland's Next Top Model' winner revealed". 26 September 2011.
  10. ↑ "Cycle 7 contestants". Sky Living Hd. 11 December 2011.
  11. ↑ "BARB". BARB. 25 April 2011.

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