Britain's Next Top Model, Cycle 3 was the third cycle of Britain's Next Top Model and the third series aired on Living.
For this cycle the judges remained the same as they did during last series. The number of contestants was decreased to 12, the same number of contestants as Cycle 1. The opening credits received a makeover and the theme song was also changed.
The international destination for this cycle was Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The winner's prize was management and representation by Models 1, a contract with Ruby & Millie Cosmetics and a cover and 6-page spread in Company Magazine.
The winner of the competition was 20-year-old Lauren McAvoy from Wickford, Essex.
Runner-up Louise Watts participated as a contestant on America's Next Top Model (season 18) along with six other former BNTM contestants. Watts quit the competition in the 3rd episode because she of the negative criticisms of the judges, particularly Kelly Cutrone who later posted a video mocking her after the episode's airing.
Contestants (ages stated are at start of contest)
Contestant Age Height Hometown Finish Place Dani Lawrence 20 Durham, England Episode 112 Krystal Hancock 22 Swansea, Wales Episode 211 Abigail Galatia 19 Cornwall, EnglandEpisode 310 Natalie Nwagbo 22 London, England Episode 49 Holly Alexander Ritchie 19 Glasgow, Scotland Episode 58 Carly Thompson 18 Plymouth, England Episode 67 Sherece Campbell 23 Sheffield, England Episode 76 Lucy Bennett 20 Cheltenham, EnglandEpisode 85 Stefanie Webber 20 West Sussex, England Episode 94 Rebecca White 19 Manchester, EnglandEpisode 103 Louise Watts 20 Canvey Island, England2 Lauren McAvoy 20 Wickford, England 1
Episodes Week 1 Original Airdate: 2 July 2007
The top 12 contestants immediately faced their first challenge posing in front of the press, and then met stylist Hilary Alexander who asked the contestants when they lost their virginity and what they think about unprotected sex. Later, they arrived in the model house and they ran around trying to choose rooms. Lauren, Sherece, Krystal, Carly, and Lucy were upset because they did not find beds for all of them (They eventually found beds downstairs).
The next morning, the contestants went to London Fashion Week. They met with top fashion designer, Nathan Jenden and were told they each had to model an outfit on the catwalk. Natalie won the fashion challenge and she chose Dani and Abigail to share the prize, which was attendance at a Gharani Strok Fashion Party. When they were home, they found Lisa Mail that explained the next photo shoot.
The photoshoot was a calendar-shoot with each model representing a different month. The photographer was impressed with Krystal and was pleased that Lucy did not seem to need any direction. Back at the house, tensions arose with a huge fight between Rebecca and Louise. Carly injured her foot in the photo shoot wearing extremely high shoes which resulted in her using crutches to walk during the elimination ceremony, though she cited a "skin infection" as the reason for this.
At judging panel, Lucy became the brightest contestant, as the judges loved her photo and it was unanimously considered gorgeous. Krystal also was praised for giving emotion to her photo, while Louise is praised for making her face really gorgeous. Natalie was praised for her ability to make her photo come alive, and Rebecca was praised for making her photo really work, with the help of the fan.
Stefanie's photo was loved by the judges, especially her hair and her pose, only if she can relax her face a bit more. Carly's photo was quite good, but she looked too painful in her photo. Both Sherece and Lauren's photo were criticised for not being alive in their photo, while Holly was praised for her face, but the rest of her photo was a disaster. Abigail and Dani ended up in bottom two, and Abigail was saved from elimination due to her good posture and is deemed to having more potential. Dani was eliminated because of her lack of personality in the photo shoot and the judges belief that she was not working hard enough.
First call-out: Lucy Bennett Bottom two: Abigail Galatia & Dani Lawrence Eliminated: Dani Lawrence Featured photographer: Clive Arrowsmith Special guests: Hilary Alexander, Nathan Jenden
Week 2 Original Airdate: 9 July 2007
The top 11 contestants took part in a catwalk challenge set by Otis Isles, the internationally respected casting director, model agent and fashion producer, who told them to dress in underwear. Carly did not participate in the challenge because she was in the hospital for her leg injury, for which she needed an antibiotic drip. Louise refused to walk in her underwear and she was unhappy with her figure, causing her to end up in tears trying to do it. The second part of the task was a special challenge where the girls had to walk on broken glass barefoot. Louise won the challenge and she chose Lauren and Natalie to be picked up in a Ferrari to go to the Dorchester Hotel for a cocktail party where they met JC Chasez. The losers returned home and were given the task of cleaning up the house.
The following day, the contestants went to the Daniel Galvin salon and they received their personalised makeovers and everyone is excited to see their new looks. Sherece and Rebecca end up in tears as they are initially unhappy with their short haircuts but they end up pleased with the results. Back at the house, an argument leaves Stefanie in floods of tears, when the contestants see a more negative side to her.
The photo shoot involved the contestants modelling outfits in a crane-held tube suspended 20–25 feet in the air. Stefanie claimed that she had Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and does not take medication, however, the other contestants claimed she was just using this as an excuse for her rudeness and general bad attitude. Stefanie and Holly have an argument which in turn makes the other contestants confused about Stefanie. It was at this stage of the competition that the contestants were splitting into two groups. At judging, Lisa questioned Carly about the catwalk challenge she missed and is less than impressed with the walk she performs in front of the judges. The judges were confused about who will receive the first call-out, as the nominees are Lauren, Rebecca and Sherece that have a good shot. Christopher commented that Lauren and Sherece are a bit slow in the first but Rebecca was posing good strike in almost her shots, so the first call-out went to Rebecca. Ultimately, Krystal and Carly are in the bottom two for lackluster performances with Krystal being sent home for lacking passion, despite her great photo shoot the week before.
First call-out: Rebecca White Bottom two: Carly Thompson & Krystal Hancock Eliminated: Krystal Hancock Featured photographer: Christopher Bissell Special Guests: Otis Isles, JC Chasez, James Galvin, Daniel Galvin
Week 3 Original Airdate: 16 July 2007
The top 10 contestants arrive at the English National Ballet School where Lisa introduced the contestants to ballet teacher Louise Halliday. They are taught about the art of ballet to help them with their movement. Carly and Louise struggled to perform, with Louise's bad attitude being questioned.
They are taken to a skating rink to do ice skating catwalk style wearing fur. Stefanie won the challenge and she shared her reward with Rebecca, Sherece and Carly. They head to a spa, and use the opportunity to talk about the other contestants. Back at the house, the losers had to cook a four course dinner for the winners which they refused to eat. Carly's involvement causes a huge argument, mainly involving Stefanie and Louise.
The next day, they pose as Snow Queens for their photo shoot where they work with a male ballet dancer from the English National Ballet. Later that night, they arrive at a hotel where Jonathan introduced them to the self-proclaimed 'World's first supermodel', Janice Dickinson and they had performed their catwalk for her. Janice told Louise to change her walk because she was interfering with her dress but she refused. Janice also told Holly to take care of her hair, but at the end Janice told that the most impressive catwalk was Holly's catwalk.
At judging, Sherece was hostile to Janice which did not go down well with the judges. Louise received a good photo. However, Stefanie and Abigail landed in the bottom two. Stefanie is given another chance in the competition because the judges see potential in her, though she appears to be distracted by the presence of the other contestants. Abigail is sent home after not being able to photograph well.
First call-out: Louise Watts Bottom two: Abigail Galatia & Stefanie Webber Eliminated: Abigail Galatia Featured photographer: J.P. Masclet Special guests: Louise Halliday, Lesley Goring, Janice Dickinson
Week 4 Original Airdate: 23 July 2007
The top 9 contestants ordered a pizza where they found Lisa Mail for the challenge in the following morning. There is a huge fight between Stefanie and Louise. The contestants go to Pigalle Club where they met Caroline Reid and are told they have to perform stand-up comedy in front of an audience. Lucy and Holly's characters impress in the stand-up comedy club. Holly wins the challenge and chooses Lucy and Natalie to share the prize: they go and watch the musical, Wicked with the tickets of said musical included in her prize.
Contestant Character Airline Carly Donna EasyJet Holly Chantal Jemeladonne Air France Lauren Sarah Virgin Atlantic Louise Lily Singapore Airlines Lucy Conchita Rosa María González Gómez Iberia Natalie Mona British Airways Rebecca Vespa Alitalia Sherece Helga Lufthansa Stefanie Valerie American Airlines
Back at the house, the other contestants played truth or dare involving putting condiments on themselves but they do not do any 'truths'. They go to east London for an acting class which involved standing in front of a mirror and not able to see themselves. Stefanie started to cry when describing her own father. The contestants reach a truce and begin to get along.
The next day, they have a 1950s photo shoot as different revenge-seeking housewives, the contestants take the following roles: Contestant Revenge Carly Damaging the car Holly Castrating husband Lauren Scratching records Louise Baking a poisoned cake Lucy Making food filled with razorblades Natalie Stabbing Rebecca Burning her husband with an iron Sherece Catches her husband cheating with another man Stefanie Setting the house on fire
At judging panel, most of the contestants criticised by the judges. Carly and Louise received positive feedback from the judges, both of them produce the strongest and the most evil photo of the week. Rebecca, Sherece, Holly, and Lucy each produce admirable photo, while the other three, Stefanie, Lauren and Natalie was heavily criticised for producing such dreadful photo.
Carly's photo was universally praised, as Paula commenting that is "a pleasure to looking at" for Carly's picture. Louise's photo was also praised, as the judges very impressed with her success in blending evil and sexiness. Rebecca, even looked boring in her picture but she still looked beautiful. Sherece come very alive in her photo, while Lucy's beauty once again saves her from producing dreadful photo.
Lisa said that she loves Holly's photo, but Pam Ann said she "can't find Holly in her photo". Stefanie was heavily criticised in her photo, and so as Lauren and Natalie. In the end, Lauren came in bottom two along with Natalie. Lauren was saved from elimination but she is shocked to stay the competition. Natalie is sent home after not being able to prove that she is more than just a catwalk model.
First call-out: Carly Thompson Bottom two: Lauren McAvoy & Natalie Nwagbo Eliminated: Natalie Nwagbo Featured photographer: John Paul Pietrus Special guests: Pam Ann, Adam Garcia, Geoff Colman
Week 5 Original Airdate: 30 July 2007