New Zealand's Next Top Model, Season 3 is the third and final 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. The prize for this season was a contract with 62 Model Management, a Ford Fiesta, a 1-year contract with CoverGirl cosmetics, a cover and 8-page editorial in CLEO Magazine, there would also be an all expenses paid trip to Paris and London to meet with NEXT Model Management.
The International destination for this season was Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates in the Middle East.
This was the only season to have a live finale, and to have the final runway held at New Zealand Fashion Week. The winner of the competition was Brigette Thomas, from Motueka, making her the only winner from the South Island. She is the oldest winner at the age of 21.
Contestants (ages stated are at start of contest)CYCLE 3 MODELS
Contestants Age Height Hometown FinishPlaceAminah Mohamed Episode 214Holly ReidEpisode 313Yanna Hampe Episode 412Briana Allen Episode 511Amber Douglas Episode 610Tyne Aitken Episode 79Arihana Taiaroa Episode 88Aroha Newby Episode 107Hillary Cross6AJ Moore Episode 115Issy Thorpe Episode 124Rosanagh Wypych Episode 133–2Bianca Cutts-KaramanBrigette Thomas 1
Episode Summaries Episode 1: Casting Original Airdate: 10 June 2011
Season Three began with 33 hopefuls from all over the country, who were invited to the Bay of Islands. Here, they were greeted in the Waitangi Treaty Grounds by Season 2 winner Danielle Hayes who took them to the entrance of the Waitangi Marae where they received a formal Maori Pōwhiri, and greeting by judges Sara Tetro and Colin Mathura-Jeffree.
After their visit to the treaty grounds, the 33 girls were taken onto a yacht where their first challenge took place. Each girl had to pose at the bow of the moving yacht as it sailed around the bay, while showing off their best poses. Moore and Mathura-Jeffree deemed the challenge as a disaster (as most of the girls needed a lot of practice). When being interviewed, one girl admitted that she had tried out for the competition in order to get out of her dirty farm labour, while another girl admitted that her inspiration to enter the competition was in honour of her best friend who died in a car accident.
The next day the girls were taken to the Pompallier house - where Colin gave the girls a comical history lesson, and he tricked a couple of the girls into smelling urine. Here it was revealed that the visit to Pompallier House was not just fun and games, but an attempt to cut the number of girls down to 20 contestants. The remaining girls posed in a meadow, dressed in an early settler costume for their first real photoshoot with photographer Russ Flatt - to determine the final 13 girls. When the judges deliberated over the photos, the final 13 were chosen and they were all flown to their Auckland penthouse.
Feature Photographer: Russ Flatt Special Guests: Teresa Moore & Danielle Hayes
Episode 2: Commercial Side Original Airdate: 17 June 2011
The girls arrived at their Auckland penthouse, located on Queens Wharf and looking over the downtown waterfront. While the girls familiarised themselves with the new setting, Wildcard contestant Holly was introduced to the girls, surprisingly spotted relaxing in the penthouse spa pool. They were taken in a limousine to a downtown hair salon, where they were told they would all be receiving makeovers - to help transform them from a 'pretty girl, to a high fashion model'. Issy tried to keep a positive face, when she saw the stylist take out an electric razor, but was soon relieved when only one side of her hairline was shaved off. Holly, who was a natural brunette became shocked when she learned she would get her hair dyed a bright red, with her eyebrows colored to match - while Tyne was stunned when Sara whispered to her that she had a change of mind on her initial plan to give her long extensions, and now wanted to give her a short pixie cut. After the makeovers, most of the girls were thrilled with their new looks; but Tyne complained that she looked too much like a boy - and Briana thought that her newly bleached eyebrows were far too light.
Makeovers: Contestants: Original Hairstyle New Hair Makeover A.J. Long straight auburn Straightened with bangs trimmed and lightened with added highlights Amber Short dark brown Cut shorter and dyed light blonde Aminah Shoulder length black hair Cut shorter with added red highlights Arihana Shoulder length light red hair Cut shorter with bangs and dyed fire engine red with matching eyebrows Aroha Chest length curly brown hair Straightened with added highlights Bianca Dark brown "mullet" Shoulder length wavy dark brown extensions with bangs Briana Long sandy blonde hair Shoulder length cut with added blonde highlights and eyebrows bleached Brigette Light, toffee colored long hair Layered with highlights Hillary Short scruffy light blonde Trimmed and dyed dark brown Holly Long brown black wavy hair Bob cut with bangs and dyed dark red Issy Shoulder length chestnut brown hair Side of head shaved off Rosanagh Dark brown hair Layered with added highlights and more volume Tyne Long dark blonde hair Cut short with chin length side swept fringe Yanna Shoulder length curly reddish brown hair Pixie cut and dyed dark brown
The next day the girls were taken to the Parnell Baths, where they had their first commercial photoshoot with photographer Steven Tilley. The shoot consisted of posing by the poolside, and advertising Magnum chocolate ice cream. Yanna impressed Chris with her bright smiling eyes while, others struggled to model, letting their head get in the way. At panel, Yanna, Tyne and Holly were praised for their beautiful photographs; while Brigette struggled to feel confident on set - and it showed in her picture. Briana was told that she looked very old in her photo. In the end, Aminah and Briana end up in the bottom two, and Aminah was eliminated for not connecting with the camera to sell the product.
Wildcard Contestant: Holly Reid First Call-Out: Yanna Hampe Bottom Two: Aminah Mohamed & Briana Allen Eliminated: Aminah Mohamed Featured Photographer: Steven Tilley Special Guests: Paul Serville
Episode 3: Stand Out or Blend In Original Airdate: 24 June 2011
Tensions rose in the Top Model house – as Tyne was convinced that Holly was attempting to steal all her friends. Penny Pickard and Colin Mathura-Jeffree schooled the girls on the art of walking the catwalk. Later, the Models were thrown into the deep end with a surprise runway show for Glassons. Some girls rose for the challenge, while others fell flat. Issy and A.J. failed spectacularly - while Tyne and Aroha came up trumps. Bianca, who was very awkward, felt the pressure as her confidence began to wilt with each step she took on the runway.
Aroha tore up the runway and won herself a $1000 shopping spree courtesy of Glassons, and a Ford Fiesta for 12 months. The brief: stand out from the crowd. The girls posed with five professional models – some were intimidated by their experienced colleagues but others proved that a Top Model is born - not made. Riding high from doing so well at the Catwalk challenge, both Aroha and Tyne aced the photo shoot. Hillary also impressed this week’s celebrity photographer, Tony Drayton. And, luck quickly run out for Wild Card Holly. The judges all agreed that Bianca and Brigette produced really strong photos, but The same couldn't be said for Holly and Issy who were in the bottom two. Holly was eliminated, Despite she was in the top 3 last week.
First Call-Out: Bianca Cutts-Karaman Bottom Two: Holly Reid & Issy Thorpe Eliminated: Holly Reid Featured Photographer: Tony Drayton Special Guests: Penny Pickard & Shelley Ferguson
Episode 4: The Rough Diamond Original Airdate: 1 July 2011
The episode began with the girls hitting a dance studio where they were taught lessons about posing by Wil Sabin. The stand out was Aroha, who won the prize for a second time. The next day they participated in a challenge at the Auckland Zoo, where they took 'face', 'torso' and 'legs' shots of each other in groups of three. After examining the photos, Colin and special guest Andy Blood determined that Rosanagh, Tyne and Arihana were the winners. Their prize was a photoshoot for a new advertisement for mobile phone operator 2degrees. When the remaining girls got back to the penthouse, they talked about how relieved they were that Tyne was away from the house for a few hours. The next day they received Sara Mail with the clue 'If you're the diamond, who's the rough?'. They arrived at Mainline Steam in Newmarket where they were greeted by celebrity photographer Guy Coombes and Chris Sisarich, who informed the girls they will be posing with a special guest, male model Vinnie Woolston. The stand out stars from the photoshoot were Brigette and Bianca. Bianca said she had to fake intimacy, because she's 'never had a boyfriend'. Some girls such as Rosanagh struggled being in the presence of male company. At the elimination panel, Brigette's photo clearly stuck out from the rest, AJ, Bianca & Rosanagh also received unanimous praise, while Amber's photo was dull and lifeless. Amber and Yanna landed in the bottom 2, but it was Yanna who was eliminated because she was becoming forgettable. Amber was spared, which rattled many of the girls because Yanna had gotten a First Call-Out only two weeks earlier.
First Call-Out: Brigette Thomas Bottom Two: Amber Douglas & Yanna Hampe Eliminated: Yanna Hampe Featured Photographer: Guy Coombes Special Guests: Wil Sabin (Guest Judge) & Andy Blood
Episode 5: Celebrating Homegrown.. Original Airdate: 8 July 2011
The episode began with Tyne attempting to steal Arihana's coveted carnie status by mucking about with Arihana's hula hoops. All the girls were discussing Yanna's sudden elimination, Issy who was the closest to Yanna, was not happy about her elimination; but she said it would give her more drive in the competition.
The girls received a Sara Mail, which asked the girls if they were "Movers and Shakers" in the competition. Aroha became concerned because she couldn't do either one. Later they met with a Vogue Dance Group and Colin, who announced that they would learn some dance moves. Some struggled, but it was Tyne and AJ who received all the praise.
Drama ensued after the performance when Bianca 'stole' Tyne's seat, with Tyne calling her a "stupid bitch". AJ starts a minor fight, and told Tyne that she was overly dramatic and rude. Tyne apologized, but stormed out and left the room, declaring that she couldn't be bothered with the situation.
Back at the house, Tyne felt like everyone was having a go at her. The next day, the models went to a farm in Te Kuiti. They met with Chris and some sheep shearers. Shearing champion David Fagan, and top wool handler Keryn Herbert, talked to the girls about wool and gave a shearing demonstration to them. Arihana was distraught when the sheep became scared, while A.J. seemed delighted at the experience. After the demonstration, the girls were challenged to deliver a 30-second ad-lib to a camera promoting NZ wool and NZ fashion. Arihana and the majority of the girls struggled. Aroha was very informative, but it was Issy who won the challenge due to her great communication skills.
The models went to Smash Palace, a car graveyard, where they had to pose for the Mai FM Street Jams album. Young Sid turns up and delivers a rap to the girls. At the photoshoot, Rosanagh, Bianca and A.J. do exceptionally great. Chris commented that Issy was perfect for the album cover, and that Brigette needed to relax a bit. Aroha had a hard time with the photographer's style - while Arihana, Amber and Briana fell flat.