Top Model, Cycle 5, a reality show inspired by Tyra Banks' America's Next Top Model that pits contestants from Poland against each other in a variety of competitions to determine who will win the title of the next Polish Top Model.
Joanna Krupa, who also serves as the lead judge, returned to host the fifth cycle. Other judges included fashion designer Dawid Woliński, fashion show director Kasia Sokołowska and photographer Marcin Tyszka. Cycle 5 marks the second time the show has featured male contestants, following cycle 4. Among the prizes for the season were a contract with Avant Models, an appearance on the cover of the Polish issue of Glamour and 100,000 złotys (US$30,000).
Starting this cycle, Michał Piróg has been given the opportunity to save one contestant from elimination by the judges.
The international destinations for this cycle are Tel Aviv, Ho Chi Minh City, Cần Thơ and Arrecife. The season began airing on September 7, 2015. The winner of the competition was a 19-year-old Radek Pestka, from Gdynia, the first male winner in the show's history.
Auditions The auditions for season five took place from June 13 to June 18, 2015, in the cities of Gdańsk, Katowice and Warsaw.
City Audition DateGdańskJune 13KatowiceJune 15WarsawJune 18
Contestants (ages stated are at start of contest)
Contestant Age Height Hometown FinishPlaceJustyna Łopian 18Bytom Episode 414Jagoda Judzińska26SandomierzEpisode 513Sebastian Zawiliński22WarsawEpisode 612–11Aleksandra 'Ola' Ławnik-Sadkowska18WarsawMichael Mikołajczuk 22Żary Episode 710Natalia Gulkowska21WarsawEpisode 99 (quit)Kamila Ibrom19Ruda ŚląskaEpisode 108–7Andre Whyte27Staten Island, United StatesSamuel Kowalski22StarachowiceEpisode 116Magdalena 'Magda' Stępień-Kolesnikow23Wrocław Episode 125–4Karolina Gilon25MrągowoJakob Kosel 22Częstochowa Episode 133Karolina Pisarek17Szczecinek2Radosław 'Radek' Pestka19Gdynia1
Episodes
Episode 1 Original aridate:
Auditions for the fifth season of Poland's Next Top Model begin, and aspiring hopefuls are chosen for the semi-final round.
Episode 2 Original airdate:
In the semi-finals, the judges begin to eliminate contestants to narrow the number of models who will battle it out for a place in the final fourteen.
Episode 3 Original airdate:
In the third and final casting episode of the season, the judges choose the finalists who will move onto the main competition out of the remaining pool of contestants.
GroupModelsThemeOneDominica, Jagoda, Justyna, Konrad, Natalia, OlaNymphsTwoAndre, Jakob, Kajetan, Karolina P, Michael, SebastianCountry clubThreeEwelina, Janek, Karolina G, Mateusz, Samuel PaddleboardingFour Erwin, Kamila, Magda, Monika, RadekGypsies
Names in bold represent eliminated semi-finalists
Episode 4 Original airdate:
One by one, the chosen fourteen finalists move into the top model house. Some are displeased to find that contestants they dislike have been put through to the final cast. The following day the models receive their makeovers, causing displeasure among several of the girls who fear that their hair will be cut short. Jagoda openly complains about her new hair color, believing it doesn't suit her look. For the first photo shoot of the competition, the models are divided based on gender to shoot two separate covers for Glamour magazine, getting to pose with last season's top two - Michal and Osi. Back at the house, Michael, Karolina G, and Magda begin speculating on who will be eliminated at the first round of judging.
For the official photo shoot of the week, the contestants meet Miss Polonia 2011, Marcelina Zawadzka, and photographer Jacek Kolodziejski for a session with parachutes. Before getting styled, each contestant is flown on a plane to take turns skydiving. Andre, Jakob, Karolina P, Ola and Radek are all standouts on set. Natalia is critiqued for bringing little energy on set, while Justyna and Kamila struggle.
At panel Joanna reveals that mentor Michał Pirog will be given the opportunity to bring one eliminated contestant back into the competition immediately after their elimination whenever he chooses. Jakob is deemed to have taken the best photo during the shoot, with Justyna and Kamila being placed in the bottom two for their lackluster photos. In spite of having expressed her desire to leave, Joanna hands the last photo to Kamila, and Justyna becomes the first finalist to be eliminated.
First call-out: Jakob Kosel Bottom two: Justyna Łopian & Kamila Ibrom Eliminated: Justyna Łopian Featured photographers: Zuza Krajewska (Glamour shoot) Jacek Kolodziejski (Parachute shoot) Special guests: Łukasz Urbański, Michał Baryza, Osi Ugonoh Guest judge: Marcelina Zawadzka
Episode 5 Original airdate:
The remaining thirteen contestants receive a runway lesson from judge Kasia Sokołowska before being put to their paces in their very first runway show. At the venue they are introduced to model Zo Nowak, who shares tips based on her experience. Backstage, Samuel refuses to wear a snake print jacket due to his religious convictions, explaining that snake print was a 'symbol of evil'. After threatening to drop out of the competition, he is given a new outfit - much to the annoyance of several of the other contestants. On the catwalk, the models must remain composed while avoiding being struck by swinging pendulums. Natalia is noted for her marked improvement on the runway, but it is Andre who impresses the judges the most and wins the challenge.
Challenge winner: Andre Whyte
Back at the house, the male contestants are waxed. At the shoot, the contestants are told that they will have pose nude. Those who refuse are given the option to work with 'partners' that won't be revealed until the session begins.
Alternative ModelsInsectsKamila, Karolina G, Karolina P, Samuel, Sebastian, OlaNakedAndre, Jagoda, Jakob, Magda, Michael, Natalia & Radek
Karolina P. becomes agitated after several of the worms and millipedes she is posing with begin to crawl into her bra and underwear, with the rest having no issues. Samuel is given snakes to work with, causing a confrontation between him, Magda and Kamila, with the latter two pointing out his hypocrisy at having refused to wear the snake print earlier that week, but having no qualms about posing with a real snake. Natalia and Radek impress the most on set, while Jagoda makes a poor impression due to her crass attitude and lack of tact with the photographer.
Zo Nowak sits as the fifth judge at panel. Jakob, Magda, Natalia and Radek are all praised, but it is Radek who receives best photo. Jagoda and Ola land in the bottom two, and Jagoda is eliminated from the competition.
First call-out: Radek Pestka Bottom two: Jagoda Judzińska & Ola Ławnik-Sadkowska Eliminated: Jagoda Judzińska Featured photographer: Piotr Domagała Special guests: Zo Nowak Guest judge: Zo Nowak
Episode 6 Original airdate:
The contestants return home from the previous elimination, and several are surprised that Radek received best photo. The following morning, the models are visited by celebrity personal trainer Tomasz Oświęcinski for a vigorous exercise session. Natalia bails out halfway through the session, being lambasted by the trainer and several of the other contestants due to her laziness.
Later in the day, they are driven to a studio to meet with Michał Pirog for the challenge. Each of the models will have to pose with some of the contestants from the previous cycle, Marta, Michalina and Michał, to recreate a Bruno Banani campaign. Karolina P. is deemed to have done the best job, and is rewarded with a box full of Bruno Banani cosmetics and a voucher worth 2000zł.
Challenge winner: Karolina Pisarek
The following day the models arrive at a prison and are asked to change into jumpsuits. They are quickly confronted by an aggressive cop and inmate, who are revealed to be actors Marcin Perchuć and Julia Pogrebinska, both of whom will help them master their acting skills for the next challenge. Each contestant is then asked to improvise a scene with one of the actors, with the most convincing contestant winning the challenge. Ola has some issues with the setting, being reminded of the time she spent in juvenile hall. Ultimately, Natalia and Andre are chosen as the winners. As their prize, both are granted the opportunity to receive a visit from their loved ones.
Challenge winners: Andre Whyte & Natalia Gulkowska
For the photo shoot session the contestants are taken to a mansion where they are paired up to portray the throes of love and death. Ola has a hard time with her fatalistic attitude, as well as taking direction, while Natalia and Michael struggle to gel well together due to their heavy dislike for one another.
PairsJakob & Magda Karolina G. & Sebastian Andre & Ola Karolina P. & Samuel Kamila & Radek Michael & Natalia
At panel, Marcin Perchuć sits as the fifth judge. Natalia and Michael are the first paired to be judged, and both receive praise from the judges. Natalia is deemed to have done better of the two, and is granted immunity. Karolina G. is told she outshone Sebastian in their photo, and is also given immunity. Kamila, Magda, Andre and Karolina P. are also declared immune, with the other six contestants facing elimination.
Immune from elimination: Andre Whyte, Kamila Ibrom, Karolina Gilon, Karolina Pisarek, Magda Stępień-Kolesnikow & Natalia Gulkowska
Jakob, Michael, Ola, Radek, Samuel and Sebastian have their photos evaluated more thoroughly. Samuel is criticized because of his anal attitude and lack of flexibility due to his religion. Michael is praised due to his improvement, while Radek is critiqued due to his lack of height and runway potential. Jakob is judged on his cockiness. Ola and Sebastian are critiqued for failing to improve and stand out. When the models are called back, Joanna announces that two people will be eliminated from the competition. The immune contestants are called first during elimination, with Natalia receiving the best photo overall. Jakob, Ola and Sebastian land together in the bottom three, and Jakob is saved due to the strength of his past performances.
First call-out: Natalia Gulkowska Bottom three: Jakob Kosel, Ola Ławnik-Sadkowska & Sebastian Zawiliński Eliminated: Ola Ławnik-Sadkowska & Sebastian Zawiliński Featured photographers: Adam Balcerek (Challenge) & Kajus Pyrz (photo shoot) Special guests: Tomasz Oświęcinski, Marta Sędzicka, Michalina Strabel, Michał Baryza, Katarzyna Zapasnik, Marcin Perchuć & Julia Pogrebinska Guest judge: Marcin Perchuć
Episode 7 Original airdate:
Immune from elimination: Andre Whyte, Karolina Gilon, Magda Stępień-Kolesnikow, Natalia Gulkowska & Radek Pestka Challenge winner: Magda Stępień-Kolesnikow First call-out: Andre Whyte Bottom two: Michael Mikołajczuk & Samuel Kowalski Eliminated: Michael Mikołajczuk Featured photographer: Robert Wolański Special guests: Kasia Struss Guest judge: Kasia Struss
Episode 8 Original airdate:
PairsAndre Kamila & Samuel Karolina G. & RadekKarolina P. & NataliaJakob & Magda
Challenge winner: Magda Stępień-Kolesnikow First call-out: Magda Stępień-Kolesnikow & Jakob Kosel Bottom two: Natalia Gulkowska & Radek Pestka Originally eliminated: Natalia Gulkowska Featured photographer: Alexander Lipkin Guest judge: Ania Jurgaś
Episode 9 Original Airdate:
Challenge winner: Karolina Gilon Challenge winner: Karolina Pisarek First call-out: Radek Pestka Bottom two: Magda Stępień-Kolesnikow & Natalia Gulkowska Originally eliminated: Magda Stępień-Kolesnikow Quit: Natalia Gulkowska
Episode 10 Original Airdate:
Challenge winner: Karolina Pisarek First call-out: Karolina Pisarek Bottom three: Andre Whyte, Kamila Ibrom & Magda Stępień-Kolesnikow Eliminated: Andre Whyte & Kamila Ibrom
Episode 11 Original Airdate:
Challenge winner: Magda Stępień-Kolesnikow First call-out: Karolina Pisarek Bottom two: Radek Pestka & Samuel Kowalski Eliminated: Samuel Kowalski
Episode 12 Original Airdate: