Holland's Next Top Model
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Holland's Next Top Model (often abbreviated as HNTM) is a Dutch
reality television show hosted by writer and former model Daphne Deckers
, who also serves as the lead judge. The first "cycle" premiered in September 2006 and was one of RTL5's highest rated shows, which is based on the series America's Next Top Model
with Tyra Banks
.
Each episode covers the events of roughly a week of real time (however, while overseas, an episode roughly covers three to four days, totaling two weeks of filming abroad), and features a fashion challenge, photo shoot or commercial, judging, and critique of each contestant and her performance by the judging panel led by Daphne Deckers
, and the elimination of one or more contestants. The current panel includes Australian photographer Philip Riches, runway coach Mariana Verkerk, former model and Miss Rosalie van Breemen
and publisher of Grazia
magazine Hilmar Mulder. Previous judges included the topmodel Yfke Sturm
, photographer Carli Hermès
, stylist Ruud van der Peijl, and publisher of Glamour
magazine Karin Swerink. Usually, an additional guest judge will sit in on the panel every week. Each episode is usually associated with a theme in the world of modeling, such as dealing with the press in interviews, selling a commercial product, appearing in a runway show or going on "go sees".
An episode usually begins with the contestants receiving training in an area concurrent with the week's theme. For example, contestants may get coached in runway walking, improvisational acting, or applying make-up to suit various occasions. A related challenge soon follows, such as a mock runway show or interview, and a winner is chosen by a judge. She receives some prize, such as clothing, a night out, or an advantage at the next photo shoot, and she is usually allowed to share the benefits with a certain number of other contestants of her choice.
The next segment is a photo shoot, and each contestant's performance will reflect heavily on her judging for that week. Each season features photo shoots such as bikini or lingerie shots, beauty shots, posing nude or semi-nude, posing with a male model, and posing with animal(s). Usually one photo shoot per season is replaced with a commercial shoot.
The final segment of each episode is judging. Each contestant's photo is then shown and evaluated by the judging panel. After all photos have been evaluated, the contestants leave the room as the judges deliberate. The elimination process is ceremonious, as Daphne reveals and hands out the photos of the contestants that have not been eliminated one-by-one, in order of merit. The last two contestants who have not received their photos are brought up as "the bottom two", and Daphne critiques each one before revealing which of the two has been eliminated. However, there have been three exceptions, as Cycle 1
had an elimination, where the girl who was eliminated called as first and Cycles 2
& 3
had a double-elimination.
The format varies slightly when only three contestants remain. With the exception of Cycle 1
where there wasn't a live show, the three remaining contestants compete in a runway show in front of the judges and a live audience. After the runway show, the judges and the public voters may vote on their favourite contestant and the results will declare a winner.
of the show, RTL wanted to portray the show more like the original show, America's Next Top Model, they wanted to be more extreme and edgy. After two seasons, host Yfke Sturm
wanted to focus on her international modeling career and was replaced by former model Daphne Deckers
. 'King of Style' Ruud van der Peijl was also replaced by 'über-stylist' Bastiaan van Schaik.
Many viewers of the show thought that the third cycle
failed in the representation of showing how to be a top model. The judges did not give any advice to the girls, only criticism. The viewers felt that the circumstances were far beyond about being a top model. Some photo shoots (bungee jumping
and nude shoot) were disliked by most of the viewers and did not give the fashion
feeling, which it should have been about. Many viewers also thought that the show was more an advertising
show rather than a top model contest
.
Just a day before the live finale of the fourth cycle
, it was confirmed that contestant Patricia van der Vliet
would be a finalist, after being in the hospital, suffering from Crohn's disease
. The Dutch viewers could vote for their favorite model during two weeks before the finale. But people where unsure if van der Vliet would be a finalist, so they probably would not vote for her. In the episode, van der Vliet was eliminated, due to having the least votes of the viewers among the other finalists; the judges were shocked and disagreed with the viewers. The finale was criticized by most of the viewers.
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
reality television show hosted by writer and former model Daphne Deckers
Daphne Deckers
Daphne Muriël Deckers is a Dutch model, host, writer and occasional actress.Deckers began her career as a model. Later, she also did a few acting jobs, notably in the James Bond movie Tomorrow Never Dies. In 1999, she co-presented the first series of Big Brother...
, who also serves as the lead judge. The first "cycle" premiered in September 2006 and was one of RTL5's highest rated shows, which is based on the 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....
with 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...
.
Show format
Each season of Holland's Next Top Model has from 8-10 episodes and starts with 10-12 contestants. Each episode, one contestant is eliminated, though there have been cases of a double elimination by consensus of the judging panel. Makeovers are administered to contestants early in the season (usually after the first or second elimination in the finals), and a trip to an international destination is scheduled at about two-thirds of the way through the season (usually with five or six contestants remaining).Each episode covers the events of roughly a week of real time (however, while overseas, an episode roughly covers three to four days, totaling two weeks of filming abroad), and features a fashion challenge, photo shoot or commercial, judging, and critique of each contestant and her performance by the judging panel led by Daphne Deckers
Daphne Deckers
Daphne Muriël Deckers is a Dutch model, host, writer and occasional actress.Deckers began her career as a model. Later, she also did a few acting jobs, notably in the James Bond movie Tomorrow Never Dies. In 1999, she co-presented the first series of Big Brother...
, and the elimination of one or more contestants. The current panel includes Australian photographer Philip Riches, runway coach Mariana Verkerk, former model and Miss Rosalie van Breemen
Rosalie van Breemen
Rosalie van Breemen is a former Dutch model, a presenter and a journalist. She is best known for her relationships with French actor Alain Delon and optician tycoon Alain Afflelou .-Model:...
and publisher of Grazia
Grazia
Grazia is an Italian weekly women's fashion and celebrity gossip magazine, with international editions printed in France, Serbia, Australia, United Kingdom, Greece, Portugal, Japan, the Netherlands, India, Bulgaria and Germany....
magazine Hilmar Mulder. Previous judges included the topmodel Yfke Sturm
Yfke Sturm
Yfke Sturm is a Dutch model.-Youth:Becoming a top international model was the last thing 15-year-old sports enthusiast Yfke Sturm expected until in 1997 the 5'11” teen was approached in her hometown of Almere, Netherlands, by a Elite Model Management scout. Shortly thereafter, she entered the...
, photographer Carli Hermès
Carli Hermès
Carli Hermés , is a Dutch photographer and director.Carli Hermès studied photography at the Royal Academy of Art and The Arts Institute at Bournemouth in England. He became international known with his commercial photographs for brands like Martini, Swatch, Levi's, Mexx, Nike, WE, Philips, Sony,...
, stylist Ruud van der Peijl, and publisher of Glamour
Glamour (magazine)
Glamour is a women's magazine published by Condé Nast Publications. Founded in 1939 in the United States, it was originally called Glamour of Hollywood....
magazine Karin Swerink. Usually, an additional guest judge will sit in on the panel every week. Each episode is usually associated with a theme in the world of modeling, such as dealing with the press in interviews, selling a commercial product, appearing in a runway show or going on "go sees".
An episode usually begins with the contestants receiving training in an area concurrent with the week's theme. For example, contestants may get coached in runway walking, improvisational acting, or applying make-up to suit various occasions. A related challenge soon follows, such as a mock runway show or interview, and a winner is chosen by a judge. She receives some prize, such as clothing, a night out, or an advantage at the next photo shoot, and she is usually allowed to share the benefits with a certain number of other contestants of her choice.
The next segment is a photo shoot, and each contestant's performance will reflect heavily on her judging for that week. Each season features photo shoots such as bikini or lingerie shots, beauty shots, posing nude or semi-nude, posing with a male model, and posing with animal(s). Usually one photo shoot per season is replaced with a commercial shoot.
The final segment of each episode is judging. Each contestant's photo is then shown and evaluated by the judging panel. After all photos have been evaluated, the contestants leave the room as the judges deliberate. The elimination process is ceremonious, as Daphne reveals and hands out the photos of the contestants that have not been eliminated one-by-one, in order of merit. The last two contestants who have not received their photos are brought up as "the bottom two", and Daphne critiques each one before revealing which of the two has been eliminated. However, there have been three exceptions, as Cycle 1
Holland's Next Top Model, Cycle 1
Holland's Next Top Model features a dynamic reality show format - in that the viewers not only witness an intense competition to find a top model but also the impact of the competition on and day-to-day lives of a diverse group of contestants.In the end, Sanne Nijhof would beat out her competition...
had an elimination, where the girl who was eliminated called as first and Cycles 2
Holland's Next Top Model, Cycle 2
Holland's Next Top Model features a dynamic reality show format - in that the viewers not only witness an intense competition to find a top model but also the impact of the competition on and day-to-day lives of a diverse group of contestants.-The Models Go Topless:*Original airdate: March 12,...
& 3
Holland's Next Top Model, Cycle 3
Holland's Next Top Model features a dynamic reality show format - in that the viewers not only witness an intense competition to find a top model but also the impact of the competition on and day-to-day lives of a diverse group of contestants.-In order of elimination:-Call-out Order:*Episode 8 was...
had a double-elimination.
The format varies slightly when only three contestants remain. With the exception of Cycle 1
Holland's Next Top Model, Cycle 1
Holland's Next Top Model features a dynamic reality show format - in that the viewers not only witness an intense competition to find a top model but also the impact of the competition on and day-to-day lives of a diverse group of contestants.In the end, Sanne Nijhof would beat out her competition...
where there wasn't a live show, the three remaining contestants compete in a runway show in front of the judges and a live audience. After the runway show, the judges and the public voters may vote on their favourite contestant and the results will declare a winner.
Criticism
After the second cycleHolland's Next Top Model, Cycle 2
Holland's Next Top Model features a dynamic reality show format - in that the viewers not only witness an intense competition to find a top model but also the impact of the competition on and day-to-day lives of a diverse group of contestants.-The Models Go Topless:*Original airdate: March 12,...
of the show, RTL wanted to portray the show more like the original show, America's Next Top Model, they wanted to be more extreme and edgy. After two seasons, host Yfke Sturm
Yfke Sturm
Yfke Sturm is a Dutch model.-Youth:Becoming a top international model was the last thing 15-year-old sports enthusiast Yfke Sturm expected until in 1997 the 5'11” teen was approached in her hometown of Almere, Netherlands, by a Elite Model Management scout. Shortly thereafter, she entered the...
wanted to focus on her international modeling career and was replaced by former model Daphne Deckers
Daphne Deckers
Daphne Muriël Deckers is a Dutch model, host, writer and occasional actress.Deckers began her career as a model. Later, she also did a few acting jobs, notably in the James Bond movie Tomorrow Never Dies. In 1999, she co-presented the first series of Big Brother...
. 'King of Style' Ruud van der Peijl was also replaced by 'über-stylist' Bastiaan van Schaik.
Many viewers of the show thought that the third cycle
Holland's Next Top Model, Cycle 3
Holland's Next Top Model features a dynamic reality show format - in that the viewers not only witness an intense competition to find a top model but also the impact of the competition on and day-to-day lives of a diverse group of contestants.-In order of elimination:-Call-out Order:*Episode 8 was...
failed in the representation of showing how to be a top model. The judges did not give any advice to the girls, only criticism. The viewers felt that the circumstances were far beyond about being a top model. Some photo shoots (bungee jumping
Bungee jumping
Bungee jumping is an activity that involves jumping from a tall structure while connected to a large elastic cord. The tall structure is usually a fixed object, such as a building, bridge or crane; but it is also possible to jump from a movable object, such as a hot-air-balloon or helicopter, that...
and nude shoot) were disliked by most of the viewers and did not give the fashion
Fashion
Fashion, a general term for a currently popular style or practice, especially in clothing, foot wear, or accessories. Fashion references to anything that is the current trend in look and dress up of a person...
feeling, which it should have been about. Many viewers also thought that the show was more an advertising
Advertising
Advertising is a form of communication used to persuade an audience to take some action with respect to products, ideas, or services. Most commonly, the desired result is to drive consumer behavior with respect to a commercial offering, although political and ideological advertising is also common...
show rather than a top model contest
Competition
Competition is a contest between individuals, groups, animals, etc. for territory, a niche, or a location of resources. It arises whenever two and only two strive for a goal which cannot be shared. Competition occurs naturally between living organisms which co-exist in the same environment. For...
.
Just a day before the live finale of the fourth cycle
Holland's Next Top Model, Cycle 4
Holland's Next Top Model, Cycle 4 is the fourth cycle of Holland's Next Top Model and the second season of the series to be hosted by former Dutch model Daphne Deckers, began on March 31, 2008....
, it was confirmed that contestant Patricia van der Vliet
Patricia van der Vliet
Patricia van der Vliet is a Dutch fashion model, who placed fourth in the fourth cycle of the reality television show Holland's Next Top Model.-Early life:She was born in Zaandam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands...
would be a finalist, after being in the hospital, suffering from Crohn's disease
Crohn's disease
Crohn's disease, also known as regional enteritis, is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that may affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract from mouth to anus, causing a wide variety of symptoms...
. The Dutch viewers could vote for their favorite model during two weeks before the finale. But people where unsure if van der Vliet would be a finalist, so they probably would not vote for her. In the episode, van der Vliet was eliminated, due to having the least votes of the viewers among the other finalists; the judges were shocked and disagreed with the viewers. The finale was criticized by most of the viewers.
Cycles
| Cycle | Premiere date | Winner | Runner-up | Other contestants in order of elimination | Number of contestants | International destination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Holland's Next Top Model, Cycle 1 Holland's Next Top Model features a dynamic reality show format - in that the viewers not only witness an intense competition to find a top model but also the impact of the competition on and day-to-day lives of a diverse group of contestants.In the end, Sanne Nijhof would beat out her competition... |
September 4, 2006 | Sanne Nijhof Sanne Nijhof Sanne Nijhof is a Dutch model.-Early life:Before being a contestant in the first cycle of Holland's Next Top Model, Nijhof was at a high-level of horse riding, but had to quit because she suffered from infectious mononucleosis.-Career:Nijhof was named the winner of the first cycle of Holland's... |
Sylvia Geersen | Kathelijn Brouwers, Stefanie Kouwen, Annika Elschot, Charmayne de Bruyn, Anna Marie van Vliet, Marcia Bunk, Ovo Drenth, Daisy van Belzen | 10 |  New York New York City New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and... |
| 2 Holland's Next Top Model, Cycle 2 Holland's Next Top Model features a dynamic reality show format - in that the viewers not only witness an intense competition to find a top model but also the impact of the competition on and day-to-day lives of a diverse group of contestants.-The Models Go Topless:*Original airdate: March 12,... |
March 12, 2007 | Kim Feenstra Kim Feenstra Kim Feenstra is a Dutch model of Indonesian descent. She was named the winning contestant of Cycle 2 of Holland's Next Top Model... |
Christa Verboom | Gioia de Bruijn, Sharmyla de Jong, Maan Limburg, Bengü Orhan, Tanimara Teterissa, Sandra van Amstel, Loïs Hoeboer, River Hoeboer, Bodil de Jong, Sabrina van der Donk Sabrina van der Donk Sabrina van der Donk is a model from The Netherlands who participated in the Miss Earth 2006 beauty pageant in The Philippines.... |
12 |  Cape Town Cape Town Cape Town is the second-most populous city in South Africa, and the provincial capital and primate city of the Western Cape. As the seat of the National Parliament, it is also the legislative capital of the country. It forms part of the City of Cape Town metropolitan municipality... |
| 3 Holland's Next Top Model, Cycle 3 Holland's Next Top Model features a dynamic reality show format - in that the viewers not only witness an intense competition to find a top model but also the impact of the competition on and day-to-day lives of a diverse group of contestants.-In order of elimination:-Call-out Order:*Episode 8 was... |
October 15, 2007 | Cecile Sinclair Cecile Sinclair Cecile Sinclair is an English-Dutch model. She is best known as the winner of the third cycle of Holland's Next Top Model.-Biography:Sinclair was born to one English and one Dutch parent in Manama, Bahrain... |
Kassandra Schreuder | Iris Maren Dekkers, Cicilia Kembel, Shardene van den Boorn, Nana Kwakye, Anna Jonckers, Monique Berends, Anne Nolet, Lilly Naarden, Sophie Deahl, Carmen Klaassen | 12 |  São Paulo São Paulo São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere and South America, and the world's seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among... |
| 4 Holland's Next Top Model, Cycle 4 Holland's Next Top Model, Cycle 4 is the fourth cycle of Holland's Next Top Model and the second season of the series to be hosted by former Dutch model Daphne Deckers, began on March 31, 2008.... |
March 31, 2008 | Ananda Marchildon Ananda Marchildon Ananda Marchildon is a Dutch fashion model most notable as the winner of the fourth cycle of Holland's Next Top Model.-Prior to HNTM:Marchildon was born and raised in Canada and moved to the Netherlands when she was 6 years-old. When she was in her early twenties she started to occupy abandoned... |
Yvette Broch | Anna Esajan, Franca, Joosje de Grave, Laura Gerot, Daniëlle Marcus, Claudia Westod, Victoria Rerikh, Annika Schippers, Maj-Britt Zantkuijl, Patricia van der Vliet Patricia van der Vliet Patricia van der Vliet is a Dutch fashion model, who placed fourth in the fourth cycle of the reality television show Holland's Next Top Model.-Early life:She was born in Zaandam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands... , Jennifer Melchers |
13 |  Koh Samui |
| 5 Holland's Next Top Model, Cycle 5 Holland's Next Top Model, Cycle 5 is the fifth cycle of Holland's Next Top Model. After two years of Benelux' Next Top Model the show returned under its original title featuring dutch girls only... |
September 5, 2011 | Tamara Slijkhuis | Elise Winklaar | Leontine Sijtsma, Sonja Kester, Gésanne Jongman, Jellena van Mill, Jildis Deumens (quit), Tirza Tjon Kwan Paw, Claudia van den Driest, Roxanne Wassmer, Mandy Engels, Mieke Rozeman, Nancy Halsema, Michelle Zwoferink, Riquelle Pals | 15 |  London London London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...  Berlin Berlin Berlin is the capital city of Germany and is one of the 16 states of Germany. With a population of 3.45 million people, Berlin is Germany's largest city. It is the second most populous city proper and the seventh most populous urban area in the European Union...  Reykjavík Reykjavík Reykjavík is the capital and largest city in Iceland.Its latitude at 64°08' N makes it the world's northernmost capital of a sovereign state. It is located in southwestern Iceland, on the southern shore of Faxaflói Bay...  Ibiza Ibiza Ibiza or Eivissa is a Spanish island in the Mediterranean Sea 79 km off the coast of the city of Valencia in Spain. It is the third largest of the Balearic Islands, an autonomous community of Spain. With Formentera, it is one of the two Pine Islands or Pityuses. Its largest cities are Ibiza... |