Holland's Next Top Model is a Dutch reality television series, produced by Endemol, based on Tyra Banks' America's Next Top Model. The series began airing in November 2006 on RTL 5, and has enjoyed a fair amount of success in the years since its inception. It has been relatively effective in its mission to find new talent, most notably with discoveries like those of cycle 4 contestant and finalist Patricia van der Vliet, cycle 5 winner Tamara Weijenberg and cycle 7 runner up Sanne De Roo.
The second cycle of Holland's Next Top Model premiered on 12 March 2007 on RTL5. All of the previous season's judges returned for the new cycle, with the addition of former model and runway coach Mariana Verkerk as a new panel member. Stylist Hildo Groen replaced makeup artist Dominique Samuel as a mentor for the contestants. This was the first cycle of the show to feature a live finale, with a combined vote from the public and the judges to determine the winner.
The third cycle of Holland's Next Top Model premiered on 15 October 2007 on RTL5. This was the first cycle of the series to be hosted by Dutch model Daphne Deckers, who replaced the previous host, Yfke Sturm after two cycles. All of the previous season's judges returned for the new cycle, with the exception of photographer and creative director Carli Hermès, who was replaced by photographer Philip Riches. Bastiaan van Schaik also replaced stylist Ruud van der Pijl as a mentor for the contestants.
Topmodel is a Belgian reality television show which pits contestants against each other in a variety of competitions to determine who will win a modeling contract with Dominique Models. Belgian model Ingrid Seynhaeve hosts the show, which is based on the top-rating series America's Next Top Model with Tyra Banks.
The fourth cycle of Holland's Next Top Model premiered on 31 March 2008 on RTL5. This was the second cycle of the series to be hosted by Dutch model Daphne Deckers. All of the previous season's judges returned for the new cycle, with the exception of Glamour magazine editor Karin Swerink, who was replaced by Grazia magazine editor Hilmar Mulder.
The second season of Topmodel aired from October to December 2008 on 2BE. It was presented by An Lemmens. The judging panel consisted of modeling agency Dominique Models head Marc Dochez, former model and head judge Ghislaine Nuytten, make-up artist Rudi Cremers, fashion and beauty journalist and editor-in-chief of Glam*it magazine Pascale Baelden and fashion journalist Els De Pauw. Model Ingrid Seynhaeve, the presenter of the previous season, also mentored the contestants.
Topmodel, season 1 was the first season of the reality series Topmodel hosted by Ingrid Seynhaeve. Ten contestants lived together in a luxurious apartment until the top three travelled to New York City for the rest of the season.
Austria's Next Topmodel, season 1 was the first season of the Austrian reality documentary based on Tyra Banks America's Next Top Model.
The host of the show was Lena Gercke, the first winner of GNTM who is also the first winner of a Top Model franchise that later becomes a host of another Top Model show. The jury consisted of the head of Vienna-based agency Wiener Models Andrea Weidler and Dutch-born runway coach Alamande Belfor.
Benelux' Next Top Model was a Dutch-language reality television show that aired in Belgium and the Netherlands. The show was a merge between Holland's Next Top Model, and the Belgian television series Topmodel. The first season premiered in September 2009, and was hosted by Dutch writer and former model Daphne Deckers. Despite the Benelux reference in the title, the program was not broadcast in Luxembourg or Wallonia.
Rosalinde Kikstra is a Dutch fashion model, and the winner of Benelux' Next Top Model, Cycle 1.
Benelux' Next Top Model, Season 2 was the second and last season of Benelux' Next Top Model which include Dutch and Flemish contestants. It premiered on September 13 and was aired until November 16, 2010. Although castings for a third season of the show were announced, the show returned as Holland's Next Top Model, the title it had prior the merge with the Belgian Topmodel version of the show.
Season 4 of Austria's Next Topmodel aired on Puls 4 from January to March 2012.
Austria's Next Topmodel, season 5 was the fifth season of the Austrian reality documentary based on Tyra Banks America's Next Top Model. Having the entire panel of judges replaced, Austrian-born international fashion model Melanie Scheriau became the new host and was joined by runway-model and former Lagerfeld-muse Carmen Kreuzer, who was also the casting director for the season, and Rolf Scheider, who was already a judge during the third and fourth season of Germany's Next Topmodel.
Austria's Next Topmodel – Boys & Girls, the sixth season of Austria's Next Topmodel, aired from September to December 2014. Model Melanie Scheriau returned to present the series for a second season, while panelists Carmen Kreuzer and Rolf Scheider were replaced by male models Papis Loveday and Michael Urban. Two major changes were made to the series' format for the season: as on America's Next Top Model, the series featured both female and male contestants, and a public voting system was implemented. Bianca Schwarzjirg equaled the role of Bryanboy on America's Next Top Model, retrieving and delivering the results of the public vote. Also a mentor to the contestants was season 1 winner Larissa Marolt.
The seventh cycle of Holland's Next Top Model premiered on 1 September 2014 on RTL5. This was the second cycle of the series to be hosted by Anouk Smulders. Previous judges Sharon Mor Yosef and Sabine Geurten did not return for the new cycle. They were replaced by photographer Dirk Kikstra and magazine editor May-Britt Mobach, respectively. Fred van Leer remained in place as a mentor for the contestants.
Austria's Next Topmodel, season 7, was the seventh season of the Austrian reality television show in which a number of men and women compete for the title of Austria's Next Topmodel and a chance to start their career in the modelling industry. The winner, depending on gender, will also be given the chance to appear on the cover of the Austrian edition of either Men's Health or Women's Health magazine. The social media scoring system was still implemented this season. The season began to air on September 15, 2015.
The eighth cycle of Holland's Next Top Model premiered on 31 August 2015 on RTL5. The panel from the show's previous cycle remained unchanged. The prizes for this cycle included a modelling contract with Touché Models valued at €50,000, an online feature in the style and fashion website Amayzine.com, and a brand new car.
Austria's Next Topmodel, season 8 is the eight season of the Austrian reality television show in which a number of men and women compete for the title of Austria's Next Topmodel and a chance to start their career in the modelling industry. The series will be broadcast on ATV Austria.
The fourteenth season of Germany's Next Topmodel aired on ProSieben from February to May 2019.
Switzerland's Next Topmodel season 3 is the third season of Switzerland's Next Topmodel. It aired on ProSieben Schweiz from September 2021. Like last season, the show introduces male models into the competition. The show is hosted by Topmodel Manuela Frey. The international destination is Naxos, Greece.
