Cycle 3

New Zealand's Next Top Model, Cycle 3 is the third 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 cycle was a contract with 62 Model Management, a Ford Fiesta, a 1 year contract with CoverGirl cosmetics, an 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 catch phrase for this cycle was "New Season. New Attitude" - hinting a slight change in the overall feel of the show. The International destination for this cycle was Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates in the Middle East. This was the first cycle to have a live finale, and to have the final runway held at New Zealand Fashion Week. The winner of the competition was 21-year-old Brigette Thomas, from Motueka, making her the first winner from the South Island. She is also the first and currently only winner to have never made a bottom two appearance.

Episodes

Each episode has its own detail page.

Episode 160 min2011-06-10

Casting

Cycle Three begins with 33 hopefuls from all over the country invited to the Bay of Islands. Tensions rise when only 20 girls survive the elimination, but only 13 will make it back to the top model house in Auckland.

Episode 260 min2011-06-17

Commercial Side

The aspiring models are treated to a makeover and then show off their dramatic new looks at their first commercial shoot.

Episode 360 min2011-06-24

Stand Out or Blend In

With the help of a special guest, Colin teaches the girls how to be outstanding on the catwalk. Later, fashion photographer Tony Drayton challenges them to 'shine' in their first group shot.

Episode 460 min2011-07-01

The Rough Diamond

The girls hit the studio in a crazy lesson that has them utilising props to sell a lifestyle. Later, the girls finish off their week with a hot photo shoot photo shoot, where they are not alone!

Episode 560 min2011-07-08

Celebrating Homegrown..

The girls take a trip down country, where their wool handling skills are tested. Later, the photo-shoot takes them to the home of one of NZ's most iconic films. And the blows keep coming at elimination.

Episode 660 min2011-07-15

Vibrant Colours

The girls are treated to a photo shoot with a twist, before a surprise dinner guest and a vibrant photo shoot has them working with more elements than many can handle.

Episode 760 min2011-07-22

Evoking Goddesses

Nine ecstatic girls have made it this far but in a week all about facing their fears, many will have a nightmare as they struggle to leap outside of their comfort zone.

Episode 860 min2011-07-29

Gender Swap

The girls race the clock in a 'red carpet' challenge. This is followed by a photo shoot with one of NZ's top comedians. And a tough elimination sees only seven girls heading for an exciting destination.

Episode 960 min2011-08-05

Recap Episode

With only seven girls remaining, it's time to take a look back over the first eight episodes of the season. Featuring never-before-seen footage as well as extended scenes of the girls at work and play.

Episode 1060 min2011-08-12

A Mistake Can Send You Home

The girls experience a shock announcement before their adventure abroad. After reaching their destination, they 'sweat it out' in a fitness lesson. Later, they experience their toughest photo shoot yet.

Episode 1160 min2011-08-19

Lost in the Desert

Continuing with their Abu Dhabi adventure, the five remaining girls try to impress one of the world's top bookers; this is followed by an exciting casting challenge with an Emirates designer.

Episode 1260 min2011-08-26

Etiquette, Go-Sees and Vintage

Back in Auckland, the final four try to impress some of NZ's most influential designers. Later, the week closes with a photo shoot that has one girl quivering, while another's dream begins to unravel.

Episode 1360 min2011-09-02

Live Finale

The finale three girls are given one last chance to impress the judges in the Covergirl commercial, before making it to the Live final at NZ Fashion Week - where one girl is crowned NZ's Next Top Model.

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