The season premier of Caribbean’s Next Top Model (CNTM) introduced viewers to the 23 finalists from the show’s casting process. After meeting celebrity host and fashion photographer, Pedro Virgil, the competition began. For the first challenge, the models were split into groups and asked to design t-shirts and slogans to address the stigma surrounding the HIV/AIDS epidemic by Ernest Massiah, Regional Director for UNAIDS Caribbean. In addition, the models got to do a quick shoot with Pedro wearing their designs. Throughout the shoot some of the contestants, like Sedia, excelled at the task while others had a little bit of trouble being comfortable in front of the lens.
After the group challenge the models were given the chance to convince all of the celebrity judges (Wendy Fitzwilliam, Richard Young and Pedro Virgil) that they had the potential to be Caribbean’s Next Top Model and show a little personality. During this process, viewers got to know a little bit about some of the trials and tribulations that the contestants had gone through and see the models show off their best runway walk, but only 11 were chosen to continue on in the competition.
Next week, we get to see the remaining finalists in a military themed challenge and the drama begins when 11 personalities start to clash. Tune in next Monday for more model mayhem!
Encore episodes show on Saturday, check your local listings for more information.
SOURCE: Caribbean’s Next Top Model
