Britain's Next Top Model, Cycle 1 facts for kids
Britain's Next Top Model, Cycle 1 was the very first season of the popular TV show Britain's Next Top Model. In this exciting competition, 12 young women competed to become a top model. The winner was Lucy Ratcliffe, who was 20 years old at the time.
Meet the Contestants
This season featured 12 talented young women from across the UK. They all hoped to win the big prize and start their modeling careers. Here are the contestants and how far they made it in the competition:
| Contestant | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Marina Fallahi | 12th place |
| Claire Hillier | 11th place |
| Shauna Breen | 10th place |
| Anne Kent | 9th place (Quit) |
| Hayley Wilkins | 8th place |
| Marisa Heath | 7th place |
| Stephanie Jones | 6th place |
| Naomi Teal | 5th place |
| Tashi Brown | 4th place |
| Jenilee Harris | 3rd place |
| Edwina Joseph | Runner-up |
| Lucy Ratcliffe | Winner |
Amazing Prizes for the Winner
The winner of Britain's Next Top Model, Cycle 1 received some fantastic prizes to kickstart her modeling career. These included:
- A modeling contract with Models 1, a well-known modeling agency. This means they would help the winner get modeling jobs.
- A contract with Ruby & Millie Cosmetics. This involved working with a popular makeup brand.
- A special photo spread and cover in B Magazine. This is a big deal for a model, as it means their photos would be seen by many people.
- An additional contract with Beatrice Models, another top modeling agency.
The Journey to Becoming a Top Model
The competition involved many challenges designed to test the contestants' modeling skills. Each week, the models took part in photo shoots and fashion challenges. They had to learn how to pose, walk the runway, and show off different styles.
Judges watched their progress closely. After each challenge, one contestant was eliminated. This continued until only two models were left. The final two models then competed in a big fashion show.
In the end, it was a close contest between Edwina Joseph and Lucy Ratcliffe. Lucy Ratcliffe was chosen as the first-ever winner of Britain's Next Top Model!
