Britain's Next Top Model, Cycle 5 facts for kids
Britain's Next Top Model, Cycle 5 was the fifth season of the popular TV show Britain's Next Top Model. This show searched for the next big supermodel from the United Kingdom. In this season, 13 young women competed to win the title. The winner was 19-year-old Mecia Simson from Plymouth, England.
Meet the Contestants
Thirteen talented young women took part in this season. Their ages are listed as they were during the competition.
| Contestant | Age | Hometown | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa-Ann Hillman | 20 | Newquay, England | 13th |
| Lauren Wee | 21 | Northern Ireland | 12th |
| Kasey Wynter | 23 | London, England | 10th/11th |
| Chloe Cummings | 18 | Liverpool, England | |
| Madeleine Wheatley | 18 | Farnham, England | 9th |
| Hayley Buchanan | 21 | Glasgow, Scotland | 8th |
| Annaliese Dayes | 22 | London, England | 7th |
| Daisy Payne | 22 | London, England | 6th |
| Viola Szekely | 18 | Surrey, England | 5th |
| Ashley Brown | 20 | Livingston, Scotland | 4th |
| Jade McSorley | 20 | Middlesbrough, England | 3rd |
| Sophie Sumner | 18 | Oxford, England | Runner-up |
| Mecia Simson | 19 | Plymouth, England | Winner |
Amazing Prizes
The winner of Britain's Next Top Model, Cycle 5 received some fantastic prizes to help kickstart her modeling career:
- A special modeling contract with Models 1, a big modeling agency.
- A campaign with Max Factor, a well-known makeup brand. This means she would be the face of their new advertisements!
- A fashion spread and the cover photo in Company Magazine. This is a huge deal for any new model!
The Competition Journey
The competition involved many challenges each week. The models had to do photo shoots, learn how to walk on a runway, and show off their personalities. Each week, one or more contestants were eliminated until only the strongest models remained.
The final three contestants were Jade McSorley, Mecia Simson, and Sophie Sumner. After more challenges, Jade McSorley was eliminated, leaving Sophie Sumner and Mecia Simson to compete for the top spot.
In the end, Mecia Simson was crowned the winner of Britain's Next Top Model, Cycle 5!
