appearing in a runway show or going on castings. Challenges and photo shoots Each episode usually begins with the contestants receiving training in an area concurrent with the week's theme. For example, contestants may get coached in runway walking, improvisational acting, or applying make-up to suit various occasions. A related challenge soon follows, such as a mock runway show or interview, and a winner is chosen by a judge. They receive a prize, such as clothing, a night out, or an advantage at the next photo shoot, and they are usually allowed to share the benefits with a certain number of other contestants of their choice. The next segment is a photo shoot, and each contestant's performance will reflect heavily on their judging for that week. Usually, one photo shoot per season is replaced with a commercial shoot. Judging and elimination The final segment of each episode is judging. Each contestant's photo is evaluated by the judging panel. After all the photos have been evaluated, the contestants leave the room as the judges deliberate. The elimination process is ceremonious, as the host hands out photos to the safe contestants one by one, in order of merit. The bottom two contestants are called forward for criticism before it is revealed which of the two has been eliminated. In later years of the show, the structure of eliminations became much less rigid, adopting instead a format similar to that of shows like Project Runway. In contrast to the American version of the show, the final episode of each cycle features the last three or four contestants competing in a live finale. Judges Guest jury member In season 1, 2 and 5, the 5th spot in judging panel was taken by a guest jury member. In season 3, there was only a guest judge added in episode 5. In the first five seasons, a main judge could be replaced with the mentor or a make-up/styling coach of that season in some episodes. In season 6, 7 and 8 the 4th spot in the judging panel was also a guest. In the twelfth season in 2019, there were several well-known guest jury members such as Famke Louise and Loiza Lamers who supported the permanent jury. Cycles See also Benelux' Next Top Model References External links Official site 2006 Dutch television series debuts 2011 Dutch television series endings 2013 Dutch television series debuts Dutch television