Germany's Next Top Model, though the show has recently reverted to linear rankings during eliminations. In cycle 11, they worked with a linear judging system again where the judges could vote 'yes' or 'no'. The models with the most 'no', were in the bottom of that week. Overseas they got rid of the system. In 2015, the show crowned the first openly transgender contestant in the history of the franchise when Loiza Lamers was chosen as the winner of the eighth cycle by the Dutch public. In 2016, social media and public voting were important aspects. In the last 3 episodes, all the eliminations were determined by public voting during live episodes. During the live finale, the previously eliminated model with the best social media skills would make a come back in the competition. Colette Kanza who originally ended 6th came back, and ended as runner-up. In 2017, it was announced that the show would begin allowing the participation of male contestants, becoming the 11th adaptation in the franchise to convert to a co-ed show since 2013. The current judging panel consists of fashion blogger and model Anna Nooshin, stylist JeanPaul Paula, former America's Next Top Model panelist Nigel Barker, and cycle 2 winner Kim Feenstra. In 2019, there were 2 model houses. The models lived separately without knowing of each other's existence. After a few episodes, the 2 houses merged. In 2022, Loiza Lamers replaced Anna Nooshin as host. Show format Each cycle of Holland's Next Top Model consists of 8–16 episodes and begins with about 10–16 contestants. Each episode one contestant is eliminated, though there have been several cases where a double elimination takes place, or more rarely, a non-elimination by consensus of the judging panel. In most cycles of the show, the first elimination is often unceremonious, with the first eliminated contestant(s) being eliminated outside of judging panel. Makeovers are administered to contestants early in the cycle, and at least one trip to an international destination is scheduled sometime during filming. Each episode covers roughly about one week of real time, though this varies. Episodes are divided into several segments, generally featuring a fashion challenge, photo shoot or commercial, judging, and critique of each contestant and her performance by the judging panel. Each episode is usually associated with a theme in the world of modeling, such as dealing with the press in interviews, selling a commercial product,