TV3 is currently in discussions about a Kiwi version of the reality show America's Next Top Model. International versions of Next Top Model have been made in countries ranging from Afghanistan to Australia. TV3's Jacqueline Loates confirmed to the Herald on Sunday that the network owns the rights to a local version and that discussions are currently underway. The Herald reported that those discussions have become as advanced as searching for a host.
Rachel Hunter is said to have rejected the role, and Kiwi supermodels Kylie Bax and Charlotte Dawson were "considered" but were unsure about the time commitment involved. Dawson is a judge on Australia's Next Top Model.
The current favourite for host is rumoured to be Sara Tetro, who manages '62 Models and Talent' in Auckland.
"I can't say anything because it hasn't been confirmed but I think the programme is fantastic and it will be great if it runs. It's great that everyone is so excited about it," said Tetro.
The NZ Herald asked girls on the street what the they thought of New Zealand's Next Top Model, and while most reacted positively, 20-year-old Bronwyn Retief said "I think the budget would be completely different so it might not be as extravagant."
Retief's comments seem to mirror my exact thoughts when I first heard the news - many New Zealand versions of international shows fail because they are made on a much smaller scale. If they can't make the new version better or equal to the original then it leaves us wondering if it should ever be made at all.
However, best of luck to TV3! Let's hope that they can set a new standard for local remakes.
1 comments:
Well this could be very interesting...or very embarassing.
Once the judging panel is sorted, only then will we know.
I'm glad Charlotte isn't on board - if not for her sake, then ours!
(Love her - but she is more suited to finding the next top drama queen)
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