Canada's Next Top Model season 1
Cycle 1
Episode 1: Hit the Dance Floor Running
Original Airdate: May 31, 2006
The 10 girls arrived by plane in Victoria, and were greeted by Jay Manuel, creative director for America's Next Top Model. For their first challenge, they were to wear $50,000 worth of Miss Sixty clothing, and walk a "catwalk," which was simply a wooden boardwalk. Jay picked Heather as the winner, and she picked Andrea to share in her prize: first pick of the rooms in their suite. Tricia later arrived, and ate dinner with the girls. She introduced them to Kelly Strait, a modeling scout, who had been spying on the girls during their catwalk. He agreed with Jay that Heather had strong potential to win. In the photo shoot, the girls were to pose as iconic women of rock. Although Dawn had the weakest photo, Sylvie was eliminated due to her attitude.
Episode 2: Float Like a Butterfly, Fight Like a Babe
Original Airdate: June 7, 2006
The girls received makeovers in this episode. Brandi was first to enter the salon, but couldn't find her seat. She was told by Tricia that while the other girls would be receiving drastic changes, she would only have minor touches here and there. The makeovers led the girls into their next photoshoot. Tricia was present to help the girls, who were to pose in a boxing ring while wearing bikinis. Sisi came out of her shell and gave a stunning photo, while Dawn, whose photograph was still rather weak, was eliminated and sent home.
Episode 3: Walk This Way
Original Airing: June 14, 2006
In this episode, the girls met runway coach and judge Stacey McKenzie at a bowling alley. They were to walk the alleys as if they were runways. Then they were surprised with an impromptu runway fashion show for the local university rugby team. Brandi won the challenge, despite pulling a Janet Jackson. Winning earned her a òviewed as outstanding by the judges, Natalie was the weakest of the bunch and was sent home, as the judges felt she was "missing something."
Episode 4: Topping It All Off
Original Airing: June 21, 2006
In this episode, the girls had to exercise and discuss eating habits with Hollywood fitness trainer Harley Pasternak. Sisi claimed she was "too sick" to workout and went back to bed, annoying the other girls. Brandi won the challenge once again, earning a dinner for six friends, which made everybody a winner. For the photoshoot, the girls were asked to pose in sexy lingerie with a male model. Then they were to shoot another photo, this time topless. Most of the girls jumped on the bandwagon, while Ylenia, who had a boyfriend back home, was very nervous about her topless shot. She was reassured that the male model was professional and would not harass her. At elimination, the girls were to create a sexy, sporty summer look from a rack of clothes. Heather, who was the front-runner at the beginning of the competition, was eliminated due to her poor choice of footwear for her summer look, and her "confusing" photo.
Episode 6: Beauty Is As Beauty Poses
In this episode, Tricia visited the girls at their suite to teach them a little bit about acting. She taught them an exercise where their facial expressions had to go from happy to angry in ten steps. All of the girls displayed convincing emotions except for Alanna, who giggled when she was supposed to be angry. For their next exercise, the girls had to pretend to be housecats and crawl around their photographer's legs; this exercise was to let them release their inhibitions. The girls then took a stab in the opposite direction, taking natural beauty shots for their next challenge. Brandi was declared the winner yet again. She earned a private message from Jay Manuel, creative director for America's Next Top Model. For the photoshoot, the girls had to take what they learned from Tricia and display it in their photos—a close-up beauty shot for Pantene. Andrea was first to finish, and going back to the house early brought her a surprise: Stacey McKenzie was there to teach her how to runway walk again, as Stacey felt Andrea still needed more coaching. At elimination, the girls were to pose through a picture frame. Brandi ended up giggling uncontrollably. Ylenia was eventually the one picked to pack her bags, as the judges felt that her unique bone structure would limit her future in modelling.
Episode 7: Get Ready, Get Set, Go See!
Original Airing: July 12, 2006
For this episode, the girls were to meet various go-sees around the city, however, they were given a time limit, and were to meet Tricia outside The Empress at 5:00pm. Andrea still struggled with her runway walking at her go-sees, while Sisi stood out as usual. However, they were both declared the winners and received a spa experience at the Empress. While they enjoyed their relaxing spa, Brandi and Alanna rummaged through their opponents' luggage, finding one shocking secret after another. They then left some cold meat slices for the girls to enjoy, however, they sprinkled salt on the slices, unbeknownst to both Sisi and Andrea. For their photoshoot, the girls were to wear 1980's workout garb and pose on a Stairmaster, an inflatable dinosaur, and holding various food/drink items, like a hot dog, milk, fried eggs, and mustard. At elimination, the girls were to put on an eccentric look for an eccentric designer. Andrea looked like a clown, while Alanna hit the nail on the head with a great look. The judges chose to eliminate Brandi, because they felt she could not model in high fashion. Brandi verbally communicated her disappointment that she wasn't picked, speaking her mind to the judges that they "made a big mistake," and walked away—with no consoling hugs and kisses from the three remaining girls.
Episode 8: Runway Race To The Finish
Original Airing: July 19, 2006
In the first part of the season finale, the girls were to shoot a commercial for CoverGirl. Alanna did the best and wooed the judges at evaluation, while Sisi, who was losing her consistency, was sent home, as she was not on top of her game at a crucial part of the competition. In the second part, the final two girls were to shoot a photo for the cover of Fashion Magazine, and the winner's photo would grace the cover. For their final challenge, the girls were to be in a real runway show. Guest judge and creative director for America's Next Top Model, Jay Manuel, was there again to watch the girls strut. He was amazed by Andrea's complete transformation from a shy girl to a confident girl. Alanna also exuded confidence after a snafu with her dress, which had a train, but was put on backwards; she simply held it in her hands, and walked the runway. In the end, the judges just couldn't decide on a winner. A silent vote was cast. As the final two came back into the judging room, Tricia told them that the judges had tears, arguments, and more tears. The room was silent until the TV screen revealed that Andrea is Canada's Next Top Model.