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From a media release:

Rebeccah’s Runway Hopes Ruined on Tonight’s Episode of CTV’s CANADA’S NEXT TOP MODEL

• Catch encore presentations on Star!/FT, MTV, and ‘A’
• The next episode of CNTM airs on Tuesday, June 30 at 8 p.m. ET

After a challenging week both at the model mansion and in front of the camera, Rebeccah is eliminated from CANADA’S NEXT TOP MODEL. The 18-year-old from Cambridge, ON is the sixth model hopeful to head home, leaving just five girls vying for the title of CANADA’S NEXT TOP MODEL.

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From BBM Canada:

• Top Programs – Total Canada
  #15 The Listener (983,000)
  #23 Canada’s Next Top Model (828,000)

From a media release:

Tara’s Top Model Journey Comes to an End on Tonight’s Episode of CTV’s CANADA’S NEXT TOP MODEL

• Catch encore presentations on Star!/FT, MTV, and ‘A’
• The next episode of CNTM airs on Tuesday, June 23 at 8 p.m. ET

Tara’s catwalk dreams came to an abrupt halt tonight on CTV’s CANADA’S NEXT TOP MODEL. The 19-year-old from Chateauguay, Quebec is the latest model hopeful to be eliminated from the competition.

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From Kat Angus of Dose:

• Q&A with Canada’s Next Top Model reject Ebonie Finley
  “In modeling, confidence is a good thing, but as Ebonie Finley learned on last night’s episode of Canada’s Next Top Model, too much of it can lead to your downfall.” Read more.

From a media release:

Ebonie Gets Washed Away on Tonight’s Episode CTV’s CANADA’S NEXT TOP MODEL

• Catch encore presentations of the first episode on Star!/FT, MTV, and ‘A’
• The next episode of CNTM airs on Tuesday, June 16 at 8 p.m. ET

A trip home and a revived spirit wasn’t enough to keep Ebonie, 22 from Quebec, in the competition this week. She was the third contestant sent packing on CTV’s CANADA’s NEXT TOP MODEL. Encore presentations of Episode 3 air on Star! and FashionTelevisionChannel, Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET; on MTV, Thursday at 10 p.m. ET; and a special Sunday night catch-up broadcast airs on ‘A’ at 10 p.m. ET. The drama ramps up when Episode 4 of CANADA’S NEXT TOP MODEL’s premieres Tuesday, June 16 at 8 p.m. ET on CTV (visit www.CTV.ca to confirm local broadcast times). One of the contenders can’t take the constant pace of the competition and crashes under the intense pressure.

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From BBM Canada:

• Top programs – Total Canada
  #26 Canada’s Next Top Model (694,000)

From the National Post:

• Jill voted off Canada’s Next Top Model
  “Last night’s episode was a challenge for all the girls, with hairstyle makeovers that thrilled and shocked, and a challenging photoshoot at the new Frank Ghery addition to the Art Gallery of Ontario. Though Jill believes she turned out some good pics, the judges ultimately found her goofy and decided she didn’t possess enough passion for the industry.” Read more.

From Kat Angus of Dose:

• Q&A with Canada’s Next Top Model reject Jill Pukesh
  “It was makeover week on last night’s episode of Canada’s Next Top Model and, as usual, the hairstyles had some girls cheering and others sobbing.” Read more.

From Kat Angus of Dose:

• Tiffany leaves Canada’s Next Top Model
  “After beating out thousands of other girls for a spot on the show, 23-year-old Tiffany still found herself at a disadvantage as both the oldest and the shortest girl in the competition.” Read more.

From a media release:

Series Premiere of CANADA’S NEXT TOP MODEL on CTV #1 With Young Viewers

• 700,000 watch premiere episode; wins timeslot in key adult demos

The series premiere of CANADA’S NEXT TOP MODEL on CTV last night was the #1 program on Canadian television last night for its target audience, A18-34.* In all, 694,000 viewers watched the premiere episode, preliminary overnight data reveals, making it one of the most-watched premieres of an original Canadian program this season. CANADA’S NEXT TOP MODEL was the #1 non-sports program from 8 – 9 p.m. among A18-34, A18-49 and A25-54.

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From Alex Strachan of Canwest News Service:

• Get ready for a summer of crying and catwalks
  “Canadian Idol is taking a break this summer. In it’s place, we have … Canada’s Next Top Model. Admit it, didn’t your heart just skip a beat?” Read more.

From Lindsey Ward of Sun Media:

• Jay Manuel spices up CNTM
  “Canada’s Next Top Model is really going places this season. Three places to be exact, according to host Jay Manuel. The Toronto-born style guru isn’t naming cities, but he’s giddy to announce that 11 Canadian model wannabes will be embarking on a trio of field trips within and beyond the border on the third cycle of the CTV catwalk-off, premiering tonight.” Read more.

“Ice Baby Ice” – SEASON PREMIERE

After scouring the country from Vancouver to Halifax, CANADA’S NEXT TOP MODEL has un-earthed 11, all-Canadian beauties bound for the big-time. Join Host/Executive Producer Jay Manuel as he coaches the girls on their way to modeling stardom.

Here’s what’s coming up this week for new episodes of Canadian series. Check local listings to confirm times. Information is subject to change.

Monday, May 25

THE BEST YEARS, E!, 10pm ET/PT
“Deluth, Minnesota”: Sam assists Poppi in handing out condoms and safe sex pamphlets to the student body, which leads to an unexpected connection with Jake, Alicia’s ex. Meanwhile, Noah, Kat and Robyn struggle to make sense of their feelings for each other, while Rich realizes he wants to get back together with Sam.

Tuesday, May 26

CANADA’S NEXT TOP MODEL, CTV, 8 pm
“Ice Baby Ice” – SEASON PREMIERE: After scouring the country from Vancouver to Halifax, CANADA’S NEXT TOP MODEL has un-earthed 11, all-Canadian beauties bound for the big-time. Join Host/Executive Producer Jay Manuel as he coaches the girls on their way to modeling stardom.

Friday, May 29

SPECTACLE: ELVIS COSTELLO WITH…, CTV, 10 p.m.
“Jenny Lewis, Jakob Dylan and She & Him”: Elvis brings together some of the next generation of singers and songwriters catching his ear – all of whom come from musical/show business families.

Sunday, May 31

BOB & DOUG, Global, 8:30pm ET/PT (NEW TIME)
“Bob Falls in Love”: Doug vows revenge after suffering a hockey injury at the hands of the rival LeDoux Brothers. Meanwhile, Bob finds romance with Juliet, the LeDoux’s sister, an extremely gifted hockey player. When Doug sees this as an opportunity to get back at his enemies, will he jeopardize Bob’s one shot at love?

From Victoria Ahearn of the Canadian Press:

• ‘Top Model’ host focuses on fashion
  “Jay Manuel, host and executive producer of “Canada’s Next Top Model,” has had enough of the “catwalk, catfight” cliches plaguing the Gemini Award-winning show.” Read more.

From Kat Angus of Canwest News Service:

• Model Behaviour: Wanna-be fashionistas strut their stuff to be Canada’s Next Top Model
  “Jay Manuel is feeling a little defensive of the Top Model franchise. ‘The problem is viewing public looks at the Top Model shows and saying, ‘I don’t see any of those girls on the cover of magazines,” he says.” Read more.

From Andrew Ryan of the Globe and Mail:

• Watch Me: Jay Manuel
  “The fabulously busy life of Jay Manuel resumes with the return of Canada’s Next Top Model (Tuesday, CTV at 8 p.m.). Renowned for his multi-tasking abilities – he’s worked as a makeup artist, photographer and model, among other roles – the Toronto-born Manuel rose to fame on the first season of America’s Next Top Model.” Read more.

From Janet Smith of the Georgia Straight:

• Mister Jay loses sleep over Canada’s Next Top Model
  “To anyone who knows that Allison is the one with the big anime eyes, McKey has a thing for boxing, and Jade is totally insane, he is the unflappable Mister Jay. Whether he’s rousing a bunch of sleepy contestants at dawn or greeting them after a transcontinental flight, he’s perfectly groomed—signature cropped platinum hair standing at attention and wide, white smile the kind toothpaste executives would sell their children for.” Read more.

From Brian Coulton of Metro Canada:

• Beauty’s in the eye of the judge
  “The walk, the look, the appeal — Mike Ruiz knows what a girl needs to be a top model. But what he’s looking for goes beyond classic beauty.” Read more.

From Victoria Ahearn of the Canadian Press:

• ‘CNTM’ hopefuls travel internationally in Season 3, says host Jay Manuel
  “The next season of Canada’s Next Top Model will see the girls working both the airport and fashion runways. Cycle 3 of the series, debuting May 26 on CTV, travels internationally for the first time in the show’s history, says host and executive producer Jay Manuel. ” Read more.

From a media release:

CANADA’S NEXT TOP MODEL “Strikes a Pose” on CTV: Top 11 Finalists Revealed as Premiere Set for May 26

The wait is over! CTV confirmed today that the Gemini Award-winning series CANADA’S NEXT TOP MODEL is set for its CTV debut. The first program to be announced for CTV’s sizzling summer schedule, CANADA’S NEXT TOP MODEL airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET beginning May 26 on CTV (visit CTV.ca to confirm local broadcast times). With an encore Super Simulcast on Star! and FashionTelevisionChannel on Wednesday, a Thursday broadcast on MTV, and a special Friday night catch-up broadcast on ‘A,’ CTV is bringing CANADA’S NEXT TOP MODEL to the biggest audience possible. Four different television platforms give Canadians multiple opportunities to join Host/Executive Producer Jay Manuel as he coaches 11 of the nation’s most beautiful girls on their way to modeling stardom.

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