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show, based on Tyra Banks' ''

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''. It was broadcast on

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in 2005 and 2006. A second adaptation of the show featuring plus-sized models was produced by the network in 2016.

Format

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in Norway, and

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in Sweden. Andén left the show after the first two seasons and was replaced by Malin Persson for the third. The merged competition was hosted by

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and Cynthia Garrett in seasons 2 and 3. The show ran for three seasons, after which the countries parted ways and began their own individual adaptions of ''

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''. In 2016, a new series, ''

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'', which includes contestants from all three countries, was broadcast. The winner of season 1 of ''Top Model'' was Kine Bakke, who represented Norway. Season 2 was won by Frøydis Elvenes, also representing Norway. Season 3 was won by Freja Kjellberg Borchies, representing Sweden.

Seasons

References

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