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Poland's Next Top Model: Season 1

13 episodes Premiered Sep 8, 2010 Updated Nov 1, 2026

Top Model. Zostań modelką, Cycle 1 is the first cycle of a reality documentary series based on Tyra Banks' America's Next Top Model. The show features contestants from Poland competing against each other in various competitions. The goal of the competition is to determine who will win the title of the next Polish Top Model, along with a lucrative modeling contract with NEXT Model Management, an appearance on the cove

Previously on Poland's Next Top Model

Season 1 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Contestants from Poland compete against each other in a variety of modeling competitions.
  • ⚡ The format is based on Tyra Banks' America's Next Top Model.
  • ⚡ Judges include lead judge and host Joanna Krupa, Dawid Woliński, Karolina Korwin-Piotrowska, and Marcin Tyszka.
  • ⚡ Prizes include a modeling contract with NEXT Model Management, a Glamour cover, and a Max Factor campaign.
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Season overview

Top Model. Zostań modelką, Cycle 1 is the first cycle of a reality documentary series based on Tyra Banks' America's Next Top Model. The show features contestants from Poland competing against each other in various competitions. The goal of the competition is to determine who will win the title of the next Polish Top Model, along with a lucrative modeling contract with NEXT Model Management, an appearance on the cover of the Polish issue of Glamour, and a nationwide Max Factor campaign to help secure a successful future in the modeling business. The competition is hosted by Polish-born supermodel Joanna Krupa, who leads the judging panel alongside fashion designer Dawid Woliński, journalist Karolina Korwin-Piotrowska, and photographer Marcin Tyszka. Additionally, international top models Anja Rubik and Magdalena Mielcarz make guest appearances to coach the contestants in some episodes. The competition was ultimately won by Paulina Papierska, a nineteen-year-old woman from the small town of Zbąszynek, who faced criticism on the show for her inability to speak English.

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Season 1 Episodes

Episode Guide

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S1·E1 Mytharc

Episode 1

Sep 8, 2010 · 45 min

S1·E2 Core

Episode 2

Sep 15, 2010 · 45 min

S1·E3 Core

Episode 3

Sep 22, 2010 · 45 min

S1·E4 Core

Episode 4

Sep 29, 2010 · 45 min

S1·E5 Core

Episode 5

Oct 6, 2010 · 45 min

S1·E6 Core

Episode 6

Oct 13, 2010 · 45 min

S1·E7 Core

Episode 7

Oct 20, 2010 · 45 min

S1·E8 Core

Episode 8

Oct 27, 2010 · 45 min

S1·E9 Core

Episode 9

Nov 3, 2010 · 45 min

S1·E12 Mytharc

Episode 12

Nov 24, 2010 · 45 min

S1·E13 Mytharc

Episode 13

Dec 1, 2010 · 45 min

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