Models and wild cards from around the country enter into this year's competition to see if they have what it takes to become the next ultimate model. The models are each interviewed by our 3 Judges, Pieter Black, Coenraad De Mol, Kholofelo Mabusela and show host Christia Visser. As 26 models advance to the next stage, will they have what it takes to get through a Mardi Gras catwalk and "stills" photo shoot to make it into the top 12 and Model house?

Top 12 Models move into the model house in Cape Town. Ayanda, having impressed the judges in the previous challenges, gets to pick her own room. A selfie challenge is first up, with the winner getting an advantage in the second challenge, which is a tricky Premier Active sportswear clothing "stills" shoot on Llundudno beach with designer Danielle Ehlers and photographer Adrian Shields. The reality sinks in as the worst-performing model is sent packing.

Models are treated to a makeover by Wernology Hair Design. Denver and Red are unhappy with their new look while Monique has a mild meltdown. Judges love the new look and put them to the test in a portrait challenge with photographer Marguerite Oelofse and floral stylist Alwijn Burger A.K.A "BlomBoy". Once again, this elimination challenge sets extremely high standards the models will have to endure, with the question being, "Which model's dream will come to an end?"

Bianca is being singled out in the house and seems to have two sides to her personality, one with her fellow competitors, and one with the judges. After a massive party from nobody being eliminated in the previous episode, the severely hungover models are thrown into an avant-garde challenge with Makeup artist Raine Tauber and photographer Ingrid Irsigler. The winner receiving the reward, our models are told that the following day they will be getting a master class on how to catwalk with International ramp model Jimi Ogunlaja. But, are they ready to strut their stuff...

The 10 remaining Models walk into Panavision film studios, where a brief video is shown to them on the devastation and impact the fashion industry has on our planet. An introduction to film director Harold Hölscher can only mean one thing. A huge test, as the models need to prepare for a nude performance in front of a motion camera crew. Models make their first TV commercial #whomakesmyclothes. The winner gets to pick a partner and are spoiled at the Camelot Spa. All too soon, a double elimination challenge is upon them as they have to get sexy in designer lingerie ...