The battle of the beauties is bigger than ever as fashion’s fiercest competition, Britain’s Next Top Model, makes its long awaited return, exclusively on LIVING this July. With a new host at the helm in the shape of international modelling icon Elle Macpherson, the fourteen part series promises more glamour, more drama, and more rivalry than ever before.

Casting their critical eye over the contestant’s progress, and making and breaking dreams along the way, are a fresh panel of judges, headed up by Elle, who together contribute a wealth of knowledge and experience – acclaimed designer Julien MacDonald, celebrated stylist Grace Woodward and leading male model Charley Speed.

Elle’s appointment as Presenter, Judge and executive producer sees the girls mentored by the biggest in the business. An inspirational figure, Elle has made her mark on both sides of the camera lens – her cover shoots for Sports Illustrated proved legendary and saw her enviably dubbed ‘The Body’, while she has since accrued a prolific business portfolio, which includes international lingerie brand Elle Macpherson Intimates.

With a lucrative contract with agency giant Models 1 up for grabs, 25 determined and driven models in the making line up to prove they are fashion’s next big thing. But before the camera has even flashed, a surprise awaits when Elle delivers the bombshell that only 14 will make it through the Fashion Academy and into the house.

For the lucky ladies that seal their place in the line up, a flurry of challenging photo shoots and big name mentors await, not to mention a weekly obstacle they must overcome to avoid an early exit – the dreaded elimination, which sees everything from their style to their savvy fall under scrutiny.

With the style bar firmly raised, series six sees the hopefuls shipped off to an array of exotic and picture perfect locations, including Spain and Norway, to flaunt their photographic potential. Throughout their journey, they will be surrounded by top stylists, including a hair and make up team from Daniel Galvin. Photo shoots to look out for include a St Trinians inspired session, a naked chocolate theme, a Beat Bullying campaign, and a WASPS shoot for renowned photographer Terry O’Neill.

Aside from the deal with Models 1, Elle’s winning girl also earns a fabulous cover shoot with monthly magazine Company and a contract with Revlon – previous series victors have gone onto to model throughout the world at Fashion Week Events, as well as becoming the faces of commercial brands that include Sony and Swatch.

On her new role, Elle said “I am really enthusiastic and motivated to work with the team of Britain’s Next Top Model to create an authentic and exciting programme, both for the contestants and the viewers at home. We are looking forward to finding the face that can represent the next generation.”

The girls are poised for a fight to the finish, but who can combine catwalk appeal with editorial flare to gain the biggest accolade in fashion? Elle’s search for Britain’s Next Top Model is about to get underway, as the series returns exclusive to LIVING, from tomorrow!

Fashion supremo Julien MacDonald is amongst the elite style icons joining Elle Macpherson on a new-look Britain’s Next Top Model judging panel, when the series returns this summer. Sitting alongside the design guru to make up the most fearsome foursome in fashion will be renowned stylist Grace Woodward and top male model Charley Speed. The brand new panel, headed up by new presenter Elle, will deliberate each week over this year’s crop of contestants, and ultimately award one a contract with Models 1.

Julien MacDonald’s designs have become a permanent fixture on the British catwalk, with his trailblazing creations worn by a host of famous faces, including Cheryl Cole, Kylie Minogue and Paris Hilton. Having gained his big break as Head Designer of Knitwear at Chanel, he quickly landed the position of Creative Director of Givenchy. Julien took charge of his eponymous label in 2004 and in 2006, was awarded with an OBE for his services to the fashion industry.

Grace Woodward’s edgy and sexy looks have propelled her to ‘style leader’ status. She is contributing editorial stylist and creative director for style bibles Harper’s Bazaar, The Sunday Times Style, and Nylon. Grace has worked with celebrated photographers Rankin and David Bailey and recently created editorial looks for über-cool celebrities including Pharrell Williams, Duffy and Florence and the Machine. She formed Grace Woodward Creative in 2008 combining all her talents for writing, marketing, creative direction and styling. Her work was recognised by The Clothes Show and the British Fashion Council, who awarded her with the inaugural Fashion Stylist of the Year in 2009.

Completing the line-up is the male model Charley Speed, whose fashion career started at just 17 when he cosied up to Kate Moss in Calvin Klein’s style-defining advertising campaigns. His career has seen his image blazoned across leading fashion magazines and taken him to catwalks in New York, Paris and Milan. In 1997, Charley was named Male Model of the year by the prestigious VH1/Vogue awards in New York. His personal and professional insight into the fashion industry will give the wannabe-models a taste of what they can expect when they hit the big time.

Julien said: “I am honoured and excited to be chosen as a judge on Britain’s Next Top Model. I hope my passion and experience within the industry can help create a show that is both realistic and fun, but more importantly, find the new face that can grace our catwalks.”

Grace commented: “The appointment of Elle Macpherson as the host of BNTM is going to catapult this show into überdom. Personally, as an industry professional, I relish the challenge of developing a new generation of properly great models.”

Charley said: “I was really excited to be asked to join the panel of BNTM. Having modelled internationally since the age of 17, I feel I have the experience to help the girls negotiate the pitfalls and pinnacles of what I consider to be one of the most exciting careers out there.”

More glamorous and feisty than ever before, the series pitches 25 aspiring fashion beauties against one another in a compelling combination of glamorous photo shoots and gruelling challenges, with catfights on the catwalk guaranteed from the off. Each week, Elle and the panel will eliminate one contestant in their quest to uncover a new cover star, with the winner scooping the ultimate prize package – a contract with agents Models 1 and a cover spread with monthly glossy Company and a campaign with Revlon, the world leader in cosmetics.

We have a winner for the people's choice!! Huge congrtualtions go to Emma Williamson, who is 20, from Birkenhead in the Wirral. We can't wait to see her be put through her paces on the show! You can find out more info on Emma at http://dev.livingtv.co.uk/shows/bntm...