The first cycle of Britain's Next Top Model premiered on 14 September 2005 on Living TV.

Model Lisa Butcher served as the show's first host, with a panel consisting of former fashion model Marie Helvin and photographer Jonathan Phang.

The prizes for this cycle included a modelling contract with Models 1, as well as an additional contract with Beatrice Models in Milan, a cover feature for B magazine, and a contract with Ruby & Millie cosmetics.

The winner of the competition was 20-year-old Lucy Ratcliffe from Newcastle upon Tyne.

(Ages stated are at start of contest)[1] Final two is not included.