[1] All three seasons of the competition were hosted by Romanian fashion designer Cătălin Botezatu, making him the fifth male host of the Top Model franchise after Fyodor Bondarchuk, Alexander Tsekalo (both Russia), Jay Manuel (Canada) and Nathan Lee (Vietnam, later replaced by Hà Anh).

The panel is completed by photographer Gabriel Hennessey, makeup artist Mirela Vascan, hair stylist Laurent Tourette and model agent Livio Ionescu.

For example, contestants may get coached in runway walking, improvisational acting, or applying makeup to suit various occasions.

A related challenge soon follows, such as a mock (or real) runway show or interview, and a winner is chosen by a judge.

Performance in each week's photo shoot typically weighs heavily in the final judging, and it can result in the elimination of one or more contestants.