Picks of the Day: 3rd September, 2012

Fourteen non-winning contestants from the hit reality TV show return to America’s Next Top Model, hoping win the ultimate title. The new season kicks off with tears and personality clashes as the girls move into their Los Angeles mansion. Someone even leaves Jay confused during their first photo shoot, which takes place in the backyard.

Our favourite judges Tyra Banks, Nigel Barker and Andre Leon Talley are joined by hip hop singer Nicki Minaj for the first judging process, which kicks off in front of a live audience at Nokia Plaza.

The models participating in season 17 are:
Shannon Stewart (season 1 runner-up), Camille McDonald (season 2), Brittany Brower (season 4) Lisa D’Amato and Brittany Scullark (season 5), Bianca Golden (season 9), Dominique Reighard (season 10), Isis King and Sheena Sakai (season 11), Allison Harvard (season 12 runner-up), Laura Kirkpatrick (season 13 runner-up), Angelea Preston (season 14), Kayla Ferrel (season 15) and Alexandria Everett (season 16).

The winner of America’s Next Top Model will walk away with the following prizes: a fashion spread in Vogue Italia, a cover and spread in Beauty In Vogue, a blog on Vogue.it and a contract with CoverGirl Cosmetics.

America’s Next Top Model promises great prizes, celebrity guest judges and a trip to the Greek Island Crete. America’s Next Top Model will broadcast Mondays to Thursdays, with an omnibus on Saturdays at 1pm WAT only on M-Net /M-Net HD.

Catch all the action from Monday, 3 September at 7:30pm WAT.

Fantasia For Real – Monday 03 September 2012 7:30pm WAT | e.TV Africa 

Fantasia Barrino became a household name when she was crowned American Idol, during the hit reality TV show’s third season.

Prime Suspect: Episode 1, S1 – Monday 03 September 2012 9pm WAT | M-Net Series Africa

Prime Suspect stars Maria Bello as Detective Jane Timoney, struggling to be accepted in a male dominated homicide squad in New York.

Locked Down – Monday 03 September 2012 8pm WAT | SONY MAX | 16

An action thriller starring former footballer Vinnie Jones and mixed martial arts legends Kimbo Slice and Rashad Evans.

Standing Order – Monday 03 September 2012 8pm WAT | AfricaMagic Movies 1 

Fred joins the Ukpaka brotherhood and soon finds himself in difficult situations in a bid to make money. But he loses more than just money…
Starring
Kanayo O Kanayo
Clem Ohameze

Directed by 
Ifeanyi Azodu

Paralympics: Athletics Session 7 – Monday 03 September 2012 10am WAT | SuperSport 6 

Monday morning will see Session 7 of the 2012 London Paralympics get underway with Duane Strydom hoping to add more to Team SA’s medal tally.

Strydom  will participate in the Men’s Discus Throw  – F35/36 and is a medal hopeful for the morning session. The other medal place event includes the Men’s Long Jump – F46.

Session 7 starts on SS6 at 10am WAT live on Your World of Champions. The sport via live streaming on supersport.com.

Hell’s Kitchen USA S5 : Episode 1, S5 – Monday 03 September 2012 21:00 | BBC Lifestyle 

A new batch of 16 aspiring chefs step through the doors of Hell’s Kitchen to face world-renowned chef Gordon Ramsay, all hoping they have what it takes to succeed.

Cooking for Real S6: Episode 1, S6 – Monday 03 September 2012 7:55am | Food Network 

In this brand new season, Sunny has an easy way to satisfy both your friends and your schedule at your next dinner party. Her split pea soup, chunky pimento cheese spread and big chopped salad all bring big flavours at no time at all.

Scooby Doo! Mystery Incorporated. – Monday 03 September 2012 3:55pm WAT | Cartoon Network 

Four meddling kids and their talking dog Scooby Doo solve mysteries in the spooky town of Crystal Cove.