Last March 2, ETC moved to it's new home in RPN 9. This general-entertainment cable channel moved in the hopes of reaching more Filipinos by offering American TV shows fresh right after their US telecast (see Match Airing). That's really awesome of them, you need not to wait for months in other networks' offers. For example, they telecast Glee via satellite unlike the other cable channels do.
Of course, they brought with them their knock-off TV shows with Match Airing as well. America's Next Top Model Cycle 16 also debuted in the Philippines with them. It's really nice to watch fresh episodes and for free now! ANTM had a big twist in it's premiere episode, which was a breath of fresh air.
Judges, remain and for their first challenge, they have to to a runway show on water in a giant ball! Some fell but some graced with natural confidence and attitude. Also, early favorites arise like Monique and Hannah(I have an eye on both of you. lol).
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| Monique |
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| Hannah |
Kudos to ETC for taking the big jump to reach more viewers!
Above photos from Google Images.