TV series to search for top disabled model
The BBC is to launch a TV talent search for disabled models.
'Britain's Missing Top of the inning Model' volition see eight-spot women compete before a panel of industry experts.
The five-part serial publication aims "to challenge preconceived notions of beaut". The winner will acres a gap in a women's glossy cartridge, shooter by one of the world's crest fashion photographers.
BBC3 controller Danny Cohen said: "This series aims to challenge the artificial boundaries that seem to be in the beauty and fashion industries.
"It would be great if in the future we began to take in more handicapped models gracing the covers of the world's magazines."
The contention is open to disabled women elderly betwixt 18 and 30.
It has a similar initialise to 'America's Next Big top Model', which was hosted by Tyra Banks. The eight finalists will live together in an flat and complete a different challenge for each one week.
Industry experts will train them for photoshoots, location sour and the catwalk.
The series volition be supported by Ouch, the BBC's impairment website, and is being made in consultation with Disability Military action in Islington, Frederick North British capital.
