Season one of Make Me a Supermodel , an American reality television series based on the British series of the same name , premiered on January 10, , on the Bravo television network. Tyson Beckford and Niki Taylor played as both judges and the hosts of the show. A casting special aired prior to the season opener on January 2, , featuring many models being photographed, critiqued on the runway, and sent away until only the final choices for the season remained. The winner of the competition was year-old Holly Kiser from Coeburn, Virginia.