Petra Nemcova: the Next Tyra Banks?

America’s Next Top Model made it through 9 cycles of ridiculous photo shoots--“murdered models” being among the most memorable--before falling victim to the inevitable piracy of reality television and spawning TLC’s A Model Life, hosted by Petra Nemcova. Fans of Top Model are likely to be skeptical; Nemcova may boast a sexy accent and be decidedly easy on the eyes, but how can she rival all the fiery fierceness that is Tyra Banks? Contestants on UPN’s hit show certainly tend to be on the loony side, but viewers are just as likely to tune in to hear Tyra’s words of wisdom (“Smile with your eyes….like THIS!”) and view her wardrobe choices (which reached a sartorial peak last season, in which she displayed an undeniable propensity for gypsy costumes) as they are to watch a group of photogenic twentysomethings throw tantrums. Nemcova gets props for surviving a tsunami, but does she have enough oomph to sustain an entire reality series? After all, everyone knows the essential ingredient for reality television success: a good host. Imagine American Idol without Simon Cowell, and you get the picture.

Until a trailer surfaces for A Model Life, here’s proof that Petra Nemcova is not an ugly person.