Living is bringing the US version of Make Me A Supermodel to Britain.

The knock-out reality competition is currently drawing strong ratings for Bravo in America. Fourteen hopefuls are living together in a New York City loft while seeking to prove their modelling potential.

Highlights have included "a Zoolander-style walk-off, swimming in a tank with snakes, an S&M set up and even posing nude for sculptors".

Make Me A Supermodel US is presented by supermodel Tyson Beckford and former supermodel Niki Taylor.

Amy Barham, head of acquisitions for Virgin Television's Living and Virgin1 channels, said: "Living truly is the home of modelling on UK television as we know from the success of the Next Top Model brands on the channel.

"Make Me A Supermodel US is a brand that will sit perfectly in Living's summertime schedule. It is sexy and controversial and there are not many shows that can be described as ‘a televised aphrodisiac’!"

> Click here for the Gay Spy preview of the show's male competitors