TV3 responds to Next Top Model photoshoot

TV3 has responded with a statement regarding the photoshoot on New Zealand’s Next Top Model on Friday night which featured topless photos of 16 year old contestant Michaela Steenkamp.

TV3 said:

“Michaela, Danielle and Amelia all wore adhesive covers for the mud pool shoot.  We make every effort to protect the girl’s modesty and none of the girls are forced to do anything that they aren’t comfortable doing.”

And on the shows twitter account, 

For all those concerned about the images from last weeks episode, the girls are not naked. They have bits on their bits