Donnell and Alecia Triumph in Cycle 7 Media and Broadcast Challenges

DONNELL AND ALECIA TRIUMPH IN TCI TOP MODEL CYCLE 7 MEDIA AND BROADCAST CHALLENGES

PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands, Monday 20 April 2026 - Preliminary rounds for Cycle 7 of TCI Top Model 2026 took place over the weekend, with two contestants claiming honours. The organisers held the Mainstream Media Awards and the Broadcast Presence Challenge at the Shore Club, Long Bay, Providenciales, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

The Mainstream Media Award recognises the contestant who best connects with the judges at the media interview through confidence, charisma and clear communication. Six contestants took part in a series of rapid-fire, ten-minute rounds with an esteemed panel of judges: Takara Bain, Managing Director, All Eyes on You Communications TCI Ltd; Olivia Rose, Reporter, Turks and Caicos Weekly News; Zoya Faessler, Broadcast Journalist, Radio Turks and Caicos; Cheryl-Ann Forman, Managing Director, Peak Consulting; Melanie Smith, Managing Director, The Recruitment Group; and Elisha Jennings, Director of Owner Relations, Wymara Resort & Villas.

After six rounds of engaging interviews, Contestant #1, Donnell Williams, was named the winner, earning a full-page feature across the nation’s three major publications, The Sun TCI, Turks & Caicos Weekly News and Newsline TCI – a significant platform for any aspiring model or public figure.

Immediately afterwards, contestants competed in the Broadcast Presence Award, sponsored by Radio Turks and Caicos. This challenge rewards the competitor who best brings a script to life for radio or television, judged on tone, delivery, articulation, pacing, confidence and overall presence. Each contestant performed two short news reads before judges Cheryl-Ann Forman, Zoya Faessler and Elisha Jennings. Contestant #5, Alecia Higgs, claimed the award and will receive a commemorative plaque and a $500 cash prize.

Founder and Executive Producer Courtney Robinson said: “Modelling today requires dedication to craft, precise communication, magnetic presence, and the power to move audiences with genuine storytelling. Donnell and Alecia embody that rare blend of professionalism, persuasive expression, and consistent excellence. The TCI Top Model platform goes beyond runway and photography; it accelerates careers across every medium where contemporary creatives thrive, shaping the next generation of stars.”

The journey continues toward the Grand Finale of Cycle 7 on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Brayton Hall, Providenciales. Expect an unforgettable evening of fashion, performance and the naming of the Face of the Turks and Caicos, the TCI Top Model 2026.