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Now that the word is out on the typically secret international destination for America's Next Top Model Cycle 14, everyone is weighing in on just how cool the place is.

Buddy TV is reporting that delicious ANTM judge Nigel Barker even did an interview with the New Zealand Herald, discussing their stay. At first the photographer was uncertain how the visit would go in a place that’s mostly popular for hobbits and sheep. The contestants screamed when they found out they were headed to New Zealand (but let’s face it, those girls scream about EVERYTHING). Any misgivings were forgotten once the cast got off the plane and were greeted by the legions of fans who had apparently been waiting since the crack of dawn to see them. Once again, Tyra had made the right choice.

A lovely location for hobbits...and models
Aside from NZ’s massive Top Model fan base, there’s the spectacle of the countryside. Nigel points out that the light strikes the country on a different type of angle making it appear “other-worldly.” They’ve had to really try hard not to make the ANTM visit appear like a tourist commercial but it’s been difficult with all of the cameramen constantly “ooh-ing and ah-ing” about what they are shooting.

What do you think? New Zealand is an unusual location but perhaps that is why Tyra and company selected it. What do you think of the location and what other countries would you like the show to visit in the future so we can visit vicariously? Tell us in the comments!