Top Model, top secret

A scarved 'decoy' of Tyra Banks. Photo / Steven McNicholl

The crew for America's Next Top Model arrived at Auckland Airport yesterday to begin filming.

However, managers deployed a scarved "decoy" of Tyra Banks, the presenter, to knock the waiting media pack off her scent. Umbrellas were used to shield the crew.

The make-up artist and fashion photographer Jay Manuel was open to questions, saying he was looking forward to being in New Zealand.

The cast will record scenes for the 14th series of the show here, but no locations have been announced.