Australia’s Next Top Model

According to The Sunday Telegraph, Australia’s Next Top Model will not be shown this year due to the inablity to find a host. Really? Come on Foxtel, could it really be that hard to find a host?

Since Sarah Murdoch announced that she would not return for another season, Foxtel have been on the hunt for a replacement with most thinking the role would go to Miranda Kerr. A Foxtel spokesman denied a replacement host had recently dropped out, saying “We haven’t offered anybody the hosting role.”

The show has been unlucky with hosts during it’s 7 season run with Erika Heynatz and Jodhi Meares leaving in spectacular fashion. Following a breach of contract with Heynatz’s appearance on the Channel Seven series It Takes Two, she was replaced as host by Jodhi Meares, although Meares had been consistently scrutinised for her huge lack of involvement in the show.

During the Cycle 3 live finale, Meares made a number of embarrassing blunders that drew commentary from critics on her ability to host. Things were worsened when she pulled out of her hosting duties hours before the Cycle 4 live finale.

FOXTEL announced today that Sarah Murdoch has decided to step aside from her role as host and co-executive producer of the FOX8 series, Australia’s Next Top Model.

Brian Walsh, FOXTEL’s Executive Director of Television, said: “Sarah has made a remarkable contribution to Australia’s Next Top Model and was instrumental in propelling the programme to its most successful season ever, in 2011. We would like to thank Sarah for her passion, commitment and incredible support of the series. Naturally we are disappointed to lose her, but the show goes on.

“Australia’s Next Top Model is, and remains, FOXTEL’s most enduring and successful local production. With the next cycle we promise another exciting series on FOX8 with more world locations, more beautiful girls and more of the best television that only the likes of Alex Perry and Charlotte Dawson can deliver. We wish Sarah continued success in her future endeavours,” Walsh said.

Sarah Murdoch said: “It has been an incredible opportunity to work on a show as exciting and popular as Australia’s Next Top Model. Leaving the show has been a very difficult decision for me. Being entrusted to work on all aspects as host and co-executive producer has been a huge experience and I have enjoyed it so much. Brian Walsh has been an amazing mentor and I would like to thank him and FOXTEL for the opportunity to work on subscription television’s highest rating series.”

 

Montana is Australia’s Next Top Model 2011.

Liz second. Simone third.

Australia’s Next Top Model Finale – recap of show.

Highlights of the series shown.

Simone stood out early in the series – during top 50.

Amazes Sarah how some girls transformed in front of the camera.

If they had not have done the 5 minute per girl catwalk challenge during the top 50, they would not have noticed Montana.

Top 20 Paris trip highlights. Challenges. Photo shoots.

Week by week, numbers dwindle until we reach top 3.

The top 3, last night, went to Dubai and faught the extreme heat for two photo shoots. The girls looked and behaved like professional models.

This has been the most epic season ever.

The girl who is crowned Australia’s Next Top Model for this series, will be the most successful ever. Will it be Liz? Montana? Simone?

LIVE from Sydney Opera House.

Voting lines have closed, but you can still join the conversations on Facebook and Twitter.

This season’s past contestants arrive in superstar red carpet style. Izzy’s hair pinker than ever!

Madeline – Australia’s favourite Model in online poll. $5,000 cash prize.

Says mainly her mum her fan!

Simone’s parents, Montana’s parents speak briefly. “Not as shy as she used to be”

Montana arrives to cheers. Simone then… more cheers.

May the best model win!

Baby pics of contestants shown.. then screen rises to top 16 girls.

After performance, Sarah Murdoch enters.

Live finale of most exceptional series ever.

Tonight the two people who have been with me from Supre to Gucci – Alex Perry and Charlotte Dawson.

This is an 11 or 12 in expensivenss, says Alex.

Charlotte teary. She says all 16 could have top careers. Had pleasure of seeing them grow.

Australian Public have decided who will win… all will be revealed shortly…

Think we have the best top 3 ever.

Other contestants comment…

Simone consistant performer.

Liz is beautiful

Monty absolutely georgious

The top 3 Liz, Montana and Simone are welcome on stage.

These three, have worked with little or no experience,

Only one will go to print for the cover of Harper’s Bizaar magazine

Each of them did the same cover shoot.

Simone nervous but excited.

Dress for shoot flown in from Milan, by Georgio Amani.

After first photo shoot, Gucci and Ralph Lauren for rest. Liz says hopes Monty goes well. She looks so good out there.

Liz has a little Liz Taylor in her. Striking girl, says photographer Pierre Toussaint.

Being on the cover of a magazine is every models’ dream says Liz.

Simone praised for her hair and milky complexion. Alot of grace in her movement.

DAY TWO of Bizaar’s shoot.

Huge pressure on the girls.

Normally an unknown never on cover of Harper’s

Simone doing HSC on the morning of shoot.

Simone – was doing drama HSC exam. From year 12 exam to Harper’s cover! Crazy!

Rather Valentino dress to school uniform, says Simone. A welcome change.

Liz – I would normally be shaking up here on stage.

Montana – been given alot of confidence.

Simone – never struggled with confidence. Had to prove herself not to be girl next door pretty.

RESULTS ARE IN…

Winner gets 8 page Harper’s Bizaar spread, $20,000 cash, Ford Zeta Car.

Harper’s editor (looking at shots) Simone has it, Liz looks stunning – same dress as Beyonce – all the girls look fantastic. I think we found the best discovery Top Model has ever found.

Three become two…

After months of hard work… dream ands for one of you…

The audience has voted.

Still in running: suspense music…

Montana first girl through.

Next.

Liz

Simone out – montage of Simone’s Top Model journey shown. She received least votes from public.

Now there are two.

It’s Liz Vs Montana.

Charlotte says Simone had fantastic Top Model journey. Two top conteneders. Alex agree, and says something special about both of them.

Minutes until title taken out for 2011.

Short Stack perform Bang Bang Sexy. Liz and Izzy won challenge to perform in their video.

 

Montana or Liz, who will be Australia’s Next Top Model?

To announce this year’s winner – Sarah Murdoch.

10 months since first round of auditions.

Montana montage of her journey. She was quiet to start with. Questioned why she was there. Alex noticed her being natural. Charlotte praises her body in swimwear. Something Cindy Crawford about her, says Alex. Rock bottom in 1920′s Gatzby shoot. Paint box shoot was when Montana arrived according to Alex. One of the best discoveries ever according to Charlotte. Right calibre for international magazine.

Liz montage. Been incredible watching you gorw. Went with flow, nervous, pushed away nerves. Low confidence in top 100. Never had faith in herself. Liz thought she was not beautiful compared to others. Liz is a stunning beauty according to Charlotte. Worst shoot was the Sunday magazine one. She wasn’t confidence. Favourtie shot of Liz was lingerie said Charlotte, but Liz hated it. Confidence grew as weeks went on. Liz’s favourite part was Dubai. She did her best.

Sraha – best season of ANTM, and best girls ever.

There can only be one winner.

Montana – industry welcomed you with open arms. Liz – also been afforded by industry. Australian public have fallen in love with you.

Aus public have voted.

 

Winner is,,, Montana

Liz second.

 

 

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Here are the girl’s Bio’s:

Name – Elizabeth – made top 2.
Age – 17
Hometown – Brisbane
My star sign is – Virgo
Are you single? No
What is your best feature? My height, it gives me confidence.
Why do you want to become a model? It’s something I’ve always aspired to be because my role models are all models.
What is your motto/catchphrase? Live life to the fullest. Because you only get one shot.
How would your friends describe you? Fun and loud.
Who is your favourite model? Megan Gale because she has an elegance that is very rare to find in a model.

Name – Montana – WINNER 2011
Age – 17
Hometown – Melbourne
Star sign - Virgo
Are you single? Yes
What is your best feature? I would have to say my eyes, cliche I know, but I get told they are a dark blur ocean colour and get complimented on them a bit.
Why do you want to become a model? It’s my dream. It consumes every aspect of my mind. I just love the idea of meeting new people and working with different fashion, constantly being on the go and being inspired by life, music and art.
What is your motto/catchphrase? To live life to the fullest. You only have one shot at life so make the most of your opportunities.
How would your friends describe you? Independent, passionate, funny, nice, honest, outgoing, the mediator of the group, hardworking, respectable and the life of the party.
Who is your favourite model? Karlie Kloss or Abby Lee Kershaw. They are both absolutely beautiful but also have their wits about themselves. They are both strong and confident but also seem down to earth and just so effortless and naturally amazing.

Name – Simone – made top 3
Age – 17
Hometown – Corrimal, Woollongong
My star sign is – Cancer
Are you single? Yes
What is your best feature? My porcelain skin because most young girls usually lie in the sun for hours ruining their skin. And mine’s flawless!
Why do you want to become a model? I can’t picture myself ever doing anything else and I think I have what it takes.
What is your motto/ catchphrase? “Whatever…”
How would your friends describe you? “Perfectionist…You’re pretty funny… You remind me of a cat”. Bianca Jarvis my best mate. “Unique, beautiful, funny, a great person and friend, very into herself but I love her to bits”. Sam Anchor.
Who is your favourite model? Candice Swanepod because she has been modelling since she was 16 and has been on the covers of Vogue ( Italy and Greece), Elle (Germany) etc. She is just so beautiful and she is a Victoria’s Secret Angel which is my ultimate dream!

The voting lines will be open until the final airs at 7.30pm, Tuesday October 25th. To vote for the girl you want to win SMS Liz, Montana or Simone to 1977 8888 or go to Fox 8 website or their facebook page. You can also press the red button on your remote if connected to a phone line.

Tuesday October 25 at 7.30pm on FOX8

For For the first time ever, this year the first time ever, this year s’s Australia Australia s’s Next Top Model finale will be broadcast live from one of Australia Next Top Model finale will be broadcast live from one of Australia s’s most most iconic landmarks, The Sydney Opera House.

From the very first episode, this series of Australia’s Next Top Model started big. In a world-first, a stunning line-up of the top 100, not top 16, girls was showcased, before being whittled down to 20 and flown to the fashion capital of the world, Paris. Here, the top 20 girls modelled incredible outfits from international designers Gucci and YSL, wore designs especially created for superstars Beyonce and Lady Gaga, dined with supermodel Natalia Vodianova, completed a photoshoot at the historic Chateau de Vaux le Vicomte, and had the Eiffel Tower closed down for an exclusive climb. Upon their return to Sydney, the final 16 models were announced and were moved in to a lavish $22 million dollar mansion in Sydney’s Eastern suburbs, before competing in the biggest series of Australia’s Next Top Model yet.

The finale voting lines will officially open at 8.30pm AEDT on Monday, October 17 after the finalists are announced. The finalists will make one more unmissable surprise journey on Monday, October 24 at 7.30pm AEDT, before the finale the following evening, Tuesday, October 25 at 7.30pm AEDT.

Australia’s Next Top Model LIVE Finale, FOX8, 7.35pm AEDT
This season’s journey has been amazing as one hundred girls have been reduced to the final three. Now the winner of the show is revealed at the Sydney Opera House. LIVE BLOG tonight on Throng.

Packed to the Rafters, Seven, 8.30pm
Final for 2011. It’s not the actual season 4 final, but it is the last Rafters to air in 2011. I can say it will be a cliff hanger in the sense that you will want to know what happens in the next episode. Risky Business: Ben initiates a night on the town with the boys, and everyone is impressed by the up-market nightclub he takes them to. After the VIP treatment, Ben reveals that Tom put him in touch with Chris, a nightclub owner who is courting Ben as a potential investor in his next business venture, causing alarm bells to immediately sound for Nathan. At the club, Nathan realises how rusty he is at chatting to women and forces himself to take a chance. Meanwhile, Carbo and Retta reassess their own sex life and promise to always surprise each other. But a return to the club prompts them to take their own risks, which, funnily enough, become a little too public.

Modern Family, Ten, 7.30pm
Finally after a seas of repeats comes a new episode. Dude Ranch: Mitch and Cam plan to announce that they want to adopt another baby but realise that Lily might not want another baby in the house. Meanwhile, Jay and Gloria disagree on how to discipline Manny.

The Office, ELEVEN, 9.30pm
The Seminar: With Andy’s sales at his lowest ever, he holds a small business seminar on site and invites Jim and Dwight to act as his guest speakers.

Survivor: South Pacific, Nine, 9.30pm
Free Agent: A player reveals a potentially game-changing secret, while another castaway threatens to leave the game because of a lack of loyalty.

Hot Docs: Fish! A Japanese Obsession, SBS ONE, 10.00pm
Charles Rangeley Wilson, author and journalist, travels to Japan to explore the Japanese people’s passionate relationship to fish. Of all the island nations on Earth, there is, perhaps, none quite so obsessed by fish as Japan. Whether for food or entertainment, fish are at the very core of Japanese identity.

This is the last episode before tomorrow nights final – that will feature the three 17 year old model wanna-be’s – Simone, Liz and Montana (pictured above).

After last week’s elimination of Rachel, we are left with the final three. The girls say goodbye to the house and Sarah arrives. Now she says because the girls are packed – they are not going home, but on a model assignment in Dubai!

The girls will have two final fashion shoots in Dubai. The girls head off to the airport and know it’s game on.  They head to business class and wow – it’s stunning! Now we are in Dubai already. The heat hits the girls and set off in a limo to their hotel – The Atlantis. Liz is excited as she saw the hotel on Getaway!

The suite is fabulous but the view of sandstorms – not so much. The girls head to a gazebo on the beach and are served drinks by their butler and a Sarah mail. Sarah says – “As a top model you will get to travel the world and experience things you never thought possible …. Dubai is steeped in some incredible riches and it’s time for you girls to discover the city and meet some of the people”

The girls head off in a stretch limo to a square full of men looking at them. Their Dubai fan club! The girls head by boat to meet a lady who takes them to the spice market. Simone thinks that the women there just wore black because it was slimming! Not realising it was a custom. Really! She also didn’t know you could have milked a camel (either did Montana to be fair).

The girls see the riches of gold in Dubai and try on belts and tiaras – this is meant to be inspiration for the next photo shoot. The girls get a Sarah mail telling them to head to the Bastakiya Quarter for their first photo shoot. At the Quarterthe girls meet up with their photographer, Georges Antoni – and the girls are smitten. The girls will need to show the intrigue and mystique of Arabic women. The girls will wear 1960′s inspired fashion, from top designers with an Arabic twist. The girls will be wearing winter clothes in the sweltering heat.

The girls get made up and Montana is made to wear a thick coat and scarf and looks fantastic and Georges is very happy. Next is Simone, in ridiculously high and thin stiletto boots. Simone whinges about the shoes, her jacket, the basket and heat. Her shoot is cut short due to her heat exhaustion. Georges carries her off set – to Simone’s delight.

Liz is up, trying to get intencity and Georges is extremely impressed. Now for the three girls to do a joint shoot – that Simone joins. Georges says that Liz is a close second behind Montana – but would love to work with all three.

The phone rings and it’s Sarah! The girls are about to go swimming with dolphins at Dolphin Bay at their hotel. Liz, Montana and Simone have to kiss a dolphin for 5 seconds and get to have a dance and ride with them. Back at the suite, Georges, the photographer arrives and says that this photo shoot will be harder than yesterdays. The girls will be photographed in the desert on the sand dunes.

It’s boiling hot and Simone is first – she looks great in white, Liz is in red and the wind blows her over – no wonder you can see ribs! She laughs it off! She’s such a good sport! Montana is in electric blue and looks very 1970′s. Job well done by all.

The three lovely ladies head to a feast by camel! Simone thinks her camel is ignoring her – well it does have ears! The girls are off in their frocks over sand dunes when they see there luxury dinner. While enjoying their feast they recieve another Sarah mail, telling them she will see them at the finale tomorrow night at the Opera House.

The girls discuss how much they have grown over the last three months – knowing tomorrow there will only be one winner.

Sarah, Charlotte Dawson and Alex Perry are at the Opera House with the girls photograppher Georges Antoni, to judge the final pictures of season 7. He says that their was drama and a model rolling down a sand dune. The first is Liz and her first pic gets great feedback. Alex says it looks like she has been working for years and Sarah says she has a classsic beauty – like Hepburn or Taylor.

Simone looks beautiful Dawson says, while Murdoch says she hasn’t got the face for high end fashion and hasn’t delivered. Montana is flawless and is believable and very now. In the group shot Montana stands out the most – and Simone is the weakest.

On the second shoot, on the sand dunes, Simone looks amazing, Liz is fierce and has given amazing shape to the clothes. Montana has given Sarah tingles and is supermodel material. The judges vote – Alex chooses Liz, Charlotte chooses Montana while Sarah goes with Montana as does Georges.

The judges are nervous about tomorrow night and Alex quips “Especially if you’ve got an envelope with you” in reference to last years bungle.

The voting lines will be open until the final airs at 7.30pm, Tuesday October 25th. To vote for the girl you want to win SMS Liz, Montana or Simone to 1977 8888 or go to Fox 8 website or their facebook page. You can also press the red button on your remote if connected to a phone line.

 

Australia’s Next Top Model, FOX8, 7.30pm AEDT
The final three are in for an amazing trip as Sarah surprises them with an overseas modelling assignment. While they battle the elements in a remarkable location, it’s the girls’ last opportunity to impress before the finale.

The Celebrity Apprentice Australia, Nine, 7.00pm
In this highly anticipated series, twelve celebrities battle it out to for the title of Australia’s first ever ‘Celebrity Apprentice’. Among them AFL footballer Shane Crawford, beauty queen Jesinta Campbell, NRL footballer Wendell Sailor, celebrity agent Max Markson and Polly from The Block. Presiding over them is successful entrepreneur Mark Bouris who will dish out business assignments to each team with the losing team summoned to the boardroom where one of them will be fired.

The Big Bang Theory, Nine, 8.14pm
The Russian Rocket Reaction. Sheldon’s arch nemesis invites the guys to a party at his house and Leonard decides to go, angering Sheldon. Howard gets the opportunity of a lifetime but his decision doesn’t sit well with Bernadette.

Housos, SBS ONE, 10.00pm
Disability. Follows the day-to-day adventures of Shazza, Dazza, Franky and Kylie – best mates from ‘the block’. Sure, they drink away their problems, they might even have frequent domestic disputes and the occasional altercation with their neighbours, but down on the block it’s all for one and one for all.

Jeopardy!,ONE, 6.00pm.
It’s be running in the US for nearly 30 years, and on Subscription TV here  for over a decade, but this is the first time long the US version of running quiz show Jeopardy! airs on free to air in Australia. If you love your question s and answer style games shows to be more about the questions and answers, and less about the money, the set, the light show or the ego of the host, than give Jeopardy! a go. Hosted by Alex Trebek.

Tomorrow night see’s the last episode of season 7 of Australia’s Next Top Model, before Tuesday nights live final at the Sydney Opera House.

On FOX8, tommorow night (Monday Oct 24), the final three are in for an amazing trip as Sarah surprises them with an overseas modelling assignment, while they battle the elements in a remarkable location.

It’s also Liz, Simone and Montana’s last opportunity to impress before the finale. Looking to the finale: This season’s journey has been amazing as one hundred girls have been reduced to the final three.

We have bimbette and conceited Simone, the sweet Miranda Kerr look alike – Montana and the absolutely beautiful and hurt yet strong, Liz. The winner of the show will be revealed at the Sydney Opera House.

To vote for the girl you want to win SMS Liz, Montana or Simone to 1977 8888 or go to FOX8 website or the facebook page. Throng will be live blogging both Monday and Tuesday’s final live.

Australia’s Next Top Model airs at 7.30pm Monday October 24 on FOX8 with the finale Tuesday October 25 at 7.30pm

Four became three last night when Rachel was eliminated from the competition, leaving Liz,  Simone and Montana.

The girls met Charlotte at the Ivy and she told them to be careful with social networking, but it could be a way to win the competition. Lara Bingle came along to give the girls advice. Really! Ros Reines, the tabloid queen also came along for a chat – warning them not to make a sex tape.

The girls were told they were going to an island are thinking overseas. Instead they arrived at Cockatoo Island and met by Josh and photographer Hugh Stewart. The girls were put on a crane and set out over the water.

Montana looked amazing and Liz was stunning in Alex Perry. Rachel and Simone needed alot of direction, and were not as natural as Montana and Liz. The girls had to camp overnight at the island to much dismay.

The girls went on castings to Isola, Camilla & Marc, Camilla Franks and Fernando Frisoni. They must get back to Chic Management by 2pm.

At Isola, Simone meets Megan Gale who is not that impressed. Rachel impresses Megan but needs to hit the gym! Liz is star struck and Megan loves her. Camilla Franks is impressed by Liz, Simone gets busted not shaving her arms and Montana also makes it.  At Camilla and Marc, Rachel makes it.

Fernando Frisoni, Rachel needs to improve her walk, Montana’s beauty is so good that Fernando says he would even ssed with all and Montana wins the challenge.

Josh Flynn, their mentor was guest judge. Montana is up first for the picture reveal – Montana is amazing and the judges are proud. Simone’s is okay, but she could have pushed herself further. Rachels photo is a let down yet Liz looks fabulous, but Alex is not impressed. Charlotte thinks Liz is epic.

Liz and Montana are the front runners and safe. Rachel and Simone are the last two. Simone is safe!

To vote for the girl you want to win SMS Liz, Montana or Simone to 1977 8888 or go to Fox 8 website or the facebook page.

Australia’s Next Top Model Final airs at 7.30pm on Monday – Live from The Opera House and will be blogged live here on Throng.