Australia's Next Top Model season 6

Australia's Next Top Model season 6
Promotional photograph of the cast of Cycle 6 of Australia's Next Top Model.
Created by	Tyra Banks
Presented by	Sarah Murdoch
Judges	Sarah Murdoch Alex Perry Charlotte Dawson Jez Smith
Country of origin	Australia
No. of episodes	11
Production
Running time	60 minutes (including commercials)
Original release
Network	FOX8
Release	July 20, 2010 – Present

The sixth cycle of Australia's Next Top Model is an Australian reality television program which is broadcast on the Australian subscription television channel, FOX8. The cycle premiered on July 20, 2010. Auditions were held during January 2010 across Australia. Sarah Murdoch reprised her role as host and lead judge for this cycle.

Season summary

A few major changes were made this season. The contestants were increased to 16 from 13 in standard seasons. Jez Smith returned as part of the judging panel since the third cycle. Jonathan Pease was replaced by fashion icon Josh Flinn, due to former's work conflicts. The model house is located on 20 Hunter St, in Sydney's eastern suburb of Dover Heights.

Requirements

Like the past three years, contestants must be aged between 16 and 23 at the time of filming. Those auditioning have to be at least 172 cm or 5'7.5" tall. In the past, contestants have weighed less than 60 kg. It is more desirable for contestants to suit these weight pre-requisites as plus-sized models are not common in Australia and local (or in some cases international) designers require models to fit their clothes made for an Australian size 8 or less. However, there is no restriction on weight.

Prizes

The prizes for the season included representation by Australia’s premiere modeling agency Priscilla's Model Management for twelve months, a A$25,000 contract to be the face of jeans brand Levi’s; a trip to New York to meet with top modelling agency, Elite Model Management; a Ford Fiesta Zetec; A$20,000 courtesy of U by Kotex and an exclusive eight page editorial and cover in fashion magazine, Harper’s Bazaar.

Episodes

The First Step

Original airdate: July 20, 2010

Sixteen new models arrive at the 2010 Australian Fashion Week to be introduced by their host, Sarah Murdoch. Sarah announces their first challenge of the week, by walking down the runway at the Australian Fashion Week. She also tells the models that there will be not one, but 5 eliminations. The models were then introduced to their new style mentor, Josh Flinn.

• First call-out: Amanda Ware
• Bottom six: Alison Boxer, Sally Geach, Valeria Nilova, Ashlea Monigatti, Claire Smith & Kimberly Thrupp
• Eliminated: Alison Boxer, Sally Geach, Valeria Nilova, Ashlea Monigatti & Claire Smith
• Featured photographer: Jez Smith
• Special guests: Claudia Navone, Nikola Koke, Priscilla Leighton-Clarke

21st Century Denim

Original airdate: July 27, 2010

Denim is the theme, as the girls discover what it takes to be a model. But its all through trial and error, as photo shoots reach new heights and a Channel V challenge leaves the girls tongue tied.

• First call-out: Kathryn Lyons
• Bottom two: Megan Jacob & Kimberly Thrupp
• Eliminated: Megan Jacob
• Featured photographer: Harold David
• Special guests: Erin McNaught, Danny Clayton, Renee Bargh, David Bonnie

Before and After

Original airdate: August 3, 2010

All the girls are rattled by Megan's elimination, leaving many nervous about the coming week. Josh arrives at the house and brought last year's winner, Tahnee Atkinson. They revealed this week are all about hair and makeover transformations, plus, they had to coach their before shots with no make-up. Immediately after the before shots, Josh takes them to Joh Bailey's hair salon for their makeovers. Whilst revealing what their hair will be changed to many girls with shorter cuts like Kimberley and Sophie get jealous of the others with hair extensions.

The challenge this week is based at the Viva festival being curated by Lou Reed, where the girls must pose and hold it still until the lights change continuously for two hours. In the midst of the challenge a reporter comes around talking to the girls when most don't respond but Amanda and Brittney did not instructed of talking to the reporter and made their mistake. Kimberley and Kelsey are the best of the challenge with Kelsey winning a getaway at a 5-star hotel leaving Kimberley disappointed.

After announcing the winner, Sarah Murdoch, emphasises the fact that they need to get some "beauty" sleep for the photo shoot tomorrow leading to the inevitable beauty shot focusing on their hair transformations. At their photo shoot, they had to style their clothes and jewellery. Kelsey, Kimberley, Joanna, Kathryn and Amanda all impress with their take on these beauty shots, however Chantal, Brittney and Ashton all fail to make an impression. Leaving Brittney and Ashton to fall to the bottom two, Brittney with her failure to make drastic imrpovements and Ashton with being unable to put her great potential to use in a photo, but ultimately Ashton is eliminated.

• First call-out: Kelsey Martinovich
• Bottom two: Brittney Dudley & Ashton Flutey
• Eliminated: Ashton Flutey
• Featured photographer: Jason Capobianco
• Special guests: Tahnee Atkinson, Joh Bailey, Emma Balfour, Claudia Navone

Nowhere to Hide

Original airdate: August 10, 2010

This week's swimwear theme tests the girls physically and mentally, as they're left with no where to hide at a runway show and on a freezing cold photo shoot.

• First call-out: Joanna Broomfield
• Bottom two: Chantal Croccolo & Kimberly Thrupp
• Eliminated: Chantal Croccolo
• Featured photographer: Pierre Toussaint
• Special guests: Cheyenne Tozzi, Megan Gale, Michael Klim

Looks of the Street

Original airdate: August 17, 2010

The girls take their first trip away, and their first go sees with Melbourne's top fashion designers. They are then challenged in a national street wear campaign and shock elimination.

• International Destination: Melbourne, Victoria
• First call-out: Kathryn Lyons
• Bottom two: Brittney Dudley & Kimberly Thrupp
• Eliminated: Kimberly Thrupp
• Featured photographer: Simon Upton
• Special guests: Alannah Hill, J'Aton, Priscilla Leighton-Clarke, Warren Minde

Magazine Animals

Original airdate: August 24, 2010

At the halfway mark in the competition the girls shoot their first TV commercial and endure a photo shoot with wild animals to see who will survive to the next week.

• First call-out: Amanda Ware
• Bottom two: Brittney Dudley & Kathryn Lyons
• Eliminated: Brittney Dudley
• Featured photographer: Richard Freeman
• Special guests: Bronwyn McCahon, Nikala Kake, Josh Logue, Chantal Walker

Contestants

Eliminated

(In order of elimination)

Name	Age	Date of Birth	Hometown	Height	Measurements	Rank
Claire Smith	18	May 12, 1991	Sorrento, Western Australia	177 cm (5'9.5")	82-64-89 (32-25-35)	16th-12th
Ashlea Monigatti	16	May 23, 1993	Echuca, Victoria	175 cm (5'9")	85-68-86 (33-27-34)
Valeria Nilova	17	March 12, 1993	Rostrevor, South Australia	172 cm (5'8")	84-63-88 (33-25-34)
Sally Geach	18	June 11, 1991	Bull Creek, Western Australia	172 cm (5'8")	83-64-85 (32-25-33)
Alison Boxer	16	January 3, 1994	Yarraville, Victoria	176 cm (5'9.5")	84-65-91 (33-25-36)
Megan Jacob	17	December 25, 1992	Park Orchards, Victoria	173 cm (5'8")	82-64-85 (32-25-33)	11th
Ashton Flutey	18	August 15, 1991	Collaroy, New South Wales	183 cm (6'0")	81-65-86 (32-25-34)	10th
Chantal Croccolo	20	April 5, 1990	Bankstown, New South Wales	176 cm (5'9.5")	85-66-91 (33-26-36)	9th
Kimberly Thrupp	20	November 2, 1989	Burleigh Waters, Queensland	174 cm (5'8.5")	79-61-85 (31-24-33)	8th
Brittney Dudley	16	February 9, 1994	Clare, South Australia	183 cm (6'0")	81-65-92 (32-26-36)	7th

Still in the Running

(Ages, heights and measurements stated are at commencement of filming)

Name	Age	Date of Birth	Hometown	Height	Measurements
Joanna Broomfield	18	July 30, 1991	North Adelaide, South Australia	175 cm (5'9")	72-66-89 (28-26-35)
Kathryn Lyons	20	June 27, 1989	Jamboree Heights, Queensland	175 cm (5'9")	75-63-92 (30-25-36)
Kelsey Martinovich	19	November 27, 1990	Dulwich Hill, New South Wales	172 cm (5'7.5")	82-66-88 (32-26-35)
Jessica Moloney	19	July 14, 1990	Harvey, Western Australia	180 cm (5'11")	82-65-88 (32-25-35)
Sophie Van Den Akker	19	October 2, 1990	Croydon, Victoria	173 cm (5'8")	79-62-87 (31-24-34)
Amanda Ware	17	June 1, 1992	Mermaid Beach, Queensland	176 cm (5'9.5")	79-63-89 (31-25-35)

Summaries

Call-out Order

Sarah's call-out order

Order	Episodes
	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11
1	Amanda	Kathryn	Kelsey	Joanna	Kathryn	Amanda
2	Joanna	Joanna	Kimberly	Kelsey	Joanna	Jessica
3	Kathryn	Amanda	Kathryn	Brittney	Kelsey	Kelsey				Kathryn
4	Kelsey	Jessica	Jessica	Kathryn	Jessica	Sophie			Kelsey
5	Sophie	Sophie	Joanna	Sophie	Sophie	Joanna		Sophie
6	Chantal	Kelsey	Amanda	Jessica	Amanda	Kathryn	Joanna
7	Megan	Brittney	Chantal	Amanda	Brittney	Brittney
8	Jessica	Ashton	Sophie	Kimberly	Kimberly
9	Ashton	Chantal	Brittney	Chantal
10	Brittney	Kimberly	Ashton
11	Kimberly	Megan
12	Alison
13	Ashton
14	Claire
15	Sally
16	Valeria

  The contestant won the reward challenge

  The contestant was eliminated

  The contestant won the competition

  The contestant won the reward challenge and was eliminated

• In episode 1, five people were eliminated in the very first official elimination instead of one to two people.

Photoshoots

• Episode 1 Photoshoot: Mad Men-inspired Clothing Style from the 1950s
• Episode 2 Photoshoot: Denim Campaign
• Episode 3 Photoshoot: Beauty Shoot
• Episode 4 Photoshoot: Swimwear on the Beach
• Episode 5 Photoshoot: Impulse Advertisement Campaign
• Episode 6 Photoshoot: Accesories with Animals
• Episode 7 Photoshoot:
• Episode 8 Photoshoot:

Judges

• Sarah Murdoch
• Alex Perry
• Charlotte Dawson
• Jez Smith

Other cast members

• Josh Flinn – style director, model mentor

External links

• Official Australia's Next Top Model website