Make Me a Supermodel (Australian TV series)

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Make Me a Supermodel
GenreReality
Presented byJennifer Hawkins(Season 1)
Tyson Beckford (Season 1)
JudgesMartin Walsh (Season 1)
Jackie Frank (Season 1)
Opening themeThe Fame by Lady Gaga
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes15 (to date)
Original release
NetworkSeven Network
Release6 August –
20 November 2008
Related
Make Me a Supermodel
(U.K. version)
Make Me a Supermodel
(U.S. version)

Make Me a Supermodel is an Australian reality television series that is based from the successful British TV series of the same title except that men are also allowed to apply. It debuted on the Seven Network on 6 August 2008.[1] It is hosted by the former Miss Universe winner Jennifer Hawkins.[2]

The judges for the program are Martin Walsh, managing director of Chadwick Models and manager and editor of the fashion magazine Marie Claire, Jackie Frank.[3] Tyson Beckford, the co-host of the American edition, was a guest judge and mentor for the first few episodes[4] whilst Travis Fimmel has turned down being a judge for the program.[5]

It was also announced that Tyson Beckford "finished up his MMAS duties after the second episode and may return sometime in the future."[6] He did not return afterward.

The winner of the first series was Rhys Uhlich who beat out Runner-up Shanina Shaik and Second Runner-up Courtney Chircop.

The series was not renewed for a second season.

Auditions

Auditions for the program were held from 14 June to 6 July at:

Background

The show went through an auditioning period where the top 40 contestants were chosen. From there the top 40 were sent to a two-day 'Supermodel Crash-Course,' where they were narrowed down to the top 14. From there the supermodel lifestyle began. The weekly agenda was as follows.

  • Thursday - The show airs and the Bottom 3 are revealed to Australia, so that votes can be made to save their favorite competitor.
  • Friday - Morning - "Elimination Day," after votes are tallied bottom 3 are gathered and the eliminated contestant notified. Afternoon - Models take on first challenge of the new week, e.g. Speed dating or dancing lessons
  • Saturday - Photo shoot is taken
  • Sunday - Catwalk training
  • Monday - Catwalk day as well as notification to models of top 3 and bottom 4
  • Tuesday - "Off the Runway" show aired until second of October 2008

And the cycle went on until 3 models remained.

Episodes

A Nationwide Audition episode and a Top 40 episode were aired prior to the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympic Games, these episodes are not included in the Photo or Catwalk guide as no official task was set.

Summaries

Photo shoot guide

  • Episode 1: Models posed with birds of prey to sell summer clothing on the Central Coast of New South Wales in the middle of winter.
  • Episode 2: A high fashion photo shoot in the highly unglamorous environment of a fish processing plant.
  • Episode 3: A ten-minute still posing as nude models for an art class; group shots with one starring model among two supporting models, and vice versa; then, getting full body paint to act as a group for a living art installation at Melbourne's Federation Square.
  • Episode 4: The use of emotions and body language to act out a scene; done in groups of two and three.
  • Episode 5: The models needed to "capture the moment" and bring the clothes to life by making shapes while jumping on a trampoline and posing in mid air.
  • Episode 6: Models teamed up in groups of two and took one shot each (Shanina Shaik had two shots) in the theme of 'sexual chemistry' with their partner.
  • Episode 7: Models again teamed up in groups of two and engaged in the tango while the photographer took photos of them in action.
  • Episode 8: Models are submerged under water (in a tank) and have to pose with an albino python.
  • Episode 9: Models pose in top brand name underwear Loveable and Van Huesen.
  • Episode 10: Models posed while suspended in the air.
  • Episode 11: Posing with a black stallion in equestrian clothing
  • Episode 12: The models portrayed the element that best represented them. Rhys - Fire. Shanina Shaik - Water, Courtney - Wind.
  • The Finale: The Finale featured no photo shoot but had the finalists spend the day working on a real runway show (Rhys and Courtney), and shooting a national campaign for General Pants Co. (Shanina Shaik).

Catwalk challenge guide

  • Episode 1: High fashion swimwear.
  • Episode 2: Supermodel Rockstars.
  • Episode 3: Model's had to carry themselves as walking sculptures.
  • Episode 4: Walking in pairs (or solo in Hannah's case), while performing a story based on characters they have selected.
  • Episode 5: Wearing 60's mod-inspired clothes the models walked down the runway leading to a turntable and had to strike different poses as the turntable rotated.
  • Episode 6: Models had to display "sexual chemistry" using clothing 'mix and matched' from a Salvation Army Store.
  • Episode 7: Models performed a choreographed runway as a group with a theme of movement as shown in their sporting attire.
  • Episode 8: Models have to walk in formal wear with a chosen animal.
  • Episode 9: Models wore clothes by leading Australian designer Arthur Galan
  • Episode 10: Models had to wear a large headpiece (such as a tall hat) on the runway to match the week's theme of 'new heights'.
  • Episode 11: Models showcased 'naughty' equestrian clothes.
  • Episode 12: The models had to showcase three outfits each with only 3 minutes in between to change, much like a real runway show.
  • Episode 13: For the farewell runway walk before the announcement of the series winner the Top 14 models (excluding Lucas) returned for a show in front of a live studio audience. A look back over the journey of the final three was shown before Rhys was announced the winner.

Winner's Reward guide

  • Episode 1: Dinner with supermodel Tyson Beckford.
  • Episode 2: A Trip to the races in Melbourne with Jackie Frank.
  • Episode 3: A $1000 shopping spree.
  • Episode 4: A feature swimwear shoot in FAMOUS magazine.
  • Episode 5: Co-hosting a radio show on Sydney's NovaFM.
  • Episode 6: Due to the cancellation of OFF THE RUNWAY after Episode 6, the rewards are no longer revealed to the public.
  • Episode 9: Top three attended a Pussycat Dolls show.

Contestants

(listed in order of elimination & ages listed are at time of contest)

Name Age Hometown Outcome
Bakary Sereme 27 Melbourne, Victoria Eliminated in Episode 1
Brooke Greentree 20 Sydney, New South Wales Eliminated in Episode 2
Kassandra Zandt 18 Brisbane, Queensland Eliminated in Episode 3
Lucas Williams 22 Melbourne, Victoria Quit in Episode 4
Sheridan Seekamp 18 Adelaide, South Australia Eliminated in Episode 5
Luke Quill 18 Perth, Western Australia Eliminated in Episode 6
Isaac Keenan 22 Melbourne, Victoria Eliminated in Episode 7
Sara Longman 17 Darwin, Northern Territory Eliminated in Episode 8
Hannah McCarthy 19 Sydney, New South Wales Eliminated in Episode 9
Billy Bishop 20 Brisbane, Queensland Eliminated in Episode 10
Tom Penfold 19 Sydney, New South Wales Eliminated in Episode 11
Courtney Chircop 18 Perth, Western Australia 2nd Runner-up
Shanina Shaik 17 Melbourne, Victoria Runner-up
Rhys Uhlich 25 Melbourne, Victoria Winner

Contestant elimination progress

Contestants 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Challenge Theme
Rhys HIGH SAFE SAFE SAFE HIGH BTM 3 BTM 2 WIN BTM 3 BTM 3 WIN FINALIST WINNER FINALE
Shanina WIN HIGH SAFE SAFE SAFE WIN HIGH LOW HIGH HIGH BTM 2 FINALIST RUNNER-UP
Courtney SAFE LOW WIN HIGH BTM 3 SAFE SAFE BTM 3 BTM 3 BTM 2 BTM 3 FINALIST RUNNER-UP
Tom SAFE HIGH SAFE SAFE WIN HIGH WIN HIGH WIN LOW OUT Spring Racing Carnival
Billy SAFE SAFE HIGH SAFE SAFE SAFE LOW BTM 3 LOW OUT New Heights
Hannah SAFE SAFE SAFE WIN SAFE HIGH HIGH HIGH OUT Selling the Brand
Sara BTM 2 WIN LOW BTM 3 BTM 2 LOW BTM 3 OUT Keeping Focus
Isaac BTM 3 BTM 3 BTM 3 LOW HIGH BTM 3 OUT Dance and Motion
Luke HIGH SAFE BTM 2 HIGH LOW OUT Sexual Chemistry
Sheridan SAFE SAFE SAFE BTM 3 OUT Speed And Motion
Lucas LOW BTM 2 HIGH
QUIT
 Acting Up
Kassandra SAFE SAFE OUT Naked Art
Brooke SAFE OUT Unglamorous Glamour
Bakary OUT Summer Chic, Mid-Winter
  Cornflower Blue background and WIN means the model won the challenge.
  Light blue background and HIGH means the model had one of the highest scores for that challenge.
  Pink background and LOW means the model had one of the lowest scores for that challenge, but was not in the bottom three.
  Orange background and BTM 3 means the model was in the bottom three, and may have been given another chance by Australia to stay in the competition.
  Tomato background and OUT means the model was in the bottom three, but was not given another chance by Australia, and was sent home.
  Crimson background means the model quit the competition.
  Light Green background and FINALIST means the Final 3 were placed in the hands of Australia to make one of the three a Supermodel.
  Yellow Green background and OUT means the model was a runner-up for the competition.
  Lime Green background and WINNER means this model won the entire competition, and was voted by Australia to become a Supermodel.
  • In Episode 4, there was no bottom two because Lucas announced that he was quitting the competition; Australia's vote was not announced.
  • In Episode 10, there was no announced winner. Also, Tom and Billy had a walk off to decide the last member of the bottom three.

Ratings

Episode No. Title Airdate Ratings Nightly Rank Weekly Rank
1 Premiere 6 August 2008 1,065,000 13th 46th
2 Top 40 7 August 2008 1,182,000 6th 31st
3 Top 14 28 August 2008 936,000 15th 60th
4 Top 13 4 September 2008 928,000 16th 60th
5 Top 12 11 September 2008 1,052,000 11th 47th
6 Top 11 18 September 2008 953,000 14th 56th
7 Top 10 25 September 2008 927,000 12th 60th
8 Top 9 2 October 2008 934,000 13th 54th
9 Top 8 9 October 2008 934,000 12th 50th
10 Top 7 16 October 2008 1,042,000 9th 39th
11 Top 6 23 October 2008 978,000 13th 49th
12 Top 5 30 October 2008 937,000 11th 46th
13 Top 4 6 November 2008 985,000 8th 41st
14 Top 3 13 November 2008 948,000 12th 44th
15 Finale 20 November 2008 1,158,000 8th 29th

References

  1. ^ Knox, David (23 July 2008). "Airdate: Make Me a Supermodel". tvtonight.com.au. Archived from the original on 4 August 2008. Retrieved 24 July 2008.
  2. ^ Knox, David (12 June 2008). "Hawko wins Supermodel gig". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 7 July 2008.
  3. ^ Knox, David (18 June 2008). "25,000 want to be Seven's Supermodel". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 7 July 2008.
  4. ^ Knox, David (20 July 2008). "Make me a super mentor". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 23 July 2008. [dead link]
  5. ^ Knox, David (6 July 2008). "In: Hawkins, Out: Fimmel". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 7 July 2008.
  6. ^ Knox, David (25 August 2008). "Rice joins Supermodel". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 3 September 2008.

External links

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