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Make Me a Supermodel (Australian TV series)

Make Me a Supermodel is an Australian reality television series based on the British TV series of the same title. It debuted on the Seven Network on 6 August 2008 and was hosted by the former Miss Universe winner Jennifer Hawkins.

Auditions
Auditions for the program were held from 14 June to 6 July at: • Mercure Hotel Sydney, George Street, Sydney, New South Wales on 14 June • The Sebel, Church Street, Parramatta, New South Wales on 15 June • Mercure Grosvenor Hotel Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia, on • Gold Coast International Hotel, Staghorn Avenue, Surfers Paradise, Queensland on 21 June • Mercure Hotel Brisbane, North Quay, Brisbane, Queensland on 22 June • Claremont Showground, Perth, Western Australia on 26 June • Holiday Inn Esplanade Darwin, The Esplanade, Darwin, Northern Territory on 28 June • Mercure Hotel Hobart, Bathurst Street, Hobart, Tasmania on 3 July • Novotel Melbourne on Collins, Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria on 5 July • Frankston Arts Centre, Cnr Davey & Young Streets, Frankston, Victoria on 6 July ==Background==
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. ==Seasons==
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. ==Contestants==
Contestants
(ages stated are at time of contest) ==Result history==
Result history
: 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. ==Summaries==
Summaries
Photo shoot guideEpisode 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 guideEpisode 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 guideEpisode 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. ==Reception==
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