Make Me a Supermodel (Australian TV series)
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| Genre | Reality |
| Presented by |
Jennifer Hawkins Tyson Beckford |
| Judges | Martin Walsh Jackie Frank |
| Opening theme | The Fame by Lady Gaga |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 15 |
| Release | |
| Original network | Seven Network |
| Original release | 6 August – 20 November 2008 |
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| Related shows |
Make Me a Supermodel (U.K. version) Make Me a Supermodel (U.S. version) |
| External links | |
| Website | |
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. It is hosted by the former Miss Universe winner Jennifer Hawkins.
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.Tyson Beckford, the co-host of the American edition, was a guest judge and mentor for the first few episodes whilst Travis Fimmel has turned down being a judge for the program.
It was also announced that Tyson Beckford "finished up his MMAS duties after the second episode and may return sometime in the future." 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 for the program were held from 14 June to 6 July at:
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.
And the cycle went on until 3 models remained.
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.
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