Make Me a Supermodel (Australian TV series)

Make Me a Supermodel
Genre	Reality
Presented by	Jennifer Hawkins(Season 1) Tyson Beckford (Season 1)
Judges	Martin Walsh (Season 1) Jackie Frank (Season 1)
Opening theme	The Fame by Lady GaGa
Country of origin	Australia
Language(s)	English
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	15 (to date)
Broadcast
Original channel	Seven Network
Original run	6 August 2008 – 20 November 2008
Chronology
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.^[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:

• 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 Showgrounds, 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

The show goes through an auditioning period where the top 40 contestants are chosen. From there the top 40 and sent to a two day 'Supermodel Crash-Course,' where they are narrowed down to the top 14. From there the supermodel lifestyle begins. The weekly agenda is 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 goes on until 3 models remain.

Episodes

Note: 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.

Each Episode listed is from the Top 14 onwards.

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.
• finale actually winning

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

Contestants

(ages listed are at time of contest)

Eliminated (in order of elimination)

Name	Age	Hometown
Bakary Sereme	27	Melbourne, Victoria
Brooke Greentree	20	Sydney, New South Wales
Kassandra Zandt	18	Brisbane, Queensland
Lucas Williams (quit)	22	Melbourne, Victoria
Sheridan Seekamp	18	Adelaide, South Australia
Luke Quill	18	Perth, Western Australia
Isaac Keenan	22	Melbourne, Victoria
Sara Longman	17	Darwin, Northern Territory
Hannah McCarthy	19	Sydney, New South Wales
Billy Bishop	20	Brisbane, Queensland
Tom Penfold	19	Sydney, New South Wales
Courtney Chircop	18	Perth, Western Australia
Shanina Shaik (Runner-up)	17	Melbourne, Victoria
Rhys Uhlich (Winner)	25	Melbourne, Victoria

(listed in order of elimination)

Challenges

Contestants	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	Theme
Rhys	HIGH	IN	IN	IN	HIGH	BTM 3	BTM 2	WIN	BTM 3	BTM 3	WIN	FINALIST	WINNER	FINALE
Shanina	WIN	HIGH	IN	IN	IN	WIN	HIGH	LOW	HIGH	HIGH	BTM 2	FINALIST	RUNNER-UP	FINALE
Courtney	IN	LOW	WIN	HIGH	BTM 3	IN	IN	BTM 3	BTM 3	BTM 2	BTM 3	FINALIST	OUT	FINALE
Tom	IN	HIGH	IN	IN	WIN	HIGH	WIN	HIGH	WIN	LOW	OUT			Spring Racing Carnival
Billy	IN	IN	HIGH	IN	IN	IN	LOW	BTM 3	LOW	OUT				New Heights
Hannah	IN	IN	IN	WIN	IN	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	IN	BTM 2	HIGH	LOW	OUT								Sexual Chemistry
Sheridan	IN	IN	IN	BTM 3	OUT									Speed And Motion
Lucas	LOW	BTM 2	HIGH	QUIT										Acting Up
Kassandra	IN	IN	OUT											Naked Art
Brooke	IN	OUT												Unglamorous Glamour
Bakary	OUT													Summer Chic, Mid-Winter

     Cornflower Blue background and WIN means the model won the challenge.

     A red background and OUT means the model was in the bottom three, but was not given another chance by Australia, and was sent home.

     Orange background and BTM3 means the model was in the bottom three, and may have been given another chance by Australia to stay in the competition.

     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.

     Purple 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.

     A green background means this model won the entire competition, and was voted by Australia to become a Supermodel.

     A yellow background indicates the runner up and a brown background indicates the second runner-up.

• 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.

References

1. ^ Knox, David (2008-07-23). "Airdate: Make Me a Supermodel". tvtonight.com.au. Archived from the original on 2008-08-04. http://web.archive.org/web/20080804014940/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/07/airdate-make-me-supermodel.html. Retrieved 2008-07-24. 
2. ^ Knox, David (12 June 2008). "Hawko wins Supermodel gig". tvtonight.com.au. http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/06/hawko-wins-supermodel-gig.html. Retrieved 2008-07-07. 
3. ^ Knox, David (18 June 2008). "25,000 want to be Seven's Supermodel". tvtonight.com.au. http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/06/25000-want-to-be-sevens-supermodel.html. Retrieved 2008-07-07. 
4. ^ Knox, David (20 July 2008). "Make me a super mentor". tvtonight.com.au. http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/07/make-me-super-mentor.html. Retrieved 2008-07-23. ^{[dead link]}
5. ^ Knox, David (6 July 2008). "In: Hawkins, Out: Fimmel". tvtonight.com.au. http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/07/in-hawkins-out-fimmel.html. Retrieved 2008-07-07. 
6. ^ Knox, David (25 August 2008). "Rice joins Supermodel". tvtonight.com.au. http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/08/rice-joins-supermodel.html. Retrieved 2008-09-03. 

External links

• Make Me a Supermodel at TV.com