Australia's Next Top Model season 8

The eighth cycle of Australia's Next Top Model began airing 9 July 2013 on Fox8. Model and Miss Universe 2004 Jennifer Hawkins took over as the host for this season, replacing Sarah Murdoch. Hawkins had previously appeared in one episode at the inaugural cycle, joining incumbent judges Alex Perry and Charlotte Dawson with Didier Cohen joining the show as a new judge. This is the last series of Australia's Next Top Model to feature Dawson, before she died of an apparent suicide five months after it ended.

Australia's Next Top Model
Season 8
Judges	Jennifer Hawkins Alex Perry Charlotte Dawson Didier Cohen
No. of contestants	15
Winner	Melissa Juratowitch
No. of episodes	12
Release
Original network	Fox8
Original release	9 July (2013-07-09) – 24 September 2013 (2013-09-24)
Season chronology

The prizes for this cycle included a one-year modelling contract with IMG Sydney and worldwide representation by IMG London, New York, Milan and Paris, as well as a A$20,000 cash prize thanks to TRESemmé, a brand new Nissan Dualis, an overseas trip to Paris to meet with IMG Paris, and an eight-page editorial spread and the cover of Harper's Bazaar Australia.

The winner of the competition was 16-year-old Melissa Juratowitch from Melbourne, Victoria.

Series summary

Fifty semi-finalists were selected to take part in this years' competition. The first episode of the show was shown in a special screening for fans of the series. Fifteen official contestants were chosen to compete for the title.

Requirements

The all contestants had to be aged 16 or over in order to apply for the show. Those auditioning had to be at least 172 centimetres (68 in) tall. To qualify, all applicants had to be an Australian citizen currently living in Australia. Additional requirements stated that a contestant could not have had previous experience as a model in a national campaign within the last five years, and if a contestant was represented by an agent or a manager, she had to terminate that representation prior to the competition.

Auditions

Auditions for cycle 8 began to take place on 13 January in Adelaide, continuing in Perth, Brisbane, Townsville, and Sydney throughout the rest of the month before wrapping up in Melbourne on 23 January.

Contestants

(Ages stated are at start of contest)

Contestant	Age	Height	Hometown	Finish	Place
Chanique Greyling	20	175 cm (5 ft 9 in)	Newcastle	Episode 2	15
Taylor Henley	17	177 cm (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in)	Adelaide	Episode 3	14
Rhiannon Bradshaw	19	178 cm (5 ft 10 in)	Brisbane	Episode 4	13
Brooke Hogan	21	179 cm (5 ft 10+1⁄2 in)	Melbourne	Episode 5	12–11
April Harvey	18	172 cm (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in)	Tweed Heads
Taylah Roberts	18	175 cm (5 ft 9 in)	Perth	Episode 6	10 (DQ)
Madeline Cowe	19	176 cm (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in)	Cairns	Episode 7	9
Ashley Pogmore	18	173 cm (5 ft 8 in)	Sydney	Episode 8	8
Shannon Richardson	18	175 cm (5 ft 9 in)	Gold Coast	Episode 9	7
Jade Collins	20	178 cm (5 ft 10 in)	Sydney	Episode 10	6–5
Dajana Bogojevic	17	173 cm (5 ft 8 in)	Queanbeyan
Abigail 'Abbie' Weir	17	181 cm (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in)	Maclean	Episode 11	4
Nyadak 'Duckie' Thot	17	179 cm (5 ft 10+1⁄2 in)	Melbourne	Episode 12	3
Shanali Martin	16	178 cm (5 ft 10 in)	Melbourne		2
Melissa Juratowitch	16	172 cm (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in)	Melbourne		1

Judges

• Jennifer Hawkins (host)
• Alex Perry
• Charlotte Dawson
• Didier Cohen

Episodes

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Original air date
76	1	"Episode 1"	9 July 2013 (2013-07-09)
The judges met the top 50 semi-finalists for bootcamp at Cockatoo Island. As part of Australia's history as a penal colony, the contestants took part in several challenges and photo shoots relating to different convict themes. After taking part in group interviews with the judges, half of the contestants were eliminated. The elimination was followed by a runway show on a plank and a jailbird photo shoot session which Abbie, Shanali, Taylah, Melissa & Duckie received the highest praise. After deliberating one final time, the final 15 were selected, and it was revealed that they would be travelling to Thailand for the next stage of the competition. Featured photographer: Michael Naumoff
77	2	"Episode 2"	16 July 2013 (2013-07-16)
The 15 finalists arrived in Bangkok and were taken to a Buddhist temple for a meditation lesson before taking part in a styling challenge at the local market, where they were split into teams of five. For the photo shoot, the models were photographed as rich Thai travelers lost in the countryside. Featured photographer: Kane Skennar
78	3	"Episode 3"	23 July 2013 (2013-07-23)
The remaining models moved into the model mansion and had a lesson on healthy eating with James Duigan, while Ashley was taken to the hospital due to a case of appendicitis. In preparation for an upcoming challenge, the contestants received a message from Candice Swanepoel regarding the importance of body endurance, fitness, and strength in the field of modeling. At the challenge, they were faced with an arduous and grueling obstacle course in which the winner received $2,000 worth of fitness apparel and a years' supply of health supplements, before being styled as sports luxe athletes for the photo shoot. Special guests: James Duigan, Candice Swanepoel Featured photographer: Justin Ridler
79	4	"Episode 4"	30 July 2013 (2013-07-30)
The models were driven to Elizabeth Bay House for a lesson on proper etiquette. They later had a red carpet challenge in which they had to face the press, paparazzi, and fans of the show for a mock movie premiere at the Ritz Cinema to win the chance of appearing in a national Nissan Dualis commercial. At the photo shoot, the contestants had to embody a modern interpretation of the 1950s housewife. Special guests: June Dally-Watkins, Rachael Finch Featured photographer: Derek Henderson
80	5	"Episode 5"	6 August 2013 (2013-08-06)
The models were driven to the Australian Reptile Park in order to overcome their fears by touching the animals, and later had makeovers before walking in front of members of the industry and media, as well as their loved ones. They later arrived at Hyde Park for a vintage Calvin Klein inspired photo shoot. Special guests: Julie Mendezona, Troy Thompson, Thelma McQuillan, Danielle Ragenard Featured photographer: Harold David
81	6	"Episode 6"	13 August 2013 (2013-08-13)
The contestants arrived at Broken Hill for a lesson on line dancing to learn about teamwork, and later took part in a painting challenge. Conflict escalated after a paint fight between Ashley and Taylah turned physical, and the judges alluded that the issue would be addressed at panel. The models then had to work in pairs to embody fugitives escaping into the Outback in a photo shoot inspired by the film Thelma and Louise. During elimination it was revealed that Taylah was disqualified from the competition, and that as a result, no one would be eliminated that week. Special guests: Tin Gauci, Kathy Ferry Featured photographer: Jordan Graham
82	7	"Episode 7"	20 August 2013 (2013-08-20)
The models were taken to Manning Cartell for a crash course on runway walking, and received pointers from Jennifer Hawkins and Gabby Manning. They then took part in a casting challenge for Colgate Optic White to front one of their new campaigns, and secretly had their behaviour monitored as they reacted to awkward situations planted by producers of the show. Later, the models arrived at the Hilton Hotel for a glamorous photo shoot that showcased their smiles. Special guests: Gabby Manning, Julian Watt, Matt O'Brien Featured photographer: Simon Upton
83	8	"Episode 8"	27 August 2013 (2013-08-27)
The remaining contestants arrived at the Sydney Opera House for a ballet lesson from a principal artist of The Australian Ballet, and later put their knowledge to the test in a mute fashion film for the new flavor range of Mount Franklin's Sparkling Water. The best performer was rewarded with a custom made Samantha Wills jewellery set worth over $1,000. For the photo shoot, the models posed in surfwear to create an image that was representative of Australian beach culture. Special guests: Amber Scott, Alex Goddard, Camilla Franks, Jordan Stenmark, Zac Stenmark Featured photographer: Zac Handley
84	9	"Episode 9"	3 September 2013 (2013-09-03)
The models arrived at House of Yoga Redfern for a session of anti gravity yoga to learn how to make more dynamic poses. They later went to garden square for a constricted styling challenge in a telephone booth to re-create looks from the Alex Perry Spring/Summer collection, and one of the models made and offhand comment that didn't sit well with Alex Perry. The winner of the challenge was treated to high tea with a friend at the Langham Hotel. After an emotional discussion with Didier Cohen regarding their lives before the show, the contestants had a photo shoot with mirrors for an editorial spread to be published in Cosmopolitan. Special guests: Evangeline Yeun, Bronwyn McCahon, Nicole Adolphe Featured photographer: Richard Freeman
85	10	"Episode 10"	10 September 2013 (2013-09-10)
The contestants met ex-rugby player Kris Smith for an exercise session to help them channel their inner male qualities. They were later introduced to drag king Rocco DÁmore, and were dressed in male attire for a challenge in which they had to pretend to be men and stay in character whilst talking to a stranger. The winner received a $700 Microsoft Surface tablet. The models were then taken to the beach for a timeless 90s B&W masculine styled photo shoot. Special guests: Kris Smith, Rocco DÁmore Featured photographer: Georges Antoni
86	11	"Episode 11"	17 September 2013 (2013-09-17)
The remaining four contestants were flown to the island of Mauritius to take part in two photo shoots that would help determine which three models would make it to the grand finale. Their challenge took the form of an underwater runway show for which the best performer was treated with a traditional Mauritian sugar scrub massage. The first photo shoot was a moody session on the beach with gothic styling, followed the next day by a colorful couture shoot among residents of the Mauritian fishing village. The contestants also received letters from their families back at home. Back in Australia, the judges decided which three girls would become finalists. Featured photographer: Jez Smith
87	12	"Episode 12"	24 September 2013 (2013-09-24)
The live show opened with a catwalk performance from the fifteen models to Rudimental's song "Feel the Love", and the judges were asked their opinions of the final three. The final shoot for the cover and spread in Harper's Bazaar was shown, and the judges interviewed their favorite girls on their thoughts about their careers and modelling. After a second runway performance, the show highlighted each girls' journey throughout the competition, before going over interviews with their friends and family. Immediately afterwards, the third-placing finalist was announced. The models then perform in a rendition of Michael Jackson's "Smooth Criminal" with Cirque du Soleil, and Melissa was revealed to be the eighth winner of Australia's Next Top Model. Special guests: Rudimental, Ricki-Lee, Cirque du Soleil

Summaries

Order	Episodes
	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
1	Ashley	April	Taylah	Melissa	Melissa	Jade Madeline	Duckie	Shanali	Dajana	Abbie	Shanali	Shanali	Melissa
2	Dajana	Brooke	Melissa	Madeline	Jade		Jade	Abbie	Duckie	Shanali	Melissa	Melissa	Shanali
3	Duckie	Duckie	Duckie	Shanali	Duckie	Ashley	Dajana	Dajana	Abbie	Melissa	Duckie	Duckie
4	Rhiannon	Melissa	Rhiannon	Duckie	Shanali	Shanali	Shanali	Duckie	Jade	Duckie	Abbie
5	Shanali	Ashley	Shannon	Ashley	Abbie	Dajana	Shannon	Melissa	Melissa	Dajana Jade
6	Taylah	Taylah	Jade	Taylah	Shannon	Abbie	Ashley	Shannon	Shanali
7	Brooke	Shanali	Brooke	Jade	Madeline	Shannon	Abbie	Jade	Shannon
8	Chanique	Dajana	Dajana	Brooke	Dajana	Duckie Melissa	Melissa	Ashley
9	Taylor	Abbie	Ashley	Shannon	Ashley		Madeline
10	Madeline	Taylor	April	April	Taylah	Taylah
11	Abbie	Madeline	Abbie	Dajana	April Brooke
12	Jade	Rhiannon	Shanali	Abbie
13	Shannon	Jade	Madeline	Rhiannon
14	Melissa	Shannon	Taylor
15	April	Chanique

  The contestant was eliminated

  The contestant was disqualified

  The contestant was part of a non-elimination bottom two

  The contestant won the competition

Bottom two

Episode	Contestants	Eliminated
2	Chanique & Shannon	Chanique
3	Madeline & Taylor	Taylor
4	Abbie & Rhiannon	Rhiannon
5	April & Brooke	April
		Brooke
6	Duckie & Melissa	Taylah
7	Madeline & Melissa	Madeline
8	Ashley & Jade	Ashley
9	Shanali & Shannon	Shannon
10	Dajana, Duckie & Jade	Dajana
		Jade
11	Abbie & Duckie	Abbie
12	Duckie, Melissa and Shanali	Duckie
	Melissa & Shanali	Shanali

  The contestant was eliminated after her first time in the bottom two/three

  The contestant was eliminated after her second time in the bottom two/three

  The contestant was disqualified from the competition

  The contestant was eliminated in the final judging and placed third

  The contestant was eliminated in the final judging and placed as the runner-up

Makeovers

• Brooke - Katy Perry inspired long bob and dyed brown
• April - Elizabeth Taylor inspired pixie cut
• Taylah - Jade Thirlwall blonde and tight waves
• Madeline - Long angled line bob and dyed brown
• Ashley - Jesy Nelson dark blonde, loose curls and medium layered bob
• Shannon - Hair straighten, dyed light brown and long angled line hair
• Jade - Tyra Banks inspired neck length cut with bangs and dyed dark brown
• Dajana - Dyed light brown and cut neck length
• Abbie - Cut chest length
• Duckie - Dyed light pink
• Shanali - Loose wavy weave
• Melissa - Tight wavy weave

Average call-out order

Final two is not included.

Rank by average	Place	Model	Call-out total	Number of call-outs	Call-out average
1	3	Duckie	38	11	3.45
2	1	Melissa	41		3.73
3	2	Shanali	45		4.09
4	5-6	Jade	47	9	5.22
5	5-6	Dajana	52	9	5.78
6	4	Abbie	60	10	6.00
7	8	Ashley	45	7	6.43
8	10	Taylah	33	5	6.60
9	11-12	Brooke	28	4	7.00
10	9	Madeline	43	6	7.17
11	7	Shannon	59	8	7.38
12	11-12	April	32	4	8.00
13		Rhiannon	29	3	9.67
14		Taylor	24	2	12.00
15		Chanique	15	1	15.00

Controversy

Prior to the airing of the cycle, it was reported that a contestant had been disqualified from the competition for bullying. Host Jennifer Hawkins said of the incident, "I don’t know why but I went into (the show) thinking ‘oh, there won’t be drama, everything will be fine’, but of course there is always drama. A lot of things have happened in the house and we were dealing with something that hasn't happened before. It was really intense." Hawkins later specified that the cause for disqualification was not bullying, but violence among two of the contestants on the show. She also revealed that Foxtel and the show's production company Shine Australia requested for the girl to be ejected. The disqualified contestant was revealed to be Taylah Roberts from Perth, who physically attacked Ashley Pogmore. The day before the airing of the episode in which Roberts was disqualified, footage of Roberts choking Pogmore was shown on A Current Affair.

External links

• Official website (archive at the Wayback Machine)