The tenth season of Australia's Next Top Model began airing on 20 September 2016 on Fox8.[1] Head judge and host Jennifer Hawkins and judge Alex Perry returned along with model mentor Cheyenne Tozzi.[2] Tozzi's co-mentor and former judge Didier Cohen left the show after season 9, and was replaced by the Stenmark twins, models Jordan and Zac Stenmark, as her new co-mentors.[3] Model Megan Gale joined the judging panel as a permanent judge.[4]
The prizes for this season included a one-year modelling contract with Priscilla's Model Management in Sydney, a trip to New York City for New York Fashion Week valued at A$20,000 thanks to Colgate Optic White, a brand new Mazda2 Hatch, and an editorial spread in Elle Australia.[5]
It was the first season that the final two contestants were never in the bottom two appearance.
All applicants were required to be aged 16 and over on 1 January 2016 to be on the show. Those auditioning had to be at least 170 cm (5 ft 7 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.[7][8]
Auditions
Auditions were held in Gold Coast on September 23, in Sydney on September 25–26, in Melbourne on 30 September and 1 October, in Hobart on October 3 and in Perth in October 9.[7][8] Applicants from Darwin, Dubbo, Port Macquarie and Townsville were also invited to auditions.[7] Applicants were also encouraged to apply for the competition online if they were unable to make an appearance at the live auditions.
Guest judges
To celebrate the series' ten year anniversary, the show decided to invite several well-known Australian models as guests for the new season. These included Elle Macpherson, Gemma Ward, and Miranda Kerr.[9][10] The show also invited back several contestants from seasons past for guest appearances. Among these were season 7 winner Montana Cox and 2nd runner-up Simone Holtznagel, season 6 winner Amanda Ware, and season 5 runner-up Cassi Van Den Dungen. The series finale culminated with a runway show that invited several other alumni from multiple seasons of the show.[11][12][13]
The final thirteen took part in their first runway challenge in front of a crowd of 400 people, and had to model designs from Alex Perry's S/S16 collection. They later had a night time photo shoot at The Star, facing off against season 7 winner Montana Cox.
The models competed in groups for a challenge in which they had to create a social media video for Colgate Optic White, with the best performer being chosen as an ambassador for the brand. The contestants later arrived at Randwick Racecourse, where they were introduced to Australian model Elle Macpherson, and took part in an equestrian inspired photo shoot with a racehorse.
The remaining eleven contestants were challenged to walk in a presentation for Swarovski as a part of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week to win the opportunity of being featured in the brands upcoming Crystaldust campaign, and were later coached by former Australia's Next Top Model contestants Amanda Ware, Cassi Van Den Dungen, and Simone Holtznagel in preparation for a latex photo shoot in groups photographed by Jez Smith.
Special guests: Margaret Simonovska, Amanda Ware, Cassi Van Den Dungen, Simone Holtznagel
The contestants received makeovers, and after having had no challenge or challenge scores, had to rely solely on their performance at a photo shoot session with alternative models at the Skyline Drive-In in Blacktown to guarantee their spot in the competition.
After a screen test challenge mentored by model-actress Gemma Ward, the models took part in a photo shoot session at Cradle Mountain in Tasmania. One of the contestants was left unable to participate after a medical emergency, and was granted exemption from elimination.
The final eight models were challenged to walk in a runway show over a pool, where they had to dive underwater and pose in a bid to be granted immunity from the upcoming double elimination. They later took part in a photo shoot session with fire performers.
The final six took part in a Fitbit look book challenge, for which the winner was awarded the chance of becoming the brand's new ambassador. The models were later styled in Jennifer Hawkins' line of swimwear, Cozi, for a shoot that focused entirely on their body while their face was hidden from view.
The remaining models were paired off into two teams in a challenge for Mazda, where they had to take their own photos in an attempt to have it featured in the brand's new print campaign. On set, the contestants had to model colorful costume designs, as they were mentored by Australian model Miranda Kerr.
Immediately following the previous elimination, it was revealed that the final four contestants would be heading overseas to Milan. After arriving, the models took on a casting challenge for Trussardi, for which the winner was awarded double the amount of time in front of the camera for the upcoming photo shoot. On set, the girls were dressed in Italian fashion labels for an editorial session overlooking the Naviglio Grande. Back in Australia, it was revealed that only two contestants would advance to the finale.
The final two shot for a mock cover and their winning editorial spread to be published in the December issue of Elle Australia. Later, the formerly eliminated models returned for a final runway show, with 40 contestants from all nine seasons of the series. After the judges reviewed the covers from the final photo shoot of the series, Aleyna was crowned as the tenth winner of Australia's Next Top Model.
Linnea - Leona Lewis inspired loose curls and chest length cut
Daisy - Cut long angled line
Sabine - Loose wavy weave
Aleyna - Tight waves
Score Table
Order
Episodes
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Total Score
Average Score
Aleyna
34.5
30.5
33.0
24.5
38.0
35.0
36.0
35.0
38.0
29.5
334.0
33.40
Sabine
28.5
27.0
31.5
21.5
30.5
31.0
37.0
33.5
38.5
29.0
308.0
30.80
Daisy
27.0
26.5
27.5
22.0
33.5
32.5
37.5
31.5
37.5
275.5
30.61
Linnea
29.0
33.5
28.0
25.5
34.0
37.0
32.0
35.5
36.0
290.5
32.28
Kassidy
24.0
26.5
34.5
25.5
34.0
30.0
35.5
31.0
241.0
30.13
Belinda
26.5
27.5
30.5
19.5
30.5
30.0
164.5
27.42
Vitoria
28.5
27.5
30.0
21.5
32.0
29.5
169.0
28.17
Christy
31.0
31.0
30.0
25.0
28.0
29.0
174.0
29.00
Jessie
32.0
29.0
29.5
25.5
27.0
143.0
28.60
Jordan
27.5
36.0
29.0
19.0
111.5
27.88
Summer
18.5
25.0
27.0
70.5
23.50
Laura
22.0
23.5
45.5
22.75
Sofie
18.0
18.0
18.00
The contestant had the highest score
The contestant had the lowest score and was eliminated
The contestant had the second lowest score and was in the bottom 2
The contestant had the highest score and won the competition
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
1
Aleyna
22
9
2.44
2
4
Linnea
32
3.55
3
2
Sabine
39
4.33
4
9
Jessie
24
5
4.80
5
5
Kassidy
39
8
4.88
6
8
Christy
30
6
5.00
7
3
Daisy
48
9
5.33
8-10
6
Belinda
39
6
6.50
8-10
7
Vitoria
39
6
6.50
8-10
10
Jordan
26
4
6.50
11
11
Summer
34
3
11.33
12
12
Laura
23
2
11.50
13
13
Sofie
12
1
12.00
Post–Top Model careers
Sofie Baric signed with Harvey James Management. She has taken a couple of test shots and featured in The West Australian May 2021. She has modeled for Billy Bones Club, Sip & Style Co., Goldwell, Lavada Cosmetic Clinic,...
Laura Taaffe has worked under the name "Beth" and signed with Priscilla's Model Management and Kult Model Management. She has taken a couple of test shots and modeled for The Iconic, Skull Jewellery by Sofia Fitzpatrick, Nifi Bridal, Smitten Cosmetics, Arnsdorf, Emma Mulholland, Incu Clothing Resort 2018,... She has appeard on magazine editorials for Laud June 2017, Harper's Bazaar Singapore September 2017, Oyster #111 September 2017, Fashion Journal September 2017, Lita FW18, Liike November 2018, Priceline AU Spring 2019,... Taaffe retired from modeling in 2019.
Summer Kane signed with Vivien's Model Management. She has taken a couple of test shots and appeard on magazine editorials for Playboy November 2022, InStyle January 2023, Women's Weekly January 2023,... She has modeled for Lorna Jane, Coach New York, Bras N Things, David Jones, Levi's, Target, Paradigm Apparel, Lilybod, Lipstik Shoes, Frank Body, Beginning Boutique, Swimwear Galore Summer 2018, Wrangler Summer 2018, Mist Clothing, Ozmosis, Just Sunnies, Le Rose Stories FW20, Rocc Natural, M.J. Bale SS22, Lexus, Largo Brewing,... Beside modeling, Kane has appeared in the music video "No Plans To Make Plans" by Lime Cordiale.
Jordan Simek signed with Vivien's Model Management, Scoop Model Management, The Talent Buro, Red 11 Model Management in Auckland and Castaway Model Management on Bali. She has appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Elegant US #14 February 2018 and walked in fashion shows of Tone Fitness Apparel Resort 2018,[39] Christie Millinery[40],... She has taken a couple of test shots and modeled for Showpo Summer 2017, S/W/F Boutique, Imonni, Le Rose Stories, Kaiami Swim, Gooseberry Intimates SS18, La Maison Talulah, Tussah The Label, Calli The Label, Tone Fitness Apparel, Bondi Bather, Allfenix, Nicole Fendel, A.K.A Studios, L'urv Sportwear, Ark Swimwear, Eleven Australia, Phylli Designs, Shona Joy, St Frock, InStitchu Summer 2021, Pared Eyewear, Emia Fashion, Colette By Colette Hayman, Superette New Zealand, Mera Silk New Zealand, Front Runner AU, Solis Ecowear Indonesia,...
Jessie Andrewartha signed with Début Management, The Models Talent Agency and Giant Management. She has modeled for Level Clothing AU, Varacalli Couture,... and appeared on magazine editorials for Teo December 2016, Pump US #2 Summer 2018,... She has taken a couple of test shots and walked in fashion shows of Aje. Clothing, Calèche Bridal House,[41] Varacalli Couture, Atelier Milano, Daisy Says, The Wolf Gang AU,... Andrewartha retired from modeling in 2021.
Christy Baker signed with Priscilla's Model Management, Chic Management, Que Models and Busy Models. She has taken a couple of test shots and appeared on magazine editorials for Get It Gold Coast September 2017. She has modeled for Intrigue On Rose, Jay Jays, City Beach AU, La' Frock Boutique, Iris & Wool, Aisling Equestrian,...
Vitoria Triboni signed with Vivien's Model Management. She has taken a couple of test shots and appeared on magazine editorials for Lita SS18. She has modeled for George Habibeh Couture, Jaggad, Cozie Boutique Swimwear, Sant Elia, Sea Level Swim, Sunday Supply Co., Leo Lin SS21, Greg Natale, Chika Bella, Volange Paris, Sotto Brand, Sevigne AU, Ashaya Rituals, NakedLab,...
Belinda Kosorok has modeled for Brides of Beecroft and appeared on magazine editorials for White Collection #4 January 2018. She has taken a couple of test shots and walked in fashion shows of The Sposa Group, Alémais,...
Kassidy Ure mainly work as an influencer after the show. She has appeared on magazine editorials for Imirage Canada, Solstice UK August 2017, Girlfriend September 2017, Scorpio Jin US #12 September 2017, Lita Magazine December 2017, Faddy Italia May 2021,... and modeled for Marho & Co., Standard Issue New Zealand, Nevada Clothing Co., Kate Ford The Label, Sunshine Dreamer Vintage, Iaminhatelove Cyprus, Charcoal Clothing, Impala Rollerskates[42],...
Linnea Stevens-Jones signed with Priscilla's Model Management. She has taken a couple of test shots and walked in fashion show for The Injury AU FW23.24.[43] She has modeled for Wrangler, Steve Madden, Nice Martin, Sass & Bide SS18, Nathan Cherrington, Luxe Deluxe Summer 2018, Fillyboo, Tree Of Life AU Spring 2022, Deux /Of Them, Shevoke, Misfit Shapes Winter 2022, Bassike Spring 2023, Saski Collection, Lyst AU, Wynn Hamlyn, Briar Will, Niicolé Jewellery,... and appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Lita Summer 2017,[44] 7Hues US #10 October 2018,[45] Kaltblut Germany November 2018,[46] Black New Zealand August 2020, 10 Magazine #16 FW20, Gmaro France #39 February 2021, Gritty Pretty #26 March 2021,[47] Astrophe May 2021, Marie Claire June 2021, Moevir France May 2022, To Be #5 May 2023,...
Daisy Davies signed with Priscilla's Model Management, Scoop Model Management, 4 Walls Management, Two Management & The Industry Model Management in Los Angeles. She has taken a couple of test shots and walked in fashion show of Specsavers, We Are Kindred FW18[48],... She has modeled for Ally Fashion, Billabong, Nice Martin, Sambag AU FW17, Lady Kate Knitwear FW18, Good&Co FW18, Jennifer Gibson Jewellery, Sheike & Co, Tigerlily Swimwear Resort 2019, Ronda Wear, Byiris Collection,... and appeared on magazine editorials for Miami Living US August 2017,[49] Estela US August 2017,[50] Andivero Canada April 2018, Pageone July 2018, Others US March 2022,... Davies retired from modeling in 2023.
Sabine Jamieson signed with Priscilla's Model Management and Clyne Model Management. She has taken a couple of test shots and walked in fashion show of Eliya The Label, Wild Pony Swimwear SS18, Tigerlily Swimwear Resort 2019,... She has modeled for Calvin Klein, Wrangler, Sportsgirl, Bassike, Nice Martin, Sir The Label, Cotton On, In Bed Store, By Johnny., Brigid McLaughlin Fall 2017, Cue Clothing Co, Insight 51, Oh Hej Hej FW18, Penny Sage, Lenni The Label, Megan Park FW19, FP Movement, The Saint Helena, Bowie Rae, Mahsa Label New Zealand, Edge Clothing Summer 2020, Kloke AU, Milk & Thistle Label, Loess Perfume, Women Of Misfit, Kashi Clothing, La Bottega Di Brunella FW24,... and appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Russh,[51][52] Sunday Life, Vilkan US January 2017, Bullett US February 2017, Fashion Journal April 2017, Damaged US June 2017, The Atlas US July 2017, Pageone September 2018,...
^In episode 4, Jessie, Kassidy and Linnea tied for highest score.
^In episode 5, Belinda was deemed unfit to participate in the shoot for medical reasons, and thus only had the opportunity to accumulate a score of 9 for the challenge.[38] In the interest of fairness, she was granted exemption from elimination. While she did technically have the lowest overall score, she wasn't eligible for elimination. Panel resumed with the other 8 contestants who took part in both the challenge and photo shoot.
^In episode 6, Linnea was immune from elimination after winning the challenge, and also achieved the highest combined score at panel. This episode also featured a double elimination. Christy was eliminated after she placed lower than Kassidy on the leaderboard, who was last at the time. Despite scoring higher than Christy, Vitoria was also unable to score higher than Kassidy.
^This episode featured a double elimination. Linnea was eliminated after Daisy placed above her on leaderboard, bumping her to third place. Daisy was eliminated after Aleyna placed above her on the leaderboard as well, bumping her to third place, and Linnea to fourth.