Australia 's Next Top Model ( cycle 8 ) - Wikipedia Australia 's Next Top Model ( cycle 8 ) This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. ( April 2016 ) Australia 's Next Top Model ( cycle 8 ) Cycle 8 contestants Country of origin Australia No. of episodes 12 Release Original network Fox8 Original release 9 July ( 2013 - 07 - 09 ) -- 24 September 2013 ( 2013 - 09 - 24 ) Additional information Judges Jennifer Hawkins Alex Perry Charlotte Dawson Didier Cohen No. of contestants 15 Winner Melissa Juratowitch Cycle chronology ← Previous Cycle 7 Next → Cycle 9 Series summary The eighth cycle of Australia 's Next Top Model began airing 9 July 2013 on Fox8. Former host Sarah Murdoch left the show and was replaced by Jennifer Hawkins. Alex Perry and Charlotte Dawson returned as judges for this season 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. 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. Contents 1 Series summary 1.1 Requirements 1.2 Auditions 2 Cast 2.1 Contestants 2.2 Judges 3 Episodes 4 Results 5 Controversy 6 Notes 7 References 8 External links 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. Cast 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 ⁄ 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 ⁄ in ) Melbourne Episode 5 12 -- 11 April Harvey 18 172 cm ( 5 ft 7 ⁄ 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 ⁄ 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 Abbie Weir 17 181 cm ( 5 ft 11 ⁄ in ) Maclean Episode 11 Duckie Thot 17 177 cm ( 5 ft 9 ⁄ in ) Melbourne Episode 12 Shanali Martin 16 178 cm ( 5 ft 10 in ) Melbourne Melissa Juratowitch 16 172 cm ( 5 ft 7 ⁄ in ) Melbourne Judges Jennifer Hawkins ( host ) Alex Perry Charlotte Dawson Didier Cohen Episodes No. overall No. in season Title Original air date 76 `` 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. 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 `` 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 `` 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 `` 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 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 : Zachary 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 did n'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 Results Order Episodes 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 April Taylah Melissa Melissa Jade Madeline Duckie Shanali Dajana Abbie Shanali Shanali Melissa Brooke Melissa Madeline Jade Jade Abbie Duckie Shanali Melissa Melissa Shanali Duckie Duckie Shanali Duckie Ashley Dajana Dajana Abbie Melissa Duckie Duckie Melissa Rhiannon Duckie Shanali Shanali Shanali Duckie Jade Duckie Abbie 5 Ashley Shannon Ashley Abbie Dajana Shannon Melissa Melissa Dajana Jade 6 Taylah Jade Taylah Shannon Abbie Ashley Shannon Shanali 7 Shanali Brooke Jade Madeline Shannon Abbie Jade Shannon 8 Dajana Dajana Brooke Dajana Duckie Melissa Melissa Ashley 9 Abbie Ashley Shannon Ashley Madeline 10 Taylor April April Taylah Taylah 11 Madeline Abbie Dajana April Brooke 12 Rhiannon Shanali Abbie 13 Jade Madeline Rhiannon 14 Shannon Taylor 15 Chanique The contestant was eliminated The contestant was disqualified The contestant was part of a non-elimination bottom two The contestant won the competition 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 do n't know why but I went into ( the show ) thinking ' oh, there wo n'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 has n'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. Notes Jump up ^ In episode 1, the finalists were selected. The top 50 was reduced to a pool of 25 girls, which were in turn reduced to the final 15 contestants. The first official elimination took place in episode 2. April, Dajana, Duckie, Madeline, and Shanali won that week 's challenge as a team. Jump up ^ Episode 5 featured a double elimination with the bottom two contestants being in danger of elimination. Jump up ^ In episode 6, Taylah was disqualified from the competition. As a result, no one was eliminated. Additionally, Jade and Madeline were awarded best picture as a pair. Jump up ^ Episode 10 featured a double elimination with the bottom three contestants being in danger of elimination. References Jump up ^ `` Australia 's Next Top Model Judges ''. FOX8 TV. Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Jump up ^ `` Australia 's Next Top Model 8 - About ''. FOX8 TV. Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Jump up ^ Stephenson, Alice ( 25 September 2013 ). `` Melissa Juratowitch 's ' seven finger forehead ' nabs her Australia 's Next Top Model win ''. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 28 September 2013. Jump up ^ `` Australia 's Next Top Model 8 - Top 50 ''. FOX8 TV. Archived from the original on 24 June 2013. Jump up ^ `` Australia 's Next Top Model 8 - Models ''. FOX8TV. Archived from the original on 13 July 2013. Jump up ^ `` AUSTRALIA 'S NEXT TOP MODEL SEASON 8 2013 NATIONWIDE AUDITION TOUR BEGINS ''. MCN. Jump up ^ `` Chanique ''. Shine Australia & FOX8. Archived from the original on 16 April 2014. Retrieved 16 August 2016. Jump up ^ `` Taylor ''. Shine Australia & FOX8. Archived from the original on 16 April 2014. Retrieved 16 August 2016. Jump up ^ `` Rhiannon ''. Shine Australia & FOX8. Archived from the original on 16 April 2014. Retrieved 16 August 2016. Jump up ^ `` Brooke ''. Shine Australia & FOX8. Archived from the original on 16 April 2014. Retrieved 16 August 2016. Jump up ^ `` April ''. Shine Australia & FOX8. Archived from the original on 16 April 2014. Retrieved 16 August 2016. Jump up ^ `` Taylah ''. Shine Australia & FOX8. Archived from the original on 16 April 2014. Retrieved 16 August 2016. Jump up ^ `` Madeline ''. Shine Australia & FOX8. Archived from the original on 16 April 2014. Retrieved 16 August 2016. Jump up ^ `` Ashley ''. Shine Australia & FOX8. Archived from the original on 16 April 2014. Retrieved 16 August 2016. Jump up ^ `` Shannon ''. Shine Australia & FOX8. Archived from the original on 16 April 2014. Retrieved 16 August 2016. Jump up ^ `` Jade ''. Shine Australia & FOX8. Archived from the original on 16 April 2014. Retrieved 16 August 2016. Jump up ^ `` Dajana ''. Shine Australia & FOX8. Archived from the original on 16 April 2014. Retrieved 16 August 2016. Jump up ^ `` Abbie ''. Shine Australia & FOX8. Archived from the original on 16 April 2014. Retrieved 16 August 2016. Jump up ^ `` Duckie ''. Shine Australia & FOX8. Archived from the original on 16 April 2014. Retrieved 16 August 2016. Jump up ^ `` Shanali ''. Shine Australia & FOX8. Archived from the original on 16 April 2014. Retrieved 16 August 2016. Jump up ^ `` Melissa ''. Shine Australia & FOX8. Archived from the original on 16 April 2014. Retrieved 16 August 2016. Jump up ^ `` Model mayhem as Jennifer Hawkins boots ' bully ' contestant from Australia 's Next Top Model ''. News.com.au. Jump up ^ `` Australia 's Next Top Model Gets Ugly ''. Realityravings. Jump up ^ `` Jennifer Hawkins reveals why violent contestant marched from Australia 's Next Top Model ''. Herald Sun. Jump up ^ `` Ugly incident ''. A Current Affair. 12 August 2013. Retrieved 27 April 2016. External links Official website ( archive at the Wayback Machine ) Australia 's Next Top Model Cycles 5 6 7 8 9 10 Contestants Winners Gemma Sanderson Eboni Stocks Alice Burdeu Demelza Reveley Tahnee Atkinson Amanda Ware Montana Cox Melissa Juratowitch Brittany Beattie Aleyna FitzGerald Other alumni Sarah Lawrence Jordan Loukas Samantha Downie Cassi Van Den Dungen Sophie Van Den Akker Simone Holtznagel Duckie Thot Madeline Cowe Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Australia%27s_Next_Top_Model_(cycle_8)&oldid=851192964 '' Categories : 2013 Australian television seasons Australia 's Next Top Model cycles Hidden categories : Articles needing additional references from April 2016 All articles needing additional references Use Australian English from July 2013 All Wikipedia articles written in Australian English Use dmy dates from August 2017 Talk Contents About Wikipedia Italiano ไทย Tiếng Việt Edit links This page was last edited on 20 July 2018, at 17 : 54 ( UTC ). 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Question: australia's next top model season 8 host
Answer: Jennifer Hawkins