The sixth season of Australia's Next Top Model premiered on 20 July 2010 on Fox8. Sarah Murdoch returned as the host and leading judge for this season. Alex Perry and Charlotte Dawson also returned as judges.
The prizes for this season included a one-year modelling contract with Priscilla's Model Management, a 25,000 contract to be the face Levi’s, a trip to New York to meet with Elite Model Management, a brand new Ford Fiesta Zetec, an eight-page editorial spread and the cover of Harper's Bazaar Australia, and 20,000 courtesy of U by Kotex.
The winner of the competition was 17-year-old Amanda Ware from Mermaid Beach, Queensland.
Series summary A few major changes were made this season. Jez Smith returned as part of the judging panel for the first time since the third season, and Jonathan Pease was replaced by fashion icon Josh Flinn, due to the former's work conflicts. Filming took place from May through June 2010. The number of contestants this season was increased from 13 to 16. The model house was located on 21 Hunter St, in Sydney's eastern suburb of Dover Heights. In contrast to the previous three seasons, the viewer vote entirely determined the winner and placements of each contestant during the live finale. Beginning this season, there was also a shift in the series' tone, with less focus being placed on quarrels among the contestants.
Requirements As with previous seasons, all contestants had to be aged 16 or older to be eligible for the show. Those auditioning were required to have a minimum height of at least tall. To qualify, all applicants had to be Australian citizens residing in Australia. Additional requirements stated that contestants should not have had prior experience as a model in a national campaign within the last five years. If a contestant was represented by an agent or a manager, she had to terminate that representation prior to the competition.
Auditions Auditions were held on 16–17 January in Sydney, on 19–20 January in Brisbane, on 21 January in Bendigo, on 23 January in Adelaide and on 24 January in Perth.
Cast Contestants (Ages stated are at start of contest) Contestant Age Height Hometown FinishPlace Alison Boxer 16 YarravilleEpisode 116–12 Valeria Nilova 17 Rostrevor Ashlea Monigatti 16 Echuca Sally Geach 19 Bull Creek Claire Smith 18 Sorrento Megan Jacob 17 Park Orchards Episode 211 Ashton Flutey 18 Collaroy Episode 310 Chantal Croccolo 20 Bankstown Episode 49 Kimberly Thrupp 20 Burleigh Waters Episode 58 Brittney Dudley 16 Clare Episode 67 Joanna Broomfield 18 North Adelaide Episode 76 Kathryn Lyons 20 Jamboree Heights Episode 85 Jessica Moloney 19 Harvey Episode 94 Sophie Van Den Akker 19 CroydonEpisode 113Kelsey Martinovich 19 Lennox Head2 Amanda Ware 17 Mermaid Beach1
Judges Sarah Murdoch (host) Alex Perry Charlotte Dawson Jez Smith
Other cast members Josh Flinn – style director, model mentor
Episodes
Summaries OrderEpisodes12345678910111AmandaKathrynKelseyJoannaKathrynAmandaSophieAmandaSophieAmandaKelseyAmanda2JoannaJoannaKimberlyKelseyJoannaJessicaKathrynSophieKelseyKelseySophieAmandaKelsey3KathrynAmandaKathrynBrittneyKelseyKelseyJessicaJessicaAmandaSophie4KelseyJessicaJessicaKathrynJessicaSophieAmandaKelseyJessica 5SophieSophieJoannaSophieSophieJoannaKelseyKathryn 6ChantalKelseyAmandaJessicaAmandaKathrynJoanna 7MeganBrittneyChantalAmandaBrittney Brittney 8JessicaAshtonSophieKimberlyKimberly 9AshtonChantalBrittneyChantal10BrittneyKimberlyAshton11KimberlyMegan12-16Alison Ashlea Claire Sally Valeria
The contestant was eliminated The contestant was part of a non-elimination bottom two The contestant won the competition
Bottom two EpisodeContestantsEliminated1Alison, Ashlea, Claire, Kimberly, Sally & Valeria AlisonAshleaClaireSallyValeria2Kimberly & MeganMegan3Brittney & AshtonAshton4Chantal & KimberleyChantal5Brittney & Kimberley Kimberly6Brittney & KathrynBrittney7Joanna & KelseyJoanna8Kathryn & KelseyKathryn9Amanda & JessicaJessica10Kelsey & SophieNone11Amanda, Kelsey & SophieAmanda & KelseyKelsey 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 eliminated after her third time in the bottom two/three The contestant was eliminated after her fourth time in the bottom two/three 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
Average call-out order Final two is not included. Rank byaverage Place Model Call-outtotal Number ofcall-outs Call-outaverage 3 1 Amanda 35 11 3.18 2 5 Kathryn 25 8 3.12 4 6 Joanna 23 7 3.28 1 2 Kelsey 33 11 3.00 5 3 Sophie 41 11 3.73 6 4 Jessica 38 9 4.22 7 Brittney 43 6 7.17 8 9 Chantal 31 4 7.75 9 8 Kimberly 39 5 7.80 10–11 10 Ashton 27 3 9.00 11 Megan 18 2 12–16 Alison 12 1 12.00 Ashlea Claire Sally Valeria
Photoshoot Guide
Episode 1 Photoshoot: Mad Men-inspired Clothing Style from the 1950s Episode 2 Photoshoot: Denim Campaign Episode 3 Photoshoot: High fashion beauty shoot Episode 4 Photoshoot: Swimwear on the Beach Episode 5 Photoshoot: Impulse Advertisement Campaign Episode 6 Photoshoot: Accessories with Animals for Cosmopolitan Episode 7 Photoshoot: Vintage Lingerie and Fur in the Snow Episode 8 Photoshoot: High Fashion Garments on a Yacht Episode 9 Photoshoots: Traditional Kimonos; Avant-garde Street Wear Episode 10 Photoshoot: Cruise editorial for Harper's Bazaar
Makeovers
Ashton - Tight waves and a mild trim Chantal - Melanie Chisholm brown and bangs swept Kimberly - Liza Minnelli inspired pixie cut with bangs and dyed red Brittney - Loose curly weave Joanna - Dyed dark brown, loose waves and a mild trim Kathryn - Twiggy light blonde Jessica - Long straight black layers with bangs Sophie - Dyed dark blonde, short layered bob with bangs swept Kelsey - Long dark brown weave with bangs Amanda - Hair straighten
Post–Top Model careers
Alison Boxer has been featured on Maribyrnong Weekly February 2011. She did not pursue modeling after the show. Ashlea Monigatti has modeled for Strike Bowling Bar and appeared on magazine cover for What's On Echuca-Moama FW16. She did not pursue modeling after the show. Claire Smith did not pursue modeling after the show. Sally Geach signed with Scene Model Management. She has taken a couple of test shots and walked in fashion shows of Liz Davenport, Candice Jade Designs,... She has modeled for Pigeonhole AU FW11, Il Ricco & Co, Katherine Dunmill FW13, Geachi Clothing AU, Fara Almasi Couture, Sally Victoria Couture, Little Market Place AU,... appeared on magazine editorials for Mym March 2011, Scoop Fall 2013, Perth Now June 2019, The West Australian July 2019, Melville Gazette May 2020,... Beside modeling, Geach is also competed on The Real Love Boat 2022. In 2018, she retired from modeling to pursue a career as a fashion designer which she has launched several brands such as Geachi Clothing AU, Sally Victoria Couture,... Valeria Nilova signed with Finesse Models. She has taken a couple of test shots and appeared on magazine cover and editorials for The Adelaide* December 2011, Attitude December 2011-February 2012, Luna January 2012, My Wedding #14 Fall 2012,... She retired from modeling in 2014. Megan Jacob has modeled for Lelulah Boutique FW15 and competed on Miss Tourism Australia 2011. She did not pursue modeling after the show. Ashton Flutey signed with Work Agency, Premiere Model Management in London, Core Artist Management in Hamburg, Ford Models in New York City, Freedom Models in Los Angeles and Next Model Managementhttp://www.nextmanagement.com/new-york/profile/ashton-flutey in New York City & Milan. She has taken a couple of test shots and walked in fashion shows of Alex Perry, Toni Matičevski, Aje Clothing, Ellery AU, By Johnny SS13.14, Watson x Watson SS13.14, We Are Handsome SS13.14, Michael Lo Sordo SS13.14, Flannel AU Fall 2013, Jamie Ashkar, Carla Zampatti SS14.15, Suboo SS14, Bec & Bridge SS14.15, Ginger & Smart SS14.15, Jayson Brundsdon SS14.15, Christopher Esber SS14.15, Casey Tanswell SS14.15, Cleonie Swim SS14.15, Myer SS15, Witchery SS14.15, Jean-Pierre Braganza FW15, Orla Kiely FW15, Palmer Harding FW15, Hakaan Yildirim FW15, Georgia Alice Resort 2017, Discount Universe Resort 2017,... She has modeled for The Iconic, Fame and Partners, Toni Matičevski, Myer, Lee, General Pants Co., Yeezy US, Peter Alexander, Anine Bing, Bec & Bridge, Morrison Clothing, Kloke AU SS13.14, Avenue 32 UK, Topshop UK FW13, Jayson Brundsdon, French Connection UK SS14, Seamless1, Ruby Sees All Spring 2014, Nobody Denim, Bikinibird US, Jaggar The Label, Spell AU, Bardot Spring 2015, Closed Germany FW15, Trois The Label, P.E Nation, Hide & Ride Korea Summer 2016, Illia Clothing US Spring 2017, Everly Clothing US, Button Avenue US, BCBG Max Azria SS17, Cue Clothing FW17, State Of Escape, Eyahuska Studio US SS18, Sisley US SS18, Carleen US,... and appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Russh, Yen, Push It UK August 2013, Garage US September 2013, Sunday Life March 2014, Vogue April 2014, Oyster November 2014, One US March 2015, Huf US July 2015, Tatler September 2015, Factice France Fall 2015, Fantastics US November 2015, P Mexico January 2016, Laloved October 2016, Myer Emporium May 2017, Los Angeles US September 2017, Jute US November 2017, Encore Germany September 2018,... Flutey retired from modeling in 2022. Chantal Croccolo signed with Priscilla's Model Management, Chic Model Management, Scoop Model Management, Ford Models in New York City, Bareface Model Agency in Dubai and 62 Model Management in Auckland. She has modeled for Boohoo, Steven Khalil, Seventh Wonderland, Sheike AU Spring 2011, Sabatini NZ FW12, Gucci UAE SS13, Shona Joy Spring 2013, Bless'ed Are The Meek Summer 2013.14, Cerrone Jewellers, Tree Of Life AU, Market HQ AU, Showroom 22 NZ SS13.14, Tuchuzy Store, Elle Zeitoune Winter 2014, Isle Of Mine Summer 2014.15, Veuve Clicquot, Valspar,... and appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Elle UAE April 2013, Grazia UAE April 2013, Haya UAE #246 April 2013, Zak UAE July 2013, Cosmopolitan August 2013, Viva New Zealand September 2013, Cleo August 2014, Cosmopolitan Bride August 2014, Brisbane News December 2014,... She has taken a couple of test shots and walked in fashion shows of David Jones, Karen Walker, Trelise Cooper, Kookai, Bless'ed Are The Meek, Suno FW11, Bodkin's FW11, Three As Four FW11.12, Bensoni FW11.12, Trias FW11.12, Friend Of Mine SS11.12, Foxton Danger SS11.12, Guanabana Designs SS11.12, Karen Neilsen Collection SS11.12, Lisa Blue SS11.12, None The Richer SS11.12, Roopa Pemmaraju SS11.12, Terri Donna SS11.12, Wonders Cease SS11.12, Gypsea SS13.14, Maidenlove SS13.14, Skye & Staghorn SS13.14, Surface Too Deep SS13.14, Christina Exie SS13.14, By Johnny, Tigerlily Swimwear, We Are Handsome SS15.16,... Croccolo retired from modeling in 2016. Kimberly Thrupp has taken a couple of test shots, modeled for Aurum Cosmetics and appeared on magazine editorials for Hair Biz #34 September 2012. She retired from modeling in 2013. Brittney Dudley signed with Priscilla's Model Management. She has taken a couple of test shots and modeled for Bullrush Clothing Winter 2010, Arena Equestrian,... She retired from modeling in 2013.