Returning: Australia’s Next Top Model

Thirteen young hopefuls will star in the tenth series of Australia’s Next Top Model, hosted by Jennifer Hawkins.

Megan Gale will feature as a full time judge, alongside designer Alex Perry.

Elle Macpherson, Gemma Ward and Miranda Kerr will all guest star throughout the series.

Former contestants Montana Cox (Series 7), Simone Holtznagel (Series 7), Amanda Ware (Series 6), Cassie Van Den Dungen (Series 5) will feature along with a grand finale featuring over forty returning contestants. Australian twins Jordan and Zac Stenmark, will also work beside returning mentor Cheyenne Tozzi.

Alex Perry said: “Ten years is a lifetime in the modelling industry, so to have survived let alone thrived, is such an honour for Australia’s Next Top Model. It’s fantastic and a very proud moment to be celebrating ten seasons of such an iconic and landmark series. When we first started filming in the Foxtel studios in Sydney in 2004, none of us could ever have imagined the show would grow to launch so many modelling careers.

“It’s been a thrill to have worked with hosts Erika Heynatz, Sarah Murdoch, Jodhi Meares, Jennifer Hawkins and of course our dear, irreplaceable Charlotte Dawson, to whom so much of the of the show’s success is attributed to. Over the years we’ve shared plenty of laughter, tears, outrageous moments and a love of producing great fashion imagery.

“This season we welcome the gorgeous Megan Gale, who next to Jennifer Hawkins, will provide one of the most dynamic judging panels we’ve ever assembled. Megan and Jen bring great heart and commitment to the show. It’s a wonderful combination that also equals exceptional glamour to the 10th anniversary.”

The thirteen finalists are: from NSW: Aleyna Fitzgerald (16), Linnea Stevens-Jones (16), Sabine Jamieson (17), Belinda Kosorok (18), Daisy Davies (19), Kassidy Ure (19), Jordan Simek (20), Vitoria Triboni (25) from VIC: Summer Kane (19), from QLD: Christy Baker (17) from SA: Jessie Andrewartha (21) from WA: Laura Taaffe (20) from TAS: Sofie Baric (17)

The winner of Australia’s Next Top Model will receive a 12 month modelling contract with Priscilla’s Model Management, and will feature in an editorial spread for leading fashion magazine, Elle Australia. They will also get $20,000 trip to New York during Fashion Week, and drive away in a stylish Mazda.

Australia’s Next Top Model is produced by Shine Australia for Foxtel, and is subscription television’s longest running local production.

Tuesday September 20 at 7.30pm on FOX8.