Australia's Next Top Model season 10 explained

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 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.

The winner of the competition was 17-year-old Aleyna FitzGerald from Newcastle.^[6]

Series summary

Requirements

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 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.

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. 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]}

Contestants

(Ages stated are at start of contest)

Contestant	Age	Height	Hometown	Finish	Place
Sofie Baric[14]	17		Hobart		13
Laura Taaffe[15]	20		Perth		12
Summer Kane[16]	19		Melbourne		11
Jordan Simek[17]	20		Sydney		10
[18]	21		Adelaide		9
Christy Baker[19]	17		Brisbane	Episode 6	8
[20]	25		Sydney		7
[21]	18			Episode 7	6
Kassidy Ure[22]	19		Newcastle	Episode 8	5
[23]	16		Sydney	Episode 9	4
Daisy Davies[24]	19		Sydney		3
Sabine Jamieson[25]	17		Byron Bay		2
Aleyna FitzGerald[26]	17		Newcastle		1

Judges

• Jennifer Hawkins (host)
• Alex Perry
• Megan Gale

Other cast members

• Cheyenne Tozzi - mentor
• Jordan Stenmark - mentor
• Zac Stenmark - mentor

Summaries

Order	Episodes
	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
1	Aleyna	Jordan	Kassidy	Linnea Kassidy Jessie	Belinda	Linnea	Daisy	Linnea	Sabine	Aleyna
2	Jessie	Linnea	Aleyna		Aleyna	Aleyna	Sabine	Aleyna	Aleyna	Sabine
3	Christy	Christy	Sabine		Linnea	Daisy	Aleyna	Sabine	Daisy
4	Linnea	Aleyna	Belinda	Christy	Kassidy	Sabine	Kassidy	Daisy	Linnea
5	Sabine	Jessie	Christy	Aleyna	Daisy	Belinda	Linnea	Kassidy
6	Vitoria	Belinda	Vitoria	Daisy	Vitoria	Kassidy	Belinda
7	Jordan	Vitoria	Jessie	Sabine	Sabine	Vitoria
8	Daisy	Sabine	Jordan	Vitoria	Christy	Christy
9	Belinda	Daisy	Linnea	Belinda	Jessie
10	Kassidy	Kassidy	Daisy	Jordan
11	Laura	Summer	Summer
12	Summer	Laura
13	Sofie

The contestant was eliminated

The contestant was immune from elimination

The contestant won the competition

Bottom two/three

Episode	Contestants	Eliminated
1	Sofie & Summer	Sofie
2	Laura & Summer	Laura
3	Daisy & Summer	Summer
4	Belinda & Jordan	Jordan
5	Christy & Jessie	Jessie
6	Christy & Kassidy	Christy
	Kassidy & Vitoria	Vitoria
7	Belinda & Linnea	Belinda
8	Daisy & Kassidy	Kassidy
9	Aleyna, Daisy, Linnea & Sabine	Linnea
10	Aleyna & Sabine	Sabine

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 in the semi-final judging and placed fourth

The contestant was eliminated in the semi-final judging and placed third

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

Makeovers

• Jordan - Gisele Bundchen blonde
• Jessie - Loose waves with bangs
• Christy - Dyed dark blonde and tight waves
• Vitoria - Tight waves
• Belinda - Geri Halliwell dark red
• Kassidy - Agyness Deyn pixie cut
• 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,^[27] Christie Millinery^[28],... 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,^[29] 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^[30],...
• 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.^[31] 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,^[32] 7Hues US #10 October 2018,^[33] Kaltblut Germany November 2018,^[34] Black New Zealand August 2020, 10 Magazine #16 FW20, Gmaro France #39 February 2021, Gritty Pretty #26 March 2021,^[35] 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^[36],... 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,^[37] Estela US August 2017,^[38] 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,^{[39] [40]} 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,...
• Aleyna FitzGerald has collected her prizes and signed with Priscilla's Model Management. She is also signed with DNA Model Management in New York City, D'Management Group in Milan, Premier Model Management in London, View Management in Barcelona, Marilyn Agency, Silent Models & Ford Models in Paris. She has modeled for Balmain, Nordstrom, Ralph Lauren, R. M. Williams, Napoleon Perdis, Zara, Fendi,^[41] Yves Saint Laurent, Mango, Alex Perry, Asilio The Label, Anteprima Italia, Ever New, Oscar De La Renta Fall 2019, Cue Clothing Co FW19, Incu Clothing, C/Meo Collective, Venroy Summer 2020, Camilla and Marc Fall 2020, Oroton Spring 2020, Sass & Bide SF20, Hansen & Gretel AU Fall 2020, Luxe Deluxe Winter 2020, Aje. Clothing, Bassike Winter 2020, Romance Was Born Pre-Fall 2020, Amber Sceats, Ash Global SS21,^[42] Christopher Esber Pre-Fall 2021, Veronika Maine Winter 2021, Arc’teryx Veilance US SS22, Frame Store Summer 2022, Max Mara FW22, Helmut Lang Resort 22.23, Oscar De La Renta Pre-Fall 2023, Anine Bing Summer 2023, Emporio Armani FW23.24, Joseph Altuzarra SS24,... and appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Elle, Harper's Bazaar, Marie Claire, Vogue, Russh,^{[43] [44]} Inprint,^[45] 10 Magazine #12 FW18, Vogue Taiwan August 2018, InStyle October 2019, Elle US November 2019, Make UK #12 December 2019, Elle Indonesia March 2020, Vogue Paris July 2020, T Singapore September 2020, Her World Singapore November 2020, The Edition Italia November 2020, Badlands Journal February 2021, Jane #9 April 2021,^[46] Vogue Singapore September 2022, CR Fashion Book US September 2022, Love Want #32 March 2024,... FitzGerald has taken part in many fashion shows including Yves Saint Laurent, Valentino, Dior, Chanel, Marc Jacobs, Tadashi Shoji, Blumarine, Giorgio Armani, Balmain, Zimmermann, Emporio Armani, Ermanno Scervino, Dolce & Gabbana, Elie Saab, Giambattista Valli, David Jones, Christopher John Rogers, Ralph Lauren, Tory Burch, Brandon Maxwell, Jonathan Simkhai, Zero + Maria Cornejo, Anteprima, Brock Collection, Sally LaPointe, Sacai FW17, Rodarte FW17, Victoria Beckham SS18, Jill Stuart SS18, Marchesa SS18, Margaret Howell SS18, Preen by Thornton Bregazzi SS18, Aquilano Rimondi SS18, Joseph Altuzarra SS18, GCDS SS18, Moncler Gamme SS18, Esteban Cortázar FW18, David Koma FW18, Hussein Chalayan FW18, Moschino FW18, John Galliano FW18, Kate Spade New York FW19, Khaite FW19, Zadig & Voltaire FW19, Brognano FW19, Johanna Ortiz Resort 2020, Mark Gong SS20, Elie Tahari SS20, Son Jung Wan SS20, Staud SS20, Chocheng SS20, Ulla Johnson FW20, Carolina Herrera FW20, Veronica Beard FW20, Theory Fall 2020, Kenzo Fall 2020, Maje Fall 2020, Alberta Ferretti SS23, Maryam Nassir Zadeh SS23, Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini SS23, Rochas SS23, Givenchy SS23, Mônot Spring 2023, Helmut Lang FW23, Anna Sui FW24, Tommy Hilfiger FW24, Oscar De La Renta Pre-Spring 2025,...

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