Cycle one of Australia's Next Top Model began airing on 11 January 2005 on Fox8. The ten contestants from around the country chosen for the competition converged in Sydney, where they spent eight weeks sharing an inner city apartment while competing for the title of Australia's Next Top Model. The series finale was held in Melbourne.

The prizes for winning the first cycle of Australia's Next Top Model included a modelling contract with Chic Model Management, an all-expenses paid trip to Milan to meet with Italian modeling agency Fashion, an eight-page editorial in Cleo magazine, and a national campaign for Napoleon cosmetics.

The winner of the competition was 22-year-old Gemma Sanderson from Newcastle.Here's one reality show that offers its contestants a real shot at a career.Beauty, hard work take Gemma to the top

Contestants (Ages stated are at start of contest) ContestantAgeHeightHometownFinishPlace Naomi Thompson 22 Townsville Episode 110 Nicole Fraser 19 Albury Episode 29 Atong Tulba Mulual 19 Sydney Episode 38 Allana Ridge 19 Sydney Episode 47 (quit) Zoe McDonald 20 Gold Coast Episode 56 Simmone Duckmanton 18 Melbourne Episode 65 Sam Morley 20 Gold Coast Episode 74 Shannon McGuire 19 Perth Episode 83 Chloe Wilson 19 Adelaide2 Gemma Sanderson 22 Newcastle1

Judges Erika Heynatz Alex Perry Ken Thompson Marguerite Kramer

Other cast members Michael Azzolini – personal stylist

Episodes

Summaries OrderEpisodes1234567 81Chloe Gemma Simmone ShannonChloe Sam ShannonChloe Gemma 2Allana Sam GemmaSamSamShannonGemma GemmaChloe3SimmoneShannonSam SimmoneSimmoneChloe ChloeShannon4ShannonChloeZoeGemmaGemma GemmaSam 5ZoeSimmone ChloeChloe Zoe ShannonSimmone6GemmaAtongShannonZoe 7SamZoeAllanaAllana8AtongAllanaAtong9NicoleNicole10Naomi

The contestant was eliminated. The contestant quit the competition. The contestant was part of a non-elimination bottom two. The contestant won the competition.

Bottom two EpisodeContestantsEliminated1Naomi & NicoleNaomi2Allana & NicoleNicole3Allana & AtongAtong4Chloe & Zoe5Shannon & ZoeZoe6Gemma & SimoneSimmone7Chloe & SamSam8Gemma & ShannonShannonChloe & GemmaChloe 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 quit the competition 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 1 2 Chloe 23 8 2.87 2 4 Sam 21 7 3.00 3–4 1 Gemma 25 8 3.12 3 Shannon 5 Simmone 20 6 3.33 6 Zoe 27 5 5.40 7 Allana 17 3 5.67 8 Atong 22 7.33 9 Nicole 18 2 9.00 10 Naomi 10 1 10.00

Photoshoot Guide Episode 1: Rogue swimsuits on the beach Episode 2: Horseback riding Episode 3: Lingerie in pairs Episode 4: Beauty shots with a tarantula Episode 5: Posing with Geoff Huegill Episode 6: Pole dancing Episode 7: Nude with gold foil Episode 8: Cosmetics beauty shots

Makeovers Atong – Brigitte Bardot inspired long straight light brown hair extensions with bangs Allana – Jessica Simpson strawberry blonde and dark blonde extensions removed Zoe – Dyed jet black and trimmed Simmone – Marilyn Monroe light blonde pixie cut Sam – Megan Gale dark brown and layered with bangs Shannon – Victoria Beckham inspired pixie cut and dyed light brown with highlights; later, Katie Holmes inspired angled line bob and dyed black Chloe – Julianne Moore red; later, dyed light red Gemma – Paulina Porizkova brown and layered; later, dyed light brown

Post-Top Model Careers Naomi Thompson was signed with New Models in Athens, Greece, appeared in Helmi and Coast Living magazines, and walked in the Townsville Fashion Festival. She later covered DUO magazine in 2017, appeared in the cycle 10 finale runway in 2016, and co-founded the swimwear company Kamara. Nicole Fraser did not pursue modelling. Atong Tulba Mulual was signed with Vivien's Model Management from early 2005-late 2007, she walked for several Australian designers in 2006. Allana Ridge: has signed Bliss Models&Management. Zoe McDonald pivoted toward a career in creative arts, acting, and comedy. Simmone Duckmanton signed with Priscilla's Model Management and had the cover of Cleo Cool Hunter. Samantha Morley has signed with Dally's model management. She has been on the cover of Frankie Magazine and Complete Magazine. she walked the runway for Lisa Ho, Ready To Wear 2006. Shannon McGuire has a contract with Scene Models in Perth. She has also competed in Miss Universe Australia in 2008. Shannon has a son with David Wirrpanda named Marley.News.com.au Chloe Wilson continued to work in the fashion industry for several years. She appeared in magazines and was considered part of the show's early alumni. Gemma Sanderson is now signed with Chic Management, Ice Models, Beatrice International Models and Storm Model Management. Gemma has been on the cover of Escape Magazine and has been featured in Elle Magazine (Italy), Silhouette Magazine (Italy), Cleo Magazine, Grazia Magazine (UK), Zest Magazine and Next Magazine among others. She has walked the runway for Myer, Tim O'Connor, Vasiliki and Allana Hill among others.

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