The ninth cycle of Australia's Next Top Model began airing 30 April 2015 on Fox8. Jennifer Hawkins and Alex Perry returned judges for this season, while Cheyenne Tozzi was added as a new co-mentor alongside Didier Cohen, who was formerly a judge on the previous season.
The prizes for this cycle included a one-year modelling contract with IMG Sydney, a trip to New York City for New York Fashion Week valued at 20,000 thanks to TRESemmé, a brand new Mazda 2 Genki, and an editorial spread in Elle Australia.
The winner of the competition was 20 year-old Brittany Beattie from Whittlesea, Victoria.
Runner-up Lucy Markovic died of an arteriovenous malformation in April 2025.
Series summary This series saw 12 new contestants with a thirteenth cast member added in as a wildcard contestant. In contrast to the former two cycles there was no casting episode this season. A new scoring system was implemented on the show, with contestants receiving a score on both the challenges and shoots to determine who would go home. This system replaced the show's previous elimination format, where the name of each contestant was called in order of merit.
Requirements All applying contestants were required to be aged 16 to 21 in order to apply for 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, and 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 once in Newcastle, Gold Coast, Adelaide and Perth. They were held in two different venues in Sydney and Melbourne.
In addition to the audition tour, an online selfie competition dubbed 'Australia's Next Top Selfie' was held for models who were unable to show up for the auditions. Applicants were required to submit a photograph tagged #antmselfie on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook. All live audition requirements still applied. The winner of the competition, later revealed on the show to be 18 year-old Zahra Thalari from Sydney, was granted a spot within the final cast.
Guest judges Instead of finding a replacement for the late Charlotte Dawson the show opted to include a special guest judge each week. Foxtel Executive Director of Television Brian Walsh explained: "The whole team on the show has been deeply affected by the loss of Charlotte earlier this year. We feel the series will never be the same without her and in 2015 we will welcome a special guest judge each week to join the judging panel as in our minds Charlotte is irreplaceable." The guest judges for this year included Alessandra Ambrosio, Alexandra Agoston, Alyssa Sutherland, Coco Rocha, Elyse Taylor, Jean Paul Gaultier, Kelly Osbourne, Kim Kardashian, Linda Evangelista, Megan Gale, and Tyra Banks.
Cast Contestants (Ages stated are at start of contest) Contestant Age Height Hometown FinishPlaceKaitlyn Bennett 18MandurahEpisode 113Cassie Hargrave18Gold CoastEpisode 212Ayieda Malou 17Perth Episode 311Phoebe Deskovic17Sydney Episode 410Zahra Thalari 18SydneyEpisode 59Tanahya Cohen 18Caloundra8Izi Simundic 21Newcastle Episode 67Jordan Burridge17Gold Coast Episode 76Lauren Ericson16MelbourneEpisode 85Jess Thomas 18Perth Episode 94Alex Sinadinovic 18Wollongong 3Lucy Markovic † 16Gold Coast Episode 102Brittany Beattie 20Whittlesea1
Judges Jennifer Hawkins (host) Alex Perry
Other cast members Cheyenne Tozzi — mentor Didier Cohen — mentor
Episodes
Results Elimination table OrderEpisodes12345678910 1 Alex LucyBrittanyJessJordanAlex Lucy Lucy BrittanyBrittany 2BrittanyAlexLaurenBrittanyJessBrittanyLaurenAlexLucy Lucy 3IziIziAlexAlexLauren LaurenAlexBrittany Alex 4AyiedaTanahya LucyIziLucyJessBrittanyJessJess 5TanahyaAyieda IziJordanBrittanyJordanJessLauren 6JessJess PhoebeLucyIziLucyJordan 7LucyJordan TanahyaLaurenAlexIzi 8LaurenLaurenJessZahraTanahya 9PhoebeBrittanyJordanTanahyaZahra 10JordanPhoebeZahraPhoebe 11 CassieCassieAyieda 12 Kaitlyn
The contestant was eliminated The contestant was tied at the bottom two with the lowest score, but was not eliminated The contestant won the competition.
Bottom two/three EpisodeContestantsEliminated1Cassie & KaitlynKaitlyn2Cassie & PhoebeCassie3Ayieda & ZahraAyieda4Phoebe & TanahyaPhoebe5Alex & ZahraZahraAlex & TanahyaTanahya6Izi & LucyIzi7Jess & JordanJordan8Jess & LaurenLauren9Alex, Brittany, Jess & LucyJess10Brittany & LucyLucy Average call-out order Final two is not included. Rank byaverage Place Model Call-outtotal Number ofcall-outs Call-outaverage 1 3 Alex 25 9 2.78 2 1 Brittany 30 3.33 3 2 Lucy 32 3.56 4 4 Jess 40 4.33 5 7 Izi 28 6 4.67 6 5 Lauren 38 8 4.75 7 6 Jordan 43 7 6.14 8 8 Tanahya 33 5 6.60 9 11 Ayieda 20 3 6.67 10 10 Phoebe 35 4 8.75 11 9 Zahra 27 3 9.00 12 12 Cassie 22 2 11.00 13 13 Kaitlyn 12 1 12.00 Scores table
OrderEpisodes12345678910Total ScoreAverage Score Brittany32.0 27.034.033.534.029.033.035.032.030.0319.531.95 Lucy28.033.029.529.034.525.536.536.029.5 29.0310.531.05 Alex35.031.530.532.529.5 29.534.035.5 29.0 287.031.89 Jess28.528.5 26.035.034.526.532.532.028.5272.030.22 Lauren26.028.034.028.534.527.034.530.5243.030.38 Jordan24.028.0 25.531.035.526.530.0200.528.64 Izi31.530.0 28.532.530.525.5178.529.75 Tanahya30.029.528.023.027.5138.027.60 Zahra 23.5 23.526.573.524.50 Phoebe25.024.028.021.598.524.63 Ayieda30.529.022.0 81.527.17 Cassie22.022.544.522.25 Kaitlyn20.520.520.50
The contestant had the highest total score The contestant was in danger of elimination The contestant had the lowest total score and was eliminated The contestant was tied at the bottom two with the lowest score, but was not eliminated The contestant had the highest total score and won the competition
Photoshoot guide Episode 1 photo shoot: Simplistic B&W portraits Episode 2 photo shoot: Showcasing personalities Episode 3 photo shoot: Wearing Jean Paul Gaultier designs at Hosier Lane Episode 4 photo shoot: Swimwear at Bondi Beach with male models Episode 5 photo shoot: Peter Lindbergh inspired white shirt editorial in groups Episode 6 photo shoot: Motocross editorial for Cosmopolitan Episode 7 photo shoot: Fight Club with Alyssa Sutherland Episode 8 photo shoot: Glamorous VIP after-party Episode 9 photo shoot: Avant-garde designs in the streets of New York City Episode 10 photo shoot: Elle editorial Makeovers Phoebe - Lara Bingle short light brown angled line Zahra - Trimmed and dyed black Tanahya - Dyed blonde and cut medium angled line and bangs layered Izi - Cut long angled line, middle part and bangs added Jordan - Diana Ross inspired tight curls trimmed and dyed brown Lauren - Dyed blonde and trimmed Jess - Dyed dark red and layers Alexandra - Nadja Auermann light blonde and layers with bangs layered Lucy - Dyed chocolate brown and cut shoulder length Brittany - Dyed dark brown with red highlights and loose curly weave
Post–Top Model careers
Kaitlyn Bennett did not continue modeling after the show. Cassie Hargrave signed with Dallys Models. She has taken a couple of test shots and modeled for Curly & Blonde Hairdresser, and Ivie White. She has appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Normal France, Bisous US #20 Spring 2017, Livid US #19 March 2017, Dreamingless UK March 2017, En Vie Japan June 2017, Everafter #5 SS18. Hargrave retired from modeling in 2020. Ayieda Malou signed with IMG Models. She has taken a couple of test shots, appeared on magazine editorials for Kiss Me Stupid October 2015 and modeled for Circle Park Collective, Vivid Dresses AU, Eastland Shopping Centre. She retired from modeling in 2018. Phoebe Deskovic signed with Jaz Daly Management, Kult Model Management and Priscilla's Model Management. She has taken a couple of test shots and walked in fashion show for Romance Was Born FW23. She has modeled for Bonds, Pandora, Romance Was Born, My Chameleon FW15, Carousel Essentials, Anna Quan, Lonely Lingerie, Lala Berlin SS16, Cara Mia Vintage, Ginia, Tuchuzy Store, Holly Ryan Jewellery, Huffer New Zealand, Sarah & Sebastian, Gritty Pretty, P.E Nation, Double Rainbouu, Levi's Pride 2020, Camilla With Love, Stine Goya Pre-Fall 2020, Aje. Clothing, All Is A Gentle Spring, and appeared on magazine cover and editorials for In Print, Love Want, The Journal November 2015, Vulkan US January 2016, Elle Denmark October 2016, Peachy Keen May 2018, Nasty Italia October 2019, Harper's Bazaar December 2019, Russh #91 February 2020, Vogue April 2020, Wül Germany May 2020, Black New Zealand August 2020, Elbazin March 2021. Deskovic retired from modeling in 2022. Zahra Thalari did not modeling after the show. Tanahya Cohen signed with Vivien's Model Management. She has taken a couple of test shots and modeled for Lazy Girl Lingerie, Adrienne Reid Summer 2018. She has walked in fashion shows of Plein Sport FW17, Brunello Cucinelli FW17, Camilla With Love, George Wu Couture, Pacific Fair, White Label Noba, Bianca Spender, Kokoswim, and appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Rouge US March 2016, South City Bulletin #82 October 2016, Brisbane News #1211 January–February 2019. Cohen retired from modeling in 2020. Izi Simundic signed with Scoop Model Management, Giant Management, Chic Management, Balistarz Productions in Bali, Leni's Model Management in London and Independent Model Management in Milan. She has taken a couple of test shots, modeled for Bonds, Armani Beauty, Dotti, Kérastase Greece, Trelise Cooper, Sarah-Jane Clarke, G-Star Raw, Tigerlily Swimwear, AM Eyewear, Glue Store, Asara Swim, The Bare Road, Nice Martin, Sancia The Label Resort 2016, Auguste The Label, P.E Nation, Cantik Swimwear, Calli The Label, Yöli & Otis Summer 2017, Sir The Label, Pfeiffer the Label, Vestiaire Collective, The East Order, Alice McCall SS18, Sofia The Label, Stevie May AU Summer 2018, Tony Bianco Summer 2018, La Maison Talulah, MLM Label, Hannah Artwear, Lioness Fashion, Grace Love Lace, Chaumet Jewellery, SWF Boutique, Splice Boutique, Tuchuzy Store, Shona Joy, and appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Dolly November 2015, Real Living March 2016, Bride to Be May 2016, Editorialist May 2016, Modern Wedding May 2016, Hunter Wedding January 2017, Elléments US June 2018, Women's Fitness March 2018, Contra December 2018, Sunday Life April 2019, Ruusk April 2019, Badland Journal November 2019, OK! December 2019, Astrophe June 2020. Jordan Burridge signed with Que Models. She has taken a couple of test shots and modeled for The Iconic, Loveloxx Hair & Extensions, Good Studios, I Love Linen. She retired from modeling in 2021. Lauren Ericson signed with Scoop Model Management, Chadwick Models and Vivien's Model Management. She has taken a couple of test shots and appeared on magazine editorials for Vogue, Tantalum US July 2016. She has modeled for Sass & Bide, Dotti, Sportsgirl, Bonds, Tiger Mist, Indie & I, Virgo & Her Boutique, Lé Buns, Jason Grech, Popcherry AU, Elliatt Collective, Oglia-Loro Couture, Asilio World, Eleven Australia, Doyoueven Women, Korrflex, Jaggad Activewear, Aleksa Karina Bridal, Cali Rae, VM Swim, Ishka Handcrafts. Ericson retired from modeling in 2022.