Australia's Next Top Model, Cycle 6: The sixth cycle of Australia's Next Top Model is an Australian reality television program which is broadcast on the Australian subscription television channel, FOX8. The cycle premiered on July 20, 2010. Auditions were held during January 2010 across Australia. Sarah Murdoch reprised her role as host and lead judge for this cycle.

A few major changes were made this season. The contestants were increased to 16 from 13 in standard seasons. Jez Smith returned as part of the judging panel since the third cycle. Jonathan Pease was replaced by fashion icon Josh Flinn, due to former's work conflicts. The model house is located on 20 Hunter St, in Sydney's eastern suburb of Dover Heights.

Like the past three years, contestants must be aged between 16 and 23 at the time of filming. Those auditioning have to be at least 172 cm or 5'8" tall. In the past, contestants have weighed less than 60 kg. It is more desirable for contestants to suit these weight pre-requisites as plus-sized models are not common in Australia and local (or in some cases international) designers require models to fit their clothes made for an Australian size 8 or less. However, there is no restriction on weight.

The prizes for the season included representation by Australia’s premiere modeling agency Priscilla's Model Management for twelve months, a AU$25,000 contract to be the face of jeans brand Levi’s; a trip to New York to meet with top modelling agency, Elite Model Management; a Ford Fiesta Zetec; AU$20,000 courtesy of U by Kotex and an exclusive eight page editorial and cover in fashion magazine, Harper’s Bazaar.

Episodes:

The First Step
Original airdate: July 20, 2010
Sixteen new models arrive at the 2010 Australian Fashion Week to be introduced by their host, Sarah Murdoch. Sarah announces their first challenge of the week, by walking down the runway at the Australian Fashion Week. She also tells the models that there will be not one, but 5 eliminations. The models were then introduced to their new style mentor, Josh Flinn.
First call-out: Amanda Ware
Bottom six: Alison Boxer, Ashlea Monigatti, Claire Smith, Kimberly Thrupp, Sally Geach, & Valeria Nilova
Eliminated: Alison Boxer, Ashlea Monigatti & Claire Smith, Sally Geach, & Valeria Nilova
Featured photographer: Jez Smith
Special guests: Claudia Navone, Nikola Koke, Priscilla Leighton-Clarke

21st Century Denim
Original airdate: July 27, 2010
Denim is the theme, as the girls discover what it takes to be a model. But its all through trial and error, as photo shoots reach new heights and a Channel V challenge leaves the girls tongue tied.
First call-out: Kathryn Lyons
Bottom two: Megan Jacob & Kimberly Thrupp
Eliminated: Megan Jacob
Featured photographer: Harold David
Special guests: Erin McNaught, Danny Clayton, Renee Bargh, David Bonnie

Before and After
Original airdate: August 3, 2010
All the girls are rattled by Megan's elimination, leaving many nervous about the coming week. Josh arrives at the house and brought last year's winner, Tahnee Atkinson. They revealed this week are all about hair and makeover transformations, plus, they had to coach their before shots with no make-up. Immediately after the before shots, Josh takes them to Joh Bailey's hair salon for their makeovers. Whilst revealing what their hair will be changed to many girls with shorter cuts like Kimberley and Sophie get jealous of the others with hair extensions. The challenge this week is based at the Viva festival being curated by Lou Reed, where the girls must pose and hold it still until the lights change continuously for two hours. In the midst of the challenge a reporter comes around talking to the girls when most don't respond but Amanda and Brittney did not instructed of talking to the reporter and made their mistake. Kimberley and Kelsey are the best of the challenge with Kelsey winning a getaway at a 5-star hotel leaving Kimberley disappointed. After announcing the winner, Sarah Murdoch, emphasises the fact that they need to get some "beauty" sleep for the photo shoot tomorrow leading to the inevitable beauty shot focusing on their hair transformations. At their photo shoot, they had to style their clothes and jewellery. Kelsey, Kimberley, Joanna, Kathryn and Amanda all impress with their take on these beauty shots, however Chantal, Brittney and Ashton all fail to make an impression. Leaving Brittney and Ashton to fall to the bottom two, Brittney with her failure to make drastic imrpovements and Ashton with being unable to put her great potential to use in a photo, but ultimately Ashton is eliminated.
First call-out: Kelsey Martinovich
Bottom two: Brittney Dudley & Ashton Flutey
Eliminated: Ashton Flutey
Featured photographer: Jason Capobianco
Special guests: Tahnee Atkinson, Joh Bailey, Emma Balfour, Claudia Navone

Nowhere to Hide
Original airdate: August 10, 2010
This week's swimwear theme tests the girls physically and mentally, as they're left with no where to hide at a runway show and on a freezing cold photo shoot.
First call-out: Joanna Broomfield
Bottom two: Chantal Croccolo & Kimberly Thrupp
Eliminated: Chantal Croccolo
Featured photographer: Pierre Toussaint
Special guests: Cheyenne Tozzi, Megan Gale, Michael Klim

Looks of the Street
Original airdate: August 17, 2010
The girls take their first trip away, and their first go sees with Melbourne's top fashion designers. They are then challenged in a national street wear campaign and shock elimination.
International Destination: Melbourne, Victoria
First call-out: Kathryn Lyons
Bottom two: Brittney Dudley & Kimberly Thrupp
Eliminated: Kimberly Thrupp
Featured photographer: Simon Upton
Special guests: Alannah Hill, J'Aton, Priscilla Leighton-Clarke, Warren Minde

Magazine Animals
Original airdate: August 24, 2010
At the halfway mark in the competition the girls shoot their first TV commercial and endure a photo shoot with wild animals to see who will survive to the next week.
First call-out: Amanda Ware
Bottom two: Brittney Dudley & Kathryn Lyons
Eliminated: Brittney Dudley
Featured photographer: Richard Freeman
Special guests: Bronwyn McCahon, Nikala Kake, Josh Logue, Chantal Walker

Fashionably Freezing
Original airdate: August 31, 2010
The girls are tested physically and mentally at a very public underwear show with the band Evermore and during a gruelling photo shoot in the snow, wearing just lingerie and fur.
First call-out: Sophie Van Den Akker
Bottom two: Kelsey Martinovich & Joanna Broomfield
Eliminated: Joanna Broomfield
Featured photographer: David Shields
Special guests: Kris Smith, Evermore, Priscilla Leighton-Clarke

Eliminated
(In order of elimination)
Name Age Date of Birth Hometown Height Measurements Rank
Claire Smith 18 May 12, 1991 Sorrento, Western Australia 177 cm (5'10") 82-64-89 (32-25-35) 16th-12th
Ashlea Monigatti 16 May 23, 1993 Echuca, Victoria 175 cm (5'9") 85-68-86 (33-27-34)
Valeria Nilova 17 March 12, 1993 Rostrevor, South Australia 172 cm (5'8") 84-63-88 (33-25-34)
Sally Geach 18 June 11, 1991 Bull Creek, Western Australia 172 cm (5'8") 83-64-85 (32-25-33)
Alison Boxer 16 January 3, 1994 Yarraville, Victoria 176 cm (5'9.5") 84-65-91 (33-25-36)
Megan Jacob 17 December 25, 1992 Park Orchards, Victoria 173 cm (5'8") 82-64-85 (32-25-33) 11th
Ashton Flutey 18 August 15, 1991 Collaroy, New South Wales 183 cm (6'0") 81-65-86 (32-25-34) 10th
Chantal Croccolo 20 April 5, 1990 Bankstown, New South Wales 176 cm (5'9.5") 85-66-91 (33-26-36) 9th
Kimberly Thrupp 20 November 2, 1989 Burleigh Waters, Queensland 174 cm (5'8.5") 79-61-85 (31-24-33) 8th
Brittney Dudley 16 February 9, 1994 Clare, South Australia 183 cm (6'0") 81-65-92 (32-26-36) 7th
Joanna Broomfield 18 July 30, 1991 North Adelaide, South Australia 175 cm (5'9") 72-66-89 (28-26-35) 6th

Still in the Running
(Ages, heights and measurements stated are at commencement of filming)
Name Age Date of Birth Hometown Height Measurements
Kathryn Lyons 20 June 27, 1989 Jamboree Heights, Queensland 175 cm (5'9") 75-63-92 (30-25-36)
Kelsey Martinovich 19 November 27, 1990 Dulwich Hill, New South Wales 172 cm (5'8") 82-66-88 (32-26-35)
Jessica Moloney 19 July 14, 1990 Harvey, Western Australia 180 cm (5'11") 82-65-88 (32-25-35)
Sophie Van Den Akker 19 October 2, 1990 Croydon, Victoria 173 cm (5'8") 79-62-87 (31-24-34)
Amanda Ware 17 June 1, 1992 Mermaid Beach, Queensland 176 cm (5'9.5") 79-63-89 (31-25-35)