Season 5
April 28, 2009
The Fifth Cycle of Australia's Next Top Model was an Australian reality television program which was broadcast on the Australian subscription television channel, FOX8. The cycle premiered on 28 April 2009. Auditions were held during October and November 2008 across Australia. Supermodel and television personality Sarah Murdoch took over as host for this cycle, replacing Jodhi Meares, who resigned from hosting duties after cycle four finished. The competition was won by Tahnee Atkinson who defeated Cassi Van Den Dungen in the final.
11 Episodes
Episodes
A Fashion Baptism of Fire
April 28, 2009
13 aspiring models meet host Sarah Murdoch, who makes her debut in Cycle 5's season premiere, and a new pack of "Bitchketeers" emerges. Stay classy, Australia's Next Top Model!
Let's Get Physical
May 5, 2009
Last week's elimination forces the girls to get serious, but that won't stop any of their hidden agendas. The gruelling photo shoot shows the girls to be real swingers, and they've got the bruises to prove it!
Makeover Meltdown
May 12, 2009
High Drama fills Makeover week, as some of the girls protest their new looks! Also, Cassi makes a threat to one of the girls for sabotaging her in a crucial challenge, and a beauty shoot reduces one girl to tears.
Runway Hell
May 19, 2009
In an effort to make the girls take things more seriously after their walking lesson, Sarah sends the girls on an early, and unglamourous, runway assignment. Tensions grow in the house, before a shocking elimination is dealt.
Diamonds and the Desert
May 26, 2009
This week the girls are put to the test on a farm shoot with a nasty stylist and some squealing pigs. The models then take part in an icy challenge, before a stunning desert shoot.
Cruising the Catwalk
June 2, 2009
A challenging lesson in fashion sees the girls' knowledge of fashion put to the test. After a teary reunion for the girls, they strut their stuff on a luxury liner for some fashion A-listers.
Media Virgins
June 9, 2009
This week, the girls don air hostess uniforms before being given a media lesson that's as funny as it is disastrous! A physical photo shoot will leave some girls breathless, before another elimination is dealt.
Tears and Emotion
June 16, 2009
London's Calling
June 23, 2009
The Girls go to London!
The Final Three
June 30, 2009
We are down to the Final Three Girls!
Live Finale
July 7, 2009
The finale which will take place at Luna Park for a live broadcast and will reveal the winner of Australia's Next Top Model, Cycle 5.
