If AusNTM was capped off with an All-Stars season, who would you cast? Assuming a cast of 12-16 contestants. Also who would pick out of the existing Aus judges for the cycle's panel?
I'll start with the judges. Outside Charlotte Dawson, who was easily one of the best parts of any NTM franchise for me, the judges on AusNTM were always a bit either meh or frustrating, so choosing an All-Star worthy panel is difficult.
Honestly, all of the hosts can go, like none of them ever made an impact with me. I think Megan Gale would've been my choice to take over that position, she was enjoyable enough when she judged and I always enjoyed when she popped up in earlier cycles. Alex Perry of course has to be there, even if I can't say I was always his biggest fan, but he was part of what made the show great. Outside those 2, honestly none of the other judges were good enough to stand out for me. Just give me a rotating guest judge as the additional one
As for the cast, if I was given entirely free ranged, with the assumption of no winners and that everyone would accept, regardless of their post-season success, my choices would probably be:
Sam from Cycle 1, for the TV drama and having Cycle 1 be represented.
Simone and Madeleine from Cycle 2, Simone is one of my favourite early season models, give her a second chance, and Madeleine perfect combo of modelling potential and drama.
Paloma and Jordan from Cycle 3, again both great drama, vibrant personalities, and had their moments modelling wise.
Samantha and Caris from Cycle 4, Caris just deserves a chance to shine without that group hanging over her, and Samantha served some of my all time favourite shots so of course I'd have her back. Maybe also throw in Alamela for some early boot representation, and she deserved a second chance.
Cassi from Cycle 5, while I do think there were a lot of solid people from this Cycle, Cassi is the only one who screams All-Stars, maybe Clare too.
Joanna, Sophie and Kelsey from Cycle 6, Joanna is another personal favourite of mine, loved watching her, great look, so I'd have loved to see her back. Sophie is just an icon. And Kelsey of course would be brought back, and they'd show that finale moment over and over and over, probably even giving a All-Stars 5 Shea style story to the victory.
Simone and Neo from Cycle 7, Simone would be an obvious lock, and then I'd have one of the more underrated models from this cycle, went with Neo but any of her, Yolanda or Jess would work.
Shanali and Duckie from Cycle 8, incredible models, enjoyable people to watch, the best this cycle had to offer.
No one from Cycle 9, flop cycle, and while there were some solid models and good TV personalities, doesn't deserve to have anyone on All-Stars in my opinion. Alex would be the closest though.
Linnea from Cycle 10, close to deserving no one too, but Linnea's look and robbery on Cycle 10 justify a second shot for her.