Britain’s Next Top Model

The X Factor’s stylist Grace Woodward has landed a new job as host of an upcoming Sky Living series entitled Chick Fix.

Woodward, who also judges on Britain’s Next Top Model, will present the new show that involves a bunch of 20-36-year-old women who visit a holiday retreat in order to sort out some problems they are dealing with in their lives.

 Woodward will be among a group of psychologists, and style gurus who will aid the women make big decisions regarding careers, relationships and general life.

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The winner of Britain’s Next Top Model has been announced.

Tiffany Pisani (left) has taken out the Living show in last night’s live finale, beating out runner-up Alisha White and third place winner Joy McLaren.

The 18-year-old was crowned the winner after receiving the most votes from viewers of the show.

“I just want to say thanks to everyone who picked up the phone and voted for me, as well as the judges for their support throughout the show,” Pisani said following the win.

The live finale featured musical performances by The Saturdays, McFly and Tinchy Stryder.

Source: Digital Spy

9:00pm Monday, October 4 on LIVING

For series six of Britain’s Next Top Model, LIVING turned up the heat by bringing supermodel Elle Macpherson to judge the fiercest fight in UK fashion. But in a unique twist, it is up to the public to narrow the field from three aspiring models to two when the first ever live final gives British fashion fanatics something to chatter about this week. Then Elle and her fellow judges – gorgeous male model Charley Speed, top stylist Grace Woodward and British designer Julien Macdonald – have the final say in who takes home the crown and the fabulous prizes.

A series of tough ‘go-sees’ and a run-in with one of the world’s stinkiest foods selected Tiffany, Joy and Alicia in last week’s penultimate instalment to be the final trio of girls battle it out in front of a national TV audience as the public judges their performance on the runway and in front of the camera. This is the remaining three competitors’ chance to wow Top Model fans watching at home when they attempt to pose, prance and pout their way down the catwalk into a top level modeling career.

Once the British public have made their selections via a live call-in vote, it is down to Elle and the rest of the judging panel to select the ultimate winner from the lucky pair of girls. When the competition comes to a boil, who will keep their composure and come out on top when the last two contenders model for the judges and an audience of industry insiders in the nail-biting live finale this week?

Britain’s Next Top Model finalists Tiffany Pisani, Alisha White and Joy McLaren debuted their newest makeovers yesterday in London, just 4 days ahead of the first ever live final.

Tiffany, who you will remember for being upset her shoulder length blonde locks were cut into a pixie style crop, had gone brunette and with the crop grown out.  Joy’s bob was also grown out with the added side fringe while Alisha’s super short do was slightly grown out too.

It’s been several months since filming ended on the series even though the last episode only aired earlier this week.

Viewers will get to vote for their winner who will take on the front cover of Company magazine and win a modelling contract with Models 1 as well as teh chance to appear in a Revlon campaign.

Tune in to BNTM on Monday 4th October at 9pm on Living TV.

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Top Model Live confirms Vickers

Singer Diana Vickers will headline Britain’s Next Top Model Live at London’s Excel Centre later in October. The singer said: “I am really looking forward to performing at Britain’s Next Top Model Live. It sounds like an awesome day out and I’m thrilled to be headlining the first day!”

BBC One special draws 4.8 million

BBC One’s The Secrets of Scientology drew an audience of 4.8 million on Tuesday night, beating out ITV1’s 71 Degrees North which took 3.32m. The documentary pulled a 20.3% audience share from 9pm.

Apprentice contestant hides conviction

According to The Mirror, one of the contestants on the new season of The Apprentice hid a criminal conviction from the show’s producers. Christopher Farrell was reportedly charged with possessing an offensive weapon in 2009 and the background checks carried out by the show’s producers failed to find this on his record. 

More gay characters on TV says research

Research is suggesting that the number of gay or bisexual characters appearing on Primetime television is on the up, with comedy shows like Modern Family paving the way. The figure breaks down to around 23 gay characters out of every 600 roles.

Ramsay responds to ex-contestant’s suicide

Gordon Ramsay has responded to the news that an ex-contestant on his show Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares took his own life recently by saying: “I was fortunate to spend time with Joe during the first season of Kitchen Nightmares. Joe was a brilliant chef, and our thoughts go out to his family, friends and staff.”

The live finale of Australia’s Next Top Model last night saw one of the biggest cock-ups on live television take place.

Host Sarah Murdoch announced the wrong girl as the winner on the live broadcast in front of a studio audience packed with family members and fans and a television audience of around a million.

An awkward correction followed.

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Britain’s Next Top Model hopefuls Joy McLaren, Tiffany Pisani and Alisha White will tonight recreate host Elle Macpherson’s famous swimsuit photo shoots before the viewers will vote for the winner next week in a first for the TV show.

Meanwhile, new judge Julien Macdonald has come under fire from the Institute of Modelling for saying that fourth place contestant Charlotte Holmes was too curvy.

The Institute is also launching a campaign to “Get Macdonald off our Screens” for saying that size 8 Charlotte “needs to lose a little weight.”  They will be asking Living TV to terminate his contract at the end of this series otherwise they will campaign against the show across as many media’s as required.

The live finale will take place in London on October 4th and if you want to be there, you can enter Heat’s competition for a chance to win one of four pairs of tickets.  One of those winners will also get to meet the winner of the show backstage.

To enter this competition go to the Heat website here.

X Factor pulls over 11m

Sunday night’s X Factor drew an audience of over 11 million people, pulling a 42.8% audience share for iTV1 from 7.45pm. An average of 11.58m watched the final audition episode, peaking at 12.13m at 8.15pm.

Charlotte exits BNTM

Charlotte Holmes has been eliminated from Britain’s Next Top Model this week, leaving only three girls left to fight for the title on Living. Holmes impressed during her photo-shoot but not enough to keep her in the competition.

Joe Jonas to guest on 90210

90210 has signed another guest star for its current season with Disney teen Joe Jonas set to make an appearance in the coming weeks. Jonas will join the likes of Adrian Grenier and Kim Kardashian in making a cameo on the drama series.

J.J. Abrams pitches series to Lost actors

J.J. Abrams has reportedly pitched a new programme to former Lost actors Michael Emerson and Terry O’Quinn which would centre on a couple of former black-ops agents. The pair, who played Benjamin Linus and John Locke respectively, had previously announced that they were looking to develop a new series together.

Britain’s Next Top Model has said goodbye to Charlotte Holmes this week, leaving only 3 girls remaining in the competition.

21-year-old Holmes was voted off the Living reality show after the second week of shooting in Malaysia.

The exit was a surprise after Holmes was praised by the judges for her shoot, with Julien Macdonald describing her last few photographs as “absolutely gorgeous”.

“I love Charlotte in this picture and she looks like beauty in paradise,” she said.

Elle Macpherson praised the Cornwall native for her effort on the show.

“You did a great job. You really did. And you are going to do some much more in your life. I see so much potential.”

Speaking after her elimination, Holmes said: “I always said that I would come in here and do the best I could. And I have, I’ve enjoyed every second. I’ve done the best I can. It’s just emotional because I’ve put so much into something and I haven’t quite got what I wanted. I’m just going to keep pushing forward.

“I’m not sure who is going to win. I just think they all need to work really hard because they are here now in the final. 

“Sod the feet hurting, sod the mosquito bites, the late nights and early mornings. You are in the final, smile about it and be happy about it… because I’d die to be there.”

Britain’s Next Top Model continues next week with Alisha White, Tiffany Pisani and Joy McLaren fighting it out for the title.

Source: Digital Spy

Henson’s Strictly odds lengthen

Gavin Henson’s odds have lengthened for victory on Strictly Come Dancing following the rugby player’s performance in the group routine on last weekend’s launch show. Henson has edged out to 14/1 at Paddy Power while Kara Tointon and Matt Baker stand as early favourites.

Over The Rainbow finalist lands role

Over The Rainbow finalist Jenny Douglas has landed herself a role in We Will Rock You, the Queen-inspired touring production. Douglas will play the role of Meat in the show and will debut in Manchester on the 3rd of December.

Meat Loaf for Glee

Meat Loaf is set for a turn on the second season of Glee alongside former Rocky Horror Picture Show cast-mate Barry Bostwick. The pair will feature on the Rocky Horror-themed episode as two television station managers.

Handler panned for MTV gig

Critics have panned Chelsea Handler for her performance yesterday as host of the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards, with the New York Times stating “She was among the worst in the show’s history” with the Washington Post agreeing “…a string of flat punch lines felt a few degrees below crass.”

Amelia leaves Top Model

Amelia Thomas has been eliminated from Britain’s Next Top Model after failing to impress the judges in the series of tasks in Malaysia. Thomas’ exit leaves four remaining contestants to battle for the title.

Tointon banned from dancing practice

Strictly dancer Kara Tointon has reportedly been banned from dancing training for a week due to her previous experience in ballroom. The show’s producers of the BBC One show have allegedly delayed her practice sessions so as to not give an unfair advantage to the actress.