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Daily Mail
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Next Top Model host Erika Heynatz reveals why she'll never watch reality TV again as she shares harsh truths about the show that made her famous
Erika Heynatz has launched a scathing critique of reality TV and the beauty industry, admitting she no longer watches the genre that once helped shape her public profile. The former Australia's Next Top Model host, 49, opened up in a candid interview with Stellar magazine, revealing she has turned her back on reality TV since her early stint fronting the series nearly two decades ago. 'I hosted reality television and then I was a participant in it, but I've never watched it again,' she told the publication. 'I don't have much of a stomach for the redemption stories - it's not for me.' Heynatz, who began modelling while studying graphic design at university, said she now feels disconnected from the world of glossy makeovers and dramatic on-screen arcs. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'There are so many more interesting, creative, charismatic, inspiring people we could be watching on our screens,' she added. Heynatz hosted the first season of Australia's Next Top Model in 2005. She returned to host the second season in 2006 before being replaced by Jodhi Meares from season three onwards. These days, Heynatz has channelled her energy into Stupormodel - her bold new stage production drawing from her own life in the fashion industry. The self-written show sold out its initial two performances and has since added a third due to demand. 'The show is through the lens of my life as a model, but these are universal themes that really strike a chord,' she explained. At the heart of the production is a reckoning with the beauty myths Heynatz admits she helped perpetuate during her modelling and television career. 'Hopefully it brings awareness, because for a lot of women there's this feeling of being complicit in their own oppression when it comes to standards of beauty. Like me,' she said. 'I've been selling that dream, but at the same time, I've also bought snake oil' Erika continued. 'I'm the person who's been transmitting those images and transmitting those standards, but I also cannot escape them.' Heynatz, who also appeared on It Takes Two and competed on Dancing with the Stars. She has since reinvented herself over the years with a string of acting roles in Home and Away, Legally Blonde: The Musical, and other stage productions. Erika previously admitted that there's 'no secret' to juggling her career in the entertainment industry being a mother. Speaking to Daily Mail Australia Erika said: 'It takes a village, it always does. 'We're really lucky we've got family close by and also we take turns, when we want to go out do things, we just swap it over. Fair's fair.' The beauty shares son Charlie with husband Andrew Kingston. Andrew and Erika married in 2007, and in March celebrated an incredible 18 years together.
Daily Mail
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Australia's Next Top Model star Brooke Hogan criticised for 'tone deaf' paid post for luxury airline
Brooke Hogan has been called out by fans over an 'out of touch' social media post. The former Australia's Next Top Model star took to Instagram this week to share a paid partnership post for luxe airline Emirates. The post featured a series of images showing Brooke enjoying the benefits of flying business class with the airline. The carousel was titled: '7 honest things no one tells you about flying Emirates Business class.' She the went on to extoll the virtues of the premium service, including a chauffeur-driven car service to and from the airport. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Other benefits identified by the entrepreneur included 'world class food', and 'exclusive designer Bulgari amenity kits'. 'There's free flowing wine,' Brooke wrote on one image. 'They have an extensive selection of complimentary drinks served throughout the flight including Moët & Chandon and a selection of six award-winning wines.' While the post was intended to elicit a sense of travel FOMO among her 619,000 followers, it appeared to have opposite effect. Many took to the comments to crtiticise Brooke for what they claimed was a 'tone deaf' post. 'Meanwhile the rest of the world has normal jobs and will never be able to afford this,' one jealous fan wrote. 'Such relatable content,' another quipped, while a third jumped in with: 'Looks so nice, dreamy and out of touch.' It didn't end there, either, with another offering: 'I mean you gotta get that bag girl, but this is a tough one to post and not cop some negative commentary.' The post featured a series of images showing Brooke enjoying the benefits of flying business class with the airline She the went on to extoll the virtues of the premium service, including a chauffeur-driven car service to and from the airport and 'free flowing wine' and the post elicited much criticism from followers Yet another offered: 'Glad you had a great experience, but everyone knows what business class looks like. 'It's definitely a case of "how do you know someone flew business class? Don't worry, they'll tell you."' It wasn't all negativity though, with many jumping in to the comments to admit their envy over the post. 'We flew Emirates business to Paris for our honeymoon last year. Wish I'd known about the chauffeur,' one follower wrote. 'It was so great, it has unfortunately ruined me for regular flights.' Another chimed in with: 'OMG can I trade places with you,' while a third summed up the sentiment of many with: 'This is incredible.' Daily Mail Australia has reached out to Brooke for comment. It wasn't all negativity though, with many jumping in to the comments to admit their envy over the post. Brooke is pictured with son Billy, one. Since appearing on Australia's Next Top Model in 2013, Brooke has taken her career across the globe while also being a regular fixture in both Sydney and Melbourne. She's worked with a variety of brands from Myer, Tommy Hilfiger, Seafolly and YSL while also working as a television presenter for Channel 7's lifestyle show, The Great Weekend. Brooke is also the founder of fashion and swimwear label Le Mon and the online Pilates platform Our Pilates. The entrepreneur welcomed her first child, Billy, with husband Myles Pitt back in 2023. The couple tied the knot in a lavish Mornington Peninsula wedding in 2022.
Daily Mail
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Montana Cox almost suffers a major wardrobe malfunction as her breasts spill out of her busty ballerina dress at star-studded Effie Kats fashion dinner
Montana Cox had all eyes on her at a fashion event on Thursday night thanks to a risky frock in a bright red hue. The Melbourne model, 31, arrived at the Effie Kats fashion dinner at Buon Ricordo restaurant in Sydney in a ballet-inspired dress by the brand. The model's breasts spilled out of the ensemble, which had a low-plunging neckline and corset bodice that snatched in her tiny waist. The skirt billowed out into a ballerina skirt and cut at the thigh, showing off Montana's endless, trim pins and slim model physique. She paired the busty number with a pair of white, pointed heels as she stepped out for the star-studded Effie Kats fashion launch. The Australia's Next Top Model winner slicked back her locks in a bun, leaving some strands of her fringe across her forehead in a sleek modern do. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Montana Cox had all eyes on her at a fashion event on Thursday night thanks to a risky frock in a bright red hue The Melbourne model, 31, arrived at the Effie Kats fashion dinner at Buon Ricordo restaurant in Sydney in a ballet-inspired dress by the brand The model's breasts spilled out of the ensemble, which had a low-plunging neckline and corset bodice that snatched in her tiny waist Montana opted for a sculpted beauty look that spotlighted her high cheekbones and striking facial features while adding a spot of pink to her cushion lips. Also at the glitzy event was Nadia Bartel, who flaunted her passion for fashion at the dinner in a chocolate brown full-length gown with a plunging, bare back. The dress sat close to the former WAG's figure before flaring off into draped skirting and also included sheer long sleeves. Nadia chose a warm-toned makeup look with lots of highlighter and a dark pink nude lip. She completed her look by wearing her brunette locks in soft curls and skipping the accessories except for some chunky rings. Also turning heads was Simone Holtznagel who stunned in a black one-shoulder gown that sat close to her figure. Simone swept her blonde locks off her face and added a pair of gold statement earrings. The model finished the look with a glowing makeup palette and strappy metallic heels. Also at the glitzy event was Nadia Bartel, who flaunted her passion for fashion at the dinner in a chocolate brown full length gown with a plunging, bare back The dress sat close to the former WAG's figure before flaring off into draped skirting, and also included sheer long sleeves Also turning heads was Simone Holtznagel who stunned in a black one shoulder gown that sat close to her figure Anna Heinrich looked incredible in a maxi dress in a maroon tone with a cut out at the midriff Elle Ferguson was chic in a mini dress with draped fabric across the bodice and a pair of black heels with gold tops Anna Heinrich looked incredible in a maxi dress in a maroon tone with a cut-out at the midriff. She added bold metallic accessories including a chunky armband and clutch purse, while adding black strappy heels. Elle Ferguson was chic in a mini dress with draped fabric across the bodice and a pair of black heels with gold tops. The Block star chose a peachy makeup look with coral lipstick and wore her blonde locks down in waves.
