Melissa Juratowitch

Australia’s Next Top Model 2013 winner is Melissa Juratowitch

Australia's Next Top Model Finalists Melissa, Shanali and Duckie with judge Jennifer Hawkins. Picture: News Limited Source: Supplied

This year’s Top Model, Melissa Juratowitch. Picture: Getty Images Source: Getty Images

THERE was as much drama off stage as on when Melbourne teenager Melissa Juratowitch was crowned the winner of Australia’s Next Top Model.

The 16-year-old was overwhelmed after being named this year’s winner, immediately signing to model agency IMG, which has some of the world’s biggest models on its books, including Miranda Kerr.
“I never thought I could even be a model, so to win feels amazing,” she said.
“I can’t believe it, I can’t fathom what is going on right now.”
Off stage though, judge Alex Perry was the centre of attention after taking a tumble off camera, treated by paramedics in the green room backstage.
“He didn’t realise the stage had a gap and stacked it,” said one audience member while fellow judge Charlotte Dawson posted an image on Instagram of Perry with the caption: “Looks like @alexperry007 modelling career is over”.

Charlotte Dawson shared this pic with her Instagram followers. Picture: Instagram Source: Supplied

The other two finalists — Nyadak ‘Duckie’ Thot and Shanali Martin — may not have won but are also expected to have strong futures in the modelling industry.
The finals were held at The Star’s event centre with a host of celebrities showing up to see who was crowned winner of the series.
Each week judges Perry, Dawson, Jennifer Hawkins and Didier Cohen chose who made it through but last night’s winner was decided by public vote.
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