As a new season of Australia’s Next Top Model gets underway, Jen Hawkins confesses that the tragic early death of her co-host Charlotte Dawson is still the main thing on her mind.
As a new season of Australia’s Next Top Model gets underway, Jennifer Hawkins confesses that the tragic early death of her fellow judge Charlotte Dawson is still the main thing on her mind.
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Auditions for the ninth season of the show kicked off yesterday but the former Miss Universe told Sydney Confidential that “it feels like a different show” without Charlotte Dawson, who tragically took her own life earlier this year, at the age of just 47.
Tributes poured in for the TV presenter and model earlier this year as the nation was shocked by her sudden death.
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As to who will now be joining her fellow judges on the show? “She is irreplaceable so guest judges will be coming in,” Hawkins told Confidential.
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So it was that just the three judges: Alex Perry, Didier Cohen and Jen Hawkins took to the stage in Newcastle yesterday to kick of season nine of Fox8’s Australia’s Next Top Model.
Auditions will continue this weekend at Chatswood Chase and Westpoint Blacktown in Sydney for those that want to get involved.
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If you are struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or the Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467.
Auditions for the ninth season of *Australia’s Next Top Model* kicked off yesterday Jennifer Hawkins confesses that “it feels like a different show” without Charlotte Dawson.
Auditions for the ninth season of Australia’s Next Top Model kicked off yesterday Jennifer Hawkins confesses that “it feels like a different show” without Charlotte Dawson.
Charlotte was a judge on the show alongside Jen and the pair were close friends.
Charlotte’s role will not be replaced on the show. Jennifer said: “She is irreplaceable so guest judges will be coming in.”
It was Charlotte’s three co-judges: Alex Perry, Didier Cohen and Jen Hawkins doing the judging in Newcastle yesterday to kick off season nine of Fox8’s *Australia’s Next Top Model*.
It was Charlotte’s three co-judges: Alex Perry, Didier Cohen and Jen Hawkins doing the judging in Newcastle yesterday to kick off season nine of Fox8’s Australia’s Next Top Model.
Alex Perry, Didier Cohen and Jen Hawkins watch hopeful models audition in Newcastle.
Fellow judges Didier Cohen and Alex Perry will know doubt be feeling a great loss for their friend and colleague too.
Charlotte tragically took her own life in February this year at the young age of 47. If you are struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or the Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467.
Season nine of Australia’s Next Top Model will go ahead but it won’t be the same without Charlotte.
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