Australian Gets Things Upside Down

Live TV is a tricky fish; flying by the seat of your pants, improvising on the go, facing millions of viewers who will pick up on your every error no matter how small. Or, in Sarah Murdoch’s case, phenomenally huge and embarrassing.

Australia’s version of Next Top Model came to a close on Monday night, with a live show revealing the beautiful winner. Host and former model, Sarah Murdoch kept the audience in suspense as per Reality TV Rules before announcing Kelsey Martinovich, 19, as the new face of Oz. Except she wasn’t.

I for one think this is a publicity stunt, as Ms Murdoch’s OMG-ing rings a bit fake. Either way, the girls didn’t know and took it with exceptionally good grace; actually consoling the daft hairy clothes hanger for her gaffe.