Congratulations to Kristy Hinze and Jim Clark with the announcement of their first child on the way.

Kristy Hinze stepped down from being the host of Project Runway Australia because she wanted to concentrate on getting pregnant, and her studies. Megan Gale is the new host, with the show currently filming in Melbourne.

It would appear it has worked, with the SMH reporting she is well into second trimester. This will be her first child, and Jim Clark’s third. It appears the 36 year age gap is not a negative thing for their relationship.

I am sure she won’t be emulating Heidi Klum host of Project Runway, where she took off her knickers and put them in Jay Leno’s gift bag at the Oscars after party.

Project Runway Australia are making changes this year. Firstly it will be shown on Fox 8 and not Arena. Also there will be new host Megan Gale.

Also they have cleaned out all the other talent as well. Henry Roth, Sarah Gale and Jayson Brundson will no longer be seen on our screens, they have been replaced by Alex Perry, Jarrad Clark and Kirrily Johnston.

Kirrily Johnston is a fashion designer based in Sydney see her website here.

Jarrad Clark is IMG Director of Global production, and he is based in New York.

The Herald Sun states:

Mentor Alex Perry has promised to tone down his famed antics for the series, which pits designers against one another in the workroom and on the catwalk.

“I hope what I have got to say is firm but fair,” Johnston said.

With one episode in the can, Clark said he was looking forward to what the designers, including four from Victoria, come up with next.

“There are a few standouts,” he said.

“I think there could always be a bit of tension. That is the pressure chamber they are in.”

The Victorian contestants have been revealed (see blog post here). I am still trying to find out if they have released the other contestants names.

This show should be one of the standout Australian productions of the year.

Filming has started on the third season of Project Runway Australia in Melbourne. The Herald Sun reports they were filming at historic Ripponlea Homestead.

Megan Gale will be hosting the series for the first time taking over from Kristy Hinze. Also Henry Roth has been flicked for Alex Perry as mentor.  I am still not sure what I think about that as I was a big fan of Henry’s. Alex Perry has a quick wit but not a lot of warmth, that both Tim Gunn and Henry Roth have.

There has been no other news on who the judges will be this season with rumours there will be a lot of changes.

The article also revealed the four Victorian contestants. They are Claire Hocking, Craig Braybrook, Matcho Suba and Gabrielle Stephens.

A quick Google revealed the following about the four:

• Craig Braybrook – appears to be a wedding gown designer (see Australian Brides);
• Claire Hocking – I cannot find anything except for a kinesiologist so maybe she is wanting a career change;
• Matcho Suba – Looks extremely interesting if this blog is anything to go by, he must be here on a visa, he is from Serbia and studied in London; and
• came up with nothing on Gabrielle Stephens.

So if anyone has any further information on these contestants contact me.

Project Runway host Megan Gale was on The Circle today and talked about her split with Andy Lee and said absolutely nothing of interest.

The Daily Telegraph article states:

The brunette beauty said the pair kept their separation under wraps for two months to try to give themselves some privacy.

“I haven’t really talked about it but, in a nutshell, I guess it was something that we both wanted to not talk about a lot initially,” she said on Channel 10′s The Circle yesterday

“We just wanted to get our heads around it.”

When cheeky host Yumi Stynes asked how long before she could hit on Lee, Gale laughed. “Well it’s been… we’re almost there,” she said.

The year has started with a bang for Megan Gale not only is she shagging a 22 year old guy with a six pack, but it has now been announced she is the new host of Project Runway Australia. (Source: Daily Telegraph)

It has been rumoured for months she would replace the previous host Kristy Hinze who is studying and also wants to start a family with her husband Jim Clark.

It will Season Three of the popular and entertaining series. Applications closed on 4 January, but if you feel your talent just cannot be missed contact them anyway, as apparently last year the show was canned due to lack of quality contestants.

Foxtel 2011 season is looking strong in 2011.

Here are some of the reality shows Foxtel thinks are going to be the highlights:

Eat Yourself Sexy – LifeStyle YOU

Exclusive to LifeStyle YOU, Eat Yourself Sexy encourages women to take control of their lives and get back on the road to loving themselves. This inspiring and uplifting series follows the stories of eight women, one per episode, as they transform their bodies and find the power to reignite their relationships with the help of a team of experts. From the salad dodging housewife whose libido has gone missing to the frantic mum-of-three who never has time for herself, this series will help Australian women lose weight, regain health and reclaim their long-lost mojo once and for all. Hosting the series and guiding these women along their life changing journey is LifeStyle YOU presenter Sarah Wilson. Sarah knows it’s possible to eat yourself sexy and she is going to prove it. Along with expert nutritionist Emma Sutherland and trainer Blake Worrall-Thompson, they are on a quest to transform these women from saggy and stressed-out, to sexy and stunning in just eight short weeks.

Dannii Minogue: Style Queen – FOX8

Danni Minogue: Style Queen is a documentary series following Minogue as she prepares to embark on one of the biggest challenges in her career and a brand new chapter of her life – launching her brand-new fashion range Project D. Minogue allowed cameras access in the run up to her dream business at the same time juggling all the other important elements in her life; TV, music, red-carpet events, modelling, writing her autobiography, her boyfriend Kris, travelling between London and Australia forAustralia’s Got Talent – and her most important job – her impending motherhood.

Trinny & Susannah’s Australian Makeover Mission – LifeStyle YOU

Trinny & Susannah’s Australian Makeover Mission is an exciting and exclusive local production for LifeStyle YOU, filmed during the fashion duo’s recent visit to Australia. Fun and fast paced, it’s back-to-basics for straight-talking style gurus Trinny & Susannah, who are here to do what they do best – turn the style challenged into the stylish, resulting in dramatic transformations. In each episode of the six-part one hour series, Trinny & Susannah embark on a whirlwind tour, spending just 12 hours in each of the six Australian cities. Targeting Aussie women who are in serious need of their help and advice, they set out to show them how to dress for their body type.

Park Street – ARENA

Park Street is a new observational documentary series going behind the scenes of Australia’s leading women’s magazines – chronicling first-hand the cover-to-cover journey of editors, stylists, photographers, fashionistas, production staff, creative and sales teams across five key women’s titles: Cosmopolitan, Cleo, Madison, Shop ‘Till You Drop and Dolly. For the first time on Australian television, the famous magazine powerhouse at Sydney’s Park Street opens its doors to reveal the inner workings and the people shaping the command centre of the Australian women’s publishing industry.

Cricket Superstar – FOX8

Cricket Superstar is an elimination reality competition format based on the successful Football Superstar franchise. Cameras will follow the journey of Australia’s most talented young cricketers as the boys are culled through an intense elimination process before the last man standing is crowned Cricket Superstar. Lee Furlong will co-host the series which will be produced by North One.

Live to Dance – FOX8

Join host Andrew Gunsberg in the new series Live to Dance, based on the hit UK format Got To Dance. The premiere episode of Live to Dance will follow dancers from across the US auditioning for Paula Abdul and a panel of experts led by Travis Payneand Kimberly Wyatt, both of whom bring an extensive dance and choreography resume to the series. In specially constructed Dance Domes that were built in both New York and Los Angeles to host the auditions, a group of dancers from all styles, backgrounds and ages will be selected for the Live to Dance cast, where they will battle for the right to be crowned Live to Dancechampion and awarded a US$500,000 prize.

Got to Dance Australia – FOX8

Got To Dance Australia is a nationwide wide search for the country’s hottest dancers! Auditions will be held in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane where dance acts of all ages, styles and sizes will have the chance to compete for a spot in the finals. Tune in each week to watch all your favourites perform, and share in the joy and heartache as they battle it out for the ‘Got to Dance’ crown.

Britain’s Next Top Model – FOX8

With a new host at the helm in the shape of Australia’s international modelling icon and businesswoman Elle Macpherson, the sixth season of the UK version of the hit franchise promises more glamour, more drama, and more rivalry than ever before. Joining Elle as she casts a critical eye over the contestants’ progress, and making and breaking dreams along the way, are a fresh panel of judges – acclaimed designer Julien Macdonald, celebrated stylist Grace Woodward and leading male model Charley Speed.In a first for the British version, the judges will put the deciding vote into the hands of the viewers who will select the model they think deserves to win the top fashion prize – a contract with Models 1, a cover spread with Company and a campaign with Revlon.

Come Dine With Me Australia (Series 3) – The LifeStyle Channel

Come Dine With Me Australia is back with the highly anticipated third serving. Loosen your belt, fix yourself a cocktail and settle down for the brand new series which sees everyday Australians battling it out for the title of the ultimate dinner party host. Television and radio presenter James Valentine narrates the series, overseeing each episode with witty observations and unique commentary. The unscripted show follows amateur chefs competing against each other in hosting a dinner party for the other contestants. Each week over five nights, five total strangers take it in turns to cook up their idea of the perfect evening for the other four. As well as cooking, there’s also a large helping of reality on the menu as the rival hosts snoop around each others’ houses and go to great lengths to win the competition.

Australia’s Next Top Model (Series 7) – FOX8

FOXTEL’s number one series returns for its seventh season in 2011.  Hosted by supermodel Sarah Murdoch, Australia’s Next Top Model is the hit reality series that follows a group of young women as they try to prove they have what it takes to make it in the high-stress, high-stakes world of modelling. Sarah leads the panel of judges including fashion designer Alex Perry, fashion identity Charlotte Dawson and renowned fashion photographer Jez Smith, who is returning to the show as a regular. Each week, the judges assess task performance and potential to narrow the field until only one remains.

Project Runway Australia (Series 3) – ARENA

Project Runway is a hit fashion reality series. The budding designer contestants compete with each other to create winning designs in weekly challenges where they are restricted in time, materials and theme. Their designs are then judged, and one or more designers are eliminated each week. The Australian edition will enter its third cycle with an all new look.

Jersey Shore (Series 3) – MTV

The Italian housemates of Jersey Shore are back for another season of GTL, fist-pumping and battling grenades.  This season there will be a new addition to the Juiced up crew – Deena Nicole Cortese. Cortese, who describes herself as “class in a glass and party in a body,” is a long time friend of Snooki and will join the crew on the sweatin’ shores of Seaside Heights.

Also Masterchef Australia mentor Donna Hay will have her own cooking show on The  Lifestyle Channel called Fast, Fresh and Simple.

I note they haven’t mentioned American Idol which will be fast tracked from the US early in the New Year. They must be thinking the new judging panel of J-Lo, Steve Tyler and Randy Jackson are not going to be able fill the void that Simon Cowell’s absence will have.

In the worst kept rumour in reality TV Kristy Hinze has confirmed she won’t be hosting the third season of Project Runway Australia. Kristy told Sydney Confidential she will be concentrating on her studies and spending time with her billionaire husband.

It is no secret that Kristy is hoping to procreate with her husband in 2011.

Now who will be the new host for the show?

The earlier rumours from this year was that it was going to be Megan Gale. However other people will be desperate for the job.

Nicole Trufino could be another possibility as she has been on US TV hosting Search For A Super Model. Lara Bingle will be putting her hand up but has yet to transition from model to TV star.

Laura Dundovic is the new golden girl of Foxtel so she may also get a chance to throw her hat in the ring. Sarah Murdoch would be fantastic in the role, however she is tied up with Australia’s Next Top Model.

If you want to apply to be a contestant on the show go to http://projectrunwayaustralia.castasugar.com/

It looks like there will be Season three of Project Runway Australia on our screens in 2011, as they are now looking for people to apply.

If you can design clothes and/or sew apply here. Applications are due in by the 4 January 2011.

Last year’s series did not get off the ground because the producers could not find enough talent. Also it is doubtful Kristy Hinzes will be hosting the show again, due to other priorities in the US. The last rumour I heard about her replacement was Megan Gale but that was a few months ago.

Hopefully the delightful Henry Roth, Sarah Gale, and Jayson Brundson remain on the cast.

Project Runway winner Christian Siriano designed this gown for Mad Men star Christina Hendricks. All I can say  is the Hollywood tape must be working overtime, however it is great to see a real woman on the red carpet.

Chris  March designed Meryl Streep’s who won a golden globe dress. Hopefully this mean she is a Project Runway fan which would be pretty cool. If I can find a full length shot I will change the photo. Speaking of Project Runway the US edition will finally be screened here in March. However I need to clarify whether it is the series set in LA which was screened in the US at the end of last year, or the new one that started screening in the US this week. Also for Project Runway Australia fans, they will be replaying the whole of Season 2 on Australia Day, if you have not seen it this show it is as good if not better then its US counterpart. Arena TV will be sticking with it as they have announced a third season will be filmed this year.

MasterChef Chris Badenoch Says He Has No Regrets

Adelaide Now has an article that states that MasterChef Australia bad boy said even though being on the show turned his life upside it wouldn’t swap it for the world. On the show Chris hooked up with another contestant Julia Jenkins, and had a few other women on the boil as well.

However I am unclear whether he is still with Julia as on twitter today, @projectnat tweeted Chris from masterchef wants my number ha

He is currently doing food demos at the Melbourne Show.

Justine And Lucas To Commence A Monthly Degustation Menu

From Tuesday 6 October when former MasterChef contestants Lucas Parsons and Justine Schofield meet, greet, cook and eat with diners at Ninos Hideaway   at Westfield Bondi Junction. Contact restaurant for details.

The Apprentice To Start On 28 September at 9.30pm On Channel 9

The Australian version of The Apprentice, with Mark Bouris taking on The Donald role starts on Monday the 28th of September at 9.30pm with a 90 minute episode. The winner will work with Mr Bouris on a six-figure-salary. The contestants are from all walks of life, from all around the country, with the youngest aged 19 and the oldest competing at 54. I am really looking forward to this show, and will be recapping it.

Kyle Sandilands Off Air For A Month

News.com.au says Kyle Sandilands has been suspended for a month without pay. He has also been asked to attend counselling The Jewish Museum have also offered him a tour.

Sonya Kruger And Todd McKenney Are Sacked From The Breakfast Show

This Dancing With The Stars have been told not to come back from their current holiday to host the 106.5 FM breakfast show. The ratings of the show halved since they took it over with no improvement in the latest ratings period. (Source Daily Telegraph)

Exit Interview With Australian Idol’s Ashleigh Toole

Who Mag has a great interview with the first person to be eliminated from the top 12 Ashleigh Toole. She said she had been rehearsing “Complicated” by Avril Lauvigne for Rock Week, but did not get to sing it.

Adam Brand Who Won Dancing With The Stars Is Dating His Dance Partner

Adam the twice married country singer is now dating his dance partner from the show of Dancing With The Stars. There had been rumours for quite sometime about the pair. He is 39, and she is 19. Not sure what I think about that.

Who Mag interviewed Adam but did not ask him about the age gap.

Exit Interview With Anthony Capon Winner Of Project Runway

Who Mag has an interview with Anthony where he talks about what is next for him. He said he will continue to work as assistant designer at Etal, who refreshingly design for people up to size 18.