Reality Ravings

Congratulations must go out to Project Runway Australia host Kristy Hinze on her engagement to 64 year billionaire Jim Clark. The 34 year age gap appears not to bother them.


Photo of Kristy and Jim from http://www.smh.com.au/

Just so we are clear that it is not his money she finds attractive she has said about him:

"I never thought I was going to date an older man when I first met him," she told The Australian Women's Weekly. "To me, it was different to hang out with someone with something to say that was so interesting and important and who was truly, incredibly intelligent. He's handsome and has so much charisma - and he's so funny."


Jim Clark is not on the record on their relationship so it is unclear whether it is her gorgeous long legs and stunning looks that were the attraction or her sparkling conversation.


Funny how only billionaires with the above mentioned qualities get to marry attractive women three decades their junior. Unless of course if the men get their brides from the Philippines. This is not something I advocate by the way. But of course both of these marriages have something in common and that is money.


If it is not the money for Kristy and she has some granddaddy complex I am very surprised as Russ Hinze was powerful but not very attractive nor suave. For those who are too young to know Russ, he is the one at the front.




Full story on the SMH Website.

I was bemused to read that Henry Roth, the very good mentor on Project Runway Australia was giving out advice on what sunglasses were fashionable. Article here for those that care.

I love the advice he gives to the designers, however I would not call him sartorial like Tim Gunn his US equivalent. Was it only last week Henry was wearing a striped shirt, with a tie with spot or circles on it, and the colours did not appear to match either.

Sweet Juli Grbac one of the five designers left in Project Runway has married her long time beau this weekend in a dress designed by herself of course.

However the article in the Brisbane newspaper here reveals whether Juli made the finals of Project Runway.

Juli last week won the challenge of designing a dress for the poor man's Beyonce, Kelly Rowland, and she wore at one of her performances. It was a stand out dress of the episode. Helen Manuell unfortunately was eliminated and the show will be a bit less colourful because of it.

I am surprised Brent is still around, and if Helen had not helped in in the first episode it would be doubtful he would still be there.

Project Runway Australia - To Air In July - Is it going to Take on the Olympics?
Traditionally TV stations have pulled any tv show that has looked like having above average ratings during the Olympics, however it looks like there will be something to watch other then the 100 metres butterfly, and the hammer throw.

Arena will start showing Project Runway Australia in July so therefore it will definitely run into the Olympics.

Filming is continuing with a bit of relax time at a sponsored L'Oreal related function where the only straight guy in the village, oops meant show, Brent Zaicek a designer from Sydney, said filming has been so hectic he has only been able to speak to his 13 year old son once since moving to Melbourne.

Zaicek is the only self taught designer in the house. Full story here.

Caridee winner of Next Top Model Apparently Attempted Suicide

It has been reported Caridee has attempted suicide after the breakup of her boyfriend. She was found sitting on the loo saying she had taken 10 pills she had for anxiety and depression. She has had a full recovery. Full story Here.

Ricky-Lee Coulter proves there is life after Young Divas.
And the winner of the Ricky Lee and Kate D'Arruago feud is Ricky-Lee. Ricky-Lee's career continues to improve since quitting the Young Divas last year. She will now have a presenting role on this years Australian Idol with James Mathison, and Andrew G. Apparently she will have a support, mentoring, interview role backstage.

This is one of the changes the producers have made to the format to try and increase ratings from last year. The others has been sacking the judge Mark Holden, and auditioning in London.
Link to story here.

Leiden joins other former reality tv stars on the Dole Queue.
Leiden Kronemburger reveals in post elimination interviews that she has not had a job in 12 months! This is quite incredible considering we are nearly at what is termed as "full employment" also I thought there were a shortage of retail workers.

Leiden who did not endear herself to the judges last episode due to the lack of effort she showed in a couple of tasks, will continue to look for work. Maybe motivation is the issue rather then lack of skills. Full story here.

If she had had a better attitude she could have taken out this season title.

Kelly Rowland to Be a Guest on Project Runway.

Project Runway Australia have scored some international credibility with Kelly Rowlands, former Destiny Child's singer, to have a guest spot on the program.

She will be asking the designers to design an outfit for her, I assume that means she will be on the judging panel for this episode.

Now if we can only get Tim Gunn out here...

Link to story here.

The Claws were out between Jayson Brundson and Peter Morrissey on set on Project Runway.

Jayson Brundson who used to work for Peter Morrissey as his creative director had beaten Peter Morrissey to the permanent judging spot (the equivalent of Michael Kors) on Project Runway Australia.

However Peter was given a guest spot position and apparently it was very cool on set between the two of them.

I suspect it was Morrissey seething with jealousy at Jayson Brundson's success since leaving him. Jayson has turned into one of Australia's most prominent designers with international success with dressing Princess Mary, and gaining a coveted window position in New York's Henri Bendel's.

Also he was on an episode of popular reality tv series Runway to LA which starred Charlotte Dawson and Jordan Loukas.

It must be hard for Peter to see his protege out do him in all facets of his career.

Link to article here.

For the Project Runway obsessives only....

Filming of Project Runway was in Melbournes' Rathdownne Fabric and Remnants earlier this week. Blogger Pins and Thimbles was there, and said they were filming the third episode. Apparently to be seen in July.

Big Brother Evictee Rebecca Morgan Bags Out The Communal Bed.
Rebecca who voted herself out of BB yesterday clearly didn't want anyone spooning her in the house, as she intensely disliked the communal bed. She said the lack of personal space really got to her.

However she did say that the handling of Travis's shingles has been done well.

Full article here.

Big Brother new format is also struggling for ratings, with last weeks budget out rating it. Well that is probably a positive thing. With Corey Worthington having now left the house, the producers will probably try and get some liquor into the house to try and liven it up.

In A Shock Move Guy Sebastian and new wife Julie decide to party the night away on the wedding day.

Guy Sebastian, who was once Australia's most famous virgin, apparently partied the night away rather then doing what most people expected by consummating the marriage. I suspect they realised that they have the rest of their lives to do that, and if you are going to pay good money for a party why not enjoy it.

By the way loved the wedding dress.

Link to article here.

The good news is The Chopping Block is Back.

Channel 9 have commissioned another series of the seriously underrated, entertaining show The Chopping Block. However one thing will be missing Catriona Rowntree. They are not going to have a host. Not a bad idea as she did not add anything to the program. Hopefully Matthew Moran, and the critic have re-signed. But how will the critic be able to disguise himself for series two?

Full article here.

Project Runway Australia is proving to be tiring already.

In an article here it says the first days shoot for Project Runway Australia went for 20 hours, and one contestant needed medical attention due to an intense migraine.

However good reports are coming out about the show's host Kristy Hinzes.

There looks like there is going to be one interesting contestant on Project Runway with Helen Manuell a Melbourne designer who is not afraid to give full and frank opinions. As we all know a reality tv is only as good as its talent.

For her views on Pamela Anderson and Naomi Robson click here.

Other contestants revealed are Leigh Buchanan, a designer from Eastern Pearson, Juli Grbac, and Mark Antonio will be flying the flag for Queensland. Article from the Courier Mail here.

American Idol Contestant Apparently Likes to Bite.
The Jeff Pulver Blog reveals some negatives and positives about Michael Johns who previously was known as Mike Lee. The blogger who first met the singer in 2000 thinks that his band EP was one of the best he has ever heard from an indie band. The negative Michael was pissed and bit someone really hard.

Hopefully the positives will outweigh the negatives.

Woman's Day have a nice little puff piece/interview with Michael Johns from when he was out here the other week. He talks about how is wife is his idol.

Joining host Kristy Hinze as judges on Project Runway will be Jayson Brunsdon renowned fashion designer, and Sarah Gale an unknown to the public but an experienced and respected Australian fashion buyer.

The mentoring role has gone to Henry Roth, who is a New York based Australian, he creates wedding dresses with his sister Michelle Roth.

Apparently the chemistry between the four is very good.

Also Tresemme is searching the country for a lead hairdresser to star in Project Runway. Some leading hairdressers are in the running for the job like Joh Bailey, Anthony Nader, and Brad Ngata. But apparently Tresemme is keen to discover a fresh, cool hairstylist who's great on camera. If you are a hairdresser send your show reel to buzz@buzz-consulting.com