Australia's Next Top Model Cycle 5 - Live Final

Yeah I know, its a little past the live final. But can I just say that since Clare got booted last week, I've been pretty ambivalent as to who wins? Let's face it, Cassi has the face and figure if not the attitude or the walk. Tahnee has the face and the walk, she's such a nice girl and she's just not skinny enough for high fashion. Don't get me wrong; I think she has an amazing figure but it really is more Victoria's Secret than Lanvin.

So the live final took place at Luna Park, with guest judges Priscilla Leighton-Clark of Priscilla's Model Management, photographer Russell James and editor of Harper's Bazaar Australia, Claudia Navone. The models had hair and makeup done by Nigel Stanislaus from Maybelline and Joh Bailey and we had some running commentary from ex model and current MTV host Ruby Rose.

The season's models finally came out on the runway, wearing whatever outfit they had on during their final photo shoot. And I just have to say - I love Clare. Then we had Jessica Mauboy doing a live performance - absolutely hot outfit. Next came a montage of Cassii vs Tahnee in the runway stakes (and we know who wins there) followed by another of Alex and Charlotte bickering throughout the season.

This gives the models just enough time to get changed for the Australian Designers Parade, where the girls model outfits by Josh Goot, Marnie Skillings and Fernando Frissoni. Finally, Cassi and Tahnee reappear in stunning black Alex Perry gowns, waists so narrow its a wonder they could even breathe. And again, I couldn't help but think that the darkness of those dresses would have contrasted beautifully with Clare's luminous pale skin and hair.

Out comes Sarah, also in a sparkly Alex Perry gown and announces Australia's Favourite Model. And its Clare! Cassi and Tahnee go through their photos and talk about them, before the judges weigh in on their favourite photos as well. Finally we start getting the judges votes. Jonathan went with Tahnee while both Russell and Claudia went with Cassi. I think it was obvious that Claudia would have gone with whichever girl could do high fashion. And we know that Harper's would feature more girls like Cassi any day, over girls like Tahnee. Yes its a shame but its fashion.

We then took a bit of a brea from more votes, with Sarah calling in Tahnee's mum Jane to share in the excitement. She then surprises Cassi by inviting her mum out (as we know, Cassi's mother had moved to LA). Another performance by Jessica Mauboy and more interviews. And Tahnee has a nosebleed! The first on any Top Model history ever! Back to the judges votes: Sarah and Charlotte voted for Tahnee, while Alex and Priscilla go for cassi. So Cassi leads. I love Charlotte's little rant when she explained why she wasn't going to vote for cassi, and I agree with her. If Cassi really does marry that boyfriend of hers who, at 25 is still too young (in my eyes; let's not even go near her age!) to get married anyway she's never going to make it big in the modeling world.

Finally Sarah opens that all-important envelope. And the winner is ....TAHNEE!!!!!!