Demelza Reveley Won’t Get Vogue Cover
Last year’s Australia’s Next Top model winner Alice Burdeu topped her prize–an eight-page editorial spread in Australian Vogue–with it’s cover! This was an unusual feat for a Top Model winner (except when the cover is included in the prize), and Alice went on to be one of the mist successful Top Model winners ever.
However, recent winner Demelza Reveley will not have the same fate. Vogue editor Kirstie Clements has already publicly said that there are no plans for Demelza to be on the cover.
“I am not planning to (put Demelza on the cover), no,” Clements told the Mercury. “The contractual agreement was for an eight-page editorial in the issue and I already have another cover ready to go.”
Clements also made it very clear that a cover is not usually in the works and that Alice was an exceptional case.
“It is not part of our agreement because to be a cover girl for Vogue is a pretty specific thing and when you are working with the reality show it is a very hard thing to pledge,” she added.
Clements also expressed concern over the “Demelza being a bully” issue and is planning to devote a readers’ forum to the subject.
To be honest, I’m quite glad Demelza isn’t getting a cover. I thought Alice was amazing (she’s possibly my favorite contestant ever!) and a Vogue cover–even an Australian Vogue–is a precious and important thing for a model.
What about you? Should Demelza be on the cover?
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16 opinions for Demelza Reveley Won’t Get Vogue Cover
Ausntm viewer
Jul 4, 2008 at 3:50 pm
I’m very mixed about this. On one hand i think people have to send out the right message about bullying: That it is not commonplace… and that it is not acceptable. And it is not something that kids *just* do. It is unacceptable. People who say that Demelza’s only 16, well so was Alamela.
But on the other hand, Demelza has apologized (think what you will of it), and just when are we going to forgive her? It’s a tricky situation. As Kirstie says, there’s no point bullying Demelza. I would think it cruel for people to forever label her a bully. People have the ability to change. Hopefully she can do that and hopefully people can see that.
It’s a little troubling for a whole lot of reasons.
I would hope too that Alamela’s confidence and unique personality is not shaken in the least by this whole fiasco. As Charlotte said… she was pure class :-)
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missmarnip
Jul 5, 2008 at 1:49 am
for me, demelza apologized so many times and right after that we could still see her being a bullie and underhand and bitchy and childish (i never understanded what jonathan means, when he talks about how an adult d. is with 16).
so, that’s why i surely am able and willing to forgive demelza…. when i can see that she wasn’t just faking her apologies for the publicity.
she has to prove us wrong first.
gingerhair
Jul 10, 2008 at 8:57 am
I think Kirstie Clements made the right decision. Alice was absolutely A plus, she was a full top model… but Demelza… she doesn’t even look close to being a top model, and therefore shouldn’t have the privilege of being on the cover of Vogue. But maybe that’s just cause I hate Demelza and I’m biased.
Ashli
Jul 11, 2008 at 2:30 pm
Kirstie needs to get over herself. Vogue Australia is one of the weaker Vogue’s. It’s a recycling bin for every other Vogue’s photoshoots and stories. Demelza is a stunning young woman and people need to get over the bullying incident.
Mary
Jul 12, 2008 at 6:43 am
We need to get over the bullying? Ah yes, we have a bully amongst our comments, I think.
Bullying will NOT be tolerated - while I am here.
Vogue is elite
Jul 16, 2008 at 5:18 pm
I completely disagree Ashli. Vogue of any standard is still Vogue. It is the best of the best in the industry. Obviously you have no idea what is means to be in the publication industry or have any understanding of the standard and hard-ship it takes to get a profile like Vogue. I think Kirstie is fantastic and a strong women who knows her brand. Why bow down to some big eyed girl that is out there for self gain only!
Mel
Jul 20, 2008 at 6:43 am
Demelza doesnt even deserve the spread. Shes a bully thats it. I would laugh if Alex was the cover. Alex is going to be the next Alice.
Vogue is elite
Jul 20, 2008 at 5:16 pm
That would be brilliant if Alex was on the cover! I know people are saying she is a bully too but I disagree. I think Alex is strong, intelligent and very self-confident. Something you need in the modelling world… I love how Alex got 5 bookings for Fashion Week and Demelza only got 3. hehe.
ANTM watcher
Jul 23, 2008 at 5:49 am
Demelza shouldn’t get the cover, or a photospread, or be the winner, simply because, she’s not a model! She’s crap! her photos on the show (like 10/12 of them) were so crap! And every week the judges said, all she is is pretty, she can’t take photos or model … so why the hell did they let her win??
Grrr.
Rafael B.
Jul 23, 2008 at 9:47 pm
YES, about the bully stuff she is not the first girl who does that ok? the problem was that alamela didn’t do anything. maybe she is not better than alex, but she is better than 95% of the antm girls.
tina
Jul 29, 2008 at 2:06 am
She does not deserve the cover of vogue or the spread. She is more a dolly or girlfriend magazine model. I dont like demelza but i could see the reasoning of giving her a spread in a teen magazine like them.
WanderingSplit
Jul 31, 2008 at 3:14 am
Nick her off for good. Her types never change, they just pretend. She only apologised coz she had to. Good riddance.
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SophieLoz
Aug 21, 2008 at 1:46 am
Demelza should definately have gotten the cover of Vogue, I was disappointed when i found out she was not going to be on the cover, I have never purchased Vogue & would have if she was on the cover. She is a gorgeous girl & will make it far. Get over the bullying, although I do not agree with it & think it was cruel, she was not the only one invovled & she will obviously learn from her mistakes & grow up. We all do stupid things when we are young, Demelza’s was unfortunately on a reality model TV show. Alex was my least fav, totally ugly not model material.
GO Demelza you deserve VOGUE
gav irvine
Aug 22, 2008 at 12:30 am
I have to say I was more disgusted with Foxtel for airing the incident (what a grab for ratings), but the fact that so many people have ganged up on this girl shows me just how wide-spread bullying really is in this country, as well as hypocrisy. When are we going to lose this pack mentality we so often fall into and rely on our own, educated opinions? Personally, I hope this young girl, Demelza, does well for herself, but also that she truly learns from her mistake, else she comes to realise what it truly means to be a fake. As for Alamela, hopefully she can bounce back. I know I did…..eventually.
Lauren
Sep 24, 2008 at 6:25 pm
I hate Demelza with a passion. This win sends a bad message to teenagers and bullies, like they can get away with their actions and that’s not true. Demelza not getting the cover, in my opinion, is fantastic. She got to the final 2 because Jodhi loved her, and Jodhi, with her whole fettish for 16 year olds, got rid of the most deserving top two Caris and Sam so her little miss Demelza the Bully could win.
I personally think that Demelza should have lost or given up the title. If she had, she’d have a chance of redeeming herself. She’ll forever be remembered as the bully, and she’ll never overcome that, and I don’t think that she really deserves to overcome that. But if she’d given up the title or lost, she’d have some chance of repairing her reputation, and I think that the way people percieve you can be more important than winning something.
I mean, I know you shouldn’t care, but when you are starting in the fashion industry, you can’t afford to be a bitch. When you’ve reached Naomi Campbell or Janice Dickinson stardom, then you can have an attitude, because you are already established. When you are Demelza and bully someone on national TV, you’ve pretty much remembered for being a bitch - and NO ONE wants to sign a bitch.
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