Scouted

Scouted

Countless international supermodels have walked the runways at top designer fashion shows and have graced the covers of major fashion magazines, all recognised for their undeniable beauty. But before these models were household names, they were living lives of obscurity, oblivious to where their good looks would land them. In E!'s new eight-episode, one hour docu-series, Scouted, viewers can follow the personal stories of young men and women from their discovery by local model scouts through their journeys to international stardom. Scouted premieres Wednesday, January 4th at 9:30pm AEDT only on E!.

For the lucky few that make it big, beauty transformations await before they are put through their paces in the hope of being signed by famed New York agency One Management. This esteemed agency's current roster of talent includes Claudia Schiffer, Iman, Eva Herzigova, Bar Refaeli, Devon Aoki and Kelly Brook. Which ones really have the potential to become high-fashion models, and which ones are destined to return home with just some impressive headshots to show? Each wide-eyed potential model has their own unique story, and all of them are reaching for the stars to make their dreams come true. For some, it will be the first step toward cover girl status. For others, it will be the harsh reality of rejection.

'Scouted takes viewers into the small towns where new talent is discovered, to burger joints and department stores where the next supermodel might just be working behind a counter," said Lisa Berger, President of Entertainment Programming for E!. "That's what makes this such an exciting new show for us – revealing the surprising process of how a star can be born. It takes a keen eye to find a diamond in the rough, and most never make the cut, but these girls' stories are so compelling. Whether heartbreaking or inspiring, you can't help but connect with these young women as they pursue their dreams of fame and fortune."

Local model scouts from Houston, Salt Lake City, Richmond and San Francisco scour nearby sorority houses, rodeos, county fairs, fast food restaurants, high schools, beaches and practically everywhere else in town, looking for the girls they feel have what it takes to be a professional model. Following a bit of preliminary training and polishing, the local scouts submit their potential new stars to One Management in NYC, in hopes that the experts like what they see and request a meeting. If the model is seen to have potential, she and her scout travel to NYC to meet with the industry experts, some of the most powerful players in the international modelling world, who do a professional evaluation before each girl meets with One Management.

With over 25 years of model agency experience, industry expert Michael Flutie, serves as Creative Director. Legendary model Beri Smither is the Model Mentor; trendsetter and fashion expert Dani Stahl serves as the Image and Style Consultant; and top industry casting director Julia Samersova is the Director of Scouting. Together, this esteemed team will "test" their potential million-dollar faces before sending them off to their meeting. After each girl's consultation, One Management then reviews all elements of the would-be talent, including professionalism, physical features, high-fashion polish, spokesperson potential and uniqueness, before ultimately determining if a girl will have a fashion career or not. A model's fate is in their hands, and one slip-up can dash a girl's dreams on the spot.

The series is produced by Cris Abrego Productions, a subsidiary of 51 Minds, an Endemol Company and is produced by Executive Producers Cris Abrego, Michael Flutie, Ben Samek, Rabih Gholam and Angela Aguilera.

Join E! as they pull back the curtain showcasing the unique stories and the real process of how models are discovered. Stars are not born. Stars are created. Be part of the discovery.

Scouted premieres January 4 at 9:30pm AEDT only on E!