Elle Macpherson

Elle Macpherson

Elle Macpherson says Dannii Minogue is a "kick-ass fabulous judge" on 'Britain and Ireland's Next Top Model'.

The supermodel is delighted the Australian singer has joined her and Tyson Beckford on the panel of the Sky Living show, and she is confident the former 'X Factor' judge will help to improve the programme by bringing a wealth of industry experience to the role.

She said: "We wanted to make the judging process more intimate and real. We love our celebrity judges coming in each week, but this year we have one kick-ass fabulous judge alongside Tyson and me.

"Dannii has experience in the fashion industry - she chooses models for her own clothing line - and has done quite a lot of modelling herself."

Elle insists this year's group of female contestants are the best yet, so much so she couldn't decide who she thought would win the programme.

She added to heat magazine: "I believe we have the best contestants as a collective.

"In the past, we have selected more commercial girls, but this year they are more fashion-forward.

"This series, I change my mind every day about who'll win."