SHE'S been the central figure in the ongoing skinny debate, but Australia's Next Top Model contender Alice Burdeu has been given the big fat thumbs up from judges and viewers of the series.
Producers of the Fox 8 reality show have been criticised for not enforcing stricter measures on Burdeu's slim situation, but the willowy redhead surged ahead in the contest last night when she was named as one of the two remaining finalists.
While Burdeu is the favourite to take out the catwalk crown over Stephanie Hart next Tuesday, the 19-year-old said she thought the backlash over her waif-like shape would work against her in the poll.
"Can you imagine reading that you look like you're from a concentration camp?" Burdeu said, referring to a concerned viewer's comment.
Hitting back at claims she suffered from an eating disorder, the 58kg, 185cm tall glamour girl said she had always been naturally thin.
"People can think what they want but I'm happy with the way I am," Burdeu said.
"My family and friends know that Idon't have a problem - if anything I eat too much chocolate."
While fashion experts say Burdeu's lean look would be a hot hit in the cut-throat fashion markets of Milan and Paris, the teen's gaunt appearance drew concern from series host Jodhi Meares and special guest star Ian Thorpe - both encouraging her to gain weight.
But when asked if she had gained any kilos, Burdeu said that she wasn't sure as she didn't own a set of scales.
Hart also weighed in on the debate yesterday, saying Burdeu "eats more than me, I can tell you".
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