Bardot: Becoming a Popstar

In the late 90s the hunt was on for Australia’s answer to the Spice Girls. A call out was published in New Idea magazine, offering the opportunity of a life time… or so they thought. Warner Music was set to pluck five girls for obscurity and turn them into household names offering up a three-album recording contract and a place in a girl band. Australia strapped in for the ride with Channel Seven bringing a new show called Pop Stars to our screens. Millions tuned in to watch the auditions and it wasn’t long until we were heavily invested in the band called Bardot. But behind the scenes fame wasn’t what they expected. Whilst the TV execs were racking in millions from the band, the five girls weren't making a cent living off just $35 a day. Their mental health was also struggling as they buckled under the intense media pressure to stay thin. So was life as a pop star really worth it?