The moment 19-year-old Sophie Monk was told she'd be famous

Alicia Vrajlal
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She's Australia's Bachelorette who is about to make one of the biggest decisions of her life when the finale airs tonight, but rewind 18 years ago, and Sophie Monk was a shy 19-year-old from the Gold Coast, with a dream to make it big in showbiz.

Back in 1999, a teenage Sophie auditioned for local talent series Popstars, and the moment she learned she'd be part of Australia's first all-girl group, Bardot, is just one of a kind. Watch it above.

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The bubbly blonde, who claimed she's "not academic" but had always had a dream to entertain, could not wipe the smile off her face as she was told she was about to become a star.

Sophie Monk was just 19 when she found out she was about to become famous, as part of Australia's girl band Bardot. Source: Popstars
Sophie Monk was just 19 when she found out she was about to become famous, as part of Australia's girl band Bardot. Source: Popstars

Music manager Michael Napthali arrived at Sophie's home in Queensland, and sat her down on the sofa with her family before breaking the good news to her.

"Are you serious?" was Sophie's initial reaction of utter disbelief.

Back in 1999, manager Michael Napthali arrived at Sophie's home in Queensland, and sat her down on the sofa with her family before breaking the good news to her. Source: Popstars
Back in 1999, manager Michael Napthali arrived at Sophie's home in Queensland, and sat her down on the sofa with her family before breaking the good news to her. Source: Popstars

"I was so ready for a no answer. No way!"

"You're in," Michael assured her.

"Am I? Oh wow, thankyou," she then said, as the news sunk in.

A teenage Sophie could not believe her luck. Source: Popstars
A teenage Sophie could not believe her luck. Source: Popstars
Sophie did a Marilyn Monroe-inspired performance for her audition. Source: Popstars
Sophie did a Marilyn Monroe-inspired performance for her audition. Source: Popstars

"You can stay now and have some cookies if you like," she giggled.

Sophie became part of the girl band Bardot alongside Katie Underwood, Belinda Chapple, Sally Polihronas and Chantelle Barry.

Chantelle soon left the group and Sydneysider Tiffani Wood was brought in as her replacement.

Sophie was part of the original Bardot band alongside Chantelle Barry, Belinda Chapple, Sally Polihronas and Katie Underwood. Source: Popstars
Sophie was part of the original Bardot band alongside Chantelle Barry, Belinda Chapple, Sally Polihronas and Katie Underwood. Source: Popstars
After it was discovered that Chantelle had stolen from Sophie, she was shown the door and Tiffani Wood was called in to replace her in the band. Source: Getty
After it was discovered that Chantelle had stolen from Sophie, she was shown the door and Tiffani Wood was called in to replace her in the band. Source: Getty

The band enjoyed musical success till 2002, before the girls parted ways to pursue their own careers.

Needless to say, Soph's profile has been the most well-known of all, with radio host gigs, movies roles and a string of TV show appearances under her belt.

Tonight Australia will watch as Sophie chooses the love of her life on The Bachelorette finale at 7:30pm on Channel Ten.

Sophie is now Australia's third Bachelorette, and will make a big decision during tonight's finale episode. Source: Channel Ten
Sophie is now Australia's third Bachelorette, and will make a big decision during tonight's finale episode. Source: Channel Ten

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