Bardot consists of Belinda Chapple, Sally Polihronas, Sophie Monk, Tiffany Wood.
Bardot sometimes refers to the French actress and animal rights activist: Brigitte Bardot
Bardot was an Australian pop group best known as the winners of the first series of Australian Popstars in 2000. After two and a half years together, the band achieved 2 successful albums and 6 consecutive hits in Australia.
Bardot evolved from the highly successful, original series of 'Popstars', a TV talent show which promised to create "Australia's very own Spice Girls". In addition, the winning group would be sponsored by the Austereo radio network, New Idea magazine and Warner Brothers records. Millions watched as thousands of girls from across the country auditioned, hoping to fulfill their dream of one day breaking into the music industry. After numerous rounds of singing and dancing workshops, Sophie Monk, Sally Polihronas, Belinda Chapple, Katie Underwood and Chantelle Barrios were chosen to form what would become Australia's highest-selling female pop group, Bardot (named after French actress Brigitte Bardot.) However, during the early course of the show, due to mysterious circumstances, Chantelle was asked to leave and was replaced by Tiffani Wood.
The Bardot phenomenon was massive with the group breaking record for first Australian act to debut at the no.1 position for both its debut single, Poison, and self titled debut album. Further singles 'I Should've Never Let You Go' and 'These Days' continued the girls string of gold status, Top 20 hits and the group embarked on its first national tour. Bardot's amazing live performance of 'These Days' at the 2000 ARIA Awards gained them much praise and proved the girls were more than just "pretty faces".
The group traveled the world promoting their music in the UK, Asia Pacific, India and New Zealand, achieving positive results in these markets.
In mid 2001, after promotion and recording in the UK and a member less (Katie Underwood), the group re-established themselves as a four-piece with the release of 'ASAP', the first single from their forthcoming second album. This time around, Bardot had greater control over its music and image, resulting in a more confident and sophisticated feel. 'ASAP' continued their chart success, peaking Top 5. Following single, the disco-tastic 'I Need Somebody' confirmed the groups staying power, again peaking Top 5 and becoming the girls biggest hit since 'Poison'. The bands second album, ' Play It Like That' received critical acclaim upon release, debuting at no.16, achieving gold status. Final single, the lovely, mid-tempo ballad 'Love Will Find A Way' completed Bardot's string of consecutive Top 20 hits peaking at no.18. The group embarked on its second national tour with Human Nature before deciding to 'call it day'.