Sophie Monk thought Popstars was a one-off TV special

She rose to fame after being selected as a member of girl band Bardot in the millennial television series Popstars.

And during Mia Freedman’s podcast on Monday, Sophie Monk admitted that she initially thought the show was a one-off special, as opposed to a weekly program.

‘I didn’t realise it was a full series at all,’ the 37-year-old shared.

‘I thought it was like one special for one episode of ABC or something small that would go away,’ Sophie told Mia.

‘I didn’t realise it was a full series at all, (so) it was a real shock to me.’

However, despite not knowing what she was in for, the blonde beauty remained her authentic self.

‘I let the cameras in when they wanted,’ Sophie went on to say. 

Candid confession: ‘I thought it was like one special for one episode of ABC or something small that would go away. I didn’t realise it was a full series at all, (so) it was a real shock to me,’ the blonde beauty shared. Pictured in April 2002

Millennial girl band: The singer and actress starred in the 2000 series of Popstars, which saw the formation of Bardot

The singer and actress starred in the 2000 series of Popstars, which saw the formation of girl band Bardot.

Sophie starred alongside band mates Belinda Chapple, Sally Polihronas, Katie Underwood, Chantelle Barry and Tiffani Wood.

The group’s national exposure helped with their debut single Poison entering the ARIA singles chart at number one, selling over 60,000 copies in its first week. 

However their reign was short-lived, announcing the band’s decision to split in an official statement in April 2002.

Debut: The group’s national exposure helped with their debut single Poison entering the ARIA singles chart at number one, selling over 60,000 copies in its first week 

Going their separate ways: However their reign was short-lived, announcing the band’s decision to split in an official statement in April 2002 

In October this year, Sophie opened up about her battle with body image during her time in the band.

The UK-born starlet told NW magazine that the other girls ‘were tiny’ and she had to wear a different wardrobe size to them. 

‘I definitely lost too much weight. I was tiny. There was a moment where [dieting] was all I thought about.’

Body image: In October this year, Sophie opened up about her battle with body image during her time in the band. The UK-born starlet told NW magazine that the other girls ‘were tiny’ and she had to wear a different wardrobe size to them 

Reflection: ‘I definitely lost too much weight. I was tiny. There was a moment where [dieting] was all I thought about. Cameras are on you a lot, so [weight fluctuations are] a lot more dramatic – you’re going to go a bit more extreme with everything,’ Sophie went on to say

‘Cameras are on you a lot, so [weight fluctuations are] a lot more dramatic – you’re going to go a bit more extreme with everything.’

Sophie revealed she once had a body image meltdown and used gaffer tape to keep her body tight.

But since finding love with pub baron Stu Laundy on The Bachelorette, the Click actress says she’s very content.

She also gushed over her 44-year-old beau, saying she feels as if she has found ‘everything’ since finding him. 

Body-confident: But since finding love with pub baron Stu Laundy on The Bachelorette, the Click actress says she’s very content. She also gushed over her 44-year-old beau, saying she feels as if she has found ‘everything’ since finding him 

Reality TV: Sophie chose the millionaire over vineyard manager Jarrod Woodgate in the grand finale episode of The Bachelorette Australia, filmed earlier this year