The Block’s Elyse Knowles and former AFL star Josh Gibson are announced as new Myer ambassadors

He’s the former AFL star who flaunted his buff physique I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!

Now, the 6ft 2in sportsman has been announced as Myer’s latest ambassador and will join a slew of celebrity models namely, The Block winner Elyse Knowles.

Josh, 33, and Elyse, 25, who are the recent additions to the retail giant’s ambassador family quickly made their mark with a lush tropical poolside photo shoot.

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Heatwave: Former AFL star Josh Gibson (right) was announced as Myer’s latest ambassador alongside the Block winner Elyse Knowles (left) and the pair teamed up for a poolside photo shoot this week

The pair who will join a stellar line-up of ambassador’s including former Miss Universe star, Jennifer Hawkins, fitness fanatic, Rachael Finch and model, Kris Smith looked every inch the seasoned professionals as they posed in an idyllic tropical location.

Elyse showed off her lean and statuesque frame in a pale pink suit consisting of a white crisp singlet, a slim-fit jacket and a pair of tailored trousers.

She teamed the pink ensemble with a pair of ankle-strap high heels and this season’s hottest accessory – a printed scarf.

As her multicolored pony scarf flapped in the seaside breeze, the blonde star looked like the picture of resort chic.

Spot the beauty: She looked like the ultimate Australian bathing beauty (pictured) as she cuddled up to a beautiful shady palm tree

Spot the beauty: She looked like the ultimate Australian bathing beauty (pictured) as she cuddled up to a beautiful shady palm tree

Meanwhile the former reality TV hunk cut a stylish figure in a muted-hued tropical print ensemble.

The former footballer, who courted the attention of female viewers for his ab-tastic display in the South African jungle covered-up his athletic physique in a mauve dinner jacket, palm-tree frond printed button-up shirt and a pair of black jeans.

Elsewhere, Elyse gave onlookers a generous glimpse at her ultra trim pins in a thigh-skimming polka-dot number. 

She looked like the ultimate Australian bathing beauty as she cuddled up to a beautiful shady palm tree.   

Flower power! The beauty continued her tropical paradise love-affair as she was spotted posing among palm fronds in a stunning sheer flower embroidered shift dress

Flower power! The beauty continued her tropical paradise love-affair as she was spotted posing among palm fronds in a stunning sheer flower embroidered shift dress

The beauty continued her tropical paradise love-affair as she was spotted posing among palm fronds in a stunning sheer flower embroidered shift dress.

Elyse looked somewhat angelic as her soft flaxen curls were lit up by the sunshine showering through the rain forest.  

The lush photoshoot comes as the blonde bombshell revealed to The Sunday Telegraph, she’s happy to be part of the department store family.

'I've been working for this moment since I was 16': Former star of The Block Elyse Knowles, 25, has been named as Myer's newest ambassador. Pictured here with boyfriend, Josh Barker

‘I’ve been working for this moment since I was 16’: Former star of The Block Elyse Knowles, 25, has been named as Myer’s newest ambassador. Pictured here with boyfriend, Josh Barker

‘I’ve been working for this moment since I was 16 when I first worked at Myer,’ Elyse told the publication. 

‘I knew from then I wanted to be part of the family.’ 

It’s unknown if the bikini-loving reality star, who has gone on to a lucrative career in modelling since her appearance on the show, will replace fashion superstar Jennifer Hawkins.

'I knew from then I wanted to be part of the family': Elyse has previously walked the runway for the retailer and was named a face of Myer beauty 

‘I knew from then I wanted to be part of the family’: Elyse has previously walked the runway for the retailer and was named a face of Myer beauty 

The former Miss Universe is tipped to be ending her 12-year association with the upscale department store in December, when her $5 million contract is up. 

Meanwhile, the blonde reality star cemented her relationship with Myer earlier this year when she walked the runway for the retailer.

The genetically-blessed ambassadors will launch the Myer Runway Series at Myer Sydney city store next month.

Replacement! Elyse wouldn't be drawn on whether she would replace the upscale department store's fashion superstar, Jennifer Hawkins (above), whose contract is up in December

Replacement! Elyse wouldn’t be drawn on whether she would replace the upscale department store’s fashion superstar, Jennifer Hawkins (above), whose contract is up in December



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