Sometimes the Americans do things better....

SOMEBODY refers to Beauty and the Geek Australia - which fails to deliver relative to its US predecessor.

The main problem lies in the casting.

Apart from Xenogene the geeks aren't that geeky... and apart from Emma and Jenna the beauties aren't that beautiful! How did man-features Kimberley make it on? WTF!?!

And even worse - there seems to be a fake geek.

There was something fishy about Corin from the very first episode. His glasses seemed oversized, his sighs seemed dramatic, and his comments felt way too witty for a bona fide geek. Comments to the media from host Bernard Currie that "Corin may have been pulling the wool over our eyes" along with revelations that he has a five-year-old daughter have confirmed SOMEBODY's suspicions. Imposter!

Corin's presence - including his budding relationship with Emma - annoys the crap out of the FABNOB Family.

But there are further concerns....

Bernard Curry is overly slick and smarmy. His ultra-preppy outfits suggest he has spent way too long in the wardrobe department. He also says the word "ladies" with a glint in his eye that says "bring on the wrap party, girls!" His self-assured vibe has struck a chord with some of the female contestants who affectionately refer to him as "Bernie."

And then there are the challenges - which for the most part are directly lifted from the US series. Such lazy (cost-saving) production!

Beauty and the Geek Australia has provided some redeeming moments, such as the 'Fashions on the Field' challenge where Paul made Elise a hilarious hat featuring an action figure and a miniature disco ball!

Xenogene's 'Makeover Transformation' (far right) was also TV gold...

Clearly Jeremy (far left) isn't going to become a poster boy for the spray tan industry!

The bond between Jenna and Toby also rocks. They're A1 awesome.

So will there be a second season?

Let's hope so. Although Beauty and the Geek Australia is a step below its US counterpart it shits all over most of Channel 7's other shows.