It’s official.
After much ado, ‘America’s Next Top Model’ will be strutting back onto the box — on VH1.
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The network revealed today that the “most successful fashion show in TV history” will return “reinvented.”
It had previously aired for 11 years on The CW and “ended” after 22 seasons last December.
Some of the changes to the refreshed series include a relocation to fashion capital New York and Tyra Banks‘ departure as host.
The new mother, who created the show with Ken Mok, will however continue as Executive Producer. So too will Mok.
Speaking of ANTM’s comeback, Banks said in a statement:
“After creating an incredible, global brand, I am beyond excited to have the show reborn. I will continue as Executive Producer, but must turn my attention to new business endeavors, so I want to find a new host. I’m pumped to identify that person and bring back the show. Top Model fans, you demanded that the show come back, and VH1 answered the call. Get ready for a fierce-a-fied rebirth!”
Additional details on the premiere date and a new, re-imagined cast of host and judges will be announced at a later date. What is certain, however, is that new season will be comprised of 14 episodes.
Chris McCarthy, General Manager of VH1 remarked:
“We’re thrilled to bring ‘America’s Next Top Model’ back to VH1 and partner with CBS Television Distribution and Tyra Banks to reinvent this franchise for a whole new generation. This is a homecoming for the series, as VH1 helped catapult the show to cultural icon status as the first cable network to air the show after it launched.”
“We could not be more excited to bring back and breathe new life into one of the greatest unscripted franchises on television. VH1 is the perfect partner for this new endeavor and we hope this is the beginning of a long relationship.”