“America’s Next Top Model” Announces New Host, New Judges, New Home On VH1

You want Rita Ora on top?
From: NewNowNext

 America’s Next Top Model will make its triumphant return to TV and move to VH1 this fall, but not before some major shakeups including new rules, a new formula, and a brand new cast of judges.

Executive producer Tyra Banks told USA Today that the format of the show will change to better reflect the new kind of “top model” she’s looking for — a model and social media star hybrid.

“It’s no longer just about having the highest cheekbones and best pout and the best hair,” said Banks.

“My goal is to really get into these girls’ heads that I’m not looking for some successful model and I’m not looking for some social-media star. I’m looking for both. I’m looking for a hybrid, because that’s where the world is.”

Banks said she’ll only make “a couple of appearances” on the show, passing the hosting gig on to 25-year-old pop star Rita Ora.

Said Ora: “The approach I wanted to have as a host and judge to the girls is what my career stands for at this moment in time, which is being a businesswoman and being able to do multiple things at the same time, whether it’s music or shooting (magazine covers) and being in movies and designing clothes.”

The new panel of judges will also include model Ashley Graham, Paper magazine CCO Drew Elliott, and celebrity stylist Law Roach.

The show is reportedly a week into production and already finished with the first elimination.

Its move to VH1 will technically mark the franchise’s 23rd cycle. Before the series’ revival was announced, sexually fluid and deaf model Nyle DiMarco was crowned the series finale winner.