The decision to fire Nigel Barker, Jay Manuel, and Miss J—America’s Next Top Model‘s most long-standing cast members besides Tyra Banks–was made by The CW, not Tyra or the show’s producers. That’s according to Nigel, who told E! News, “This isn’t a Tyra thing. This is a network thing.” He also said, “There had been… continue reading
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Nigel Barker, Jay Manuel, Miss J. fired from Top Model
America’s Next Top Model‘s limp toward its death accelerated yesterday, as Nigel Barker, Miss J. Alexander, and Jay Manuel–were fired from The CW reality competition. They won’t be back for season 19 in the fall, but Tyra Banks and her ego are both staying. Page Six reported that “the three mentors were informed yesterday morning… continue reading
CW backtracks on one Top Model this year, will air season with British and US models
America’s Next Top Model will debut its 18th season later this month, and bring in all-star contestants from the British version as part of the cast, even though The CW said it was going to give the show “a rest” midseason. Meanwhile, Kell On Earth star Kelly Cutrone will join the judging panel, replacing Andre… continue reading