The news of Rita Ora replacing Tyra Banks on America’s Next Top Model is the quite interesting since Ora is not a model. Model Ashley Graham will also be co-hosting.
When America’s Next Top Model first came out, it was a show that many tuned in to because it was quite unique. But after a few seasons, the show lost its edge and fell off. However, the show is getting revamped and now, Tyra Banks has officially been replaced by British actress and singer Rita Ora.
Singer Rita Ora, of “Black Widow” fame, previously served on the judging panels for the U.K.’s The Voice and The X Factor. Graham is perhaps best known as the first plus-sized model to be on the cover of Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit edition back in February. Roach’s styling credits include Celine Dion and Ariana Grande, and Paper’s Drew Elliott was the brain behind Kim Kardashian’s “Break the Internet” cover.
Banks unveiled the new judging panel to USA Today and teased the new season, saying, “It’s no longer just about having the highest cheekbones and best pout and the best hair. 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.”
The 23rd cycle will return to its original format of featuring all female contestants after having co-ed contestants since cycle 20. Deaf male model Nyle DiMarco won cycle 22’s competition (as well as season 22 of Dancing with the Stars), the last season to air on The CW, before VH1 acquired the franchise.
The new hosts of the show will be intriguing to see, especially since one of them is really a model.
While we wait for the show to come out, flip the pages to see more photos of Rita Ora!
