Tyra Banks is Returning to Host ‘America’s Next Top Model!’
Tyra banks has a big year ahead of her — thank God, because we were missing you girl!
Not only is she replacing Nick Cannon as host of NBC’s America’s Got Talent, but now it’s been reported that she will return as host of her very own America’s Next Top Model. Basically she’s looking for “America’s Best” anything. And let’s face it, Tyra is the only one who can do it.
The 43-year old supermodel’s show ANTM is now in its 22nd cycle, and she will be replacing Rita Ora, who took over for only one season. We’re guessing Tyra is missing the spotlight? Or important “smizing” opportunities?
“Tyra has always been the heart and soul of the franchise and her absence was deeply felt by our fiercely loyal fans who missed their Queen of the Smize,” co-executive producer Ken Mok said in a statement. “We’d like to thank Rita Ora for being a great partner and total pro. She infused this new iteration of ANTM with passion and creativity, and we wish her nothing but the best in her future endeavors.”
Tyra also tweeted that she missed her place in the sun on ANTM: “Mama’s back!” she wrote. And in another Instagram video, she said, “Oh my God, I’m gonna do Top Model again! My God.”
“I’m overwhelmed and humbled by the intensity of the ANTM fan base whose deep affection for the show led me to have a change of heart,” she said in a statement. “After giving it a lot of thought, I realized that remaining behind the camera wasn’t enough because ANTM is woven into my DNA.”