Tyra Banks Returning As Host Of ‘America’s Next Top Model’

Tyra Banks is bringing her fierce “smize” back on camera for “America’s Next Top Model”!

The supermodel will be
returning as host of the hit VH1 show for Cycle 24 after serving as Executive
Producer and making a guest appearance on Cycle 23, the
network announced on Thursday. 

“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.”

Tyra Banks, Monique Lhuillier and Devon Aoki attend Gaggenau’s pop-up restaurant 1683 honoring Operation Smile on May 22, 2018 in Los Angeles, California
(Getty Images)

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Tyra also posted about the news on Twitter on Thursday.

“I missed my ANTM baby so Mama’s back!” she
tweeted.

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She also tweeted to Cycle 23 host Rita
Ora on Thursday.

“Mizz @ritaora, you exemplify Business Boss Brand to
the fullest,” she said. “Thank you for all the amazingness you
brought to ANTM.”

“ANTM” isn’t the only show Tyra will be hosting
this year – last Sunday it was announced that she will replace Nick Cannon as the
Season 12 host of “America’s Got Talent.”

— Stephanie Swaim

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