
Tyra Banks is parting ways with three of her expert judges on runway show, ‘America’s Nest Top Model’. Not returning for the show’s 19th cycle will be photographer Nigel Barker, 39, creative director Jay Manuel, 39, and runway coach J. Alexander, 53.
The news came as a shock and many wondered if it was, in fact, true. Confirming the news, Banks took to her official Facebook page with the message, “To my Nigel Barker, Miss J and Mr. Jay: Thank you for all of your years together on America’s Next Top Model,” wrote Banks. “Working with you is always an absolute pleasure. Excited for what the future holds for us.”
The judges have provided their expert opinions and knowledge of the modelling industry since the show’s creation back in 2003.
Adding to Bank’s confirmation the show’s executive producer, Ken Mok, told Page Six, “Nigel Barker, Jay Manuel and J. Alexander have been an integral part of the America’s Next Top Model brand and they helped turn this show into the household name it is today. They have been amazing assets to the show and will always be a part of the Top Model family. We will continue to actively work with each of them on future projects.”
At the moment there’s no word on who’ll replace the three judges. Meanwhile, here’s what the judges had to tweet about their being let go.
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