ANTMwas an instant hit, drawing some of the biggest ratings ever seen by the UPN web link.
Read on to find out the real reason whyAmerica’s Next Top Modelwas canceled in 2015.
However, ratings began dipping in subsequent seasons.
That was certainly the case withAmerica’s Next Top Model.
She added, “Looking back, those were some really off choices.”
Yet models in blackface was a phenomenon that took place inAmerica’s Next Top Modelrepeatedly over the years.
Executive producer Ken Mok addressed the dismissal of the trio in a statement.
Despite having just sent them packing…
Barker, however, insisted there were no hard feelings, tellingE!
Were there too many changes at America’s Next Top Model’s judge table?
Supermodel Janice Dickinson was one of the original judges ofAmerica’s Next Top Model.
As the show evolved in its early seasons, Dickinson ultimately parted ways with the show.
Brought on as her replacement was iconic British model Twiggy.
After five cycles, Twiggy alsoexited, with “scheduling conflicts” said to be the reason.
She was replaced by Paulina Porizkova, who hung on for three cycles before she too parted ways withANTM.
During a 2009 appearance onThe Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Porizkova confirmed rumors she’d been axed.
She candidly told Ferguson, “I’m looking for a job.
Because I was fired byAmerica’s Next Top Model on my birthday!”
Notably, the “British Invasion” season featured publicist Kelly Cutrone behind the judges' table.
When Cutrone lit into her during a judging session, Watts decided she’d had enough and stormed out.
Tyra Banks was the first to break the news.
“Thinking #ANTM22 should be our last cycle,” she wrote onTwitter.
“I truly believe it’s time.
May your pics be forever fierce.
Keep on Smizing!”
The CW’s president, Mark Pedowitz, confirmed the news in a statement.
Pedowitz subsequently toldTV Guidethat it hadn’t been his intention to cancel the show.
It was only after discussing the future ofAmerica’s Next Top Modelwith Banks that the decision was reached.
“America’s Next Top Modelwas an iconic show,” he said.
“It kept the lights on for many, many years in many, many forms.”
Instead, British pop starRita Orawas selected as the new host forANTM’s 23rd cycle.
Ora, unfortunately, didn’t make a lasting impression.
When VH1 picked up the show for a 24th cycle, Ora was out.
“I don’t care how old you are, honey,” she said to aspiring contestants.
“So, we’re seeing if that could happen,” Banks toldABC Audio.
“We shall see.”
