Tyra Banks is coming back to claim what’s hers– reality series and competition show America’s Next Top Model– and she’s bringing a slew of stars with her.
After a one season hiatus– cycle 23 where performer Rita Ora took on Bank’s position– the superstar top model revealed that she will be back to host ANTM’s 24th cycle.
In an exclusive interview with Entertainment Weekly, Banks shared some of the decisions behind the celebrity guest and judge appearances on this new season, and the biggest twist– for the first time in the show’s history, there is no age limit to compete.
RuPaul’s Drag Race alums Katya, Manilla, and Valentina make a stunning appearance at an upcoming photoshoot in the season. Banks told EW that not all her models were able to keep up with the fierce queens.
“Not all of my models prevailed. Valentina killed it. I’m sitting there editing film and I’m like, can I get a shot of my girls looking at least half as good as Valentina?” Banks said.
This season will also have a #ThrowbackThursday inspired episode, bringing judge Nigel Barker and ANTM season three winner Eva Marcille back to the show, as well as photo challenge inspired by a previous season.
“We threw it to the fans and asked: Out of every single America’s Next Top Model challenge or photo shoot, what’s your favorite? They gave their answers via a poll, and you’re going to see [the results] reenacted, but in a new way. We had to make it new and flip it.”
Co-hosts supermodel Ashley Graham, celebrity style architect Law Roach, and Paper magazine Chief Creative Officer Drew Elliot will all join Banks for the 24th season which premieres Tuesday, Jan. 9 at 8 p.m. on VH1.