JamesG
04-20-2012, 04:29 PM
Nigel Barker, J. Alexander and Jay Manuel Departing "Top Model"
Apr 20, 2012
by Robyn Ross
"America's Next Top Model" judges J. Alexander and Nigel Barker, and mentor Jay Manuel are leaving at the end of next season.
"After many fun filled years with 'America's Next Top Model', I will not be returning to the program for cycle 19," Barker wrote on his blog late Thursday night.
Host and executive producer Tyra Banks later confirmed all three departures. "Fierce & love 2 my @NigelBarker, @MrJayManuel & Miss J. #ANTM turned us in2 a family. Excited for what the future holds for us. XOXO TyTy," she tweeted.
The CW series has gone through various changes over the years. Most recently, fashion PR maven Kelly Cutrone replaced André Leon Talley for Cycle 18, dubbed British Invasion.
Ratings have been down, with the most recent episode receiving just 1.3 million viewers.
http://www.tvguide.com/News/Nigel-Barker-Top-Model-1046264.aspx
Apr 20, 2012
by Robyn Ross
"America's Next Top Model" judges J. Alexander and Nigel Barker, and mentor Jay Manuel are leaving at the end of next season.
"After many fun filled years with 'America's Next Top Model', I will not be returning to the program for cycle 19," Barker wrote on his blog late Thursday night.
Host and executive producer Tyra Banks later confirmed all three departures. "Fierce & love 2 my @NigelBarker, @MrJayManuel & Miss J. #ANTM turned us in2 a family. Excited for what the future holds for us. XOXO TyTy," she tweeted.
The CW series has gone through various changes over the years. Most recently, fashion PR maven Kelly Cutrone replaced André Leon Talley for Cycle 18, dubbed British Invasion.
Ratings have been down, with the most recent episode receiving just 1.3 million viewers.
http://www.tvguide.com/News/Nigel-Barker-Top-Model-1046264.aspx