It’s a wrap for Tyra Banks‘ longtime competition show “America’s Next Top Model.”
After 22 cycles, the “FabLife” co-host has announced that she’s ready to call it quits on the legendary reality series for good. Shocking fans on social media Wednesday, Oct. 14, she tweeted, “TYRA MAIL! Thinking #ANTM22 should be our last cycle. I truly believe it’s time. May your pics be forever fierce. Keep on Smizing!” Luckily, fans can get their fix with a handful of episodes left until Banks crowns the winner of “America’s Next Top Model” Cycle 22 on Friday, Dec. 4.
Banks also addressed the cancellation in a lengthy Instagram post.
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Mark Pedowitz, president of the CW, addressed the news in a statement: “America’s Next Top Model was a successful franchise for two networks, first at UPN and then The CW, and it became not just a ratings hit, but a global pop culture phenomenon. I want to thank Tyra and Ken for all their years of success in establishing a show that was not just popular in the U.S., but all across the world.”
“ANTM” first premiered on UPN in May 2003 and was the first series to debut on the CW on Sept. 20, 2006. And while it’s the end of an era for Banks, E! News reports that the network is currently in discussions about broadcasting a retrospective special that will air sometime in late 2016.
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