New Season of 'America's Next Top Model' Picked Up by VH1; Tyra Banks' Host Spot Unconfirmed

By Ariel Celeste Johnson (ariel.johnson@mstarsnews.com) | Jan 14, 2016 09:27 AM EST

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"You wanna be on top?" Well, great news--now you can. For all you America's Next Top Model fans that love to smize and serve face, your favorite show is coming back with an all new fierceness. Just when you thought the series ended after Cycle 22, VH1 announced it will revive the show by picking up the next new season. What's the catch? Tyra Banks may or may not return as the host.  Details for her host spot are unconfirmed.

ANTM changed the game for models and aspiring models alike with a successful 22-season run across UPN and The CW for nearly 300 episodes. It's hard to think of ANTM without show host, judge and co-creator Tyra Banks. In October of last year, Banks tweeted heartbreaking news to fans that Cylce 22 would be the last and final season. The cancellation was further confirmed by The CW President, Mark Pedowitz calling the show a "global pop culture phenomenon."

Now the tables have turned as New York Daily News reports the show is headed over to VH1. The reports claims an insider shared that the show cancellation could have been fueled by challenges in sustaining Banks' high salary requirements. If that's the case, then according to the report the return is possible because "either Banks' exit from the show slashed the salary expenses enough for it to be viable with a new host; or the collapse of her follow-up show FABLife means that she's available to helm Top Model once again."

No official report has been announced yet by VH1 about the programming change. If the series does return, hopefully show favorites like Judge Kelly Cutrone and adored runway coach, J. Alexander (Miss J.) will come back as well.

America's Next Top Model served as a groundbreaking career launch pad for several well-known models and actresses of today including Analeigh Tipton, Adrianne Curry, CariDee English, Yaya DaCosta, Lisa D'Amato, Whitney Thompson, Dani Evans, and Eva Marcille.

Tyra Banks is still very supportive of the show and its alumni as she gives regular shoutouts to her "ANTM Babies" on Twitter. Last month, she congratulated Michael Heverly (Cycle 22) for his successful shoot with JFK Magazine and Leila Goldkuhl (Cycle 19) for being the face of the new Givenchy campaign.

Stay tuned to see if Tyra Banks will return to bring the runway to your living room for a 23rd season!

Check out the clip below from the last season's finale that will have you on the edge of your seat.

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