The decision to fire Nigel Barker, Jay Manuel, and Miss J-- America's Next Top Model 's most long-standing cast members besides Tyra Banks--was made by The CW, not Tyra or the show's producers.
That's according to Nigel, who told E! News, "This isn't a Tyra thing. This is a network thing." He also said, "There had been a discussion that ratings were down and that something like this would happen.
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Jethro Nededog The CW model competition's executive producer and host speaks about the decision to cut Nigel Barker, Jay Manuel and J. Alexander for the upcoming season. read more Read Post
Tyra Banks announced the departures of three of the key members of the "America's Next Top Model" team on Thursday. According to Tyra Banks and another producer, Jay Manuel, Nigel Barker and J. Alexander won't be returning to "ANTM"... Read Post
Big changes are ahead for Cycle 18 of America’s Next Top Model! Tyra Banks, host and producer of the CW show, confirms that fashion industry experts Nigel Barker, J. Alexander, and J. Manuel will not be returning to the hit reality ... Read Post