NIGEL BARKER, MR. & MISS J WILL NOT BE RETURNING TO AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL

I have some sad news for the 10 of you who still watch America's Next Tired Tranny. Word on the street is that Tyrannosaurus Banks has not renewed the contracts of Nigel Barker, Jay Manuel and Miss J. The only judges standing for next season will be Kelly Kutrone and Tyra herself (of course).

“Fierce & love 2 my Nigel, Jay & Miss J,” she wrote. “ANTM turned us in2 a family. Excited for what the future holds for us.”

Here is what Nigel had to say about his not returning next season.

After many fun filled years with America’s Next Top Model, I will not be returning to the program for cycle 19.

Many of you have come to know me over the past eight years on the show, during which we have shared numerous amazing adventures. It has been an exciting chapter in my life and I’ve enjoyed the opportunity to do the international version of Top Model for Canada, New Zealand, Finland, England, Mexico and even Russia. What a ride it has been!

I will miss the cast, the crew and ANTM will always have a special place in my heart, having made life-long friendships with countless fond memories.

This change will allow me to take on new projects and turn my attention to other business prospects in the worlds of fashion, beauty and entertainment. I also have a number of new ventures that have been in the works, and I look forward to sharing them with you very soon – Stay tuned!

Of course, as you might have expected, my efforts on behalf of Haiti, The HSUS, the Make A Wish Foundation, The United Nations Foundation and many more will continue with full force.

This next chapter promises to be even more thrilling with the sky’s the limit. I look forward to taking you with me.

Much love,

Nigel


Jay Manuel and Nigel Barker has been with the show since the second season, and we all know Tyra has over the years removed anyone who makes the show far more entertaining than her, starting with Janice Dickinson to Miss J. Unless you can get someone far more entertaining than your previous judges, I think it may be time for your show to sashay away, because let's be frank your show has yet to produce the next Naomi Campbell or Linda Evangelista. So if you can get a judge on the show that is as cunning as say Anna Wintour, or Joe Zee then this show is a rap.