Tyra Banks ‘May Not Return for America’s Next Top Model Reboot’
Key Points
- Executives reportedly planning ANTM reboot aimed at younger audience with softer, modern tone.
- Revival aims to rework format into empowering, less intimidating show amid criticism of past harsh judging.
- Tyra Banks reportedly resistant to sidelining, may walk away if excluded from leading role.
A REBOOT of America’s Next Top Model is reportedly being discussed, and Tyra Banks may not be part of the next chapter.
According to insider claims, television executives are interested in reviving the franchise for a younger audience, but are considering a new host to give the series a softer, more modern tone.
Sources say the long-running reality brand still has strong name recognition, even as older clips from the show have sparked renewed criticism online over harsh judging and controversial challenges.
The reported goal for a reboot would be to make the format feel more empowering and less intimidating for today’s viewers, reports Radar Online.
Banks, who created and helped define the series, is said to be resistant to stepping aside.
One source claimed she is not interested in being sidelined and could walk away if a reboot moves forward without her in a leading role.
At this stage, no official casting or network plans have been confirmed.
Still, the reported discussions suggest that if America’s Next Top Model returns, it could look very different from the version fans remember.
