Tyra Banks says, “You Have No Idea What We Have Planned,” confirming the return of America’s next top model
The Supermodel Hints at Cycle 25 as a New Docuseries Confronts the Show’s History
The fashion industry is abuzz with the announcement that a legendary reality TV franchise is set to regain its prominence.
After almost ten years since the previous competitive series, Tyra Banks has announced that America’s Next Top Model is officially progressing to its 25th cycle.
The announcement comes as a significant surprise for fans who believed the series had concluded in 2018, yet Banks asserts that her vision for the modeling world is far from complete.
A significant update has been announced regarding the upcoming three-part Netflix docuseries, Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model, set to premiere on February 16. In the series, Banks contemplates the worldwide phenomenon she created, suggesting that the upcoming phase of the competition will significantly diverge from previous iterations.
“I sense that my work remains unfinished,” Banks expressed in the concluding episode of the documentary. “You cannot begin to imagine what we have in store for cycle 25.”
This return occurs amidst a time of significant public backlash for the franchise. The Netflix documentary not only honors the show’s successes but also explores the “chaos” that unfolded behind the scenes.
Banks is accompanied by former creative staples Nigel Barker, Jay Manuel, and Miss J. Alexander to reflect on the show’s legacy, including the aspects they didn’t quite get right. In the series, Banks openly discusses the social media backlash concerning previous creative choices, acknowledging that the pursuit of ratings occasionally resulted in decisions that “went too far.” She presents the upcoming Cycle 25 as a chance to “pivot” and utilize all the knowledge she has gained about the industry in 2026.
Although details regarding a network or release date remain unconfirmed, the enthusiasm surrounding the relaunch is unmistakable. As the docuseries gets ready to unveil the secrets of the “Top Model” vault, Tyra is already setting her sights on the future, pledging a 25th cycle that seeks to reshape the definition of beauty once more.
