I can't remember the last time I watched America's Next Top Model regularly (I think it was the Melrose/Jade cycle... classic television) but I know why I haven't: it blows.If reruns of the first season on Oxygen have taught me anything, it's that the show now sucks because it's lost touch with its somewhat realistic, somewhat credible roots.
On the first season, they went to Paris, lived in a tiny model apartment there, did photo-shoot challenges reminiscent of the real fashion world, and had much more one-on-one time with Tyra. (Project Runway has gone through a similar progression of becoming less realistic and credible, but that's a story for another day). In recent cycles, Tyra relies on gimmick to garner audiences (like the short model cycle where every girl was under 5'4").
But America's Next Top Model will be getting a Vogue boost in coming seasons with the addition of Andre Leon Talley as a judge. Talley, Vogue's Editor-at-Large, will bring the perspective of a credible fashion expert to the show and also a dynamic shot of quirky personality.
Maybe I'll be watching this time around.
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