Is America’s Next Top Model returning for cycle 25?

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A new Netflix documentary, Reality Check, takes a close look behind the scenes of America’s Next Top Model, revealing how the show really worked.

This three-part documentary explores the impact of the show, looking at both its successes and challenges, with interviews from important figures like Tyra Banks.

Creating this documentary required a lot of faith from everyone involved,” explained executive producer Vanessa Golembewski to Tudum. “While Tyra’s insights were key to the series, it was crucial that she participate solely as someone being interviewed, not as a participant in the events themselves.

She treated us with the same trust she extended to all the documentary participants. She didn’t request any say in how the film was made and is watching the final version for the very first time, just like everyone else.

Following Tyra’s involvement, I’ve been really thinking about everything, and her final comments in the documentary have me wondering if America’s Next Top Model might actually come back. It’s definitely got me hoping!

Read on to find out more…

Will there be an America’s Next Top Model cycle 25?

While it hasn’t been officially announced, Tyra Banks hinted at a possible new season of America’s Next Top Model with a mysterious message at the end of the recent ‘Reality Check’ documentary.

In the final moments of the show, Banks revealed she’s full of new ideas and excited about the future. She’s now living in Australia and is particularly interested in exploring new directions for her career. She hinted at even bigger plans, saying she feels her work isn’t finished and that fans should be prepared for a major 25th season.

Given the enduring popularity of Next Top Model, rumors of a revival have always circulated, and Tyra Banks has consistently expressed openness to returning as a judge.

In a 2024 interview with E! News, Banks explained that any issues weren’t her fault. She said she’d attempted to address them, but the problem lay with those in higher authority, stating, ‘I’m not the biggest boss in the room,’ and suggesting a resolution might happen ‘maybe one day.’

Okay, so there’s no official word yet about whether America’s Next Top Model will come back for a 25th season, but I’m keeping my fingers crossed and definitely staying tuned for any updates! I’m hoping we get more ANTM soon.

When did America’s Next Top Model end?

America’s Next Top Model concluded after 24 seasons in 2018. The show ran for 15 years and featured a total of 322 episodes.

Kyla Coleman was the winner of the 24th and final cycle.

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Katelyn MensahSenior Entertainment Writer

Katelyn Mensah writes about entertainment for TopMob, covering everything from popular TV shows and reality TV to important documentaries. Before joining TopMob, she worked at The Tab, where she focused on reality television and celebrity news. Katelyn has a degree in Journalism.

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2026-02-17 18:36