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The fashion world is buzzing with the news that one of reality TV’s most iconic franchises is preparing to reclaim its spotlight.
After nearly a decade since the last competitive series, Tyra Banks has confirmed that America’s Next Top Model is officially moving toward its 25th cycle.
The announcement serves as a massive surprise for fans who thought the series had taken its final bow in 2018, but according to Banks, her vision for the modeling world is far from finished.
The major update was revealed in connection with the new three-part Netflix docuseries, Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model, which is scheduled to premiere on February 16. In the series, Banks reflects on the global phenomenon she built while hinting that the next phase of the competition will be a complete departure from the past.
“I feel like my work is not done,” Banks shared during the documentary’s final episode. “You have no idea what we have planned for cycle 25.”
This return comes as the franchise undergoes a period of intense public backlash. The Netflix documentary doesn’t just celebrate the show’s highs; it also dives into the “chaos” that happened behind the scenes.
Banks is joined by former creative staples Nigel Barker, Jay Manuel, and Miss J. Alexander to discuss the show’s legacy, including the parts they didn’t get right. In the series, Banks candidly addresses the social media backlash regarding past creative decisions, admitting that the drive for ratings sometimes led to choices that “went too far.” She frames the upcoming Cycle 25 as an opportunity to “pivot” and apply everything she’s learned about the industry in 2026.
While specifics on a network or a release date have yet to be confirmed, the momentum behind the relaunch is undeniable. As the docuseries prepares to pull back the curtain on the “Top Model” vault, Tyra is already looking toward the horizon, promising a 25th cycle that aims to redefine the standard of beauty all over again.
