America's Next Top Model reveals British theme, new cast, guest judges

Kelly Osbourne and Kris Jenner will feature as guest judges in the new series of America's Next Top Model.

The Tyra Banks-fronted show will return to The CW on February 29, it has been confirmed.



Cycle 18 of America's Next Top Model will feature seven US hopefuls competing against seven former contestants from Britain and Ireland's Next Top Model.

Musician Estelle, TV presenter Cat Deeley, Girls Aloud singer Nadine Coyle and former Pussycat Doll Jessica Sutta will join the list of guest judges, which also includes fashion designers Georgina Chapman and Barney Cheng, fashion photographer Jez Smith, model Beverly Johnson and actor and singer Nicholas Tse.

Fashion PR Kelly Cutrone will join Banks and Nigel Barker on the panel following the departure of Vogue's Andre Leon Talley at the end of cycle 17.

This year's hopefuls will compete for a grand prize which includes a modelling contract with LA/NY Models, a guest correspondent's role on Extra, spreads for Vogue Italia and Beauty in Vogue, a single release through CBS, a $100,000 (£63,331) deal with CoverGirl cosmetics and the chance to become the face of the America's Next Top Model fragrance 'Dream Come True'.

Cycle 18 of America's Next Top Model premieres on Wednesday, February 29 at 10/9c on The CW.

The cycle 18 models are:

Laura
Age: 20
Hometown: Scotia, New York
Height: 5'10 ½
Favourite fashion label: Calvin Klein
Favourite musician: Mickey Avalon, Ani Difranco and Ed Sheeran
Favourite model: Mosh

AzMarie
Age: 24
Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Height: 5'9 ¾
Hobbies: Taking photos, playing basketball and writing
Favourite musician: Patti LaBelle
Favourite model: Grace Jones

Eboni
Age: 18
Hometown: Seattle, Washington
Height: 5'9
Favourite movie: Ray
Favourite musician: Nacho Picasso
Favourite model: Chanel Iman

Kyle
Age: 20
Hometown: Magnolia, Texas
Height: 5'10
Hobbies: Modelling, wake boarding, going to the beach
Favourite musician: Kings of Leon, Jay Z and Belle Epoque
Favourite model: Adriana Lima

Candace
Age: 22
Hometown: Brooklyn, New York
Height: 5'9
Hobbies: Going to events like art galleries, dance competitions and lounges, watching movies
Favourite musician: Lil Wayne, T.I., Adele and Evanescence
Favourite model: Tyra Banks and Milla Jovovich

Mariah
Age: 20
Hometown: Pendleton, Oregon
Height: 5' 10
Favourite Musician: Drake
Favourite Model: Irina Shayk
Favourite Fashion Label: Betsey Johnson

Seymone
Age: 19
Hometown: Augusta, Georgia
Height: 5'11
Hobbies: Cheerleading, track, dancing and all things music and fun
Favourite musician: Michael Jackson
Favourite model: Tyra Banks and Adriana Lima

Louise
Age: 25
Hometown: Essex, England
Height: 5'9
Hobbies: Running, gym, walking my dog, seeing new places
Favourite musician: Emeli Sande
Favourite model: Crystal Renn

Jasmia
Age: 24
Hometown: London, England
Height: 5'8 ½
Favourite fashion label: Louis Vuitton and Burberry
Favourite musician: Drake, J Cole, Movado, Beres Hammond
Favourite model: Lilly Cole and Naomi Campbell

Annaliese
Age: 24
Hometown: London, England
Height: 5'7
Hobbies: Trampoline, gymnastics and dance
Favourite musician: Drake
Favourite model: Eva Marcille

Catherine
Age: 22
Hometown: Folkestone, England
Height: 5'9
Favourite movie: Terminator 2
Favourite musician: Marilyn Manson
Favourite model: Milla Jovovich

Sophie
Age: 21
Hometown: Oxford, England
Height: 5'9
Favourite movie: Devil Wears Prada, Mean Girls, Factory Girl
Favourite musician: My boyfriend's band, Bob Dylan, Pulp and Britney Spears
Favourite model: Kate Moss

Ashley
Age: 22
Hometown: Armadale, Scotland
Height: 5'8
Hobbies: Tae kwon do and kickboxing
Favourite musician: Rihanna and Beyonce
Favourite model: Tyra Banks and Kate Moss

Alisha
Age: 20
Hometown: South London, England
Favourite movie: Roots
Favourite musician: Rihanna & Mavado
Favourite model: Jessica White