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Rex Features
The America's Next Top Model presenter was confirmed to portray "larger-than-life" actress Ursula Nyquist in July. Her stint on The CW's teen drama is to air on October 5 in the US and will also feature singer Hilary Duff.
The 35-year-old said that her role required her to undergo several hairstyle changes.
She told People: "The people at Gossip Girl tell me I set a Gossip Girl hair change record. I had seven hair changes, every single scene you see is some new hair on my head."
Banks, who wears hair extensions, recently revealed her "real hair" on the season premiere of her talkshow.
Tube Talk
Upstairs Downstairs: Why you should watchTube Talk previews the return of BBC One's rich period drama Upstairs Downstairs.
2012-13 Season
Kate Moennig joins 'Ray Donovan' pilotKate Moennig will play Liev Schreiber's partner in a new Showtime pilot.
US TV Interviews
Debby Ryan talks Disney's 'Jessie'The Suite Life's Debby Ryan stars in new Disney Channel comedy Jessie.
US TV Ratings
'American Idol' grabs 18.6m for FoxAmerican Idol leads Fox to an easy Wednesday night primetime victory.
