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Porizkova to replace Twiggy on ‘Top Model’
’60s icon runs into scheduling conflicts, won’t return to panel of judges
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LOS ANGELES - “America’s Next Top Model” just got it’s newest judge at panel.
The reality show, which is prepping for it’s 10th cycle, has announced that 1960s supermodel icon, Twiggy, has been replaced by 1990s supermodel and “Dancing With The Stars” contestant, Paulina Porizkova, according to a report in Hollywood Reporter.
Twiggy will not be returning due to scheduling conflicts and will take her last strut down the runway at the end of this season, according to reports.
“Having an icon like Twiggy lend us her considerable expertise has elevated our show to a whole new level,” Ken Mok, “Model” producer, told the Hollywood Reporter. “We wish her well in her endeavors and hope to collaborate with her in future cycles of ‘ANTM’ as well as other projects.”
Though Twiggy will be missed, the show is excited about the arrival of Porizkova to the judge’s table.
“The show and participants will benefit a great deal from (Porizkova’s) vast modeling knowledge and expertise,” Mok concluded.
Porizkova has graced the pages of Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Elle, along with appearing in films with Johnny Depp and Al Pacino.
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