• 'America's Next Top Model' returns for Cycle 24 with original boss Tyra Banks.Click through to see the new models competing for the crown. Photo: VH1
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'America's Next Top Model' returns for Cycle 24 with original boss Tyra Banks.


Click through to see the new models competing for the crown.
'America's Next Top Model' returns for Cycle 24 with original boss Tyra Banks.

Click through to see the new models competing for the crown.
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America's Next Top Model Cycle 24

Brendi K
America's Next Top Model Cycle 24
Brendi K
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America's Next Top Model Cycle 24

Rio
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Rio
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Maggie
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Maggie
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America's Next Top Model Cycle 24
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America's Next Top Model Cycle 24

Rhiyan
America's Next Top Model Cycle 24
Rhiyan
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America's Next Top Model Cycle 24

Ivana
America's Next Top Model Cycle 24
Ivana
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America's Next Top Model Cycle 24

Liz
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Liz
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America's Next Top Model Cycle 24
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America's Next Top Model Cycle 24

Kyla
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Kyla
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America's Next Top Model Cycle 24

Khrystyana
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Khrystyana
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Coura
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Coura
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Christina
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Christina
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Jeana
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Jeana
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Liberty
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Liberty
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Erin
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Erin
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'America's Next Top Model' returns for Cycle 24 with original boss Tyra Banks.
'America's Next Top Model' returns for Cycle 24 with original boss Tyra Banks.
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Cycle 1 winner Adrianne Curry.
Cycle 1 winner Adrianne Curry.
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Cycle 2 winner Yoanna House.
Cycle 2 winner Yoanna House.
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Cycle 3 winner Eva Pigford.
Cycle 3 winner Eva Pigford.
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Cycle 4 winner Naima Mora.
Cycle 4 winner Naima Mora.
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Cycle 5 winner Nicole Linkletter.
Cycle 5 winner Nicole Linkletter.
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Cycle 6 winner Danielle Evans.
Cycle 6 winner Danielle Evans.
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Cycle 7 winner CariDee English.
Cycle 7 winner CariDee English.
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Cycle 8 winner Jaslene Gonzalez.
Cycle 8 winner Jaslene Gonzalez.
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Cycle 9 winner Saleisha Stowers.
Cycle 9 winner Saleisha Stowers.
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Cycle 10 winner Whitney Thompson.
Cycle 10 winner Whitney Thompson.
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Cycle 11 winner McKey Sullivan.
Cycle 11 winner McKey Sullivan.
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Cycle 12 winner Teyona Anderson.
Cycle 12 winner Teyona Anderson.
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Cycle 13 winner Nicole Fox.
Cycle 13 winner Nicole Fox.
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Cycle 14 winner Krista White.
Cycle 14 winner Krista White.
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Cycle 15 winner Ann Ward.
Cycle 15 winner Ann Ward.
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Cycle 16 winner Brittani Kline.
Cycle 16 winner Brittani Kline.
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All Stars winner Lisa D'Amato.
All Stars winner Lisa D'Amato.
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Cycle 18 winner Sophie Sumner.
Cycle 18 winner Sophie Sumner.
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Cycle 19 winner Laura James.
Cycle 19 winner Laura James.
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Cycle 20 winner Jourdan Miller.
Cycle 20 winner Jourdan Miller.
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Cycle 21 winner Keith Carlos.
Cycle 21 winner Keith Carlos.
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Cycle 22 winner Nyle DiMarco.
Cycle 22 winner Nyle DiMarco.
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Cycle 23 winner India Gants.
Cycle 23 winner India Gants.
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Leave it to Tyra Banks to run us through a multitude of emotions, and smizes, in one episode of “America’s Next Top Model.”

The Cycle 24 premiere proved why Banks is essential to the franchise. She’s too much in the most glorious way. And in turn, the show felt the same way. It had everything we love and want and need.

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Ridiculous twists: Models can be eliminated at any time!

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New rules: The age limit is gone!

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Politics: The ladies brought up Donald Trump backstage. One hopeful said she supports him “because of his empire.” OK, girl.

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The crazy: Liz with the shaggy hair seems like a ton of fun. Until she goes kooky deluxe and breaks down ... I’m still not sure why?

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The villain: Christina is 34 and makes a strong first impression. Until she speaks and basically shades judge Law Roach.

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... "And I'm not going to like everybody." Honey, no, stop. For your own good.

The drama: Jeana has alopecia, which of course she’ll go bald during makeovers. Sandra is a Muslim model who doesn’t smoke, drink or have sex. It’ll likely come up in the house. And did we mention Liz was crazy?

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The girls are narrowed down from 26 to 14 via an avant-garde photo shoot and fashion show. There’s lots of potential and even more overblown confidence.

Then, Tyra hits us with it. Erin, a 42-year-old mother of five and grandmother of three, who seemed like an early favorite, doesn’t make the final cut. Dejected, she packs up her bags and heads to the door as the final 14 celebrate. Erin wanted to do it for her kids and make them proud and show them dreams come true. It’s heartbreaking.

UNTIL TYRA SHOWS UP WITH A 15TH PHOTO AND ERIN IS STAYING AND OH MY GOSH ALL THE FEELS ERIN IS CRYING AND TYRA IS BEAMING AND THIS IS SO CLOYING AND STAGED BUT UGH WHY AM I CRYING TOO.

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Welcome home, Ty-Ty. We missed you.

 'America's Next Top Model' airs at 7 p.m. Tuesdays on VH1. And Joey Guerra will be recapping episodes, while smizing, every week.