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Androgynous model AzMarie was treated like the frontrunner to win America's Next Top Model Cycle 18 until she refused to don a “booty tooch training pad” during Episode 6 tooch lessons with Tyra Banks. That was the end of Az. The Sexy Nigel Barker, who ...  

Freshly-fired "America's Next Top Model" judge Nigel Barker tells TMZ, the show's in for a rude awakening now that he's been canned ... because his shoes will be INCREDIBLY difficult to fill.Nigel tells us, "Good luck to whoever [replaces me]. I…  

Nigel has been a part of the show since it first aired in 2003, and he said that the decision to fire him is not going to help the beleaguered show. “I feel this is a huge mistake and Miss J and myself are going to be enormously missed.”  

No stranger to putting bitches on the chopping block Tyra Banks (photographed below at the 2012 Matrix Awards Luncheon on Monday) has cut original show players photographer / panel judge Nigel Barker, runway coach J. Alexander and creative director Jay Manuel from America’s Next Top … Continue reading →  

Fans of America’s Next Top Model may have been surprised by the news of Nigel Barker‘s firing from the CW reality show, but for the “noted fashion photographer” (man, are we gonna miss hearing that!), “it wasn’t a shock.” So how does he feel about his departure from the series, and what does he have [...]  

So get ur judging smize on bc for Cycle 19, you help make the choices!" Banks announced last month that longtime participants Nigel Barker, J. Alexander and Jay Manuel would no longer be part of the show. She wrote: "To my Nigel Barker, Miss J, and Mr Jay ...  

Nigel Barker & Family: West Village WalkersCelebrity Baby ScoopAmerica's Next Top Model judge Nigel Barker was spotted picking up his son Jack, 6, from school with his model wife Cristen and their 3-year-old daughter Jasmine in the West Village area in downtown Manhattan, New York on Monday (April 2).  

There is some rather shocking news out of "America's Next Top Model" Friday morning (April 20). Three longstanding members of the cast have not had their contracts renewed: judge and photographer Nigel Barker, creative director Jay Manuel and runway trainer and sometimes judge J. Alexander  

"America's Next Top Model" fans were shocked when news broke Friday (April 20) that judge and photographer Nigel Barker, creative director Jay Manuel, and runway coach and sometimes judge J. Alexander had been axed from the show. One person who wasn't surprised, though, was Barker, who's been with the show for 18 cycles."I'm friends with Tyra [Banks] and the producers," Barker tells E! News. "It wasn't a shock ... There had been a discussion...  

Tyra Banks announced on Friday that her "America's Next Top Model" team, including J. Alexander, Jay Manuel and Nigel Barker had been fired. "Nigel Barker, Jay Manuel and J. Alexander have been an integral part of the 'America's Next Top Model' brand and ...  

Modelling is a cut-throat business, just ask Nigel Barker, J. Alexander and Jay Manuel. The America's Next Top Model stars have been axed by host and executive producer Tyra Banks. Photographer Barker, 39, runway coach Alexander, 53, and creative director ...  

America's Next Top Model's limp toward its death accelerated yesterday, as Nigel Barker, Miss J. Alexander, and Jay Manuel--were fired from The CW reality competition. They won't be back for season 19 in the fall, but Tyra Banks and her ego are both staying. Page Six reported that "the three mentors were informed yesterday morning that their contracts would not be renewed for the next season." The reason: a "production decision" and "major...  

As Page Six first reported last night, and which has been confirmed (of all places) on Tyra Banks' Facebook page, Tyra has fired noted fashion photographer Nigel Barker, photo shoot director Jay Manuel and runway trainer extraordinaire J. Alexander from the America's Next Top Model team -- thus axing the series' three longest-running and most beloved personalities in one fell swoop.Barker, Manuel and Alexander were reportedly informed Thursday...  

The CW reality series has booted perennial favorites Nigel Barker, Jay Manuel and J. Alexander. Executive producers Tyra Banks and Ken Mok released the news in a joint statement on Friday. “Nigel Barker, Jay Manuel and J. Alexander have been ...  

The decision to fire Nigel Barker, Jay Manuel, and Miss J--America's Next Top Model's most long-standing cast members besides Tyra Banks--was made by The CW, not Tyra or the show's producers. That's according to Nigel, who told E! News, "This isn't a Tyra thing. This is a network thing." He also said, "There had been a discussion that ratings were down and that something like this would happen. There had been previous years where discussions...  

When it comes to reality TV, judges' table shake-ups are par for the course lately. Last week, the Tyra Banks-helmed "America's Next Top Model" axed show mainstays Nigel Barker, Jay Manuel and Jay "Miss J" Alexander after 18 cycles of the ratings ...  

NIGEL BARKER has one thing to say about his shocking “America’s Next Top Model” firing: I don’t think it’s a good idea! As previously reported by Hollywood celebrity gossip, Nigel Barker and fellow “America’s Next Top Model” judges and mentors J.  

*Tyra Banks is giving “America’s Next Top Model” one of those overhaul makeovers usually saved for the contestants. She has fired her longtime costars J. Alexander, Jay Manuel and Nigel Barker, reports the New York Post. Banks herself confirmed the ...  

The Top Model creator and judge has fired fashion photographer Nigel Barker, runway coach Miss J. Alexander and photo shoot director Jay Manuel. The longtime pack of Top Model participants learned their contracts would not be renewed for the show's ...  

In a new statement, executive producer Ken Mok announced this week that three longtime members of the show's team in photographer Nigel Barker, creative director Jay Manuel, and runway coach J. Alexander are going to be departing the show after this ...  

America's Next Top Model judges J. Alexander and Nigel Barker, and mentor Jay Manuel are leaving at the end of next season. "After many fun filled years with America's Next Top Model, I will not be returning to the program for cycle 19," Barker wrote on ...  

Fans of America's Next Top Model were floored by Friday's news that longtime judges J. Alexander, Jay Manuel and Nigel Barker had been fired from the show. But Barker, at least, was expecting the bad news for a while. "It wasn't a shock. I'm friends with ...  

Nigel Barker, the resident photographer on the judging panel of "America's Next Top Model" for the past 18 cycles, has responded to getting axed from the show, saying that it "wasn't a shock." Barker also reveals that he now plans to launch his own series ...  

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Nigel Barker, a photographer who has been with America's Next Top Model since its beginning in 2003, was let go from the reality competition this week. How is he taking the news? Not too well. "Good luck to whoever [replaces me]," Barker told TMZ.  

When I first scanned across these pictures with my eyes, I braced myself for non-stop puckering by clenching my cheeks, because I really thought this was noted fashion photographer Nigel Barker telling Tyra to kiss his butt ...  

In light of today’s news that Tyra Banks fired three of her longtime America's Next Top Model stars — Nigel Barker, Jay Manuel, and J. Alexander — we decided to talk to “noted fashion photographer” Nigel, to hear his side of the story. As it ...  

Tyra Banks' "America's Next Top Model" is losing three of the show's longtime personalities. "Nigel Barker, Jay Manuel and J. Alexander have been an integral part of the 'America's Next Top Model' brand and they helped turn this show into the household ...  

"We had an incredible run and there aren't any hard feelings," Nigel Barker went on to say. "This isn't a Tyra thing. This is a network thing." So what's next for the 39-year-old, pictured here with wife Cristen? Time on his hands to pursue a show of his ...  

Nigel Barker apparently wasn't surprised to learn Tyra Banks had fired him from America's Next Top Model along with fellow longtime participants Jay Manuel and Miss J. Alexander. "It wasn't a shock. I'm friends with Tyra and the producers. There had been a ...  

Tyra Banks has announced that the three staples of the show: J. Alexander, Nigel Barker, and Jay Manuel will not be returning for another season. Jay Manuel currently serves as a mentor for the contestants while they are on photo shoots; he coaches and ...  

#tyra ANTM">ANTM" href="http://jezebel.com/5903702/tyra-the-tyrant-has-fired-mr-jay-miss-j-and-nigel-barker-from-antm" class="pp_image"> ANTM" />ANTM" alt="Click here to read Tyra the Tyrant Has Fired Mr. Jay, Miss J and Nigel Barker from ANTM" src="http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/17k63i5s54fmajpg/original.jpg" /> It's the end of an era: After being with the show since 2003, and working for 18...  

Mok said in a statement, “Nigel Barker, Jay Manuel and J. Alexander have been an integral ... We will continue to actively work with each of them on future projects.” Fri, Apr 20: Harrison Houde joins The Morning Show to talk about his show 'Finding ...  

The "America’s Next Top Model" judging panel will look a little different in its 18th season, as three of the show's long-time personalities, Nigel Barker, Jay Manuel and J. Alexander have been let go at the hands of Tyra Banks. The shocking decision ...  

Nigel Barker, J. Alexander and Jay Manuel are in the running towards becoming America’s Next Top Model has-beens. The show’s longtime mentors/judges were fired on Thursday as part of a major overhaul ahead of this fall’s 19th cycle, the New York ...  

“To my Nigel Barker, Miss J, and Mr Jay: Thank you for all of our years together on America’s Next Top Model,” writes Banks. “Working with you is always an absolute pleasure. Excited for what the future holds for us.” “Nigel ...  

Supermodel Tyra Banks made the most shocking elimination yet on America’s Next Top Model today. She fired her three amigos: photographer Nigel Barker, runway diva J. Alexander and creative director Jay Manuel. Tyra Banks & Boyfriend John Utendahl Break Up The three were reportedly notified Thursday morning that their contracts would not be renewed for [...]  

However, Tyra Banks has confirmed that the trio will not be joining her on the new cycle. "Fierce & love 2 my Nigel Barker, Mr Jay Manuel & Miss J," she tweeted. "ANTM turned us in2 a family. Excited for what the future holds for us. XOXO TyTy."  

America's Next Top Model' is going to look very different soon. According to The New York Post, star and executive producer Tyra Banks fired her longtime 'America's Next Top Model' co-stars/judges J. Alexander, Jay Manuel and Nigel Barker ...  

Nigel Barker apparently wasn't surprised to learn Tyra Banks had fired him from America's Next Top Model along with fellow longtime participants Jay Manuel and Miss J. Alexander. "It wasn't a shock. I'm friends with Tyra and the producers. There had been a ...  

When I first scanned across these pictures with my eyes, I braced myself for non-stop puckering by clenching my cheeks, because I really thought this was noted fashion photographer Nigel Barker telling Tyra to kiss his ass and all these man asses as he posed in a photo call for his new job as host of America's Next Top Nalgas. That was wishful fapping, because this is really British swan and choreographer Louie Spence at the opening of the...  

Nigel Barker, Jay Manuel and J. Alexander are leaving CW's "America's Next Top Model," where they have helped Tyra Banks find up-and-coming models for years. All will leave after the current, 18th cycle of the show, which debuted in 2003.  

Nigel Barker, Jay Manuel, and J. Alexander during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week on February 15, 2012 in New York City. Credit: Craig Barritt/Getty. Barker, Alexander and Manuel have been with America's Next Top Model ...  

Tyra Banks has one photo in her hand . . . and none of them belong to America's Next Top Model's Nigel Barker, J. Alexander or Jay Manuel. Host and producer Banks, 38, has fired her panel of experts, The New York Post's Page Six reported Friday. They were ...  

Tyra Banks is cleaning house at America’s Next Top Model she has fired Nigel Barker, J. Alexander and Jay Manuel. All three are dunzo, which has many wondering what the heck is going on over at ANTM?   It is confirmed that Nigel, Jay and J. Alexander are no longer appearing on the hit reality show. Banks, who is not only the host of the show but also serves as an executive producer for the show, sent this Tweet regarding the departure of the...  

It seems that the only conflict during this season's Top Model wasn't amongst the booty-tooching U.S. and U.K. contestants. Page Six reports that, ahead of cycle 6,452 19 of the show, Tyra Banks refused to renew her three co-stars' contracts. Said executive producer Ken Mok in a statement: Nigel Barker, Jay Manuel and J. Alexander have been an integral part of the 'America’s Next Top Model' brand and they helped turn this show into the...  

Who better to check out the hottest new trends at New York Fashion Week than America's Next Top Model's J. Alexander and Nigel Barker? While J. (left) wore a fur scarf (OK, an entire fur animal) around his neck, a camel-colored blazer, and an over-sized ...  

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Working with you is always an absolute pleasure. Excited for what the future holds for us. XOXO, TyTy," she wrote. VIEW THE PHOTOS: Model Mania: Hot Shots Of The World’s Catwalkin’ Beauties According to the New York Post - who first broke the news ...  

Alexander and photo shoot director Jay Manual from America's Next Top Model. What a bully! According to the gossip rags, Tyra told the three this morning that their contracts would not renewed for the 19th season. Apparently, the producers are looking to ...  

In 1999, Tyra Banks established the TZONE program, which aimed at leadership and life skills development. The program was created for the primarily disadvantaged teen girls in the greater Los Angeles area, and involves sending teens to a week-long ...  

Executive producer Ken Mok said in a statement that Barker, Manuel and Alexander "have been amazing assets to the show and will always be part of the Top Model family. We will continue to actively work with each of them on future projects."  

America's Next Top Model is cleaning house heading into its 19th cycle next fall. Leaving the veteran CW reality series are longtime co-stars Nigel Barker,  

“ANTM turned us in2 a family. Excited for what the future holds for us.” The departures come on the heels of all-time low ratings for the current cycle of Top Model dubbed British Invasion. Its season premiere dived 45% in adults 18-49 from the ...  

Manuel also addressed the shake up on his site, posting: “From the first cycle you embraced us and nine years later, we still feel that love. Nigel, Miss J, and I had a great run, and now it’s time for us to move on.” The show has been ...  

Caption Tyra Banks stops by Access Hollywood Live on March 15 ... They have been amazing assets to the show and will always be a part of the ‘Top Model’ family. We will continue to actively work with each of them on future projects ...  

They say in fashion; one minute you’re in and the next you’re out. But there’s no loyalty in the modeling world and all three of them have not had their contracts renewed for next season, according to the New York Post’s Page Six.  

Andre Leon Talley joined in 2010 along with a high fashion upgrade for the show that included a partnership with Italian Vogue. He was replaced in the current season dubbed the “British Invasion” by fashion publicist Kelly Cutrone.  

"ANTM" long-timers Nigel Barker, Jay Manuel and J. Alexander won't be returning when the series begins its 19th cycle in the fall."ANTM" long-timers Nigel Barker, Jay Manuel and J. Alexander won't be returning when the series begins its 19th cycle in the fall.  

(KPLR) – Tyra Banks has fired her panel of experts from TV show America’s Next Top Model. She let fans...  

CLUTCH - Tyra (and the producers) undoubtedly want to turn a program that used to be a can't-miss event and has now become a bit stale into something that people love to watch again...  

It looks like America’s Next Top Model is ready for a shakeup. The show, which airs on the CW network, has reportedly said goodbye to...  

"This isn't a Tyra thing. This is a network thing," Barker says.  

Former Model Confirmed Their Exit On Her Facebook Page  

Judge Nigel Barker photographed the girls atop the Macau Tower (similar to the Stratosphere here in Las Vegas) in extreme wind and rain. Nigel also calmed the nerves of contestant Sophie. Sophie, alum of Britain's Next Top Model-Cycle 5 ...  

In a bout of spring cleaning, America’s Next Top Model is kicking three of its leading men off the runway.  

Inspired In New York HonorsMIKE RUIZ and NIGEL BARKEREvent Date: Tuesday, May 22, 2012MIKE RUIZ, world-renowned photographer, TV personality, former model, actor, spokesperson, creative director and director and NIGEL BARKER, acclaimed...  

Sagging ratings have forced America’s Next Top Model to make a drastic overhaul. They’ve gone ahead and dropped most of the judges which include Nigel Barker, J. Alexander and Jay Manuel. Tyra Banks wrote, “To my Nigel Barker, Miss J, and Mr Jay: Thank you for all of our years together on America’s Next Top Model. ...  

E! OnlineTyra Banks Talks America's Next Top Model Shakedown: "The Show Needs a New Boost"E! OnlineThe America's Next Top Model bigwig dropped a massive shocker last week when she announced that she was firing three of the show's mainstays—Nigel Barker, Jay Manuel and J. Alexander—who also happen to be her close chums. Many took the move as a firm ...'Top Model's' Jay Manuel, Nigel Barker and J. Alexander stamp out firing rumoursToronto.comall...  

Photographer Nigel Barker, runway coach J. Alexander and photo-shoot director Jay Manuel, won't be returning when the 18th cycle of the show airs later in 2012, executive producer and former supermodel Tyra Banks said on Friday. "To my Nigel Barker ...  

America's Next Top Model judge Nigel Barker might be okay with host Tyra Banks' decision to lay off all the men on the show, but that doesn't mean we are. The British photographer, who says the firing ""wasn't a shock,"" was the show's only source of male eye candy.  

Tyra Banks has shaken up the catwalk by cutting loose “America’s Next Top Model” regulars Nigel Barker, Miss J and Mr. Jay. Banks made the changes to show Thursday. “To my Nigel Barker, Miss J, and Mr Jay: Thank you for all of our years ...  

Modelling is a cut-throat business, just ask Nigel Barker, J Alexander and Jay Manuel. The America's Next Top Model stars have been axed by host and executive producer Tyra Banks. Photographer Barker, 39, runway coach Alexander, 53, and creative ...  

As Heidi Klum tells us on "Project Runway," when it comes to fashion, one day you're in and the next day you're out. In the case of "America's Next Top Model," it looks like J. Alexander, Jay Manuel and Nigel Barker have gone out of style. The New York ...  

Tyra Banks is cleaning house. In a shocking move, the "America's Next Top Model" creator and host has let go three longtime talents from the show: Nigel Barker, Jay Manuel and Jay Alexander. Nigel, a noted fashion photographer, has served as a ...  

E! Reports: "America's Next Top Model Controversy: Five Possible Reasons ...San Francisco Luxury NewsAs confirmed Friday, America's Next Top Model is cleaning house, and sweeping out J. Alexander, Nigel Barker and Jay Manuel. 1. It's Always About the TV Ratings: Barker himself told E! News as much. And if he hadn't, then this stat would have told you ...  

After 18 cycles, Tyra Bank’s America’s Next Top Model is still going strong. But it appears that she doesn’t think co-stars J. Alexander, Jay Manuel, and Nigel Barker — who have been on since ANTM began in 2003 — are necessary to the show’s staying power. Yesterday, they were told their contracts would not be [...]  

As Heidi Klum tells us on "Project Runway," when it comes to fashion, one day you're in and the next day you're out. In the case of "America's Next Top Model," it looks like J. Alexander, Jay Manuel and Nigel Barker have gone out of style.  

The longtime male troika of “America’s Next Top Model” — "noted" fashion photographer Nigel Barker, runway coach J. Alexander and creative director Jay Manuel — have been let go by top dog Tyra Banks, the New York Post reports.  

Besides the rounds of 82 carded by Christen and Diener, the Sunnyside-area team received an 86 from Bob Barker. The lone gross skin picked up by a Black Rock Creek golfer last week came on the par-4, 15th, where Mike Wagner recorded a tweeter.  

"To my Nigel Barker, Miss J. And Mr Jay: Thank you for all our years together on 'America's Next Top Model'," Banks wrote on her Facebook page and Twitter account. "Working with you is always an absolute pleasure. Excited for what the future holds for us ...  

With a host committee that includes Nigel Barker and Helena Christensen, the event takes place at Gotham Hall, 1356 Broadway, Manhattan on Wednesday. Each May, the annual Spring Celebration is a memorable and poignant evening celebrating children and the ...  

Who are these three, and will they be able to fill the shoes left by Nigel Barker, Miss Jay Alexander and Jay Manuel? Many may already know Kelly Cutrone, who is the founder of People's Revolution, and has appeared on the series "The Hills" as Lauren ...  

Arrested: Amanda Barker, 25, 733 Mill St., Bridgeville ... failure to control and leaving the scene of an accident; and Christen Ferront, 28, 2807 Whitehaven Blvd., Steubenville, speeding. Charged: Samer Mayle, 53, 58 Long Road, Rayland, obstructing ...  

Tyra Banks is the creator and host of America’s Next Top Model. She shocked fans of the show when she announced last week she was firing Nigel Barker, Jay Manuel and J. Alexander, but now she’s explaining why she did it. Banks told Access Hollywood at ...  

Barker was diagnosed with Leukemia last semester ... One of Austin's closest friends, Christen Stewart, took him to prom. "We actually had a slow song dedicated to us. "She's Everything to Me" by Brad Paisley," Stewart remembered. "I cried the whole ...  

According to the New York Post, "America's Next Top Model" judges Nigel Barker and J. Alexander are out next season, as is mentor Jay Manuel. The three were told their contracts would not be renewed for Season 19, and according to the Post, it was none ...  

Tyra serves as host, mentor and judge. Joining her on the panel of judges this cycle is noted photographer Nigel Barker and new judge New York Times best-selling author and fashion public relations maven Kelly Cutrone. Jay Manuel serves as creative ...  

Episode Synopsis: The models pose at a landfill, where they wear eco-friendly couture outfits and are photographed by Nigel Barker. Also: Tyra talks to the girls about the importance of creating a portfolio. Designer Lana Marks is a guest judge.  

The models return to the Macau Tower and are really put to the test for their photo shoot with Nigel Barker. At the location of the highest bungee jump in the world, the models will be strapped in a harness and must pose 700 feet in the air.  

DERBY County manager Nigel Clough believes finishing the Championship campaign ... "Despite the injuries we have had, despite losing skipper Shaun Barker and despite the strikers having been out at different times, we are not far off.