America-s Next Top Model - Season 23

For the first and only time in the show's history,

The most controversial moment came when contestant had a heated meltdown, screaming at another model in the house. While drama was always part of ANTM , the editing on VH1 felt darker and more "reality TV brawler" compared to the campy, fun drama of the UPN/CW years. America-s Next Top Model - Season 23

This panel was arguably the most qualified in the show's history. While previous cycles relied on rotating judges or runway coaches like Miss J. Alexander and Jay Manuel, Season 23’s panel were active, working power players. They didn't just tell the girls to "work it"; they deconstructed poses, analyzed styling, and offered tangible career advice. For the first and only time in the

This season emphasized social media and modern branding through its creative direction. While previous cycles relied on rotating judges or

British singer Rita Ora took over hosting duties from Tyra Banks and the season featured a revamped judging panel that included mo... ScreenRant America's Next Top Model: Season 23 | Rotten Tomatoes

The most significant change for Cycle 23 was the departure of creator as the primary host, though she remained an executive producer and returned as a guest judge for the grand finale. British singer and fashion icon Rita Ora took over the hosting duties. The entirely new judging panel included: Ashley Graham : Iconic plus-size supermodel. Law Roach : Renowned celebrity stylist. Drew Elliott : Chief Creative Officer of Paper Magazine.