Where Are the Judges of 'America's Next Top Model' Now?

A look at the careers of Tyra Banks, Miss J. Alexander, Nigel Barker, Janice Dickinson, and Twiggy after their time on the iconic reality show.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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As fans continue to grapple with the drama uncovered in the new Netflix docuseries 'Reality Check', the judges who helped define 'America's Next Top Model' in the early 2000s have reentered the spotlight. From Tyra Banks launching an ice cream shop in Australia to Miss J. Alexander suffering a debilitating stroke, the former ANTM cast members have taken varied paths since departing the show.

Why it matters

The 'America's Next Top Model' judges were influential figures in entertainment and fashion culture during the show's heyday. Their careers and lives post-ANTM provide insight into the lasting impact of the reality series and how the judges' experiences shaped their trajectories.

The details

Tyra Banks, the creator and host of ANTM, has continued to be a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, hosting 'Dancing With the Stars' and launching an ice cream shop in Australia. Miss J. Alexander, a longtime runway coach on the show, suffered a stroke in 2022 and is still recovering. Nigel Barker has remained active in fashion, working with brands like Miss Universe, while Janice Dickinson is developing her own tell-all documentary. Twiggy, a legendary guest judge, has restarted her modeling career and released a documentary about her life.

  • In 2020, Tyra Banks was named the host of 'Dancing With the Stars'.
  • In 2022, Miss J. Alexander suffered a debilitating stroke.
  • In 2023, Tyra Banks moved to Australia and launched an ice cream shop called SMiZE and Dream.
  • In 2025, Twiggy released a documentary about her life titled 'Twiggy'.
  • In 2026, Janice Dickinson's tell-all documentary 'Dirty Rotten Scandal' is set to premiere on E!

The players

Tyra Banks

An iconic supermodel who created and hosted 'America's Next Top Model'. She has continued to appear on various reality TV shows and recently launched an ice cream shop in Australia.

Miss J. Alexander

A longtime runway coach on 'America's Next Top Model' who suffered a debilitating stroke in 2022 and is still recovering.

Nigel Barker

A former 'America's Next Top Model' judge who has remained active in the fashion industry, working with brands like Miss Universe.

Janice Dickinson

A former supermodel and 'America's Next Top Model' judge who is developing her own tell-all documentary titled 'Dirty Rotten Scandal'.

Twiggy

A legendary guest judge on 'America's Next Top Model' who has restarted her modeling career and released a documentary about her life.

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What they’re saying

“We would've absolutely loved to interview Janice. She's bigger than life. Unfortunately, she was tied up on another documentary.”

— Daniel Sivan, Director of 'Reality Check' (Tudum)

What’s next

Janice Dickinson's tell-all documentary 'Dirty Rotten Scandal' is set to premiere on E! next month.

The takeaway

The varied post-'America's Next Top Model' careers of the show's iconic judges highlight the lasting impact of the reality series and how their experiences shaped their trajectories in the entertainment and fashion industries.