Tyra Banks has confirmed that "America's Next Top Model" Cycle 22 will be the last cycle of the reality TV franchise.
The supermodel took to social media to announce that the modeling competition show has reached its end. She posted a statement on Instagram saying, "Thinking #ANTM #cycle22 should be our last cycle. Yeah, I truly believe it's time. Our diehard fans know we've expanded the definition of beauty, presented what Flawsome is, tooched and booched and boom boom boomed, shown the world how to show their neck, rocked couture/catalogue/commercial poses, have found our (and your) light, strutted countless runways, gone on tons of go-sees, added guys to the girls mix, and have traveled around the globe and back again. Yeah, it's time. It really is."
Tyra went on to say that she is so proud of what Top Model has done and achieved for the past years.
As a farewell, she said, "I set out to create a show where Perfect is Boring. So I hope you continue to love your freckles, your moles, your big forehead, your big eyes, your small eyes, your pointy chin, your tiny boobs, your full chest, your ivory or ebony skin (or every color in between) - the stuff about you that makes you well...you. And I hope you've learned a heck of a lot from watching. I have an inkling you have. May your photos (and selfies) be forever fierce. May you always find your light. And may you werk hallways like runways. Always remember, you are beautiful & BOOTYful. And please, keep on Smizing each and every day for TyTy."
The last episode will be aired on Dec. 4, which is Tyra's birthday coincidentally.
"America's Next Top Model" debuted in 2003 on UPN. The CW picked up the show in 2006 when UPN cancelled it as it merged with WB.
