<Tr> <Th_colspan="2"> Cycle chronology </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> ← Previous Cycle 23 </Td> </Tr> <P> The twenty - fourth cycle of America's Next Top Model premiered on January 9, 2018 and was the second season to air on VH1 . Continuing from cycle 23, this cycle featured an all - female cast . However, in a first for the series, the maximum age limit was removed, allowing contestants of all ages to enter the contest . </P> <P> Top Model franchise creator Tyra Banks returned as the show's host after being replaced for one cycle by singer Rita Ora . The judging panel, consisting of model Ashley Graham, Paper magazine chief creative officer Drew Elliott, and celebrity stylist Law Roach, remained otherwise unchanged . </P>

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