AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL welcomes one of the most influential members of the fashion world, André Leon Talley, as a new judge during cycle 14 of the hit show on The CW. Thirteen new hopefuls from across the country are given the chance to prove they have what it takes when the competition kicks off with a 90-minute premiere on Wednesday, March 10 (8:00-9:30 p.m. ET). Talley, who will join Tyra Banks, photographer Nigel Barker and a weekly guest judge on the judges' panel, is one of the fashion industry's most influential style-setters. Currently serving as the editor-at-large of Vogue, Talley is prominent in the world of designer fashion and has a front-row seat to runway shows all over the world. Miss J. Alexander, long-time judge, breaks free from the judges' desk to take on a mentoring role during challenges with the models. "After cycles of watching the girls not get it right, I thought they would benefit more from my 'high heels' and hands-on approach than my sitting in a chair judging their photos," said Alexander. "And with Andre Leon Talley, this should be the best cycle yet."

Cycle 14 welcomes a panel of rotating guest judges that include: Sally Hershberger (Salon Owner/Proprietor), Rachel Roy (Runway Fashion Designer), Sean Patterson (President of Wilhelmina Models), Dania Ramirez (CoverGirl Representative), Patricia Cleveland (First African American Supermodel), Ann Shoket (Editor in Chief of Seventeen Magazine), Whitney Port (Star of "The City," Runway Fashion Designer), Sara Tetro (Owner of 62 Models), Sara McLeod (Actress from "Lord of the Rings") and "Top Model" photo shoot director Jay Manuel.

The executive producers are Ken Mok ("Making the Band"), Tyra Banks and Daniel Soiseth ("Hell's Kitchen"). The reality series was created by Tyra Banks and developed by Mok and Kenya Barris. AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL is produced by 10 by 10 Entertainment in association with Bankable Productions.


ANTM CYCLE 14 CONTESTANTS:

Name: Alasia
Age: 18
Hometown: Marietta, GA
Occupation: Student

Name: Alexandra
Age: 21
Hometown: Kerrville, Texas
Occupation: Student

Name: Angelea
Age: 23
Hometown: Buffalo, New York
Occupation: Answering Service Operator

Name: Anslee
Age: 23
Hometown: Dacula, Georgia
Occupation: Bartender

Name: Brenda
Age: 23
Hometown: Houston, TX
Occupation: Administrative Assistant

Name: Gabrielle
Age: 18
Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri
Occupation: Student

Name: Jessica
Age: 18
Hometown: Conway, Arkansas
Occupation: Model

Name: Krista
Age: 25
Hometown: Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Occupation: Retail Manager

Name: Naduah
Age: 22
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Occupation: Full-time mother

Name: Raina
Age: 22
Hometown: Minnetonka, Minnesota
Occupation: Student

Name: Ren
Age: 22
Hometown: Grand Prairie, Texas
Occupation: Living

Name: Simone
Age: 19
Hometown: Lenexa, Kansas
Occupation: Student

Name: Tatianna
Age: 21
Hometown: Ewa Beach, Hawaii
Occupation: Student