America's Next Top Model:Cycle 14

Rejoice, America's Next Top Model fans!

Tyra, Miss J, Jay Manuel, Nigel Barker, and brand new judge Andre Leon Talley will return with a whole new crew of aspiring models for a two-hour premiere on Wednesday, March 3.

Keep track of Tyra as she travels to New Zealand and wraps up filming on America's Next Top Model Cycle 14, set to air this spring on the CW. Plus, get glimpses of the Cycle 14 models in these news video clips from Down Under:

• America's Next Top Model: Tyra Arrives in New Zealand Shrouded in Secrecy (And Umbrellas) [VIDEO]
• New Zealanders Go Nuts For Tyra's America's Next Top Model Visit [VIDEO]
  
• America's Next Top Model Cycle 14: Tyra in New Zealand (Photos)
• America's Next Top Model 14: New Zealand Reporters Spy Tyra's Models in $11 Million Penthouse

For Cycle 14, Tyra is going back to the formula that made her famous, by looking for models who are 5'8'' and above. But that doesn't mean she's not mixing it up behind the judges' table. Check out who will join her this season in critiquing the contestants, and find out what that means for Miss Jay Alexander:

• America's Next Top Model: Kimora Lee Simmons, Andre Leon Talley Reportedly Join Judging Panel

Tyra Confirms New Zealand as America's Next Top Model Cycle 14 International Destination Via Twitter (November 30, 2009):

A bunch of aspiring models spotted in an international destination has given rise to rumors of what's in store for ANTM cycle 14. The NZ Herald reports that the America's Next Top Model contestants are already filming one of the final episodes of the cycle, and it's set in New Zealand.

Fashion blogger Isaac Hindin Miller wrote that the models have been shooting a runway challenge, together with some local models. A source has even told him that Tyra Banks is getting ready to fly in to the country next week. The host herself has confirmed the news, posting the announcement on her Twitter account.

Even though it spoils the surprise a bit, Tyra's declarations can never be shot down. "Rumors are true & U R 1st to know," she wrote. "Top Model is goin to NEW ZEALAND for cycle 14! Can't wait to get there. Are y'all excited for next cycle?"

Tyra didn't seem to consider the confidentiality agreement that America's Next Top Model collaborators are supposed to sign. Now that the fierce cat is out of the bag, there was just no stopping her.

"To be clear - we're going to New Zealand for AMERICA'S Next Top Model, Cycle 14. Every cycle we go to another country for a few challenges," she posted again.

But what the Top Model host didn't divulge was the specifics. The source who talked to Miller went on to say that most of the final episodes of cycle 14 will take place in South Island and Queenstown. However, another insider revealed that locations in North Island are also a possibility.

With last cycle's destination being Hawaii, there's no doubt New Zealand is a step up for the show. While it's an odd choice for a Top Model destination, the country does have its own Fashion Week. Hardly enough reason to bring the girls there, but it's the only one we can think of.

Then again, there's Flight of the Conchords and Lord of the Rings. But those belong to another fanbase. Bottom line is, Top Model's heading to NZ for Cycle 14.