Top 10 Greatest America's Next Top Model Judges

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Today, we're turning the tables on these "ANTM" judges. For this list, we’ll be looking at the judges who entertained us, made us laugh out loud, and got us to reflect on what it really takes to be "America’s Next Top Model." Our countdown includes Twiggy, Ashley Graham, Tyra Banks, and more! Who's YOUR favorite "ANTM" judge? Let us know in the comments!
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[@MsMojo]

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[@heybagley]

If this is not by Raven (the drag queen and RPDR contestant) I'm not interested.

[@avonellkewley907]

Yup not interested lol

[@vickeydisneyqueen]

Putting Kelly higher than Twiggy was just plain rude, maybe even as rude as kelly herself!

[@triciajohansen3027]

I agree! Kelly was just nasty; Twiggy was a class act! She knows more about the fashion world as well

[@michelledawn7446]

How is Kelly above Twiggy? I didn't always agree with Twiggy's comments but she was nice most of the time and she is a icon. Kelly was just nasty for no reason and said a lot of things that didn't even make sense.

[@screenname3002]

Kelly should NOT be on this list. PERIOD.

[@AgnessaMo]

I think Twiggy was underrated here. Yes, I wasn't a fan of the whole Victoria situation, but I don't think she meant badly. Her calmness and professional, but generally kind and constructive comments took away from the show's general drama (unlike Janice and Paulina, who were needlessly mean at times), I think she was the one girls could actually learn from.

[@spicysl]

She was passive aggressive and a know it all most of the time. At least she was more tolerable compared to Janice.

[@mehwishali1252]

Twiggy tbh was the best judge ever

[@visualbeauty3427]

@@spicysl & Paulina too.

[@shinigamimaxwell1839]

Tyra not number one on her own show... This I like 😂😂😂

[@denajahardemon9079]

@@dakotawinchester I really want to agree but then I can't help but remember that Janice Dickinson literally said "she'll be a real model if she loses 150 lbs" to a plus size model....but, then again, Tyra is literally a tyrant so...

[@antmsurvivorpokemon1]

@@denajahardemon9079 I AM SCREAMING, TYRANT LMAO, and Janice's comment

[@JLynnEchelon]

The biggest credit I can give to Tyra is that she was a good mediator with most of the panels. She couldn't always keep it together, but many times she did.

[@imjoesan]

Cause Miss Jay is way better

[@melrobertson2743]

Should have been 6 or lower

[@chelseacanales8763]

Ashley Graham being a judge on the show is the best thing. Nigel was my biggest crush, my he’s handsome. But 2 reason why I watched the show: André Leon Talley J. Alexander Those two are legends.

[@antoniusferdinand1681]

I respect every individual opinion. But there's NO WAY that Twiggy is no.10 like she's even lowen than freakin' Kelly ??? She's one of the sweetest and most genuine judges on the show EVER

[@mehwishali1252]

Ikr she's the best judge for me

[@rochelimit55555]

I think she’s 10 because she’s too niceeee

[@trnigyul]

Kelly wasn't borderline rude or blunt, she was plain nasty and came cross as being envious af.

[@robert7567]

Kelly crossed the border and lived in Rudeville. Couldn’t stomach her back then and still can’t.

[@blueberrymorphine]

@@robert7567 and I really didnt understand she looked like garbage trying to be fashionista

[@JLynnEchelon]

Absolutely. I feel like Janice Dickenson is more borderline. At least Janice was funny sometimes and stood up for certain girls sometimes. I don't know if I would want her as a friend, but I'll take Janice over Kelly any time.

[@Tsexe07]

She was worse than Janice.

[@henriklarssoneurovisioncha6515]

Without Mr Jay , Miss Jay and Nigel .. the show really went down hill .. I would put Kelly at nr 10 , because after her mocking Louise online with her staff of women and attacking her ... I was like " really? " .. but great list :)

[@jacob-ni6jr]

Why tf is Kelly higher than Twiggy 🙄

[@ultraviolettas]

truly

[@stephenhn504]

And Drew

[@ccyan6748]

Its better if you eat her words

[@whatever5922]

Right

[@imjoesan]

Twiggy was too much nice, that's why Janice was above them

[@hizee5515]

HOW TF IS TWIGGY 10?! SHR SHOULD BE ATLEAST TOP FIVE

[@mehwishali1252]

Ikr

[@edro51188]

Agreed 100%, and Nolé Marin should be on here instead of Kelly Cutthroat.

[@keandrebell-washington9904]

I gave this a thumbs down just because Kelly Cutrone is on the list. She shouldn't even get an honorable mention.

[@dsamsooni4598]

Ke André Bell-Washington the show touts her as an expert on public relations, you’d think she’d be more likeable but she’s not 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@ashante190]

The show only got respect from the industry when they put Andre Leon Talley as a judge.

[@margarethmichelina5146]

He's also very nice. Just in the first episode when he was in, he showed how nice he is by defending one of the model who got bullied by the judges with her bland photo.

[@pb.j.1753]

And he got disrespected by production numerous times according to Jay‘s Chat.

[@ashante190]

@@pb.j.1753 Jay's chat?

[@andresgutierrez3362]

I feel as if Ashley did fit better as the host than Rita Ora. Choices.

[@cottagecheeselegs9718]

Rita ora is the worst

[@josueochoa6783]

I believe Coco Rocha Should've been the host in cycle 23. after her performance in cycle 17

[@margarethmichelina5146]

Rita Ora isn't even a model tho. Why is she even the host? Because she's Tyra's friend?

[@thesar28]

Twiggy deserves higher! I really love her and definitely my top 4: 1. Miss J 2. Tyra 3. Nigel 4. Twiggy 5-10. the rest

[@peterlim5144]

7:17 That's not Paulina btw LOL. That's the Brazilian guest judge

[@lalaitscherryxo1711]

Thats what I was thinking! I was like "she doesn't have an accent..." lol

[@magnolianame8818]

I was thinking the same thing. Useless lol.

[@xKasumiChan]

It's not even Paulina. It's Pavlína ;)

[@andryg6221]

If this is a top 10 greatest Top Model judges, why is Kelly at #8? Are you gonna ignore how much she bullied Louise? Seriously, she was just nasty smh

[@michaelsonortega2387]

yeah, i agree with you, i remembered when she put an absurd discussion about Louise running on set, that fact nobody of the judges should gain credibility, they are just abusing the models emotionally and psychologically for the show, judges are just abusing their authority to the show

[@margarethmichelina5146]

She should get fired after her confrontantion with Louise. And after that incident, she posted online and mocked her with her "crews" instead of apologize. Also, she's so hypocrite, she's always judging the model's looks at panel while in fact, she likes to wear the same outfit every time on the panel!

[@kkingmusic13]

Twiggy was excellent as a judge and very refreshing as a judge & I think they really played her in this countdown.

[@MakeMakeShift]

Cutrone was such a cloud of doom, she should not be on this list

[@hopesmith4688]

The fact that Janice is on this list at all baffles me.

[@zubbys]

Abby Yorks Why if I may ask

[@hopesmith4688]

Zubbs she was bias towards the white contestants, fatphobic, and rude for no reason

[@hopesmith4688]

Abby Yorks I didn’t say she was racist either. I’m just saying that she was bias towards the white girls and she usually liked them more and would often claim that the black girls had “bad attitudes” when they were usually just explaining/defending themselves

[@hopesmith4688]

Abby Yorks i think we’re just going to have to agree to disagree on this one but thank you for the civil conversation 💕

[@alonsochaves4230]

Kelly over Twiggy? Really

[@kylethenerd1]

Ya’ll snubbed Nolé Marin. He was great on Cycles 3 & 4. I loved when he and Janice would bicker back and forth. He went on to be the creative director of the photoshoots for Cycles 2 & 3 of Canada’s Next Top Model. I’ll also never forget when he came back as a guest for an episode of Cycle 12 and clocked some of the girls’ outfits at judging. “Do you guys look in the mirror before coming to panel? I have a doily, I have a pajama.” 😂😂

[@lmj2k]

Didn’t care for him as a judge.

[@screenname3002]

Right?! He was a much better judge than Kelly.

[@kylethenerd1]

Juan Ardila Oh I hadn’t heard about that at all. I’ll have to look into that.

[@dorottyazsofia]

OMG. I thought the same. Where is Nolé, and the doily comment... that was hilarious!

[@edro51188]

He should've taken Kelly's spot. You'd think she wouldn't be rude based on her "expertise" in public relations.

[@solistardust33]

I literally hated Janice every season, how is she so high on the list????

[@mehwishali1252]

My favorite judges 3: Miss Jay 2: Paulina Porizkova 1: Twiggy (undoubtedly)

[@cece4226]

Yeah, I agree about Miss Jay being number 1, he always kept it real! I also liked nigel too!

[@marissaheim1850]

Andre, Nigel, and Twiggy are my faves. Never unnecessarily nasty, and they knew what they were talking about.

[@edro51188]

Same can be said about Ashley too.

[@margarethmichelina5146]

Nigel is mostly condensending and a bully too also a hypcorite.

[@zinzinnatiohio]

I feel the most recent seasons since the “refresh” looks like the judging was done at a Vegas hotel check-in desk at 3am.

[@pedrohenriquecarneiro4331]

7:12 she's Fernanda Motta, not Paulina. She was a guest judge and was the host of Brazil next top model. Love Ms Jay!

[@amberjohnson4820]

I loved the older seasons of ANTM. You will never beat Ms. J as the best judge. But what about Mr. J and Nolé Marin? They were awesome as judges too.

[@AloGaelle]

Ms Mojo y’all really love Top Model. Do y’all have links to tell Tyra to bring it back?

[@ronniethornton7350]

I reach out to tyra on ig she liked what i had to say

[@dsamsooni4598]

I stopped watching when I saw Kelly, Like how I stopped watching ANTM when she became a judge

[@ronniethornton7350]

Lol cuz u can't handle anything

[@edsonluna2219]

André leon is awesomely humble and lovely.

[@tireduglypinkdog]

Yay! I love your ANTM videos!

[@ghunter182003]

RIP André Leon Talley…he was one of my favorite judges, along with Nigel, Tyra and the J’s!

[@feliperuizpulido]

Kelly's comments were just so mean or so nice, there was no in between, and that sucks because I can tell when she wanted to get someone out of the competition

[@gregap8282]

My top 5 #1 Miss Jay #2 Twiggy #3 Paulina #4 Janice #5 André

[@Laramaria2]

Miss Jay and Twiggy 💗 Love them! 💗

[@heybagley]

The fact that I got the exact same ranking really creeps me out! No, just kidding: mine would have #3 Janice and #4 Paulina. Otherwise: dayum!

[@gregap8282]

@@Laramaria2 those two together are a perfect yin and yang combo.

[@gregap8282]

@@heybagley lol the weird part is that I was debating if I should swap Paulina and Janice.

[@heybagley]

@@gregap8282 Me, too :D

[@marcalexander3679]

OMG!!!! Tis Clip is The Best!!!

[@triciajohansen3027]

Twiggy is ADORABLE!!!!!! She was a GREAT, FAIR judge!!!!!! Much love to her!!!!!!❤❤❤❤

[@msrain1235]

I liked Twiggy, but I think that she was partial to certain looks.

[@kherynnw8603]

The fandom would’ve DRAGGED this video of Ms Jay wasn’t at number one.

[@xKasumiChan]

Ofc. It's no surprise Miss J is the number one. "Gurl, you walk like you're on crack." that guy is an icon :D :D

[@edro51188]

Not the Xiomara walk! 😂

[@opanmustafa7978]

Miss J should become a guest judge in Rupaul's Drag Race

[@myraprice1378]

Opan Mustafa if Ross or Carson leave, he should be permanent.

[@horrorlass8866]

loved this showwwww!! would loveee to see some more 'OC' stuff!!!!!

[@chloelardie]

omg yes!! that’s what i’ve been saying

[@danyielsays4621]

Miss jay ,Mr jay, and Nigel are my OG favorites!

[@imjoesan]

I'm glad they added Miss Jay really early on

[@finnersm9218]

Miss j will always be a icon of the 2000s period.

[@ultraviolettas]

🗣 .

[@saranemcova5448]

As a Czech, I love how everyone mispronounces name of Paulina Porizkova (Pavlína Pořízková)... but considering the fact she spend most of her life abroad, probably having stronger connection to Sweden, I'll give it a pass.

[@xKasumiChan]

Haha přesně.

[@saeefa]

The problem with Miss Jay is that, we never saw him give any constructive criticism during panel, he was always trying to be funny.

[@cyberpunkfashionblyawesome]

True dat

[@brunixot1]

So..?

[@jsmn_mllr]

Twiggy, Nigel and the Jays are always my top tiers judges!!!!

[@triciajohansen7124]

Amen!!!!!❤🙏

[@keandrebell-washington9904]

LMAO at Tyra not even being ranked #1 for her own show.

[@justineves3588]

very very great fun list I like it a lot great job mis mojo one of my very favorite list ever number 2 is one of my favorite ones

[@RealTalk1411]

Miss J was so iconic

[@breeesplanada8528]

When Tyra was 2nd I immediately knew it was Ms Jay in number 1!

[@chrisv.h.2307]

I'm so glad Nole Marin was NOT included. So many toxic comments about the girls' weight, skin tone, and other issues with none of Janice's train wreck charm.

[@kindoe66]

Miss J Alexander, my all time favorite judge. 😁👍

[@geauxienicole7300]

Perfect

[@lalaitscherryxo1711]

I see Andre Leon Talley and I'm like yassss dreckitude.

[@heybagley]

I would lounge in his "salon" every week.

[@rubenleyva9912]

I know there is enough material to give Miss Jay his own top 20 list…. “Top 20 J. Alexander Moments on ANTM”

[@BrandonRoffeld]

I LOVED TWIGGY THO

[@irsan9138]

I just think Andre Leon Talley set ANTM to high level n high fashion, when he was become Judges, the winner be cover of Vogue Magazine n Beauty in Vogue, the Bible of fashion world.. Thats why Andre is the Best Judges..

[@reginaphalange1403]

Andre got Italian vogue and Franca sozzani involved in top model. He should be number 1

[@fatiieljaouhari2472]

So Drew is a better judge than Twiggy 🤦‍♀️

[@gerardgarcia8501]

Kelly Cutrone is like ANTM’s Michelle Visage before I started watching Rupaul’s Drag Race

[@KittySnicker]

I love Nigel!! He always had this warm fatherly presence!

[@cmartinez6024]

The invited judges where the best ones, like Coco and the photographers, they were not shady like the full-time judges and gave constructive critique Kelly Cutrone and Janice Dickinson were the worst judges

[@heybagley]

At least you didn't include Bryanboy or Nolé Marin. But: no, Drew was mean, Kelly even meaner. Swap them with Eric Nicholson (cycle 2) and, ok, perhaps... Rita Ora (underrated), and you got a passable top 10.

[@MrCheesecake1928]

Or Kimora, she was fine also!

[@Laramaria2]

Twiggy 💗💗💗💗💗

[@jondiesta4269]

Twiggy is the best judge here but she is underrated here. She is memorable with her Hello!

[@mehwishali1252]

Exactly

[@triciajohansen7124]

I want Nigel to take my picture and Miss J to help me walk in heels!!!! Ha ha!!!!!❤

[@rolandbaldwin]

Drew is currently the Global Creative Director of MAC Cosmetics. I doubt he would return to the show and I really doubt the show will make a return after all the controversy. Tyra is plugging Model Land these days anyhow. Kelly was okay but the Louise thing was unforgivable. It was mean spirited and nasty. The UK girls had a lot more experience than the US girls. Ashley and Drew should be higher on the list. They really centred the show back on fashion when it had become a soap opera in the preceding seasons. Law Roach should also be on the list. However he was outstanding on Legendary. I think Ballroom is more his area. I think the contestants from the latter seasons excelled in the field and had more success afterwards collectively. Cycles 20 to 22 were painful to watch at times. They gave us some great personalities including Nile, Will, Lacey, Lennox, Winnie Harlow and Matthew but it was eclipsed by total drama. The high fashion cycles were great. Andre Leon Talley really brought such credibility.

[@zed4643]

Yasss ms J 😂

[@jegmex06]

MsMojo y’all need to do a top 10 best top model runways. Cycle 4 “walking on water” runway has got to be #1

[@aprilthomas5485]

Twiggy was my baby 💋

[@triciajohansen3027]

Nigel is HOT!!!!! He took GREAT pictures and he is a FAIR judge!!!!!❤❤❤❤

[@pablobotello4673]

Why they be calling Latrice Royale "Andre Leon Talley"?

[@GiigyArmendariz]

😂😂😂😂😂💀

[@lovelyjanuary]

Pablo Botello You are my new favorite human being for that comment lolololol 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣☠️ Excellent. Ladies, the library is now closed. 💕🔥🔥

[@konstantinapi12]

DEAAAAAAD!!!!!

[@marcospeguero7317]

Fuck it. Kelly was a great judge. She speaks about money, clients, target audiences, products. Just like agents and talent seekers do. Fashion is a business. Selling clothes, make up, pushing trends, being the face of brands, even the art house related material comes with a monetary attachment. She was just there to remind the girls that it didnt matter if they were pretty and talented, but they couldnt help a brand make money, they were never gonna get booked.

[@gaytridevi8032]

Twiggy was my favourite

[@magnolianame8818]

Nigel and Janice should have been higher but if Miss Jay wasn't number one this list would have been shit.

[@sabrinacle]

Miss that show

[@JL-qg3gz]

The ones in the latest season don’t count, no one cared for them 🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️

[@meccalovett4616]

If there was ever a time to reboot the show, it would be now since it seems to be trending these days

[@kindhoneyrose1979]

I was waiting for my Boo, Rob Evans

[@goldgear9]

Twiggy should've been higher in this list.

[@vedondun7872]

Why is Kelly even on the list. She doesn't critique, she tears people down and forces them to be insecure.

[@MrRonald327]

They had plenty of charm to spare.

[@ArkLionHeart]

I fricken LOVE Miss J 🤣🤣🤣

[@RodneyDollar]

Forgot honorable mentions: Jay Manuel Nole Marin Kimora Lee Simmons Law Roach Excluding: Cycle 19,20 judges who were terrible

[@ultraviolettas]

clicked on this miss j BETTER be#1 😤

[@emin5488]

I want Miss J Alexander as a judge at Canada Drag Race.

[@kvreddy1269]

Yes I believe that Ron really likes and loves Kim, he’s just too scared to tell. Because I think 🤔 he’d always think Kim deserves someone much better than himself.

[@velvetproject5967]

Ashley Graham was the only good judge from the new seasons.

[@triciajohansen3027]

Miss J knows how to work it!!!!!

[@ccyan6748]

I miss Andre Leon Talley!!

[@edro51188]

Ashley and Twiggy deserved higher spots, while Kelly shouldn't have even made the list.

[@Paddy-if3nd]

Do you think there will be more seasons of Top Model?

[@ronniethornton7350]

Prob one more and that's it

[@rolandbaldwin]

I really do think it's done. Tyra is all about Model Land now.

[@Paddy-if3nd]

@@rolandbaldwin It feels like it's done. Like they just forgot about it.

[@ronniethornton7350]

Tyra did say she would end it at cycle 25 that it will be major changes and that it will be allstars or guys and girls again

[@BrixtonBoyX]

J.Alexander better be number 1!

[@realemmcee]

your #1 is my #1

[@fabgirl4149]

this was a really good list

[@albieemery2828]

There is a 0% chance you have seen the list

[@isabellawilkinson7895]

bruh u didnt even watch it-

[@fabgirl4149]

@@albieemery2828 i have been able too

[@fabgirl4149]

@@isabellawilkinson7895 bro i did

[@isabellawilkinson7895]

bruh i meant when i replied when the video was posted a minute ago luv-

[@rizwank9276]

😍😍😍

[@Peionier]

Damn that window is hella dirty in that music video

[@cortezriley340]

Please note that this show was Tyra Bank's show.