J Alexander is returning to the America's Next Top Model judging panel.
The expert will join Tyra Banks on the panel once again for the second 'Guys vs Girls' season this summer, two years after he was famously fired due to a ratings dip.
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Banks expressed excitement to work with Alexander once again in a statement confirming his rehiring.
"His name says it all. I've missed 'Miss J' and am elated he's back," Banks declared. "I know Top Model fans will rejoice!"
PR icon Kelly Cutrone and photographer Yu Tsa will fill out the America's Next Top Model judging panel for next season.
This cycle's winner will receive a $100,000 ad campaign with GUESS and a NYLON magazine feature, with fans once again being allowed vote online for various competitions.
Alexander was originally made a judge on America's Next Top Model in season five, having previously appeared as a runway coach.
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