America’s Next Top Model British Invasion!

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Forget waiting, the real international battle begins on Wednesday night February 29, 2012.

America’s Next Top Model is set to premieres a new and hot cycle with a twist.

What are the prizes for this cycle? Who will be the guest judges?

Lets get to know the models!

Check out the first promo photo below! The battle is on!

In the recent announcement of CW that Kelly Catrone, an author, will join the judging panel for an edition that will feature seven British contestants against seven Americans.

“This cycle will feature a variety of seasoned women from across the pond that will do whatever it takes to make as a model in America. They will compete against not only each other but a group of aspiring American models. Emotions run high, the women are divided and the competition is intense as they vie for the grand prize,” CW said.

The hopefuls will compete for wonderful prizes that include:

• A Modeling contract with LA/NY Models
• A Fashion spread in Vogue Italia
• The cover and spread in Beauty in Vogue
• Becoming the face of ‘America’s Next Top Model Fragrance Dream Come True’
• A $100,000 contract with CoverGirl cosmetics

The guest panelists are: Kelly Osbourne, Kris Jenner, Georgina Chapman, Estelle, Beverly Johnson, Nadine Coyle, Jessica Sutta, Cat Deelay, Barney Cheng, Nicolas Tse and Jez Smith.

Here are the returning contestants from Britain’s Next Top Model and their prior placements are:

• Jasmia Robinson – Cycle 2 – 3^rd place
• Louise Watts – Cycle 3 – Runner-up
• Catherine Thomas – Cycle 4 – Runner-up
• Ashley Brown – Cycle 5 – 4^th place
• Annaliese Dayes – Cycle 5 – 7^th place
• Sophie Sumner – Cycle 5 – Runner-up
• Alisha White – Cycle 6 – Runner-up

Here are the contestants from the United States:

• AzMarie Livingston – 24
• Candace Smith – 22
• Ebonee Davis – 18
• Kyle Gober – 20
• Laura LaFrate – 20
• Mariah Watchman – 20
• Seymone Roth

The Battle starts on February 29, 2012 at 9/8c on CW 

Here is the promotional photo: