J Alexander Top Model

Runway coach J. Alexander is coming back towards the CW's America's Next Top Model because of its 21st cycle (he was let accompany Nigel Barker and Jay Manuel following a 18th cycle among decreasing rankings but ongoing to look on worldwide models from the modeling competition). Miss J replaces Take advantage of Evans, joining executive producer/creator Tyra Banks and Kelly Cutrone around the judges' panel. (Creative director Johnny Wujek has been changed by digital photographer Yu Tsai.)

In front of the season premiere at 9 p.m. on August. 18, Miss J spoken with The Hollywood Reporter about his large return, the variations between men and women models and why the show has survived such a long time.

How have you finish up coming back towards the show?

My manager had a telephone call, also it would be a happy marriage once more. It truly felt like Irrrve never left. It passed so quickly it wasn't like I had been twiddling my thumbs. I have been making looks on other [Top Model] shows all over the world. I had been a brand new judge around the entire cycle in Russia. I have been focusing on my shoe line. So I have been constantly busy doing things because ultimately, you won't ever earn money while you are sleeping.

That which was your reaction upon hearing they wanted you back?

I'd thought, "OK, I am sounding on maternity leave now, and I am going with an extra six several weeks off." But no, they wanted me immediately. I needed to prepare to return to focus on America's Next Top Model. I assisted give birth [towards the show] therefore it is like family. I had been there in the beginning. I required a leave of absence however i returned into it thinking it had been just like a child I'd never left. It had been so bizarre.

Throughout your absence, added males in to the mix as rivals. What exactly are your ideas with that new twist?

To begin with, it produced tension between your males and women. You realize, two women such as the same guy two men such as the same girl. They need to realize they're there to operate, not for showmances. But when you are rivaling a woman but additionally chasing after the lady, it causes it to be really, very hard to concentrate [around the challenges]. … You need to focus. It is important a modeling career at this time isn't what it was once. Today, models [have] branding [advisors], managers, lawyers, assistants, assistants of assistants. It isn't just likely to shows, getting hair and makeup done, on and on home. They're brands unto themselves, and America's Next Top Model has provided 100s otherwise 1000's of women all over the world the chance to brand themselves and show how they may be strong heroines and powerful businesswoman with the information provided to them very quickly.

Who have you think it is harder to teach: the males or even the women?

It's frustrating in my experience whenever a girl does not have it, but it is difficult whenever a guy does not have it. Women convey more to utilize they are able to move their sides, take their arms on their own sides, move certain ways. And men can't. It is a challenge that i can encourage them to relax. "You should use your wallet, but don't allow that to be the one thing you need to do constantly.Inch [In Addition, I tell the men], "Don't allow the body get too large." Men get too large, when they're exercising, for that clothes. If they are doing swim wear or sportswear, they are able to perform a couple of extra push-ups prior to the photo shoot. However a suit does not look wonderful on the body all filled with muscles busting the suit jacket. However with the women I recieve frustrated due to the rest of the tools they are able to use [when they aren't with them].

I hear there's lots of drama this year.

Remember, like a judge, I do not see or hear much if I am not there. Several things are likely to surprise you that surprised me. I am not doing the photo shoots constantly, so there's some serious drama that arrives at knowing, and that i had no clue what happening. I had been relaxing in my chair, after being gone annually . 5, and thinking, "Has got the drama transformed by any means?Inch Hell, no. It is the same drama it simply includes men [now].

goes into its 21st cycle. Why do you consider the show has survived such a long time?

I attempted to reply to that question to myself a week ago. I do not care the number of franchises you will find all over the world it always returns towards the American one. It is the most-loved and many-viewed all over the world, and I'm not sure what it's. It can be exactly that imagine finding yourself in the U.S. and living within the land of chance.

What else are you currently focusing on at this time?

I am focusing on my shoe line. It is something I have been considering for quite some time, really. Essentially, [it had been inspired by] women worrying in regards to a heel being excessive, plus they could not put on it. These footwear is going to be completed in four different levels: a higher one, a medium one, [etc.], and they'll be comfy, simple and easy , fashionable. Clearly, I coach women walking and set on high heel shoes to exhibit them walking. You'll love a Miss J shoe it's comfortable, fashionable and wise. It's exciting.