The search for 'America's Next Top Model' ends

Popular reality television show ‘America’s Next Top Model’ (ANTM) will end after 22 seasons - also known as 'Cycles'.

The show’s host, judge and executive producer Tyra Banks made the announcement on Instagram.

She started her message with the words ‘Tyra Mail’ – her trademark when she makes any sort of announcements regarding the reality show.

“Tyra Mail! Thinking ANTM Cycle 22 should be our last cycle. Yeah, I truly believe it’s time. I am so proud of what Top Model has done.

“ANTM brought the intimidating modeling world to the masses. We were the first reality show based in the fashion world. I never thought my little idea would have people everywhere thinking differently about how they take photos. And I never thought we would do 22 cycles,” she writes on Instagram.

She also thanked the viewers, asking them to accept their imperfections and hoping they have learned something from the show.

TYRA MAIL! Thinking #ANTM #cycle22 should be our last cycle. Yeah, I truly believe it's time. Our diehard fans know we've expanded the definition of beauty, presented what Flawsome is, tooched and booched and boom boom boomed, shown the world how to show their neck, rocked couture/catalogue/commercial poses, have found our (and your) light, strutted countless runways, gone on tons of go-sees, added guys to the girls mix, and have traveled around the globe and back again. Yeah, it's time. It really is. Wow, I am SO proud of what Top Model has done. #ANTM brought the intimidating modeling world to the masses. We were the first reality show based in the fashion world. I never thought my little idea would have people everywhere thinking differently about how they take photos. And I never thought we'd do 22 cycles. Whoa! So many!!! And what rhymes with 22? You. And you and you and you and you! YOU made Top Model what it is. We are a global force that has so many international versions around the world because of YOU! That's amazing and beyond anything that I ever dreamed. I set out to create a show where Perfect is Boring. So I hope you continue to love your freckles, your moles, your big forehead, your big eyes, your small eyes, your pointy chin, your tiny boobs, your full chest, your ivory or ebony skin (or every color in between) - the stuff about you that makes you well...you. And I hope you've learned a heck of a lot from watching. I have an inkling you have. May your photos (and selfies) be forever fierce. May you always find your light. And may you werk hallways like runways. Always remember, you are beautiful & BOOTYful. And please, keep on Smizing each and every day for TyTy. Fierce & Love, Tyra

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Oct 14, 2015 at 12:44pm PDT

Fans of the show were sad upon hearing the announcement, saying that the show has redefined the term ‘beauty’.

“You taught me that beauty is not perfect. You helped me to accept myself the way I am. I learned to love my flaws, because that makes me different and unique,” said Instagram user @enith07.

Another Instagram user, @smilesnancy, also said she has learned so much from the show.

“My daughter and I watch together and I love that it showed her what beauty really is. Beauty is to love yourself and all the imperfections too,” she said.

Meanwhile on Twitter, some netizens created some meme:

when America's next top model gets canceled :( pic.twitter.com/uLrMLdCmQc
— gill (@GillClarkk) October 15, 2015

Since America's Next Top Model is ending, can Tyra Banks host the next GOP debate? pic.twitter.com/2ZNe8PKXD4
— Alexandra Rosenmann (@alexpreditor) October 14, 2015

It was a good run RT @Variety: 'America's Next Top Model' cancelled http://t.co/1W1tkajCGP pic.twitter.com/ZWPvaLGlE1
— Q. Allan Brocka (@allanbrocka) October 14, 2015

ANTM made its debut in 2003 and lasted for 12 years and 22 cycles.

It is among the top-rated programmes on the UPN and CW television network in the United States.

Apart from US, the show has also expanded its reach with local editions in various countires including Australia, Germany, Canada, Mexico, the Philippines, United Kingdom and Vietnam.

Malaysian model Sheena Liam won the second season of Asia’s Next Top Model in 2014.