British invasion on ETC starts March 15

MANILA, Philippines – The British are coming and they’re ready to show us just how “fashionable and fabulous” they can be.

America’s next top model: British invasion marks the 18th Cycle for the long-running model search reality show. Watch as seven past contestants from Britain’s Next Top Model will go up against seven all-new American hopefuls in the first ever clash of the fiercest when America’s Next Top Model returns with an all new season this March 5, Monday at 8 p.m. on ETC.

Determined to make it in America , the seasoned competitors from across the pond will do whatever it takes to make their dreams come true.

Standing in their way is a group of aspiring home-grown models who will fly the flag for America. Emotions run high with a culture barrier dividing the women. But no matter the drama behind the scenes, the competition is on when the models have to step in to the lime light for a shoot or to walk the runway. On the line is a career-launching prize package that includes a modeling contract, a guest correspondent stint on the newsmagazine show “Extra”, fashion and beauty spreads in Vogue Italia, they will become the face of “America’s Next Top Model” perfume, and a contract with CoverGirl cosmetics.

Dropping by to share their expertise are a list of guest judges from the worlds of music, TV and fashion that include TV personality Kelly Osbourne , reality star Kris Jenner , pop star Estelle , and Marchesa fashion designer Georgina Chapman .

Returning as host, mentor and judge is former supermodel Tyra Banks. Joining her on the panel of judges this cycle is noted photographer Nigel Barker and new judge New York Times best-selling author and fashion public relations maven Kelly Cutrone. Jay Manuel serves as creative director while Miss J. Alexander returns as the runway trainer.