'America's Next Top Model' Season 23 Update: Ashley Graham Joins Reality Show As Judge!

With "America's Next Top Model" Season 23 premiere nearing, it's about time to know more about the new crew who will revamp the reality show. We're starting off the new season with Rita Ora as "ANTM's" new host along with a new set of panelist which includes plus-size model, Ashley Graham, stylist Law Roach, and Paper Magazine's chief creative officer, Drew Elliot.

Since we already talked about Rita Ora in our previous report, let us move on to the judges starting with Ashely Graham. She is a former cover girl and model for companies such as Bryant Lingerie and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition.

Dubbed as a plus-sized model, Ashley has been an advocate and activist for the body positivity movement. The model had appeared in several shows to talk and promote healthy attitude about body shape. She believes that people of all sizes can be equally beautiful.

Now, Ashley Graham has accepted the role to be a panelist in "ANTM" Season 23 along with two other personalities Law Roach and Drew Elliot. With her joining the team, speculations about having contestants in different body shapes are forming.

#ANTM panelist @theashleygraham puts the super in supermodel 12.12.16 on @VH1. pic.twitter.com/K7fyxj8oAB

— ANTM (@ANTMVH1) November 16, 2016

This season's ANTM will be shown on VH1 after they agreed to revive the reality show which was hosted originally by Tyra Banks. In the upcoming season, we've only seen a sneak peek what is expected to happen. Reports have it that "ANTM" is moving back to NY for season 23 with its all-female contestants.

According to a report, VH1 shares that Ashley will be joining the "ANTM" team to help shape the next top model. She is said to bring wisdom and love with a touch of drama.

What do you think about Ashley Graham joining the roster of panelists? Do you think she will do best as "ANTM's" judge?

"ANTM" fans are somehow hoping to see different body types of models to compete on the show. It would be amusing to watch the diversity in case this will happen.

The "America's Next Top Model" premieres on Dec. 12, Monday. Keep posted for more "ANTM" updates!