Look out America’s Next Top Model, there’s a new girl in town and she’s every bit as ‘fierce’ as Tyra Banks! Models Direct has just heard news that may explain the recent ANTM shake up reported on by Talent Management last week. From what we hear, a modelling show battle looks likely to rage over months to come, and Tyra will need to pull out all the stops if she hopes to stay ahead.

It has been revealed that Oxygen (the same cable network that hosts ANTM) is soon to air a brand new model competition series. The show will be named The Face and legendary supermodel Naomi Campbell is set to star, acting as a mentor to modelling hopefuls who make it onto the show. According to rumours two additional supermodel coaches – whose indentities as yet remain a mystery – will also be joining her on the show. We cannot wait to find out who they are! Meanwhile, Models Direct favourite, famous fashion blogger Bryan Boy has been named by some sources as one possible replacement on Tyra’s team.

At 41-years-old Naomi Campbell has 26 years of experience behind her and really is one of the original supermodels. During her modelling career she has also turned her hand to acting, singing, writing, designing, activism and charity work. However, despite this diverse range of interests, issues relating to the supermodel’s personal life have gained her a reputation for having a side that is not quite so desirable. She has been accused of several acts of violence over the years and in 2005 was photographed in a T-shirt bearing the words: “Naomi Hit Me…and I Loved It.”

So, the best person to offer advice to aspiring models? The jury’s out. What do you think? Here at Models Direct we hope, for their sakes, that she manages to keep control of that fiery temper.

One thing is for sure, the new show is likely to offer plenty of drama. Oxygen‘s senior VP for original programming and development said in a press release: “The Face is a fresh new series that delivers all the elements our audience craves. Oxygen has been looking for the next ideation in the modelling genre and this project delivers it.”

Campbell added: “I am looking forward to working in partnership with Oxygen and Shine America to discover the next beautiful face of the modelling world. With The Face the audience will get a real insider’s look at this exciting industry that has been so good to me. One lucky girl will become the face of a major brand.”