With the finale of Cycle 13 taking place this week in the US, it seems that hit show ‘America’s Next Top Model’ has become the latest victim of the recession.

The latest addition to the judging panel, former supermodel Paulina Porizkova, has been reportedly ‘fired’ from the show.

In a statement released by ANTM executive producer Ken Mok, he blamed the current economic climate on Porizkova’s departure: ‘The state of the economy has forced shows to make major budget cuts...and ANTM is not immune to these financially challenging times...we’ve had to make significant cuts in production, and unfortunately Paulina was a casualty of these cuts.’

The show’s other executive producer and presenter, Tyra Banks, has yet to issue a formal statement on Paulina’s departure. It is anticipated that Paulina will not be replaced for Cycle 14.

Source: www.topmodelgossip.com