Jay Manuel sat down with the New York Post this week to talk about all things Top Model. They chatted about the upcoming finale, smize-ing, Tyra’s wealth and more.
I love how positive Jay is about everything, even smizing, which I think he’s not a fan of. He’s happy and surprised with the winner and that the finale this time is a surprise. I can’t wait to see it!
Who do you think the “surprising” winner is going to be?

Jay Manuel, the creative director and sometimes judge of America’s Next Top Model, and host of Canada’s Next Top Model has has silver hair since the second season of ANTM. No one knew the reason behind the shiny hue, until now.
New York Magazine caught up with Jay at the GLAAD Media Awards this weekend and asked him.
“I actually did it on a dare from Tyra,” Jay explains. “When we were shooting season one of Top Model, we were talking one night while Flash Gordon was on. I saw his white hair and said, ‘I would love to do my hair …read more

The Los Angeles Times wrote a nice profile about J Alexander and Jay Manuel as the took a break from filming Operation Fabulous. The show, which they are calling a cross between ANTM and Extreme Makeover, was picked up by the CW and is expected to air in 2009.

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CW expects the show to do well because of the Jays chemistry and the different elements they each bring to the table.
“Jay is your parent in tough love. He tells you the way it is, but only because he wants you to be the best you can be,” CW president Dawn …read more

Halloween is tonight and I thought I’d celebrate by imagining the greatest costume pairing ever: the Js from America’s Next Top Model. I think these costumes would work best if you dressed up with a friend. A a loud girl with a giant weave and an ugly dress and you could go as a trio.
Jay Manuel costume:
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1) Silver hair dye
2) Shiny blazer in an ugly color or a too-tight metallic shirt
3) A rock tee you think is ironic, but in actuality, makes no sense
4) Go get spray tanned. Like ten times. The optimal color is the …read more

Reuters is reporting that CW has finally put an America’s Next Top Model spin-off in the works. The show, called Operation Fabulous stars J Alexander and Jay Manuel and will follow them as they travel the country looking for women in desperate need of makeovers.

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At each location, the Js will select five lucky ladies who will receive “Top Model style overhauls” and will learn everything from how to dress, how to talk, how to walk and more. It sounds a lot like beauty school.
CW has only approved a pilot, but it seems like Operation …read more

E! Online caught up with the Js a few days ago and both agreed: the winner of this cycle of America’s Next Top Model is obvious.

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“I called the winner of this cycle on day one,” Jay Manuel claimed. “I knew it.”
“We both did,” Miss J chimed in. “We both knew who would win right away. It was obvious!”
If it’s that obvious, the editors are doing a pretty good job of concealing that fact from me! I was surprised that Clark was called first last night, so I seriously doubt I can peg the winner. …read more

While other ANTMers Tyra Banks and Miss J Alexander got to have fun at Conde Naste’s Fashion Rocks 2008 this year, Jay Manuel had to work!
Jay hit the red carpet to do some pre-show reporting for Style Television. While I don’t doubt it’s hard work, it has some pretty neat perks–like getting to interview Miley Cyrus!

I think Miley looks super-cute and age-appropriate here. (I can’t help it, I love Miley Cyrus.) Jay doesn’t look so bad himself. I’d wish he’d stay away from shiny fabrics, but what can you do?

TMZ is reporting that America’s Next Top Model on-set creative director and sometimes judge Jay Manuel is getting sued by his talent agency. Apparently, he withheld the commission they were entitled to from his earnings.
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According to the suit, which was filed yesterday in L.A. County Superior Court, Jay did not pay Thruline Entertainment, Inc., his management company the alloted 10% he was supposed to.
Jay used to be paid $30,000 per episode and that recently went up to $40,000 per episode. His total earnings since working with …read more

Speakers Spotlight did a piece on Jay Manuel last week. It briefly takes you from his birthplace of Scarborough, Ontario to his current gigs of producing America’s Next Top Model, hosting Style Her Famous and Canada’s Next Top Model, his new makeup line and being a fashion correspondent for E!
This video doesn’t do more than celebrate Jay, there’s no real interview element or revealing moments. But it’s still fun to see just how much he’s been doing lately! He’s crazy busy!

It also makes me wonder when the second cycle of Canada’s Next Top Model will come around. Ever since the …read more

America’s Next Top Model creative director Jay Manuel was on hand to celebrate the store opening of Alexander McQueen’s Los Angeles store on May 13th.

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I think Jay really needs to let the flashy, flamboyant fashion go and work on being sleek and sophisticated at events. He’s too old to be pulling off cheeky t-shirts and satin jackets. What do you think?