“Look at me at panel,” he said of “America’s Next Top Model.” “I look crazy, don’t I? That’s how I keep it fresh. I mean, I’m battling Nigel [Barker]’s good looks. Jay Manuel’s prettiness, cause he’s so pretty. And Tyra Bank’s is just drag. She’s just larger, larger than life. So I’m just competing with myself, basically.”

A video of the interview is below.

They didn’t address rumors that Miss J wasn’t returning to the show for the fourteenth cycle. If he doesn’t, who will they get to replace him? Will Mr. Jay finally join the panel? Or will they bring in someone completely new?

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“I’m a dad,” he told Tyra. J and his ex-boyfriend Alex both acted as sperm donors and both are equally active in the child’s life.

“A French lesbian had asked if we would be sperm donors,” he said. “So we thought, ‘OK, you want me to do you?’ And she was like, ‘Ooooh, I’m not that talented.’ So I said, ‘Okay fine.’ So we did a little test tube.”

J acted like any proud father, raving about how smart and sensitive his son is. He remained adamant about protecting the child’s privacy and didn’t divulge his name.

J’s book is in stores now. Will you be picking it up?

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From the publisher:

In Follow the Model he reveals his secrets to succeeding at what you love most, shares life lessons and colorful (to say the least) anecdotes, provides a multitude of invaluable grooming and style tips, dishes on the celebrities he’s worked with so intimately, and offers a glimpse into the world of ANTM.

Follow the Model can be ordered through Amazon.com for $15.51. It will be shipped on November 10th!

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Miss J beat out Perez Hilton, Carson Kressley, Rex Lee as Lloyd and Michael Urie as Marc St. James to take home the coveted surfboard.

Choice Reality Show – Competition went to American Idol and Choice Reality Star – Female went to Lauren Conrad. BuzzSugar has a complete list of winners.

The show will air tonight on Fox at 8pm and will be hosted by the Jonas Brothers. The entire show will be about Twilight and Gossip Girl. How many surfboards do you think those two franchises will take home?

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Miss J appears to respect that privacy. US asked the runway coach to confirm the relationship and he refused, claiming all he knows is that Tyra is married to her work.

“I don’t even think about that!” Miss J told the magazine. “I’m too busy in my own head, I can’t think about hers.” He added that their relationship remains very professional, saying “I don’t go there with her.”

However, US pushed the issue (why, I’ll never know!) and finally got this answer out of Miss J:

“If I don’t get invited, then she’ll get cursed out,” he joked. “There’ll be a fight. You’ll all be invited to a big old smackdown.”

I respect Miss J for recognizing the ridiculousness behind these questions and respecting Tyra’s right to privacy. Does anyone else get the impression the Jays are not close to Tyra at all? I feel like they were once–why else would they be asked to be on ANTM?

I don’t understand why US was pushing this question so hard (unless they have privileged information that Tyra is indeed planning a wedding). I doubt this theory, I just think US are idiots who were hoping to get a confirmation about a relationship the whole world knows about already.

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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 Ostroff said. “As much as Miss J criticizes and rolls his eyes, deep down, he’s just looking for the girl who can get it done.”

The Jays promise that Operation Fabulous will be far less cut-throat than ANTM.

“But we like working with real women too,” Jay said. “We want them to feel good about themselves. We aren’t giving them ‘makeovers’ on ‘Operation Fabulous.’ I actually hate the word ‘makeover.’ We’re teaching them to enhance and maintain what they’ve already got.”

The article is long and gives you a pretty good idea about the new show and about the Jays’ relationship. Read it for yourself here.

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Jay Manuel costume:

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 oranger, the better.
5) shiny, pointed toe man shoes
6) Never stop smiling

J Alexander costume:

1) high heels and a strut (the heels are optional, but it is Halloween!)
2) collared shirt and dress pants or jeans. Roll up your sleeves. Vest or cardigan optional.
3) a bizarre accessory: options include a giant piece of bling, a giant ruffled collar, bug sunglasses or a ‘fro. Only one piece though. Too much and you’ll look like Flavor Flav.
4) Always look bored and unimpressed with your companion, especially if they are dressed like Tyra Banks
5) Make nonsensical insults or impressions of everyone you meet

Can you think of any Top Model inspired Halloween costumes? Share yours here!

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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 Fabulous will fit in well with ANTM and CW’s new reality show Stylista.

The only downside to this concept is that if we are introduced to five new girls every episode, it’s going to be hard to relate to and grow with the girls as they become fabulous. The success of this show entirely hinges on the Js.

Want to be on Operation Fabulous? Unlike ANTM, there’s no height limit! Get all the details here.

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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. What about you? Who do you think is going to “obviously” take home the crown?

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I’m enjoying this look. It’s simple but still has tons of Miss J’s flair and personal style in it with that giant flower! what do you think of Miss J’s look? It is right for a tea party? Ot should it thrown overboard? (I couldn’t help myself, I love lame puns!)

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