People aren’t happy that Rita Ora is judging America’s Next Top Model

Dec 13, 2016

America's Next Top Model is a noughties classic, with hosts Tyra Banks, Janice Dickenson and Ms J honing the skills of wannabe models year in and year out.

Now, as the show enters its 23rd season, Tyra has vacated her throne as head judge for someone all together unexpected.

So how exactly is Rita Ora supposed to coach these girls on reaching super stardom when she has yet to do the same? #antm

— Beyoncé's Madrina (@lordofsus) December 13, 2016

When you think "super model" the likes of Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss and Adrian Lima spring to mind, but the new head judge is none other than songstress Rita Ora.

Rita shot to fame after being mentored by none other than Jay-Z, and has since had a successful album, a collaborative collection with Addidas and guest judging spots on the X Factor, but not a lot of straight modelling experience.

Can someone explain to me how Rita Ora has enough experience to be the head judge of ANTM?

— DS (@demithedancer) December 3, 2016

earthquakes, trump presidency, rita hosting ANTM – as if. Can't tell me these aren't the endtimes.

— Skarlet Starlet (@Skarlet_Starlet) November 29, 2016

Fans of ANTM were quick to point this out, with some going so far as to say they will be boycotting the show if someone as "inexperienced" at modelling as Rita Ora takes the reigns.

Some pointed out the fact that Rita hasn't quite broken America, despite her supporting role in Fifty Shades of Grey and her chart topping hit Black Widow with Iggy Azelia.

Seriously, #ANTM ??? Rita Ora??? She's even less famous than I am. I should be hosting that show now. Did you guys lose my phone number?

— BRAGESAURUS REX (@misterarrogant) November 30, 2016

Why is Rita Ora hosting ANTM? She will never in her life yell at a girl like this pic.twitter.com/ESWjIhqWeB

— Blacks Rule (@amacattackkk) November 23, 2016

Rita will be joined by plus sized model and body positivity activist Ashley Graham, as well as stylist Law Roach and chief creative officer of Paper Magazine Drew Eliot, who successfully helped Kim Kardshian break the internet with her infamous champagne popping cover.

Guest stars are set to include Zendaya, DJ Khaled, Tinashe, Jason Derulo, Amber Rose, French Montana, Chanel Iman and Jasmine Sanders.

If the trailer for the new show is anything to go by, it's set to be a lit season.