Now that America's Next Top Model has found a new home in the cable network Oxygen, a launch party was essential.  Held at New York City's Gotham Hall, the star-studded event was packed with top models from the series itself.  Of course, the whole affair wouldn't have been as exciting if it wasn't for host Tyra Banks. 

That 13-hour marathon of America's Next Top Model re-runs on Oxygen must have done wonders to promote the show.  The network acquired the exclusive cable rights to the reality series last September, kicking off the celebration this month by airing that lengthy TV special, America's Next Top Model Obsessed.

During the launch party, FOX News.com managed to get a few words from Tyra, as well as the models themselves.  They were asked about keeping in shape, beauty and diet tips, and several secrets that make these ladies worthy of being America's Next Top Model.

“It feels amazing to be here after 11 cycles,” Tyra exclaimed.  “I'm really proud that it was one of the first fashion reality shows, because when we started, reality TV was still sort of taboo, but I am happy that ANTM was a pioneer.”

As for the models in attendance, they revealed a variety of things about themselves that might surprise their fans.  For instance, Cycle 11's Sheena admitted that she had a weakness for onion rings and Junior Whoppers.  Even so, she retains her figure by “dancing in her underwear while blasting music.”

Meanwhile, Cycle 11 runner-up Analeigh Tipton cites her boyfriend as her personal trainer.  According to her, she enjoys kickboxing to feel “tough,” as well as setting her apart from what's “boring.”  ycle 6 winner Danielle Evans, on the other hand, finds that Pilates keeps her body toned.  She also says that dancing in front of her floor length mirror to Beyonce's “Single Ladies” is a big help, and a fun method. 

As for Mckey Sullivan, winner of America's Next Top Model Cycle 11, she doesn't try to squeeze herself into a much smaller size.  She simply does a lot of cardio, eats the right foods, and drinks water. However, like any normal human being, she gets her cravings and indulges in a cookie or two once in a while.


-Maria Gonzalez, BuddyTV Staff Columnist
Source: Oxygen, FOXNews.com
(Image Courtesy of FOX News)