Tyra Banks returns with 'Top Model'

NEW YORK -- "America's Next Top Model" is heading back to the runway. The UPN reality show has announced the cast for its third season of supermodel boot camp.

The new season debuts Sept. 22.
Under the mentoring of Tyra Banks, 14 aspiring models will compete in tests of catwalks, fitness and publicity skills. The contests, according to the show's Web site, will be judged for "both inner and outer beauty."

The models' poise will likely be tested while they live together in a New York City loft under constant surveillance from the show's cameras.

One contestant, Magdalena, 24, says, "I think it's quite possible for me to lose my temper while living with 13 other girls."

Kristi, who is 20 and from St. Louis, says, "I was raised really Christian. I have a lot of family that might be pretty disappointed if I end up naked on TV."

Toccara, a 22 year-old from Dayton, Ohio, is the only plus-size model. She proclaims: "Girls, watch out, 'cause big is in!"