when did jay manuel leave antm

Jay Manuel left America’s Next Top Model (ANTM) after Cycle 18 , which aired in 2012.

Exact timing

• He served as the show’s creative director and regular judge from its premiere in 2003 through Cycle 18.

• His final cycle on the series was Cycle 18 , which wrapped filming and aired in 2012 , and he did not return for Cycle 19.

Why he left

• In later interviews, Manuel said he mutually parted ways with the show after completing his contract for Cycles 17 and 18, and that the decision was “100%” his own to pursue other projects.

• At the time, reports framed the exits of Manuel, Nigel Barker, and Miss J. Alexander as non‑renewals after low ratings, but Manuel has clarified he wasn’t fired for misconduct and simply chose not to continue.

Quick recap table

Detail| Info
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Last ANTM cycle| Cycle 18 35
Year he left| 2012 37
Role on the show| Creative director / judge (2003–2012) 37
Nature of departure| Contract completed; chose not to return, not fired for wrongdoing 58

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