Cycle 14 of America’s Next Top Model had a few new tricks up its sleeve last night, an obvious attempt by Tyra and the show’s producers to keep the series fresh and exciting. With 32 girls vying for the final thirteen slot that will kick off the official competition, Tyra introduced the ladies to her MyFierce Internet page.

Each girl must create her own MyFierce page, incorporating a “fierce” profile picture and powerful video of their runway walk. Based on interviews and judgment of the final pages, the first twelve girls were cut, leaving twenty in the running toward the final round of eliminations.

As with every season, you can bet your sweet lip balm a healthy dose of ANTM drama stirred up among the contestants long before the final judgments were made, creating a sense of competitive bitchiness among girls that will last the entire season.

In one last challenge, the twenty remaining model-hopefuls must do their own hair and makeup before an impromptu shoot in the style of a famous supermodel.

Of course, Tyra wouldn’t be Tyra if she didn’t shock everyone at the last minute by deciding only twelve of the girls have what it takes to compete for the title of America’s Next Top Model. One by one, she called Naduah, Jessica, Simone, Raina, Tatiana, Alexandra, Krista, Brenda, Alasia, Anslee, Angelea and fashion world know-it-all Gabrielle. Tyra then explains that a thirteenth girl will be entering into the competition, but she was not among the 32 original finalists.

Arriving in New York City, the girls take a tour of the Wax Museum with celebrity gossip-queen, Perez Hilton and it is here that they meet Ren–the thirteenth competitor. From the Wax Museum, the thirteen are escorted to the dreaded makeover segment, and as usual tears ensue. No one ever wants to cut their hair, or have their eyebrows bleached, and Krista had the first real meltdown of the season. Poor thing. It hurts to be beautiful.

Tyra mail arrives with the hints of their first fashion shoot, and when the girls arrive they discover they can only pick one item of clothing from the Custo Barcelona clad mannequins on display. The rest of their body will be… nude! Gasp, shock and surprise!

The ANTM premiere promises a whole cycle full of drama, cat-fights and of course, fashion. I can’t wait!