New shows on etc & 2nd Ave.

MANILA, Philippines - The British are coming and they’re ready to show us just how “fashionable and fabulous” they can be! 

America’s Next Top Model: British Invasion marks the 18th Cycle for the long-running model search and reality show. Watch as seven past contestants from Britain’s Next Top Model will go up against seven all-new American hopefuls in the first-ever clash of the fiercest when America’s Next Top Model returns with an all-new season tomorrow night at 8 on etc.

Determined to make it in America, the seasoned competitors from across the pond will do whatever it takes to make their dreams come true. Standing in their way is a group of aspiring homegrown models who will fly the flag for America. Emotions run high with a culture barrier dividing the women.

Dropping by to share their expertise are guest judges from the worlds of music, TV and fashion that include TV personality Kelly Osbourne, reality star Kris Jenner, pop star Estelle, and Marchesa fashion designer Georgina Chapman.

Returning as host, mentor and judge is former supermodel Tyra Banks. Joining her on the panel of judges this cycle is noted photographer Nigel Barker, plus a new judge in New York Times best-selling author and fashion public relations maven Kelly Cutrone.

America’s Next Top Model: The British Invasion

Satisfy your sweet tooth this month by indulging in 2nd Avenue’s delectable offering of a new season of Top Chef: Just Desserts. Premiering March 9 at 9 p.m., Gail Simmons returns as the host of the highly-competitive series that showcases the best of the best in the world of pastry arts.

In the new season, the chefs will need to come up with outrageous creations such as edible room décor to high-class gingerbread houses and will need to please the palates of some celebrity guest judges. Up for grabs for the winning chef is $100,000 furnished by KitchenAid, a feature in Food & Wine magazine and a showcase at the Annual Food & Wine Cayman Cookout.

Sitting at the judging table with forks at the ready are judges Johnny Iuzzini, one of the America ’s most celebrated and innovative pastry chefs, Hubert Keller, a critically-acclaimed chef, and Dannielle Kyrillos, an entertaining expert and contributing magazine editor.