Naomi Campbell Set To Star In Oxygen's New Modeling Competition Series 'The Face' (PHOTOS)

Move over, Tyra...
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Move over, Tyra...there's a new model-searching star in town!

Oxygen has just announced that it will be launching a new reality competition series for aspiring models called "The Face' starring fashion icon Naomi Campbell.

Wowza! This sets up a serious clash of the supermodels--Tyra versus Naomi in the battle of the broadcast beauties.

With the firing of "America's New Top Model's" top three judges--Nigel Barker, Jay Manuel and J. Alexander--who knows if the series will survive.

And while Tyra's thinks ANTM "needs a new boost," recasting the show might be just the opportunity Oxygen needs to slide in and turn her boost into the boot.

’The Face’ is a fresh new series that delivers all the elements our audience craves: fashion, beauty and drama,” said Rod Aissa, Senior Vice President, Original Programming and Development, Oxygen Media.

According to the show's press release, Naomi will be joined by two other yet-to-be-named supermodels to mentor three teams of models who will be guided through weekly challenges until one winner is chosen to become ‘The Face’ of a major national brand. Sounds familiar.

Fingers crossed the two mystery supermodel mentors are Christy Turlington and Linda Evangelista. Naomi teaming back up with her old crew "The Trinity" would be a huge fashion history-making move.


“I am looking forward to working in partnership with Oxygen and Shine America to discover the next beautiful face of the modeling world. With ‘The Face’ the audience will get a real insider’s look at this exciting industry that has been so good to me," Naomi said in the press release.

Yes it has. Although her very public temper tantrums have kept the 41-years-old in the headlines (let's just hope these aspiring models don't have to dodge any flying cellphones), it's her age-defying beauty that has kept her on the runway and in major campaigns for the world's top designers.

The show is scheduled to hit the small screen in 2013. We can't wait!

In the meantime, check out the slideshow below for some of our favorite style moments from the British beauty.

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Michael Jackson: "The Immortal" World Tour(01 of18)
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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 03: Model Naomi Campbell attends Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour show by Cirque du Soleil at Madison Square Garden on April 3, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
'Pirelli Corso Venezia' Flagship Store Opening - Arrivals(02 of18)
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MILAN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 20: Naomi Campbell attends the 'Pirelli Corso Venezia' flagship store opening on September 20, 2011 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
Monaco Royal Wedding - The Religious Wedding Ceremony(03 of18)
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MONACO - JULY 02: Vladislav Doronin and Naomi Campbell attend the religious ceremony of the Royal Wedding of Prince Albert II of Monaco to Princess Charlene of Monaco in the main courtyard at the Prince's Palace on July 2, 2011 in Monaco. The Roman-Catholic ceremony follows the civil wedding which was held in the Throne Room of the Prince's Palace of Monaco on July 1. With her marriage to the head of state of the Principality of Monaco, Charlene Wittstock has become Princess consort of Monaco and gains the title, Princess Charlene of Monaco. Celebrations including concerts and firework displays are being held across several days, attended by a guest list of global celebrities and heads of state. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
Swarovski Fashionation In Milan(04 of18)
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MILAN, ITALY - JUNE 07: Naomi Campbell attends the Swarovski Fashionation at Palazzo Reale on June 7, 2011 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
2011 amfAR Cinema Against AIDS - Red Carpet Arrivals(05 of18)
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ANTIBES, FRANCE - MAY 19: Naomi Campbell attends amfAR's Cinema Against AIDS Gala during the 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival at Hotel Du Cap on May 19, 2011 in Antibes, France. (Photo by Francois Durand/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
de Grisogono Dinner Red Carpet Arrivals - 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival(06 of18)
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ANTIBES, FRANCE - MAY 17: Model Naomi Campbell arrives for the de Grisogono dinner during the 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival at the Eden Roc hotel on May 17, 2011 in Antibes, France. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
Fashion For Relief - Fashion Show - 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival(07 of18)
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CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 16: Model Naomi Campbell walks the runway at Fashion For Relief at Forville market during the 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival on May 16, 2011 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
Fashion For Relief - Fashion Show(08 of18)
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CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 16: Model Naomi Campbell walks the runway at Fashion For Relief at Forville market during the 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival on May 16, 2011 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
Diamonds Are Girls Best Friend - 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival(09 of18)
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CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 16: Model Naomi Campbell attends the Diamonds Are Girls Best Friend event during the 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival held at Nikki Beach on May 16, 2011 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
2010 amfAR's Cinema Against AIDS Gala - Arrivals(10 of18)
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ANTIBES, FRANCE - MAY 20: Naomi Campbell arrives at amfAR's Cinema Against AIDS 2010 benefit gala at the Hotel du Cap on May 20, 2010 in Antibes, France. (Photo by Francois Durand/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
Biutiful - Premiere: 63rd Cannes Film Festival(11 of18)
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CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 17: Model Naomi Campbell attends the 'Biutiful' Premiere at the Palais des Festivals during the 63rd Annual Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2010 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
"American Woman: Fashioning A National Identity" Met Gala - Arrivals(12 of18)
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NEW YORK - MAY 03: Model Naomi Campbell and Vladislav Doronin attend the Costume Institute Gala Benefit to celebrate the opening of the 'American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity' exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 3, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
ELLE Style Awards 2010 - Arrivals(13 of18)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 22: Naomi Campbell arrives at The ELLE Style Awards 2010 at the Grand Connaught Rooms on February 22, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
Fashion Dinner for AIDS - Sidaction(14 of18)
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PARIS - JANUARY 28: Naomi Campbell attends Fashion Dinner for AIDS at Pavillon d'Armenonville on January 28, 2010 in Paris, France. (Photo by Dominique Charriau/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
British model Naomi Campbell presents an(15 of18)
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British model Naomi Campbell presents an outfit by Russian designer Chapurin during ready-to-wear Spring-Summer 2010 fashion show in on October 3, 2009 in Paris. AFP PHOTO FRANCOIS GUILLOT (Photo credit should read FRANCOIS GUILLOT/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
Issa London Runway: Spring/Summer 2010 - London Fashion Week(16 of18)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Naomi Campbell walks the catwalk in the Issa fashion show during London Fashion Week at the BFT Tent, Somerset House on September 20, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
Cannes - 'Une Vieille Maitresse' - Premiere(17 of18)
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CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 25: Model Naomi Campbell arrives at the premiere for the film 'Une Vieille Maitresse' at the Palais des Festivals during the 60th International Cannes Film Festival on May 25, 2007 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
Rodeo Drive Walk Of Style Award - Arrivals(18 of18)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 08: Model Naomi Campbell arrives at the Rodeo Drive Walk of Style awards held at Beverly Hills City Hall on February 8, 2007 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)

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