Andre Leon Talley - Talley Quits America's Next Top Model

Banks recruited the veteran trendsetter to join the series' judging panel last year (10), but he has now stepped down from the job after four seasons.

Talley insists rumours of a rift between himself and Banks are unfounded and they "remain friends", according to the New York Post's Page Six column.

He adds, "It's all good in the neighbourhood. I had a fabulous time. It was a mutual agreement. There is no unhappiness at all."

The publication reports Talley will be replaced by fashion publicist Kelly Cutrone.