America's Next Top Model's Miss J (Alexander) and Mister Jay (Manuel) are getting their own show, far, far away from that crazy monster known as Tyra Banks. The problem? The new show's premise has already been done before.

Many, many times.

Here's the description of the new Operation Fabulous:

'Jay and J' (as Manuel and Alexander are called on Top Model) will travel the country giving women makeovers. In various towns, the duo will select five participants and give them Top Model-style overhauls — how to dress, wear their hair and makeup and bring out their confidence with the support of family, friends and their community.

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Is Isis, the first transgender contestant on ANTM, a stunt or the start of a trend? It's probably a little of both. No denying that there have been an increasing number of transgender characters in film and TV and that, depending on the portrayal, is a mostly a good thing. Isis is certainly rocking Top Model.

Some of the gals on America's Next Top Model aren't feeling trans contestant Isis.

One of the ladies, Sharaun, remarked, quite crudely, "America's Next Top Model is not going to be a drag queen. I'm sorry. It's not." Apparently Sharaun fancies herself a prophet, or something.

Meanwhile, pals Hannah and Clark bonded over their bigotry, which they justify with their "small town" upbringings.

Hannah: "I think the thing about Isis though is, like, I was like trying to convince myself I was comfortable. I can't even comprehend I'm comfortable. But really, I'm not. Sometimes people have a really warped view of transgender people… Coming from a small town, hell yeah we have a warped view."

Clark: "Hell yeah. You walk around like that in a small town, you get shot. And it's not so much a close-minded view, it's just more traditional. Coming from a good Southern family I was really thrown back by Isis. Growing up in the South you don't exactly run into a 'he-she' every day. Isis has no place in this competition."

These girls are not going to go far in the fashion world, which, as you know, is run by the lavender set.

Not all the ladies are so close-minded. McKey spent some time with Isis and described her as a "butterfly." Ain't that sweet?

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Fox New has apologized for trashing trans America's Next Top Model contestant Isis: "…We aired a segment about a transgender by the name of Isis, who will compete in the upcoming season of the television show America’s Next Top Model. The group GLAAD, Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation sent us an email saying it was offensive. That was not our intention. We apologize." [GLAAD]

The network garnered some queer criticism earlier this year after trash talking trans man Thomas Beatie.

Now anchor Gregg Jarrett and US Magazine editor-at-large Ian Drew take a few shots at Isis, America's Next Top Model's new trans model. Our favorite part comes when Drew calls Isis' inclusion as a ratings grab and a television trend. Jarrett, of course, is flabbergasted by "him or her."

The gay media watchdogs over at GLAAD are fuming, naturally, and have asked supporters to contact Fox and gripe to their hearts content. We've included contact information after the jump…

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Model Isis represents trans ladies on the next season of America's Next Top Model. Said the 22-year old on being a role model: "I like to help people, but I'm here to follow my dreams." [US Weekly]

"A Seattle woman was stabbed Wednesday night for talking too loudly during America’s Next Top Model… Police arrived to find the victim lying on a couch with blood everywhere and clumps of hair missing." [MG]

• Mark Simpson thinks The Sun's totally into lifting shirts, sticking dick in bum.

• Sergeant demoted, discharged for inappropriate touching. Inappropriate gay touching.

• New ANTM contestants bore Lauren Williams.

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We may finally have the explanation behind Jay Manuel's reality defying hair do. While the America's Next Top Model co-host may have once chosen to turn himself into a walking cartoon, the homo's hair appears to out of his hands.

Manuel tells Canada's National Post: "It's part of the brand of that person. It's written into my contracts that I can't change that." Now that we know Manuel's forced to keep his fluorescentfollicles, the question remains: which of Manuel's many bosses hold the key to his queer coif.

In addition to his ANTM gig, Manuel also works for E! Network and host's Canada's Next Top Model. The canucks, however, claim they're not behind Manuel's retina burning style: "There's no stipulation like that in his CNTM contract, but I can't tell you for sure about his other projects." The mystery remains unsolved, but Manuel laments his lamentable look: "Right now, it kills me." Don't worry, Manuel, you are not alone…

There's an email circulating around town which suggests Jay Manuel and his miraculous hair may be leaving America's Next Top Model. Either that or network executives are offering viewers double the faggy fun.

A source close to the Tyra Banks-hosted beauty contest sent out a memo looking for a Manuel-esque, amiable, "honest" art director. Hmm, could it be that Manuel - who also produced ANTM - has decided to put all of his energies into hosting the show's Canadian counterpart? Or perhaps he's spending more time offering the lonely hearts at Match.com a little love advice?

Of course, Manuel may also just want to spend more time with his boyfriend, who he allegedly once described to Elle Girl as a "rock hard top". Ewwww…

(PS: We have searched high and low for that Elle Girl interview, but to no avail. Gay gold star to the reader who produces the revolting text.)

Watching the Oscar red carpet madness gives us such a headache. We can't keep track of who's who, what they're doing there and why we should care.

The kids over at E! were certainly no help - not only did they not seem to know the answers to those pressing questions, they didn't seem to give two shits. The complete and utter stupidity of Ryan Seacrest, Giuliana Depandi and homo extraordinaire Jay Manuel from America's Next Top Model was only eclipsed by former The View co-host Debbie Manopoulos. When asked how she stays so thin, she said "I don't eat". The duo over at ABC weren't any better and Joan and Melissa Rivers on TV Guide really couldn't hold our attention.

As hard as it may be to believe, the only person we could focus on in the celebrity cluster fuck was Sally Kirkland. Coincidentally enough, her reality defying, rabbi designed dress seems to be made from the rainbow flag. Thus, she's our Oscar patron saint.

So, round of applause for Ms. Kirkland. Crazy's never looked so good. Or so disturbing.

See some more red carpet shots, after the jump…

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We know a lot of you out there watch America's Next Top Model, and we apologize for not giving it more coverage. But, to make it up to you, here's the link to an AfterEllen interview with Megan Morris (pictured), the lesbian would-be model given the boot this week.

Megan and the labia loving ladies yak about how producers glossed over her lesbianic tendencies, what makes a good photograph, and what Megan's been up to since leaving the show. Oh, and Megan also calls contestant Michelle out as a lesbian.

One particularly intriguing bit is that the straight ladies in the house seem very intrigued by lesbian sex. Morris remarks:

When I was talking to the other girls … they were like, "Hmm, you know, I'd probably try it if I wasn’t engaged." It seemed like probably five out of the 13 girls are bi-curious!

A house full of sexually curious models? It's a sapphic wet dream!

• 7th Heaven comes to a close tonight. The least-gay television show ever, which is also the longest-running family TV drama ever, was produced by the gayest and campiest TV producer (Aaron Spelling) ever. Ever. Except those damned re-runs. Why isn't Jessica Biel in more projects? She is flawless and her portrayal of an over-coked society brat in Rules Of Attraction was genius. [Slate]

• Logo and Here! TV are a little happier now: Q Television has finally closed up shop. They haven't paid their employees in months. Why were people still going to work all this time? It's terribly upsetting to think that the four people in America who actually subscribed to Q Television will no longer be able to see The Reichen Show. Thank God we can still watch the "Perfect Body" episode on the internet! I hear Emmy chatter. [BoiFromTroy]

• Are you reading Elyse Sewell's blog? The finalist in Season One of America's Next Top Model is a brilliant writer, and her blog is a must-read. She just moved to Milan, after tearing up the Hong Kong modeling industry; someday when VH1 isn't playing a Top Model marathon, scroll through past entries and see all the snapshots of her work. Who knew that Top Models could be so succesful? And that the Top Models can actually be pleasant people. Granted, she uses LiveJournal, but we all have our flaws. [ ElyseSewell]

• More Mary Cheney on The Malcontent. We just can't get enough of that lesbian. [TheMalcontent]

• Video for tonight's episode of Top Model. We were sure Nnenna was going to win, but she was such a bitch we're glad she's gone. And as much as we love love LOVE Jade, it's all about Joanie. Ever since she said she wants to be a stay-at-home mom for a living, we've been in love. And once Tyra paid to fix those busted teeth, it was pretty clear they were thinking she might go all the way. [TopModel]

• Miu at Socialite Life thinks Heidi Klum and Seal are the best couple ever. We agree. The way Heidi's eyes light up when she talks about her hubby, it's so sweet! Ah, love. [SocialiteLife]

• Ryan Seacrest can spread his legs wider than, well, us. And that's saying a LOT. [Jossip]

• Andy Dick is a complete nightmare. First we reported on his "I steal because I'm so famous!" ways in New Orleans; now he's let loose at Coachella. [Defamer]