The CW said Friday it expects to resolve issues in the near future with writers of Americas Next Top Model (ANTM), who have gone on strike to demand a contract with the Writers Guild of America west (WGAw).

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After a long season of battling both up front and in the back of the pack, just one race, Homestead, remains to determine who is guaranteed a starting spot in the first five races of next season.Comment

The CW debuts with a new cycle of "America's Next Top Model. In Los Angeles, hostmentor Tyra Banks narrows down thousands of aspiring models to 33 semi-finalists (including Irmo High School grad Christian Evans) who get put to work at a photo shoot on a Sunset Strip rooftop. Thirteen beauties are chosen from that group to move into their stunning manse. 8 p.m., WZRB-47, cable channel 13

The CW Thursday denied claims made nearly a month ago by Writers Guild of America (west) that most episodes of Americas Next Top Model remain unfinished because of a strike by writers seeking union representation. In a memo, The CW sought to reassure affiliates the labor action will have no impact when the new netlet launches Sept. 20.

The Los Angeles strike by 12 writers from CW's "America's Next Top Model" has some worrying there may be problems with the show's upcoming new season.