ABBEY CLANCY’s TV show Britain’s Next Top Model is no longer sitting pretty – as we can reveal it’s been axed.

The reality series was revived on the Lifetime channel in 2016 in a blaze of publicity, with the former Strictly Come Dancing winner signing a big-bucks deal to front it.

8 Abby Clancy's TV show Britain's Next Top Model has been axed Credit: Getty - Contributor

The programme — branded the bitchiest show on TV — followed 15 catwalk hopefuls trying to launch their careers and join the likes of Gigi Hadid, Kendall Jenner and Cara Delevingne as one of the hottest models in town.

But we hear budget constraints and disappointing viewing figures have been blamed for the decision not to recommission the series.

A source said: “Ratings dipped quickly last series, which bosses didn’t expect. It’s one of the most expensive shows on Lifetime and as a result, they weren’t prepared to pay as much for another series.

“Lifetime did try to negotiate with Thumbs Up, who make the programme, to get it for a lower price but they refused.

8 Abby's show got axed because of failing ratings and budget constraints Credit: Handout

“Unfortunately, they were left with no option other than to axe the show.”

The back-stabbing between many of the wannabe clothes horses was once a big ratings draw.

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The scheming from contestants got so bad in recent series that Abbey lost her rag with them after one wannabe stole another’s shoes in a bid to sabotage her chances.

Last year saw a double airing of the show, with series 11 averaging 243,500 viewers and featuring its first transgender contestant with Talulah-Eve. But by series 12, ratings had plummeted, with an average of just 187,000 viewers tuning in.

8 A source can reveal that Abby was disappointed with the decision Credit: Alamy

The source continued: “Abbey and her fellow judges — fashion writer Hilary Alexander, model Paul Sculfor and the fashion photographer Nicky Johnston — have been left disappointed by the decision.

“Filming was due to start at the beginning of the year but Abbey was about to give birth to her and footie ace Peter Crouch’s third child at the time.

“Producers weighed up some different options at the time, but Abbey was told recently the show had been axed.

“There’s a small chance Thumbs Up will try to sell the format to another channel but if it was commissioned, it would feature a different celebrity panel.”

8 Abby recently had a third child with husband and former England football player Peter Crouch Credit: Rex Features

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Since the show first aired on channel Sky Living in 2005, it has been fronted by the likes of supermodel Elle Macpherson and host Lisa Snowdon and featured Dannii Minogue, American reality star Whitney Port and fashion designer Julien Macdonald among the judges.

Abbey made her name as a contestant on the show in 2006, finishing runner-up.

But sadly, the only place for the series now appears to be the sale rail.

Last night, a spokesperson for Lifetime confirmed that the show had not been recommissioned.

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Millie's taking the Myk

8 Millie Mackintosh shared this snap from her honeymoon in Greece

MILLIE Mackintosh is doing a good job of rubbing her ex’s nose in it as she lords it up on honeymoon with second hubby Hugo Taylor.

The former Made In Chelsea star decided to show off her bod in an olive green bikini and sarong in Mykonos, Greece, one week after her wedding in the West Sussex countryside.

But if we were her ex Professor Green, we’d be looking away now – he’s better off without her anyway.

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Kylie ring is just a gift SPECULATION that Kylie Minogue and Paul Solomons are engaged is wide of the mark. We revealed in April that the popstar and GQ creative director were dating – and earlier this week she was seen wearing a diamond on her ring finger. A source said: “The ring is a gift from a friend Kylie loves. “They’re completely loved-up but it was only February last year when she split from her fiance Joshua Sasse, so an engagement to Paul is the last thing on her mind.” But could wedding bells be ringing for Ellie Goulding and her art dealer boyfriend Caspar Jopling? The singer wore what looked to be an engagement ring at the Nordoff Robbins O2 Silver Clef Awards on Friday. Intriguing.

Liam getting brew-dy

LIAM Gallagher has initiated estranged daughter Molly Moorish to his rock and roll lifestyle with a ten-hour booze bender – two months after they met for the first time in 19 years.

Proving she’s a chip off the old block, the aspiring model joined Liam, his brother Paul and his girlfriend

8 Liam went out with this three kids Lennon, Gene and estranged daughter Molly

Debbie Gwyther, as well as Debbie’s twin sister Katie, at the Red Sun and Lion pub in Highgate, North London, on Thursday.

It comes just a year after former Oasis frontman Liam admitted that he had “never got around” to meeting 21-year-old Molly, saying he “didn’t get on” with her singer mum Lisa.

The pair had an affair while he was married to first wife Patsy Kensit.

An onlooker said: “You would never have been able to tell that Liam and Molly had been separated for most of her life as they were getting on like a house on fire and looked very close.

“They arrived at the pub at 1pm and during their mammoth drinking session managed to sink around 15 pints – Liam was even able to do four in an hour.

8 Onlookers said Molly and Liam looked very close while they had a massive drinking session in a pub in north London Credit: Getty Images - Getty

“They also had four bottles of red wine plus cocktails.

“It was a wonder they were all still standing by the end of the night when the pub closed at 11pm.”

The father and daughter first reunited in May – here’s hoping multi-millionaire Liam picked up the bar tab this week.

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Simon's lost Il Divo SIMON COWELL lost interest in his act Il Divo as his focus switched to his own career, according to the classical man-band. They left the mogul’s label Syco after seven albums, signing a new deal with Decca Gold, and have co-produced new album Timeless, out August 10. The group’s Urs Buhler told us: “After 15 years it was time to go on on our own. Simon was very involved in the first three albums but he became busy with his own career. "He used to say Il Divo was the act he was most proud of.” Sadly not enough to keep hold of them, though.

Mix fighting fit for tour

THERE are usually tell-tale signs of over-indulgence after our summer hols . . . but not for Little Mix.

The girls kicked off a string of summer shows in Hove on Friday looking better than ever.

8 Little Mix isn't a taking a break this summer after performing in Hove on Friday Credit: Rex Features

Tour commitments stopped Jade Thirlwall joining the Pride celebrations in London.

But she tweeted: “Pride is a time to come together, celebrate and spread love and acceptance without exception, whilst learning and knowing the history of why Pride exists. As an ally, I promise to never stop supporting your rights.”

Now that’s girl power.