Lauren Conrad, Kim Kardashian set as ‘Top Model’ guest judges in season of ‘petite’ contest

Conrad, Kardashian set as ‘Top Model’ guest judges

LOS ANGELES — Reality TV stars Lauren Conrad and Kim Kardashian are set to appear as guest judges on the new season of “America’s Next Top Model.”

The series, returning Sept. 9 on the CW network, will feature other guest judges from the fashion world, including models Chanel Iman and Josie Maran. They’ll join the regular judging panel of Nigel Barker, J. Alexander and series creator Tyra Banks.

Conrad, of “The Hills,” designs her own clothing line. Kardashian, of “Keeping Up With the Kardashians,” has worked as a stylist and is a fashion retailer.

This season, the show is staging a search for a “petite” model — the 14 contenders are 5-foot-7 or under.