New shows on 2nd Avenue and etc

MANILA, Philippines - The Ellen DeGeneres Show returns starting tomorrow, Sept. 14 at 8 p.m. on 2nd Avenue with its eighth season. Ellen, a comedian, host, best-selling author, writer and actor, is the ringleader of fun every week night as she blends her talk, games, music and dance. Her wacky manner and dancing feet may have you tuning in but it’s her endearing humor and “real person” demeanor that keep you coming back

Are you ready to step into the world of high-fashion? Long-running hit reality series America’s Next Top Model takes fierceness to the next level as it amps its prize package for the latest season of the model search reality competition. America’s Next Top Model Cycle 15 premieres Sept. 16, 10 p.m. on etc.

Tyra Banks, the show’s creator, executive producer, host and judge, gives 14 young women of different backgrounds, figures and sizes a chance to show that they can make it in the high-stress, high-stakes world of high-fashion supermodeling. The girls hail from all over the US.

All hell breaks loose on Sept. 15, 8 p.m. as etc presents the Philippine premiere of Hellcats. These hot cheerleaders will set primetime on fire with their stellar moves and sassy attitudes.

Meet Marti (Alyson Michalka), an indie rocker chick from the wrong side of the tracks. Smart and resourceful, she is studying law at Memphis’ Lancer University, known for academics and athletics. She dreams of leaving her small town where she spends her days watching over her mom and hanging out with her best friend. Marti’s world is shaken when budget cutbacks and her mother’s constant carelessness make her lose her scholarship.