Peter Mansbridge Announces Entry into Canada's Next Top Model

TORONTO- Today, Peter Mansbridge has announced that he will compete with other hot young models for the chance to be on top.

"This is a moment of great relief for me," announced Mansbridge at a press conference. "I've been wanting to compete since I first watched Canada's Next Top Model in '06. Also, Tyra's my hero" added the beaming news anchor.

Mansbridge was accepted as the 6th of 10 contestants and has already shown to be popular among Canadians.

"On many occasions, Peter has been away from the nightly broadcasts of The National. We all knew that he was modelling on the side, but recognized that he would talk about it when he was ready. We're all rooting for him and we know that he'll go and work those pale legs of his." said Ian Hanomansing, a fellow reporter and would-be model.

"It's nice to have such an A-list celebrity on the show this year. To respond, we're ramping up the competitions and the pressure." said judge Jay Manuel. "Mr. Mansbridge will do well for the photo shoots, but he'll also have to defend the arctic circle from the Reds. That's right, we're having a northern sovereignty special!"

Not all responses have been so kind. Some bloggers have lashed out against Mansbridge for copycatting, a trait becoming more and more prevalent in the news world.

"Really, I think he's trying to steal Keith Olbermann's thunder. Olbermann won The World's Prettiest Asshole competition in January. He should have some time to shine." said celebrity news blogger Maria Travolte.