This video from MsMojo explores ten controversial revelations from the Netflix docuseries "Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model," highlighting the show's problematic practices behind its glamorous facade (0:09).
The video discusses how the show prioritized "shock factor" and "good TV" over contestant well-being and ethical considerations (1:14).
Here are some of the key revelations:
Race-Swapping Photoshoots (0:28): Tyra Banks initially believed these honored diversity, but now admits they were problematic, despite being done for shock value.
Size Discrimination (1:38): Cycle 10 winner Whitney Thompson, the first plus-sized champion, was rarely given clothes that fit her, leading to mistreatment and tears after filming.
Forced Makeovers (2:51): Cycle 6 winner Dani Evans was pressured into closing her tooth gap, despite her strong unwillingness, with producers allegedly prioritizing TV over her personal choice.
Manipulated Photo Selection (4:04): Judges often chose photos to create a narrative for a model's elimination rather than showcasing their best work.
Show Not Taken Seriously (5:07): Tyra Banks admitted the show often hurt contestants' modeling careers, as the fashion industry viewed Top Model as a joke, often excluding its participants from jobs.
Lack of On-Set Protection (6:20): The production team was ill-equipped to protect models from harm, with Banks expressing regret over how certain situations were handled, like Kenya Hill's experience with a male model.
Shandi Sullivan's Cheating Controversy (7:26): Producers filmed Shandi Sullivan blacked out during a cheating incident and chose not to intervene, defending it as "documentary" filmmaking.
Tiffany's Meltdown (8:50): The infamous Tiffany Richardson shouting incident was reportedly far more vicious than what was aired, with J. Manuel stating that lawyers arrived on set afterward.
Tyra Banks' Absence After J. Alexander's Stroke (10:07): Despite their long-standing relationship and Alexander's significant role in the show, Tyra Banks did not visit him after his stroke, unlike other co-stars.
Return of Top Model and Lack of Accountability (11:48): The rumored return of America's Next Top Model for a 25th cycle, with Tyra Banks at the helm, is discussed with concern, as no one involved in the original series seems to take full responsibility for past wrongdoings.
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