""When "America's Next Top Model" premiered over 20 years ago, it quickly became a cultural phenomenon that catapulted multiple careers and redefined reality television. However, the show has also come under fire over the years for its many controversial moments, culminating in the newly released Netflix documentary series "Reality Check: America's Next Top Model," which explored the darker side of "ANTM." From insensitive photo shoots to the mistreatment of contestants, what once aired as entertainment now reads as deeply uncomfortable, racist, fat-shaming, and insensitive.""
"""America's Next Top Model," which debuted in 2003, has come under fire for its controversial moments. On more than one occasion, the models were asked to wear makeup that resembled blackface. A new Netflix documentary spoke with former judges and contestants about the show's dark side. Here's a look back at 14 of the most uncomfortable moments in "America's Next Top Model" history. Business Insider reached out to CBS, the studio that produced "ANTM," Tyra Banks, and Ken Mok for comment, but didn't receive a response.""
America's Next Top Model debuted in 2003 and quickly became a cultural phenomenon that launched careers and reshaped reality television. The program featured multiple controversial moments during its run, including photo shoots criticized as insensitive, instances of contestants being asked to wear makeup resembling blackface, and episodes accused of racism and fat-shaming. A Netflix documentary titled Reality Check: America's Next Top Model interviewed former judges and contestants about those issues and highlighted mistreatment of participants. Business Insider contacted CBS, the show's production studio, Tyra Banks, and Ken Mok for comment but did not receive a response. A retrospective lists 14 of the show's most uncomfortable moments.
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