"Ever since ANTM ended in 2018 after 24 seasons (or cycles, as the show called them), Banks' series has come under scrutiny for details and challenges that haven't aged well, including accusations of fat shaming, problematic photoshoots (one of which involved race swapping), and extreme makeovers, sometimes involving physical procedures. "I knew I went too far," Banks said, before explaining that she felt pressure from fans to raise the stakes."
"Along with Banks, the show's runway coach J. Alexander and former judge Nigel Barker are also featured in the documentary, the latter of whom said they "felt betrayed." But creative director Jay Manuel had even stronger words for his former boss. "I realized Tyra would do anything for the success of her show," he said. "You want to talk about being slapped across the face and then slapped right back?""
A Netflix documentary, Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model, centers on revelations about the show's controversial practices. Tyra Banks admits she "went too far" and says fan pressure led to escalating, intense challenges. The series faces accusations including fat shaming, race-swapping photoshoots, and extreme makeovers that sometimes involved physical procedures. Several former contestants and staff provide critical testimony, with Nigel Barker saying he "felt betrayed" and Jay Manuel alleging Tyra prioritized show success over ethics. The documentary includes Banks' reflection on her original mission to increase diversity and premieres on Feb. 16.
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