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February 28, 2026
‘She isn’t sorry’: is anyone rooting for Tyra Banks now? Eight things you need to know
Ever since Netflix dropped its documentary series, Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model, the supermodel has been under fire. But is there another motive behind all the controversy?
TL;DR
- The Netflix documentary 'Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model' has led to significant criticism of Tyra Banks and the show.
- Numerous former contestants and judges have expressed anger over the show's past practices, including body-shaming and lack of accountability.
- Some former contestants feel the documentary did not fully capture the negative experiences they had on the show.
- Tyra Banks admitted to going 'too far' with her infamous 'rooting for you' tirade but has not publicly addressed the documentary.
- Former judges Jay Manuel and J Alexander have also spoken critically of Banks's behavior and their experiences on the show.
- Social media platforms like TikTok are making light of the show's past challenges through dark humor.
- A minority of former contestants, including Isis King and Adrianne Curry, have defended Banks and highlighted the positive impacts of the show.
- Tyra Banks is currently focusing on her ice-cream business, 'Smize and Dream,' in Australia.
- Banks made a comment about 'Cycle 25' at the end of the documentary, leading to speculation about a potential 'America's Next Top Model' reboot.
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