Tyra Banks Addresses America's Next Top Model Backlash

Tyra Banks admits America's Next Top Model wasn’t perfect—but says it changed the game
America's Next Top Model had an incredible run with 24 seasons from 2003 to 2018. It was the first show of its kind, as aspiring models—some with no experience whatsoever—tried to make their dreams come true on reality television.
‘I Said Some Dumb S**t’ – Tyra Banks Defends Legacy of ‘America’s Next Top Model’ Despite Criticism
Tyra Banks, the creator of 'America's Next Top Model,' reflected on the show's impact on diversity despite facing criticism.
Tyra Banks Addresses ‘America’s Next Top Model’ Backlash: “Did We Get It Right? Hell No”
Tyra Banks discussed how 'America's Next Top Model' didn't always 'get it right' at a speech made during Essence's Black Women in Hollywood awards.
Tyra Banks Addressing ANTM's Diversity Sparks Backlash About Show's 'Toxic' Beauty Standards
Tyra Banks' recent remarks about America's Next Top Model (ANTM) and its role in promoting diversity have ignited debate across social media. While accepting the Luminary Spotlight award at the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards,
'About Time She Take Accountability': Tyra Banks Admits to Saying 'Some Dumb' Stuff on 'ANTM' Amid Years of Online Criticism
Former runway model Tyra Banks has admitted her methods to cultivate new models missed the mark at times, but her impact on the fashion industry […]
Tyra Banks addresses ‘America’s Next Top Model’ criticism: ‘I said some dumb s—t’
Did we get it right? Hell no. I said some dumb s–t. But I refuse to have my legacy be about some stuff linked together on the internet,” the model said.
“I Said Some Dumb S--t”: Tyra Banks Confronts ‘America’s Next Top Model’ Backlash
America’s Next Top Model host Tyra Banks addresses backlash, admitting she didn’t always get it right amid the show’s controversial moments.
Tyra Banks Defends Legacy of ‘America’s Next Top Model’ Despite Criticism
Tyra Banks is well aware of the criticism surrounding “America’s Next Top Model” (ANTM) but believes the show’s impact on diversity and representation shouldn’t be ignored. Speaking at Essence’s 18th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards last Thursday,
Tyra Banks Addresses “America’s Next Top Model” Backlash in Speech: ‘Did We Get It Right? Hell No“. ”I Said Some Dumb S---’
I refuse to have my legacy be about some stuff linked together on the Internet when there were 24 cycles of changing the world,” Banks said at a Feb. 27 awards show
Tyra Banks admits she ‘said some dump ‘s–t’ on America’s Next Top Model
Tyra Banks acknowledged her past missteps on America’s Next Top Model during her speech at the ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards, stating: “I said some dumb shit.” The event recognized Banks as its inaugural Luminary Spotlight recipient on Feb.
Tyra Banks Brought Her Stunning Mother As Her Date For ESSENCE's Black Women In Hollywood Awards
The iconic model and ESSENCE March/April 2025 cover star showed up with Ms. Carolyn to accept the brand new Luminary ...
Teyana Taylor, Tyra Banks, Cynthia Erivo, And More Given Due Flowers At Essence Black Women In Hollywood Awards
The honorees at the 2025 Essence Black Women In Hollywood Awards are getting their praise for their monumental careers.