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The legacy and controversies surrounding America’s Next Top Model is the centerpiece of documentaries on Netflix and E!, but how do the specials compare?
America’s Next Top ModelThe show ran from 2003 to 2018, following aspiring models as they competed to land modeling contracts, fashion spreads, mainstream magazine covers and cosmetics advertising campaigns.
After Hulu launched the series in 2020, America’s Next Top Model Received It faced backlash for its insensitive modeling challenges, which featured concepts such as race swapping, murder and eating disorders.
“I don’t think it’s controversial. I’m just in my own little bubble.” Tyra Banks Said in rare Netflix review reality check The documentary series will premiere in February 2026. “Looking at the show from a 2020 perspective, it’s a problem and I 100 percent understand why.”
America’s Next Top Model’s most memorable contestants haven’t kept quiet about their time on television. After more than 24 seasons, Netflix has released a documentary series called “Reality Check: America’s Next Top Model,” which provides an in-depth look at the reality show. Host Tyra Banks and judges J. Alexander, Jay Manuel and Nigel Barker (…)
Bank hints at ANTM return after she settled the controversy.
“Looking at that show from today’s perspective, it’s like, ‘Why did you do that?’ I thank you for that. That’s the only way you change. The only way you get better is if someone criticizes you,” Banks said. “This is important.” I want you to know that I want you to be as open as I am to being criticized when someone criticizes your sexuality. Because that day will come and it will continue to evolve. Because that’s what we all do. “
E’s A dirty and rotten scandalMeanwhile, it premiered a month later with various former contestants and participants. Keep scrolling to see how Reality Check: The Inside Story of America’s Next Top Model and A dirty and rotten scandal are similar – and how they differ:
Who is involved in each documentary series?
Reality Check: The Inside Story of America’s Next Top Model Premiering in February 2026, contestants open up about their behind-the-scenes experiences, which include discrimination, sexual assault and more shocking accusations. Whitney Thompson/Gisele Samson/Shannon Stewart/Sandy Sullivan/Danielle Evans and mount kiniya Some alumni posted their own experiences.
Meanwhile, “Dirty Scandal” also features Lisa D’Amato, Jaslyn Gonzalez, Sarah Hartshorne, Brittany Brower and angelia preston.
Round 4 Finalists mount kiniya sit down and talk Netflix and E! for their respective documents.
Netflix’s America’s Next Top Model docuseries reveals where Tyra Banks stands with many of her former contestants after they gave an unfiltered look at the show. Reality Check: America’s Next Top Model is now available and features interviews with alums Whitney Thompson, Gisele Samson, Shannon Stewart, Sandy Sullivan, Danielle Evans and Keenia Hill. New confessional with executive producer(…)
Tyra Banks Story
Andre Leon Talley and Tyra Banks Talk ‘America’s Next Top Model’
Eric Liebowitz / The CW / Courtesy of Everett Collectionreality check Including perspectives from Tyra Banks and other executive producers Moken and former judges Jay Manuel, Miss J. Alexander and Nigel Barker.
“I wanted to fight the fashion industry. One day the idea popped into my head. What if I created a show where you could see what it takes to be a model?” Banks explained. “This show doesn’t represent all white people, it doesn’t represent all thin people, it just shows all the differences and all the different types of beauty. I have a feeling that I’m going to change the beauty world.”
Banks did not grant an interview A dirty and rotten scandal ——No, neither.
Incorporate the judge into the narrative
Andre Leon Talley, Tyra Banks, Nigel Barker, Jay Manuel
Martina Monica Tolot / The CW / Courtesy of Everett CollectionSpeaking of former judges, Jay Manuel, Miss J. Alexander and Nigel Barker gave Netflix versions of their personal interviews. Meanwhile, “Dirty Rotten Scandal” features insights from judge Janice Dickinson – who was only mentioned in “Reality Check.”
Director Daniel Sivan told Tudum in February 2026 that he wanted to interview Dickinson, but she had committed to another documentary.
