The most bizarre moments of America’s Next Top Model
Last night I couldn't sleep again (long live insomnia) and I got lost in the wonderful world of TikTok. And sometimes I end up in a huge phase of all kinds of dances, sometimes recipes, and yesterday it was America’s Next Top Model, a show I used to watch obsessively. I thought it was so cool. Those exaggerated shoots, the moment Tyra would start her spiel and say that there could only be one America’s Next Top Model... It was amazing. Emphasis on ‘was’, because holy shitballs, this did NOT age well. Just check the events below: how is this okay? Who ever thought this was okay?
1. The shoot where each contestant was given a different ethnicity
This. Cannot. Be. Okay. The white Brittany who is being made up as an African-American, with a baby in her arms. Everyone got a different ethnicity, had to pose with it, and were judged on that. I have so many questions.
@tok_queen69this had to be inappropriate even for 2005 #americasnexttopmodel #fyp #AltRocktober #OikosOneTrip #ImmuneUpVapeDown #tyrabanks♬ original sound – adrienne??
2. Danielle who was criticized for having a gap between her teeth
‘How can you be a covergirl if you have a gap in your teeth?’ Danielle was asked. Well, she didn’t see the problem, but the jury criticized her because she had refused to get it fixed at the dentist earlier that day. Flash forward to a few seasons later, when Leila had a gap between her teeth and was praised for it. In fact: the gap was made BIGGER. What. The. Fuck.
@ruth.mcdougalthis show was so toxic I can’t #antm #tyrabanks #gaptooth #americasnexttopmodel #toxicshow♬ original sound – dora winifred
3. That time a contestant burst into tears because her taxi driver dropped her off at the wrong place and her co-contestant gave the best response ever
Okay, this one is a bit less grim. I just really lost it over this. ‘I just wanna tell you that some people have war in their countries.’ Could this be the inspiration for Kourtney who said something similar to Kim with her: ‘Kim, there’s people that are dying’?
@mactomuseKim, there’s people that are dying part 2. #americasnexttopmodel #fyp #antmcycle8 #antm♬ original sound – M
4. Realization: she is a plus-size model
The sizes in the fashion industry are really bizarre. That’s all.
@abbytherealginger@drip2hardkaren l- What? #fyp #foryoupage #xyzbca #americasnexttopmodel♬ Plus sized bb – Emma
5. The jury that completely ridiculed several contestants for their photos
Sorry, I really see hardly any difference between the retouched photos and the ‘real’ photos. And then immediately jumping on her for making excuses. Like whut?!
@youwillknowali#greenscreenvideo why was this show a thing #ItsOurHome #tyrabanks #americasnexttopmodel #model #tv♬ original sound – Ali
6. Tyra always has a listening ear. Not.
Ah, you’re homeless? Difficult life? Just stay strong. Problem solved. NEXT.
@bestiemartyOMFGGGG TYRAAAAAAA #americasnexttopmodel #fyp #tyra♬ original sound – ?
7. Promoting someone for having an androgynous appearance and then criticizing her for being too obviously lesbian
‘Can you keep your sexuality to yourself? It’s really going to work against you.’ This. Series. And no, they never said that to a heterosexual contestant, of course. ‘Uh, can you not be so heterosexual? It really works against you.’ Just imagine.
@bresuschristand i can keep going #antm #americasnexttopmodel #topmodel #realitytv #2000s #fyp #foryou #foryoupage♬ original sound – brea
8. A girl was eliminated because she had too much acne
Well, I can't really elaborate on this further. There is so much wrong with this show, I could really make this list endless. Meine gute.
@pinacoladapassportCringe #tyrabanks #americasnexttopmodel #xyzbca♬ original sound – Amanda Eavenson
9. Tyra giving the contestants a mini heart attack by pretending to faint
But it was all allowed because — SURPRISE — they get acting lessons. Did it really have to be this way? No. Okay.
@spenceralthouseTyra fake-fainting on America’s Next Top Model was truly unhinged lol #antm #tv #realitytv #tyrabanks #americasnexttopmodel #acting♬ original sound – spencer.althouse
To be honest: all contestants should have done this.
@iconicpopculturexQueen #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #funny #lmao #hilarious #iconic #antm #americasnexttopmodel #diva #icon #queen #lol #meme #school #college #uni♬ Walk Away – Kelly Clarkson
