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EPISODE · Feb 20, 2026 · 59 MIN

What's the Reality on America's Next Top Model (Part One)?

from What the Reality · host Caché Roberts

America’s Next Top Model premiered in May 2003 and was a reality show competition series based on finding America’s next top model, literally. The competition series would feature women from all over, from Kansas City to New York, and select 10-13 typical women, whipping them into modeling shape over the course of 12 weeks, with looming eliminations each episode. The show’s popularity really began to rise with higher stakes and more incentives by Cycle 3. It was a true pop culture phenomenon.Recently, the ANTM controversy and Tyra Banks' behavior have been all over timelines, with a Netflix documentary highlighting the show's demise and Banks' cold tactics. In part one, I am deep-diving into the original show and everything that came from it, from scandals to crazy photoshoots. In part two, I will dive into the three-part documentary series featured on Netflix. Thanks for tuning in, and don't forget to leave a comment and a 5-star rating! Until the next time!Follow me on socials @cacheroberts and @whattherealitypodAre you a beauty lover? Check out my newsletter: what the BEAUTY.Do you have a topic for "What's the Reality" on What the Reality? Contact me at [email protected] for this podcast by [ATELLER, Phase One] from Artlist.

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