Adrianne Curry Blasts Tyra Banks in Rant

One fan posted: 'Folks have a way of turning you against them. I've always like J but no one has to come see you. Focus on the people who were in your life during that challenging time. Did anyone from Paramount Global visit J? He and Tyra were co workers with her in an executive role! #ANTM 

Alexander has appeared on every cycle of America's Next Top Model from 2003 to 2018 as the runway coach to contestants. He has also appeared in international versions of the show.

He then was made judge starting with Cycle 5 and did so through Cycle 13 as he was replaced by Andre Leon Talley in Cycle 14.

The reality competition series has been at the heart of a number of controversies over the years, from its dangerous runway challenges, to problematic photoshoots and disastrous makeovers.

These are addressed in the new Netflix docuseries including a 'blackface' photoshoot, and sexual harassment allegations.

Featuring interviews with show host Banks, TV producer Ken Mok and the aforementioned former judges, the series hears from former contestants and winners including Whitney Thompson, Giselle Samson and Shandi Sullivan. 

In the series, Giselle, who was a contestant on the first series, opens up on being the victim of 'shocking' insults from the judges behind-the-scenes, and series two star Ebony Haith reveals 'racist' comments about her skin. 

Elsewhere, Shandi, who also appeared on series two, addresses the controversy over her being filmed sleeping with an Italian man, despite having a boyfriend, in one shocking episode filmed in Europe.

The model speaks openly about 'blacking out' before the act, with 'nobody doing anything to stop it' and instead 'filming it' to be aired on the series. 

While other former contestants also open up on their thoughts about a ethnicity-swapping photo shoot that saw white models made over in 'blackface' make-up.

A number of stars also complain of being fat shamed, and harassed by male models, including being 'grabbed and touched' without consent on set. 

When old clips began resurfacing online in 2020, viewers reignited debates about the show’s treatment of contestants and the way producers pushed boundaries.

Many called out judges, including Banks, for body‑shaming, harsh comments and humiliating challenges that seemed more designed for shock value than genuine modelling critique.

Banks herself has addressed much of this criticism in recent years. 

At the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards, she admitted ANTM didn’t always get things right, saying: 'Hell no. I said some dumb s---,' while also defending her intent to broaden diversity on television. 

Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model is available to stream on Netflix.