Adrianne Curry Blasts Tyra Banks in Rant

The inaugural winner of America's Next Top Model has blasted Tyra Banks after the release of the much talked about Netflix docuseries.

Adrianne Curry, 43, took to X (formally Twitter) to post a video of a sarcastic rant aimed at the 52-year-old host who she insisted 'isn't sorry' for the treatment of contestants on the reality competition show.

Curry said: 'I have mad respect for Tyra Banks. She is not sorry. She is not apologizing to you. That b**** is not effing sorry. She will not bend the knee. And I respect that. 

'We want her to lie, lie and say how bad she feels? Everyone’s coming to me and they’re like, "None of the judges were sorry." Why should they be? They’re all loaded.'

Curry was the winner of the first cycle of America's Next Top Model in 2003 and was signed to Wilhelmina Models in New York City and went on to have a successful modeling and reality television career.

The media personality continued her tirade on Banks as she said: ' Why should they give a flying F, you know? If they didn’t give a F at the time, they certainly ain’t gonna give a F now. 

 The inaugural winner of America's Next Top Model, Adrianne Curry, has blasted Tyra Banks after the release of the much talked about Netflix docuseries

Curry, 43, took to X (formally Twitter ) to post a video of a sarcastic rant aimed at the 52-year-old host who she insisted 'isn't sorry' for the treatment of contestants on the reality competition show

'But mad respect for Tyra, because that’s hard to push back on that many people trying to struggle session you, and she’s just like, "f*** you, I do what I want." I gotta respect that. So, I tip my hat, m’lady. Keep on being yourself, which is someone who doesn’t give a flying s***.'

Curry has been critical of America's Next Top Model for years as she recently revealed she was left physically scarred by the show.

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Speaking exclusively with the Daily Mail, Curry recalled how the models 'were weighed every single morning' and claimed she was ravenous on set.

'We would have to wait all day for catering to come to any set. We were so f*****g hungry all the time. I've never been so hungry,' she said.

Meanwhile, Banks has been at the center of criticism over the Netflix release as she has also been blasted after co-star Miss J Alexander revealed that she has still yet to visit him after suffering a stroke in December 2022 which has left him unable to walk.

The 67-year-old television personality - born Alexander Jenkins - got candid about the debilitating medical emergency on Netflix's Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model which was released on Monday.

The judge of the reality competition show got emotional as he said: 'I miss being the queen of the runway, the queen of the catwalk, of course. I’m the person who taught models how to walk. I taught models how to walk, and now I can’t walk.

'Not yet. I’m determined to walk. I’m sure you’re going to see me again. I’m sure. It’s not over for me yet.'

Curry sarcastically said: 'I have mad respect for Tyra Banks. She is not sorry. She is not apologizing to you. That b**** is not effing sorry. She will not bend the knee. And I respect that'

Curry was the winner of the first cycle of America's Next Top Model in 2003

She was signed to Wilhelmina Models in New York City and went on to have a successful modeling and reality television career (she is seen in LA back in January 2008)

At one point, he is asked if the 52-year-old host Banks has come to see him after his debilitating stroke.

Alexander replied: 'No, not yet. She sent me a text that she wants to come and visit me, but no. Not yet.' 

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He then shot a very pointed look toward the camera. 

Daily Mail has reached out to Banks' representatives for comment and has yet to hear back. 

Fans have responded on X by blasting Banks for failing to meet her longtime co-star in person.

One wrote: 'This is sad, Tyra is everything ppl said she was…tf you mean you didn’t go visit him after he had a stroke???'

Another said: 'Miss Jay is beyond heartbreaking. Tyra should be ashamed of herself. Turning her back on her friends and not even bothering to show up when tragedy strikes? BUT U SEND A TEXT SAYING U SHOULD VISIT?! #RealityCheckANTM.'

There were others who defended the longtime model, however, as some have said it wasn't Banks' job to visit the runway coach.

The judge of the reality competition show got emotional on Netflix's Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model

He was asked if Banks has visited and before shooting a pointed look at the camera said: 'No, not yet. She sent me a text that she wants to come and visit me, but no. Not yet'

Fans took to X (formally Twitter) to blast Banks

The veteran model did have some supporters on social media 

Alexander (pictured in January 2009) has appeared on every cycle of America's Next Top Model from 2003 to 2018 as the runway coach to contestants

Alexander and Banks are seen in Burbank back in April 2015

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. 

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 (Alexander is seen on the series back in June 2005)

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.