US Edition‘ANTM’ Alum Claims Tyra Banks Didn’t Like Contestants Doing This on the Show
PUERTO RICO, JUL 8 – Sarah Hartshorne reveals strict nondisclosure agreements with $5 million penalties and describes the show as manipulative and cult-like in her memoir about America's Next Top Model.
- Sarah Hartshorne, a contestant on cycle 9 of America's Next Top Model in 2007, released a memoir titled You Wanna Be On Top? recounting her experience on the show.
- Hartshorne alleges the show operated like a cult with strict rules, including being nonverbal for days, blindfolded arrivals, and NDAs threatening $5 million lawsuits for breaches.
- The cycle 9 filming included a cruise ship deal causing tension with passengers who disliked disruptions, while producers reportedly withheld food, sleep, and bathroom access from contestants.
- Hartshorne described struggles with body image after being labeled plus size and claimed Tyra Banks disliked contestants hugging, citing an off-screen command of “No more hugs.”
- The memoir and statements raise concerns about contestant welfare, control tactics, and diversity struggles on ANTM, suggesting the need to reevaluate production ethics and contestant protections.
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‘ANTM’ Alum Claims Tyra Banks Didn’t Like Contestants Doing This on the Show
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