US EditionTyra Banks admits she 'went too far' on America's Next Top Model
Tyra Banks acknowledges past controversies including bodyshaming and alleged harassment on America’s Next Top Model as Netflix documentary trailer gains over 9 million views.
- On January 26, 2026, Netflix posted a minute-and-a-half trailer on X showing Tyra Banks telling viewers `I knew I went too far` and `But you guys were demanding it`, and the clip gained over 9 million views in 24 hours.
- The trailer revisits moments across 24 seasons, highlighting apparent bodyshaming, botched dental makeovers, and alleged sexual harassment involving Tyra Banks, Jay Manuel, Nigel Barker, and Miss J Alexander, as featured in Netflix's footage.
- Other former contestants and commenters added mixed reactions on TSR comment sections and social users on X/Instagram, while Adrianne Curry, ANTM season one winner, said she declined participation fearing manipulation and concern for others.
- Banks acknowledges and apologizes, saying `I haven’t really said much, but now it’s time` and apologizes to anyone offended, while producer Ken Mok warns `I think we've built a monster` ahead of the February 16 launch.
- Looking back, a 2005 segment shows Jay Manuel reflecting that `I realised Tyra would do anything for the success of her show` amid controversy over race-related makeup decisions.
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