Tyra Banks just took serving to a whole NEW level. The model and producer has reportedly filed a lawsuit against Netflix following her participation in their ‘Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model’ docuseries.
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Tyra Banks Comes For Netflix After ‘ANTM’ Docuseries Release
According to TMZ, Tyra Banks is suing Netflix for defamation. She filed the documents on Saturday, June 13, and alleges that Netflix used only 16 minutes of her over three-hour interview and manipulated the footage to push a false, defamatory narrative. PEOPLE reports that she is now seeking a jury trial to determine the amount of damages she should receive.
“Tyra Banks participated in the Netflix documentary series America’s Next Top Model (‘ANTM’) because she believed viewers deserved a candid conversation about the show’s legacy—its successes and its shortcomings,” the lawsuit reportedly states. “There are aspects of the show for which Ms. Banks takes accountability and she wanted ANTM viewers to hear that from her directly.”
In the suit, Banks also reportedly calls out two partially true statements from Mar Loushy, one of the directors and executive producers of the series. She says Loushy claimed she would have the “opportunity to go really deep into the debates” about ‘ANTM’ and “to share her side of the story.” In another interview, Loushy added, “Ms. Banks was ready to speak, and I think that a lot of her answers were very honest. And it’s all in the show, really.” However, ‘Reality Check’ director Kay Wicker told TheGrio that the documentary was going to happen whether Tyra participated or not.
The Roomies Weigh In On Tyra’s Legal Move Against Netflix
Once The Shade Room spilled the tea about Tyra’s lawsuit, the Roommates didn’t hesitate to weigh in over in the comment section. Plenty of folks said they can’t believe she’s actually suing the network after she made an appearance in it. Peep some of the reactions below.
Instagram user @chantestory wrote, “Did she not sign the contract and answer the questions that were asked? 😂”
Instagram user @pumpkin.spicyyy wrote, “But…..she participated.”
While Instagram user @authorjon wrote, “Unpopular opinion… she thought people watching would be on her side and got mad when the world wasn’t.”
Then Instagram user @girlthats_pj wrote, “Girl we was ALL ROOTING FOR YOU..”
Another Instagram user @mrcoolbeardguy wrote, “Tyra hit up top dog law get u top dollars 💯🤣”
Instagram user @tessybeee wrote, “Girl, you was in it though 😂😂 huh? Lmao.”
Then another Instagram user @marsisolis wrote, “Suing a documentary you were apart of is crazy lol.”
While another Instagram user @lolo_bangzz wrote, “Not she cashed the cheque but now want another cheque with sprinkles on it.. 😩😩🙏🏽”
Finally, Instagram user @unpopular.dee wrote, “Girl if anything you should be the one that’s being sued 😂😂”
More About The ‘America’s Next Top Model’ Documentary
The ‘America’s Next Top Model’ documentary took over Netflix when it dropped in February, giving viewers the opportunity to revisit the early days of the show. The series also unpacked topics like cycle 2 contestant Shandi Sullivan’s sexual assault. Sullivan recalled the moment when the models were in Italy and male models came over their house. She consumed alcohol before getting in bed with one of the men, despite having a boyfriend back at home at the time. Sullivan said she blacked out during the incident and later accused the production team of framing it as a cheating scandal instead of assault. When asked about the situation in ‘Reality Check,’ Tyra said she had no involvement in production or the editing of storylines.
