Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model

It examines the cultural impact, controversies, and legacy of the long-running reality competition television series ''America's Next Top Model''. ==Cast==

• Tyra Banks, presenter, executive producer of ''America's Next Top Model'' • Jay Manuel, creative director of ''America's Next Top Model'' • J. "Miss J" Alexander, runway coach and judge of ''America's Next Top Model'' • Nigel Barker, photographer and judge of ''America's Next Top Model'' • Ken Mok, producer of ''America's Next Top Model'' • Dawn Ostroff, former UPN president • Nolé Marin, stylist and judge of ''America's Next Top Model'' • Shandi Sullivan, season 2 contestant of ''America's Next Top Model'' • Shannon Stewart, season 1 contestant of ''America's Next Top Model'' • Ebony Haith, season 1 contestant of ''America's Next Top Model'' • Giselle Samson, season 1 contestant of ''America's Next Top Model'' • Whitney Thompson, season 10 winner of ''America's Next Top Model'' • Dani Evans, season 6 winner of ''America's Next Top Model'' • Bre Scullark, season 5 contestant of ''America's Next Top Model'' • Dionne Walters, season 8 contestant of ''America's Next Top Model'' • Keenyah Hill, season 4 contestant of ''America's Next Top Model'' • Joanie Dodds, season 6 contestant of ''America's Next Top Model'' ==Production==

The three-part documentary series includes extensive interviews with ''America's Next Top Model'' creator and host Tyra Banks, who agreed to participate without editorial control. The documentary revisits contentious moments such as allegations of racism, body-image issues, and behind-the-scenes conflicts and criticisms from the original show's 2003–2018 run. Also included are interviews with J. "Miss J" Alexander, Jay Manuel, Kelly Cutrone, and Nigel Barker, as well as several past contestants. ==Release==

The series was released on Netflix on February 16, 2026. ==Reception==

Upon its February 2026 release, it became the most popular series streaming on Netflix. Backlash The release of the documentary sparked backlash targeted at Banks. Several former judges and contestants spoke out in her defense. Complaints surrounding Banks and fellow executive producer of ''America's Next Top Model'', Ken Mok, center on complaints of exploitation and humliliation, which others considered common among reality TV producers. ==References==