After 22 seasons of meltdowns, cat fights, and small modeling success, “America’s Next Top Model” was canceled Wednesday.
The 12-year-old reality competition will end with its current season in December.
Hosted by supermodel Tyra Banks, the show featured a slew of judges, contestants and crazy photoshoots that saw: models face tarantulas; pose in coffins; don dresses of human hair, meat bikinis and much more.
With that, came memorable moments of ridiculousness that made the reality show a guilty pleasure for many viewers.
Here are some of the best:
Rebecca Epley, an aspiring model from Minnesota, left the judges more stunned than her photos did. She fainted right as Banks was telling her to work on her presence.
Epley, who said she had a pre-existing condition, was taken to a hospital and the judges continued their non-approving comments towards her work.
Most notable is Cassandra Jean from cycle five who refused to let the stylists cut anymore of her long longs for a pixie cut.
“It was the last straw in them completely trying to change who I was,” the then 19-year-old said before abruptly quitting.
When she was saved in the fifth episode, fellow contestant Celia Ammerman piped up, saying it was “unfair” someone else went home.
“Tahlia did express that she did not want to be here and that this was not a wise career move,” she said, interrupting the judging panel.
Banks, in turn, called Ammerman’s comments “unfair” and advised her to let contestants speak for themselves.
Brittany Scullark accused Nicole Linkletter of stealing the treats, and then retaliated by dumping her energy drinks down the drain.
Not slowing down, Scullark then attacked another contestant, Kim Stolz, who caught her mid-act.
Surprising audiences, Banks stood behind the comments.
Further, when DaCosta said she wasn’t trying to prove her race, judge Janice Dickinson rolled her eyes and Banks called her defensive.
DaCosta later apologized to the judges.
The controversial moment didn’t stop DaCosta, who is now one of the most successful ANTM alums.
However, the aspiring runway walker is remembered more for publicly cheating on her boyfriend with an Italian man during the show.
This came after Sullivan was shown freaking out at her boyfriend for watching a movie with a female friend.
The guilt eventually ate her up and she was eliminated.
The host raged out when contestant Tiffany Richardson took her elimination in cycle four lightheartedly.
“This is a joke to you,” Banks said.
When Richardson tried to defend herself, Banks exploded in anger.
“Stop it! I have never in my life yelled at anybody like this ... We were all rooting for you. How dare you?” the host said.
The 12-year-old reality competition will end with its current season in December.
Hosted by supermodel Tyra Banks, the show featured a slew of judges, contestants and crazy photoshoots that saw: models face tarantulas; pose in coffins; don dresses of human hair, meat bikinis and much more.
With that, came memorable moments of ridiculousness that made the reality show a guilty pleasure for many viewers.
Here are some of the best:
1. When Rebecca passed out
Some people can’t handle criticism.Rebecca Epley, an aspiring model from Minnesota, left the judges more stunned than her photos did. She fainted right as Banks was telling her to work on her presence.
Epley, who said she had a pre-existing condition, was taken to a hospital and the judges continued their non-approving comments towards her work.
2. When Cassandra quit over her haircut
ANTM is known for their week one makeovers and its ensuing breakdowns.Most notable is Cassandra Jean from cycle five who refused to let the stylists cut anymore of her long longs for a pixie cut.
“It was the last straw in them completely trying to change who I was,” the then 19-year-old said before abruptly quitting.
3. When Celia tried to get Tahlia eliminated
During cycle 12, contestant Tahlia Brookins voiced self-doubt about remaining in the competition.When she was saved in the fifth episode, fellow contestant Celia Ammerman piped up, saying it was “unfair” someone else went home.
“Tahlia did express that she did not want to be here and that this was not a wise career move,” she said, interrupting the judging panel.
Banks, in turn, called Ammerman’s comments “unfair” and advised her to let contestants speak for themselves.
4. When things got crazy over granola bars
Childish TV feuds hit a new high during cycle 5 over a box of granola bars.Brittany Scullark accused Nicole Linkletter of stealing the treats, and then retaliated by dumping her energy drinks down the drain.
Not slowing down, Scullark then attacked another contestant, Kim Stolz, who caught her mid-act.
5. When Yaya was accused of “overbearing” her race
Yaya DaCosta was memorably called out by a guest judge for “intensity to prove your Africaness and sometimes it's overbearing.”Surprising audiences, Banks stood behind the comments.
Further, when DaCosta said she wasn’t trying to prove her race, judge Janice Dickinson rolled her eyes and Banks called her defensive.
DaCosta later apologized to the judges.
The controversial moment didn’t stop DaCosta, who is now one of the most successful ANTM alums.
6. When good girl Shandi cheated on her boyfriend
Banks took Shandi Sullivan — a Missouri Walgreens employee — and made her into model material.However, the aspiring runway walker is remembered more for publicly cheating on her boyfriend with an Italian man during the show.
This came after Sullivan was shown freaking out at her boyfriend for watching a movie with a female friend.
The guilt eventually ate her up and she was eliminated.
7. When Tyra lost it — more than ever before
Last but not least, the biggest screaming match of the show came from Banks, herself.The host raged out when contestant Tiffany Richardson took her elimination in cycle four lightheartedly.
“This is a joke to you,” Banks said.
When Richardson tried to defend herself, Banks exploded in anger.
“Stop it! I have never in my life yelled at anybody like this ... We were all rooting for you. How dare you?” the host said.
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