America's Next Top Model: Uncomfortable Scandals Exposed

0:00From Hollywood to the world, this is Entertainment and celebrity news today. A new series on E, called Dirty Rotten Scandals is digging into old episodes of America's next top model, spotlighting uncomfortable moments for contestants. One big example comes from Cycle 7, where contestant JD Young had to kiss a male model for a challenge commercial. The night before, that model emitted at dinner he did not like black women. Tyra Banks pushed Jada into the kiss anyway, making a comment about changing his mind. Jada looked uneasy right away, and later broke down in tears before filming. Critics point out she kept voicing her discomfort, but producers made her go through with it anyway. This echoes another incident from Cycle 4, with Kenya Hill. During a dance challenge, she faced a male model who got too close and flirty, even grunting and invading her space in a tiny outfit. Hill spoke up on set, but the experts dismissed her as dramatic. Ray Saini, a culture critic, called out these setups as fake scenarios meant to mimic modeling drama, not real high stakes work.

1:06Hill later said it felt sinister, being labeled a diva, for setting boundaries in front of everyone. The full series Dirty Rotten Scandals on America's next top model is streaming now on Apple TV, bringing fresh eyes to these past controversies. The only news now is made possible with support from our sponsor. Relax deeper, reset faster, come for you can hear, S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow.com.