The 69-year-old supermodel has shared her experiences working with Banks on 'America's Next Top Model', claiming that the creator of the reality TV series was rude and unprofessional.
- Jun 25, 2024
AceShowbiz - The drama between supermodels Janice Dickinson and Tyra Banks is being reignited, as Dickinson shares more allegations about their time together on "America's Next Top Model" ("ANTM"). The accusations paint a picture of a tumultuous relationship behind the scenes of one of television's most iconic modeling competitions.
Janice Dickinson, 69, recently appeared on "The Bachelorette" alum Kaitlyn Bristowe's "Off the Vine" podcast, where she did not hold back in criticizing Tyra Banks, 50. Dickinson claimed that Banks was "not a friendly lady" and accused her of being unsupportive of other beautiful women. Bristowe, who had her own brief interaction with Banks on "Dancing With the Stars", agreed, stating that she had minimal engagement with Banks during her time on the show.
Reflecting on their shared history on "ANTM", Dickinson admitted that she "tortured" Banks during the mid-2000s, saying, "Because if she was going to be mean to the girls - I saw her ploy, just so I could remain under the radar." She recalled specifically challenging Banks' authority with comments like, "I did Vogue, you did Elle," to keep herself from becoming a target.
Dickinson also leveled serious accusations about Banks' professionalism, asserting that Banks was "always late" to the set, causing extensive delays for the cast and crew. She recounted a particularly grueling scenario in Cape Town, South Africa, where they filmed without air conditioning, and attributed the situation to Banks' tardiness. "How did she get away with all that?" Bristowe inquired. "It was her show," Dickinson replied, pointing out that Banks held the title of executive producer.
The tension between the two models has a long history. Dickinson claimed in a 2023 interview with Queerty that Banks copied material from her book "No Lifeguard on Duty" and used it without acknowledgment. Dickinson suggested that these conflicts ultimately led to her dismissal from the show after she requested to be recognized as a writer and producer.
Controversial moments from "ANTM", including the judges' criticism of a black contestant's fashion sense based on her complexion, have resurfaced online, bringing renewed scrutiny to the show and its hosts. In response to backlash, Dickinson defended her actions, claiming that her harsh judgments were part of an act for the show.
A source close to the "ANTM" production expressed disappointment over Dickinson's comments, describing them as "sad and childish." Meanwhile, both Banks and Dickinson continue to attract media attention as the public reexamines the iconic yet controversial era of "ANTM".
