16 Times ANTM Taught Us How NOT To Become A Model
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By Erin Cunningham & Landon Peoples
When America’s Next Top Model first aired in May 2003, it was revolutionary. Tyra Banks had already achieved international fame as one of the world’s biggest (and first) African-American supermodels — and as Lindsay Lohan’s inimitable co-star in Life Size — and had officially made her foray into the television sphere. She was on our screens to bring the fashion industry to reality TV — to help young, aspiring models achieve their dreams of being “on top.”
What came, after 22 seasons — or cycles, as Ty-Ty called them — was a plethora of out-of-control and, dare we say, cringeworthy moments; an endless stream of episodes fluttered with screams, tears, cat fights, relationship woes, and lots of tripping in high heels that not only entertained its audience, but showed a side of modeling that isn’t so, well, glamorous. It also taught tons of women looking to enter the fashion industry exactly what not to do to make it, like claiming you’re an “undiscovered supermodel,” or over-accentuating the notoriously most ridiculous runway walk in history.
It should come as no surprise then, that after over so many years, very few contestants actually went on to become successful models. Though they may not have left behind a long legacy of walked shows and editorial shoots, they did leave behind these 16 wildly crazy moments that remind us exactly what not to do to make it. As the series comes to a close, these mid-aughts memories will always live on. And for that, we are forever grateful.
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We’re pretty sure castings don’t go this way, but hey, it made for good television.
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For without this moment, we would never have this GIF to send to our squad every time they make us so happy we could cry. Be thankful.
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The modeling industry continues to make progress toward diversity. And it all started with Sheena. (Kidding.)
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The moment that will go down in reality television history. Stay fed, and don’t forget to hydrate.
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While most models carry the reputation of not being the sharpest tools in the shed, Allison Harvard proved us wrong. Some of them are hemophiliacs, too.
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And who said they didn’t have personalities?
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Oh, Will…
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When Robin refused to pose nude, even though she showed off her breasts to the team the day earlier…
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And then there was Jade. Don’t be a Jade.
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Perhaps one of the only times we supported her — always maintain your cool.
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Maybe don’t urinate on the wardrobe at a shoot? Yeah, no. Definitely don’t.
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Not the industry for you, maybe?
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Don’t bite the hand that feeds you.
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What not to look like in a photo shoot…
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Don’t even try if you can’t #smize.
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*Drops mic.*