According to Daily Mail, reality TV star Olivia Attwood has publicly criticized Tyra Banks, accusing the supermodel of “refusing to take responsibility” for the long-running controversies surrounding America’s Next Top Model. Olivia made the remarks while taking part in a discussion about the new documentary Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model.

The three-part documentary delves into the darker side of the iconic modeling competition, exposing what it describes as dangerous challenges, controversial photo shoots, and dramatic “makeovers” that once sparked public outrage.

Olivia Attwood did not hide her frustration when speaking about Tyra Banks, the longtime host and face of America’s Next Top Model. She bluntly suggested that Tyra “perhaps thinks the audience is naive” when she avoids fully acknowledging the show’s past mistakes.

According to Olivia, rather than offering vague explanations, Tyra Banks could simply admit that the program often prioritized shock value to boost ratings—an approach that is no longer acceptable by today’s standards.

In Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model, several former contestants speak out for the first time about experiences they describe as deeply damaging. Giselle Samson revealed that she was subjected to harsh and humiliating remarks from judges behind the scenes. Other participants also recount controversial photo shoots, body-shaming, and incidents of unwanted physical contact and harassment by male models without consent.

Clips from earlier seasons of America’s Next Top Model began resurfacing online in 2020, triggering strong backlash from younger audiences. Many viewers argued that the show crossed ethical boundaries in pursuit of higher ratings.

Amid the criticism, Tyra Banks has previously acknowledged that the show “was not always right” and admitted that she herself made problematic statements. However, Olivia Attwood argues that what the public wants is not just general admissions, but clear accountability from those in charge.

As of now, representatives for Tyra Banks have not issued an official response to Olivia Attwood’s latest comments.