Tyra Banks sues Netflix over 'America's Next Top Model' documentary
Former “America’s Next Top Model” (ANTM) host Tyra Banks has sued Netflix and the producers of the docuseries “Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model,” claiming her testimony was manipulated through selective editing that misrepresented her views and damaged her reputation.
According to the lawsuit, obtained by Variety, Banks is suing Netflix, 89 Blocks Holdings, EverWonder Studio, Netflix Music and co-directors Mor Loushy and Daniel Sivan for false light, defamation by implication, breach of contract and false endorsement.
The complaint alleges that Banks participated in a three-and-a-half-hour interview for the series, but only about 16 minutes of footage was ultimately used. Her attorneys argue that the remaining material was edited and rearranged to support a narrative unrelated to what she actually said.
The lawsuit further claims that comments in which Banks acknowledged shortcomings of the long-running reality show were omitted from the final version, while other portions of the interview were presented in a misleading manner.
