Documentary Book Club - Netflix’s Reality Check: America’s Next Top Model

Documentary Book Club - Netflix’s Reality Check: America’s Next Top Model

47:25 Feb 24, 2026
About this episode
We were rooting for you, we were all rooting for you!! Chelsea welcomes Justine Kay and Natasha Scott-Reichel of 2 Black Girls, 1 Rose to unpack the Netflix documentary “Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model.” They revisit how “ANTM” shifted from Tyra Banks’ revenge on the fashion industry into a “Fear Factor” meets “Survivor” takedown of young women in the industry. They reexamine the infamous storyline around Shandi, the makeover dental trauma, the race-swap photo shoots, and how ice cream is somehow a part of it all. Brace yourself, a season 25 of “ANTM” is upon us! A content warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including disordered eating, body image talk, sexual assault, emotional abuse, and racism. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here. Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevantez Join the cookie community: Become a member of the Patreon Thank you to our sponsors: Quince ?- Go to quince.com/glamorous for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  Thrive Causemetics - Get 20% off your first order at thrivecausemetics.com/glamorous  Ritual - Save 40% on your first month at ritual.com/glamorous.  Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH. Show Notes: Dringo! Card Karrine Steffans Memoir Episode Sarah Hartshorn Memoir Episode Sarah Hartshorn Interview
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