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Watching ‘America’s Next Top Model’ Back Gives Me Major Second-Hand Embarrassment—Here Are The Cringiest Moments
Was it in these girls’ contracts to be cool with persistent humiliation, or were they totally blindsided by the insults, challenges, and dramatic makeovers?
By Andrea Mew5 min read
For a reality TV show that spanned 24 seasons and was watched by millions of viewers over its 15-year lifespan, America’s Next Top Model had a major impact on 2000s pop-culture. It defined what the modeling industry looked like to millions of young women around the world and was the inspiration for countless famous faces to try their shot in the fashion industry.