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‘America’s Next Top Model’ Contestant Alleges Incident Was Sexual Assault, Criticizes Tyra Banks’ Response
A former contestant on America’s Next Top Model (ANTM), Shandi sullivan, is speaking out about a controversial segment from the show, alleging that what was portrayed as infidelity was actually sexual assault. The incident, which aired during Cycle 4 of the show, involved Sullivan and a male acquaintance in a hot tub.
The original segment framed the situation as a betrayal of Sullivan’s boyfriend, but Sullivan now asserts that she was sexually assaulted. “[‘ANTM’] seemed to frame [the incident] as an act of infidelity on Shandi’s part,[but] it was sexual assault,” according to reporting by TMZ.
The controversy resurfaced following the release of a video by fellow ANTM contestant Adrianne Curry, who addressed the situation and Tyra Banks’ handling of it. Curry stated that while Tyra Banks has seemingly deflected blame onto other producers, at least she isn’t being disingenuous. Curry left a message for Banks in her video, saying, “Keep on being yourself – which is someone who doesn’t give a flying s.”
the incident and the show’s portrayal of it have drawn criticism for years, raising questions about the ethical responsibilities of reality television producers and the potential for exploitation of contestants. *Vulture detailed the segment in 2023, noting the problematic framing and the lasting impact on Sullivan. https://www.vulture.com/article/americas-next-top-model-cycle-4-shandi-sullivan-hot-tub-segment.html
As of February 2024, Tyra Banks has not directly addressed Sullivan’s recent allegations of sexual assault.
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