Tyra Banks will return to Project Runway as a recurring judge in the middle of his trial with Netflix America’s Next Top Model documents.
Hulu released the official trailer on Thursday, June 18, in which Banks, 52, was seen joining the judges. Heidi Klum, Law Roach again Nina Garciaand season 4 winner Christian Sirianoreturning as a mentor, for season 22 of the hit competition series.
Banks came before Project Runway as a guest judge in season 21. His return comes after news broke that he had filed a lawsuit against Netflix following criticism of his participation in its documentaries. Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model.
In a lawsuit filed Saturday, June 13, Banks accused Netflix of defaming and editing her interviews to support a false narrative.
“Tyra Banks participated in the Netflix docu-series America’s Next Top Model (‘ANTM’) because she believes viewers deserve an honest conversation about the show’s legacy — its successes and its shortcomings,” reads part of the show. “There are aspects of the show that Ms. Banks is accountable for and she wanted ANTM viewers to hear that directly from her. Going into her interview, Ms. Banks did not limit the ANTM topics that the interviewer could ask.”
The lawsuit continued: “During the interview that lasted three and a half hours, Ms. Filing noted that only 16 minutes of Banks’ interview made up the final conclusion.
America’s Next Top Model from 2003 to 2018 before cancellation. Earlier this year, Netflix delved into the series Reality Check, which featured rare interviews with executive producers Banks and Ken Mok and former judges Jay Manuel, Miss J. Alexander again Nigel Barker as they break down the real competition’s best – and worst – times.
Contestants also opened up about their behind-the-scenes experiences, including discrimination, sexual harassment and other shocking allegations. Whitney Thompson, Giselle Samson, Shannon Stewart, Shandi Sullivan, Danielle Evans again Keenyah Hill were some of the students who shared their experiences.
Netflix’s America’s Next Top Model documentary revealed where Tyra Banks stands with many former contestants after giving their unfiltered opinions on the show. Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model, airing now, features interviews from alumni Whitney Thompson, Giselle Samson, Shannon Stewart, Shandi Sullivan, Danielle Evans and Keenyah Hill. A new confession with a great producer […]
“I wanted to fight the fashion industry. One day, this idea just came to me. What if I could do a show where you could see what it took to be a model?” Banks explained the special three parts, which starts in February. “And in this show you don’t represent all white, not all skinny and show all the differences and all the different types of beauty. I felt like I was going to change the world of beauty.”
The Bank also spoke about the controversial legacy.
“When you look at that show through today’s eyes, it’s like, ‘Why did you do that?’ I thank you for that. That’s the only way you change. That’s the only way it gets better when someone calls you your ***,” Banks said at the time. “It’s important. I want to let you know that I want you to be as open as I am now about calling the **** if someone calls you yours. Because that day will come and go. Because that’s what we all do.”
Netflix has yet to publicly respond to the banks’ lawsuits.
