Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model (2026)

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The definitive documentary about America's Next Top Model.

What started as a glamorous launchpad for aspiring models became a pop-culture juggernaut defined by explosive drama, public meltdowns, and controversies that still fuel viral moments today.

• Released: 2026-02-16
• Genres: Reality, Documentary
• Seasons: 1, 3 episodes
• Network: Netflix
• Status: Ended
• TMDB rating: 7.0/10 from 20 votes

Top cast

• Tyra Banks as Self - Host & Creator, ANTM
• Jay Manuel as Self - Creative Director & Judge, ANTM
• J. Alexander as Self - Runway Coach & Judge, ANTM
• Nigel Barker as Self - Photographer & Judge, ANTM
• Ken Mok as Self - Executive Producer, ANTM
• Shandi Sullivan as Self - Cycle #2 Contestant
• Giselle Samson as Self - Cycle #1 Contestant
• Shannon Stewart as Self - Cycle #1 Contestant

Full cast & crew

Where to watch Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model

• United States: stream on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
• United Kingdom: stream on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
• India: stream on Netflix
• Canada: stream on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
• Australia: stream on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads

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