Janice Dickinson Slams Netflix ANTM Docuseries, Vows to “Brutally Rebut” Tyra Banks’ Version of Events

Published 02/17/2026, 6:29 AM CST

Netflix recently released Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model, a three-part deep dive into the chaotic legacy of Tyra Banks. While the series captures the intense nostalgia and controversy of the early 2000s, one sharp-tongued original judge is missing from the interviews: that is, Janice Dickinson. Her absence has sparked more conversation than the footage itself.

Janice Dickinson, however, intends to brutally rebut Tyra Banks' rewritten version of events in an upcoming explosive project.

Janice Dickinson to share her side to the recent Tyra Banks' version of ANTM

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The lack of Janice Dickinson’s perspective in Netflix’s docuseries Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model left a noticeable void in the narrative. Fans began to wonder if the show purposely excluded the most outspoken critic of the franchise to maintain a specific storyline. The truth behind her absence is far more blunt than simple scheduling conflicts.

A representative for the supermodel confirmed to Cosmopolitan UK that Netflix never actually extended an invitation for her to participate. Janice apparently feels that the current documentary offers a sanitized or rewritten version of the events she witnessed firsthand.

"She looks forward to brutally rebutting Tyra’s rewritten version of events and finally telling her side of the story," a representative from Janice Dickinson's team told Cosmopolitan UK.

While the director of the Netflix series claimed she was too busy with other projects, Janice Dickinson seems ready for a more confrontational role. She intends to challenge the way Tyra Banks has framed the history of the competition, as reported by Cosmopolitan UK.

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The silence from the original judge serves as a precursor to an even more explosive television event.

A new era of industry in Janice Dickinson’s docuseries

The upcoming E! docuseries, Dirty Rotten Scandals, promises to expose the grim realities of major television productions. This program will look beyond the fashion world to investigate popular shows like Dr. Phil and The Price is Right. It focuses on serious allegations ranging from e---------- to systemic d------------- within the entertainment business.

The premiere episode on March 4 focuses on the self-help industry and the psychological cost of televised therapy. Producers claim the series will highlight how some platforms prioritize profit over the well-being of their guests. It aims to pull back the curtain on the coercive tactics used to create viral television moments.

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"This groundbreaking documentary demonstrates how the promise of televised help may have become a platform for profit and exploitation", a press release for the new series stated, as mentioned by  E!

On March 11, the focus shifts back to the modeling world with two episodes featuring Janice Dickinson and Lisa D’Amato. These segments will delve into the darker aspects of fame and the alleged mistreatment of contestants.

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What do you think about Janice Dickinson’s absence from Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model? Let us know in the comments.

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Soma Mitra

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Soma is a journalist at Netflix Junkie. With a postgraduate degree in Mass Communication, she brings production experience from documentary films like Chandua: Stories on Fabric. Covering the true crime and docu-drama beat, she turns psychological thrillers into sharp, audience-aware storytelling.

Edited By: Itti Mahajan

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