‘ANTM’ alum Fatima Siad recalls dynamic with Tyra Banks ahead of Netflix’s bombshell doc
Tyra Banks wanted “America’s Next Top Model” to “be on top,” but it came with a price. Decades after the hit competition show came to an end, the former supermodel received immense backlash for controversies such as body shaming, cultural appropriation and more. Now, Tyra is reflecting upon its legacy in Netflix’s “Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model.” Amid the documentary’s release, former contestant Fatima Siad exclusively spoke to Page Six reporter Leah Bitsky about her experience as a contestant. Watch the full video to get the behind the scenes scoop on filming the show, her relationship with Tyra, her thoughts on the bombshell documentary and more.
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46 Comments
They want models that were on esptein Island ,modeling is trafficking
and what do they expect? it’s a reality show after all. It ha basically commercial purpose. But without antm certain issues would not have been discussed regarding beauty standards. Unfrotunately, some girls would have to have bad experiences labor pains for progress to ensue.
Fatima on record is the most successful contestant to come out of Top Model in terms of consistent booking and getting jobs and walking shows I can see why they probably didn't want to include her story in the documentary as a way to drag Tyra
The host is weird
Did she watch the show she was on? Tyra was rooting for Tyra.
I think Netflix just wants to capitalize on the TikTok drama. Tyra has created MEGA stars from that show, and she admitted that she made mistakes.
We need a better host. You should have researched this more thoroughly. You asked … banal questions really.
The host looks like a hostage,she really doesn’t want to be there
Fa-Teé-mah is on the Payroll
Why is the host looking in every direction but the camera? And looks like she’s about to break down and cry? Getting “faked my resume” vibes. Fatima should have interviewed herself lol
This was the girl who was willing to do the work after top model unlike those that complain for not being booked. Tyra did the work
She's being very careful with those words cuz she do not want to lose out on work
For me, the problem is the abuse of Shandi. Now that is unacceptable. Absolute no excuse. She was r_ped and they did nothing. Fatima not clamping on this issue and praising the rest, thats just 🤬
Host needs work
One of the most contestants who didn’t win but post-show still working and still looks the SAME! Haha Fatima looks great!
the interviewer is awful
I watched ANTM up to the time when they changed the judges and brought in a new host. After that I stopped watching the show. Btw Fatima still looks fabulous 15+ years later☺
It’s actually kinda surprising when some of the past alum who didn’t receive great edits have more positive reactions to the show compared to some who received more positive edits or even won.
Shes so gorgeous
Fatima becomes a really successful model, doing Ralph Lauren etc. The other girls don’t.
Notice how the successful ones have nothing bad to say about Tyra.
This is the most honest interview of any contestants from the show. Everyone got judge and everyone literally have the same experience because they live 24/7.
Jesus this interviewer is terrible. She sounds like a 5-year-old with vocal fry.
And that's why we are where we are , she is not saying much cause she is successful now
They won shopping spree and money and cosmetics and clothing
Well said.
The modelling world has harsh realities that arent even aired for all to see.
The girls complaining might as well also list those realities as well and name names but since Tyra is the most prominent figure she becomes an easy target.
She’s gorgeous. Beautiful and classy from the inside out x
Perfect interview. Tyra did not force people on the show. Neither did she force them to stay. They knew where the exit was.
She is fake. Even a 10 year old saw how tyra behaved was horrible. No one should hear from fake woman like this..
Yikes she sounds so dismissive to the other girls experiences. "That's just the industry" well it doesn't make it right. The show was initially supposed to be Tyra's way of rebelling against the industry and being more open and accepting.
She’s aging well.
Honestly if the shoe was on the other foot your response would be different but Tyra honestly seemed to have favorites.. who she treated was kind and who she treated like *hit
racist page six because thats not a photo of ms j thats literally the recently departed andre leon tally . delete this interview
The best response I have heard any of the participants give……. The Glitz and the Glamour comes with bites, No One forced anyone to participate" Ppl born after 1981 love to complain to much… Life is not all about social media and showing your food…. Life is about Hard Hard Work
The ultimate professional. This is what the show is lacking…the other perspective
She literally still keep the same look that the show actually gave her during the makeover.
Thank you Fatima for being honest about the times and your experience
Let's be real, Fatima is problematic, she has a very bad reputation that she's really mean, also she told a girl with an eating disorder that she was bigger than her… u can wat h her season 🤷🏻♂️
Still annoying
Fatima you are so gorgeous then more gorgeous now ❤❤❤❤❤
She still to this day looks like Iman. Just gorgeous
You could not leave! You lying ! You had to stay !
The world needed this lol
Well said Fatima!
its crazy that people were ok with the show and they loved that …. but suddenly they are using the standard now to put on an old tv show …. and tyra is the target for sure , everyone comes to get her down , how interesting
This interviewer lacks energy and interest. Boring