About this episode

Chelsea Devantez and H. Alan Scott discuss Sarah Hartshorne's memoir about her experience on America's Next Top Model Cycle 9.

We’re re-releasing this iconic episode where Chelsea welcomes comedian and The Parting Shot podcast host H. Alan Scott to dive deep into “You Wanna Be On Top?”, the memoir by author and “America’s Next Top Model” cycle 9 contestant Sarah Hartshorne. Then, from behind the paywall, you’ll hear our interview with Sarah. Sarah gets candid about the exploitative conditions behind the scenes of the Tyra Banks-hosted show, being locked in a hotel room after elimination, rumors about Nigel Barker, and what happened after Ebony’s emotional exit from the show. A content warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including disordered eating and diet culture. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here. Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevantez Join the cookie community: Become a member of the Patreon Thank you to our sponsors: Quince - Go to quince.com/glamorous for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Thrive Causemetics - Get 20% off your first order at thrivecausemetics.com/glamorous Ritual - Save 25% on your first month at ritual.com/glamorous. Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership…

People in this episode

Host: Chelsea Devantez

Guest: H. Alan Scott

Topics covered

• celebrity memoir
• reality television
• America's Next Top Model
• disordered eating
• diet culture
• behind the scenes

Keywords

• Sarah Hartshorne
• America's Next Top Model
• memoir
• H. Alan Scott
• disordered eating
• Tyra Banks
• reality television
• interview

Sponsors

Thrive Causemetics, Quince, Ritual, Libro.fm

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: America’s Next Top Model

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