Tyra Banks Cuts Models (with Jackie Johnson)

Tyra Banks Cuts Models (with Jackie Johnson)

July 30, 2026 · 1h 24m · Episode 105

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of America's Next Top Model on contestants' mental health and the recent controversies surrounding Tyra Banks.

America’s Next Top Model” is a stunning piece of television. For over a decade, svelte contestants ostensibly vied for a chance at modeling success. What they were also seemingly fighting for, however, is their mental well-being. What actually went down behind the scenes of this singular juggernaut of a show? Is the recent backlash against Tyra warranted? What exactly is she claiming in her lawsuit against Netflix? Perhaps most importantly wtf is hit ice cream? Joining Tess to walk the runway is comic, actor, and writer Jackie Johnson

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