Tyra v. Netflix: America's Next Top Lawsuit?

Tyra v. Netflix: America's Next Top Lawsuit?

July 8, 2026 · 48 min · Episode 171

About this episode

The episode discusses Leah McSweeney's lawsuit against Bravo and Tyra Banks' defamation lawsuit against Netflix, analyzing the legal aspects and implications of both cases.

Legal team, this week on the docket we’re giving an update on Leah McSweeney’s lawsuit against Bravo…you know, one of those cases Andy probably wishes would go away. And then we dive into a new case —Tyra Banks vs. Netflix: why she’s filing this lawsuit, the claims she’s presenting, and of course, where we think she has valid points, and where she does not. Tyra agreed to be in the series Reality Check: Insane America’s Next Top Model, but now is claiming that she was a victim of defamation. We discuss entertainment contracts, and for the non America’s Next Top model watchers, we provide some necessary context around the specific incidents that are brought up in this lawsuit. We’ll be following this case closely… What’s on the docket? How Leah McSweeney gets to proceed with her case in federal court and not go into arbitration Tyra Banks vs. Netflix case What is arbitration Benefits and disadvantages of arbitration Leah McSweeney vs. Bravo Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model docuseries Background about America’s Next Top Model ANTM controversial TV practices Tyra’s side of the story Our takes on if Tyra’s arguments are valid or not Shandi Sullivan’s story Tyra’s…

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