{"id":3141,"date":"2026-07-10T18:57:29","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T13:57:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=3141"},"modified":"2026-07-10T18:57:29","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T13:57:29","slug":"tyra-banks-shares-why-she-needed-her-project-runway-gig","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=3141","title":{"rendered":"Tyra Banks Shares Why She &#8216;Needed&#8217; Her &#8216;Project Runway&#8217; Gig"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/tyra-banks\"><strong>Tyra Banks<\/strong><\/a> launched a bombshell lawsuit against Netflix over its \u201cReality Check: Inside America\u2019s Next Top Model\u201d documentary in June 2026. Several days later, it was announced that the 52-year-old would be joining \u201cProject Runway\u201d as a judge for its 22nd season. Now, she is opening up about why she needed the gig amid a difficult time in her life. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large caption_belowImage credit_onImage mobile-image-full-width\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=75,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tyra-banks-2-1029x1536.jpg\" class=\"pss-trigger\" role=\"button\" data-pss-trigger=\"0\" aria-controls=\"pss-modal\" aria-label=\"Open gallery of 5 images.\" title=\"Open gallery of 5 images.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1146\" src=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=1146,fit=crop,quality=75,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tyra-banks-2-768x1146.jpg\" alt=\"Tyra Banks at The Daily Front Rows 9th Annual Fashion L.A. Awards\" class=\"wp-image-775612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1029,height=1536,fit=crop,quality=75,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tyra-banks-2-1029x1536.jpg 1029w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=1146,fit=crop,quality=75,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tyra-banks-2-768x1146.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=686,height=1024,fit=crop,quality=75,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tyra-banks-2-686x1024.jpg 686w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=201,height=300,fit=crop,quality=75,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tyra-banks-2-201x300.jpg 201w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=428,quality=75,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tyra-banks-2-scaled.jpg 428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100px, 100vw\"\/><span class=\"pss-trigger__badge\" aria-hidden=\"true\">5<\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Starbuck \/ AFF-USA.com \/ MEGA <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Freeform announced on June 18 that Banks would appear on season 22 of \u201cProject Runway\u201d as a recurring judge. This news came after the former \u201cAmerica\u2019s Next Top Model\u201d host served as a guest judge on the previous season of the hit competition design series. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Banks took to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/Dal6vfpz5J1\/?igsh=MTFrMHJyZHd0Z3dobA%3D%3D\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Instagram<\/a> in July 2026 to discuss her addition to \u201cProject Runway,\u201d first revealing that she was approached to do the show \u201clate last year,\u201d but initially had reservations about joining. Regarding why she ultimately decided to become a recurring judge, she first listed the fact that <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/Heidi-Klum\/\">Heidi Klum<\/a><\/strong> serves as the host.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<!-- TargetVideo video matching --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"iframe-container\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI needed that because I was going through a lot.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Tyra Banks opens up about why she accepted the offer to join the TV show Project Runway as a recurring judge for Season 22.<\/p>\n<p>(\ud83c\udfa5 TyraBanks\/IG) <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wGyMuVMzpp\">pic.twitter.com\/wGyMuVMzpp<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The Art Of Dialogue (@ArtOfDialogue_) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ArtOfDialogue_\/status\/2075393916472279377?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 10, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She continued, \u201cAnd it was at a time when I needed that because I was going through a lot, so I stepped on that set the first day, and I was nervous.\u201d <\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-tyra-says-being-on-set-helped-her\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tyra Says Being On Set Helped Her<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large caption_belowImage credit_onImage mobile-image-full-width\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=75,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/tyra-banks1-1365x2048.jpg\" class=\"pss-trigger\" role=\"button\" data-pss-trigger=\"1\" aria-controls=\"pss-modal\" aria-label=\"Open gallery of 5 images.\" title=\"Open gallery of 5 images.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1152\" src=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=1152,fit=crop,quality=75,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/tyra-banks1-768x1152.jpg\" alt=\"Tyra Banks being captured by paparazzi.\" class=\"wp-image-758788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1365,height=2048,fit=crop,quality=75,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/tyra-banks1-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1024,height=1536,fit=crop,quality=75,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/tyra-banks1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=1152,fit=crop,quality=75,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/tyra-banks1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=683,height=1024,fit=crop,quality=75,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/tyra-banks1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=200,height=300,fit=crop,quality=75,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/tyra-banks1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=428,quality=75,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/tyra-banks1-scaled.jpg 428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100px, 100vw\"\/><span class=\"pss-trigger__badge\" aria-hidden=\"true\">5<\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">MEGA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Banks continued discussing \u201cProject Runway\u201d and how whatever she was going through in her life at the time made her nervous, even though this had never been the case for her. According to the fashion icon, \u201cBut there was so much going in my head. So much that I was going through.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Banks added, \u201cBut that set was everything. Everybody was so warm and kind, and seeing Heidi\u2019s face gave me peace.\u201d After that, she began to discuss her fashion for the premiere episode, noting that her stylist told her, \u201cWe need to bring something exciting that catches people\u2019s eye.\u201d <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ensemble included a tan shirt, a corset, and a bird necklace. She described the necklace, saying, \u201cIt was a statement, and it was so beautiful.\u201d <\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-fans-are-rallying-around-tyra-banks\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fans Are Rallying Around Tyra Banks <\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large caption_belowImage credit_onImage mobile-image-full-width\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=75,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tyrabanks2-1365x2048.jpg\" class=\"pss-trigger\" role=\"button\" data-pss-trigger=\"2\" aria-controls=\"pss-modal\" aria-label=\"Open gallery of 5 images.\" title=\"Open gallery of 5 images.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1152\" src=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=1152,fit=crop,quality=75,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tyrabanks2-768x1152.jpg\" alt=\"Tyra Banks, Netflix.\" class=\"wp-image-770902\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1365,height=2048,fit=crop,quality=75,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tyrabanks2-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1024,height=1536,fit=crop,quality=75,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tyrabanks2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=1152,fit=crop,quality=75,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tyrabanks2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=682,height=1024,fit=crop,quality=75,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tyrabanks2-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=200,height=300,fit=crop,quality=75,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tyrabanks2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=428,quality=75,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tyrabanks2-scaled.jpg 428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100px, 100vw\"\/><span class=\"pss-trigger__badge\" aria-hidden=\"true\">5<\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">MEGA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following Banks\u2019 comments about the difficult times she\u2019s faced in the recent past, social media users are defending her legacy despite some of her antics from the \u201cAmerica\u2019s Next Top Model\u201d Days. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One person wrote, \u201cThe Tyra Banks disrespect needs to stop, like come on now.. It\u2019s TYRA BANKS.\u201d Someone else said, \u201cShe\u2019s still mother Barbie; she looks amazing. I don\u2019t know what it is, but she looks five years younger.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, not all \u201cProject Runway\u201d fans are in favor of the beloved supermodel joining the show. One X user said, \u201cThat bully continues to be on a whiny, \u2018whoa is me\u2019 tour and isn\u2019t going to let up until she\u2019s washed away all of the negative press from people revisiting and critiquing her behavior on \u2018America\u2019s Next Top Model.&#8217;\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A different commenter said, \u201cShe wants to rehab her image from ANTM.\u201d Someone else stated, \u201cTyra tarnished her legendary image, but she\u2019ll be forgiven momentarily!! The best thing for her would be to lay low for a minute, or so, then return like a humble Phoenix!!\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, other social media users called for the return of \u201cAmerica\u2019s Next Top Model.\u201d <\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-project-runway-has-a-stacked-judging-panel\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2018Project Runway\u2019 Has A Stacked Judging Panel <\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large caption_belowImage credit_onImage mobile-image-full-width\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=75,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Law-Roach-Vanity-Fair-scaled.jpg\" class=\"pss-trigger\" role=\"button\" data-pss-trigger=\"3\" aria-controls=\"pss-modal\" aria-label=\"Open gallery of 5 images.\" title=\"Open gallery of 5 images.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"1206\" src=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788,height=1206,fit=crop,quality=75,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Law-Roach-Vanity-Fair-788x1206.jpg\" alt=\"Law Roach on the red carpet\" class=\"wp-image-797476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1673,quality=75,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Law-Roach-Vanity-Fair-scaled.jpg 1673w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1338,height=2048,fit=crop,quality=75,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Law-Roach-Vanity-Fair-1338x2048.jpg 1338w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1180,height=1806,fit=crop,quality=75,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Law-Roach-Vanity-Fair-1180x1806.jpg 1180w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1004,height=1536,fit=crop,quality=75,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Law-Roach-Vanity-Fair-1004x1536.jpg 1004w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788,height=1206,fit=crop,quality=75,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Law-Roach-Vanity-Fair-788x1206.jpg 788w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=428,height=655,fit=crop,quality=75,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Law-Roach-Vanity-Fair-428x655.jpg 428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100px, 100vw\"\/><span class=\"pss-trigger__badge\" aria-hidden=\"true\">5<\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">OConnor-Arroyo \/ AFF-USA.com \/ MEGA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to <a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/project-runway-season-22-trailer-tyra-banks-exclusive-12001168\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">PEOPLE<\/a>, the main judges for \u201cProject Runway\u201d season 22 are Klum,<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/law-roach\/\">Law Roach<\/a><\/strong> and <strong>Nina Garcia<\/strong>. <strong>Christian Siriano<\/strong>, who won the show\u2019s fourth season, is returning as a mentor. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to Banks recurring on the show, the guest judges for the season include <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/ciara\">Ciara<\/a><\/strong>, <strong>Fausto Puglisi<\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/ice-spice\/\">Ice Spice<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/iman\/\">Iman<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/Kiernan-Shipka\/\">Kiernan Shipka<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/Niecy-Nash\/\">Niecy Nash<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/Nina-Dobrev\/\">Nina Dobrev<\/a><\/strong>, <strong>Sergio Hudson<\/strong>, <strong>Willy Chavarria<\/strong>, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/Winnie-Harlow\/\">Winnie Harlow<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cProject Runway\u201d airs on Freeform before premiering on Hulu and Disney+ the following day. <\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-tyra-is-suing-netflix-for-defamation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tyra Is Suing Netflix For Defamation<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large caption_belowImage credit_onImage mobile-image-full-width\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=75,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Tyra-Banks-2-scaled.jpg\" class=\"pss-trigger\" role=\"button\" data-pss-trigger=\"4\" aria-controls=\"pss-modal\" aria-label=\"Open gallery of 5 images.\" title=\"Open gallery of 5 images.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1043\" src=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=1043,fit=crop,quality=75,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Tyra-Banks-2-768x1043.jpg\" alt=\"Tyra Banks at the 2nd Annual American Influencer Awards\" class=\"wp-image-695002\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1885,quality=75,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Tyra-Banks-2-scaled.jpg 1885w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1508,height=2048,fit=crop,quality=75,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Tyra-Banks-2-1508x2048.jpg 1508w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1131,height=1536,fit=crop,quality=75,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Tyra-Banks-2-1131x1536.jpg 1131w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=1043,fit=crop,quality=75,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Tyra-Banks-2-768x1043.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=754,height=1024,fit=crop,quality=75,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Tyra-Banks-2-754x1024.jpg 754w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=221,height=300,fit=crop,quality=75,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Tyra-Banks-2-221x300.jpg 221w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=428,quality=75,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Tyra-Banks-2-scaled.jpg 428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100px, 100vw\"\/><span class=\"pss-trigger__badge\" aria-hidden=\"true\">5<\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">MEGA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-tyra-is-suing-netflix-for-defamation\">According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/newshour\/arts\/tyra-banks-sues-netflix-over-americas-next-top-model-documentary-alleging-defamation\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">PBS<\/a>, Banks launched her lawsuit against Netflix on June 13 for defamation and breach of contract. In it, the supermodel claims she sat for a more-than-three-hour interview during the documentary\u2019s filming. However, only 16 minutes made it into the final cut for \u201cReality Check: Inside America\u2019s Next Top Model.\u201d <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her attorneys said in the legal filing, \u201cThe accountability Ms. Banks took ended up on the cutting room floor. It was there, but viewers were never given the opportunity to see it.\u201d The suit also accused Netflix and the documentary\u2019s producers of using \u201cselective editing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Banks is seeking damages and wants a jury to determine the amount she\u2019s owed. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tyra Banks launched a bombshell lawsuit against Netflix over its \u201cReality Check: Inside America\u2019s Next Top Model\u201d documentary in June 2026. Several days later, it was announced that the 52-year-old would be joining \u201cProject Runway\u201d as a judge for its 22nd season. 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