Former « The next top model of America« The contestant Yay dakost Recently showed that she was « fully forgiven » Tira Banks She survived for the « injury » during the reality competition in the early 2000s.
The banks that created the show in 2003 were under the fire since 2020 after the problems with the show were on the Internet.
Pending Modernity Black women in Hollywood awards, Banks Tira made a speech during which she appealed to the negative criticism she received over the years about how she treated women on « Antm ». On Saturday, March 15, 2025, Dacosta, one of the most recognizable names from the franchise, posted a video on Instagram, which discussed the words of the former boss and showed that it was going on.
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Tira Banks says she fought for the variety of « next top model of America »
Banks, born and raised in Inglwood, California, began modeling at the age of 15. She had a very successful career, becoming the first black woman who appeared on the cover of popular publications, including Sport illustrated swimsuit and Gq.
In 2003, the supermodel created the television program « Next Model Model », in which the newcomers model competed in an interactive show To win a modeling contract, a magazine distribution and a major cosmetics brand.
The roles were diverse and often had many color women, as well as women of different heights and sizes. However, the banks found that its decision caused a great return.
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« To show different beauties at a time when the world looked like » what? You throw it up? And what? Was it that? ‘The time when people in the fashion industry said to me, « Do you put girls out of the hood on your show? » I liked: « Why would a girl from the Park trailer become a supermodel, but a girl who is chilin in a hood park? » And we fought and we fought and we did it, ”Banks said during Modernity Rewards.
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Tyra Banks confesses that not always everything is clear
Later, during her speech, Banks acknowledged that she and the production crew did not always « understand », removing the hit -realolites. « I said a dumb w-t, » she said. « But I refuse to have my inheritance about some things related to the Internet when there were 24 (seasons) changes in the world. »
Banks are criticized for what many consider it problematic behavior during their master’s show. Previous clips show that the supermodel ridicules the teeth in the female gap, and others presents white models that pose in Blackface. « We are all developing. We are all improving together. And I’m so excited that I, and so many of us, have opened this door to others to follow, » she said.
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Dacosta refers to bank videos on social networks
Dakosta who appeared in the third season of the show and finished second address Banks’ speech in the video she posted on Instagram. In a long video, the model-actress said she feels « forced » to speak before she said that she survived the « injury » during the series shooting.
The 42-year-old guy called on manufacturers for « manipulative editing and armed weapons of girls’ weaknesses » and « catalyzing body discharge for food disorders ». She also explained that the « most shocking » no « no » on television. However, the « Chicago Med » performer showed that she learned to « adjust my nervous system » while in such an atmosphere.
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Dakosta ‘fully forgiven’ banks for the past

Elsewhere, in her video, Dakosta found that she was also present at Modernity Awards, but she missed the Banks speech when she justified herself in the toilet. However, she faced the former owner of the American talent and said that they had a « beautiful conversation ».
« I was so excited at this moment to approach her, reach for her hands and say hello to her warmth, gratitude, with love, » she shared. “What I wouldn’t be capable of. We did not talk pairs of places in which we were in the past. Probably both pretended not to see each other. «
Dakosta confessed that she was « excitedly » to see the bank before saying that the creator of « Antm » did not offer « obvious apologies » for things that went wrong on the set. Despite this, Dakosta was ready for the banks to know that she had healed from her experience.
« You all that I detained this woman and when the time came to make the hugs over, I detained yet. And I took a deep breath because I wanted her to feel that you feel fully forgiven and loved, » she said.
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The reports state that banks are difficult to work

Among the banks with backlines, they received the former episodes « Antm », she held « Dancing with the Stars ». During this time, Posts popped up The fact that there was a « nightmare » with which there was a « nightmare ».
Sources claim that the mother is « disrespectful » to the crew and gave « wild demands » before talking about her « toxic » energy. « Tensions are high in the ballroom. Between low ratings, flashes and constant Tyra’s backlog, manufacturers are on the verge of everything, » they discovered.
Banks departed for a series in 2023 and told Tmz She was ready to « focus on my business and my entrepreneurship, and created more television. »
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