Eva Marcille 'Gobsmacked' by ANTM Controversies Doc

Eva Marcille, winner of America's Next Top Model cycle 3, expressed profound surprise and disbelief regarding Netflix's new docuseries, "Reality Check." The series delves into various controversies that plagued the long-running modeling competition.

Marcille stated she was completely unaware of the extent of the issues covered in the docuseries, admitting, "I was gobsmacked." She revealed that producers did not contact her for participation and that she learned about many allegations, such as problematic photoshoots and body shaming, only after watching the documentary.

Despite her shock at the revelations, Marcille maintained a nuanced perspective on Tyra Banks' legacy. She credited Banks with breaking barriers in the modeling industry for women of color and diverse body types, stating, "she set out to change the world."

However, Marcille also reflected on the nature of apologies in the context of such controversies, suggesting that some hurts are too deep to be fully healed by an apology alone. Representatives for Tyra Banks and producer Ken Mok have not yet responded to requests for comment on the docuseries.