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ANTM Winner: Models Starved and Weren't Allowed Sleep
17 Feb
Summary
- Models were weighed daily and often went hungry.
- Sleep deprivation and hunger were used as psychological warfare.
- Winner Adrianne Curry respects Tyra Banks' unapologetic stance.
Adrianne Curry, the first winner of America's Next Top Model, has spoken out about the show's difficult conditions.
Curry alleged that contestants were weighed every morning and often endured significant hunger during filming. Catering was frequently delayed, leaving models without meals for extended periods.
She further described how models were not permitted to sleep until after late-night eliminations, only to be woken early by trainers. Curry now understands these extreme measures as deliberate 'psychological warfare' to enhance the show's dramatic content.
Despite these experiences, Curry stated she has "mad respect" for host Tyra Banks, appreciating her unapologetic stance on the show's controversial aspects. Curry interprets Banks' attitude as a refusal to concede to public pressure or apologize for past actions.
