Over two decades after its premiere, "America's Next Top Model" has resurfaced in discussions with the release of the Netflix docuseries "Reality Check" on February 16. Spanning three episodes, the series features Tyra Banks, J. Alexander, Jay Manuel, former contestants, and producers reflecting on the show's impact and legacy from 2003 to 2018, now examined through a more critical lens. Among the key revelations, it is noted that major television networks initially rejected the concept of the show when Tyra Banks pitched it in 2002, wanting to combine elements of "American Idol" and "The Real World" in the modeling industry. Despite facing repeated rejections from NBC, ABC, CBS, and Fox, the show eventually found a home with UPN, marking a significant gamble for the network.