In the newly released Netflix docuseries 'Reality Check', Tyra Banks, the long-time host and producer of 'America’s Next Top Model', revisits her past actions and decisions made during the reality show. The three-episode series, which premiered on February 16, delves into some of the most controversial moments from the show's 24 cycles, highlighting behaviors that have come under scrutiny in recent years. Banks, now 52, acknowledges that her conduct was sometimes excessively harsh and reflects on the impact those moments had on contestants.

The docuseries features appearances by judges, producers, and former contestants who revisit their experiences on the show nearly a decade after its conclusion. This reflective examination allows them to address the show's legacy and explore how societal attitudes towards beauty and competition have evolved since its airing. One particularly infamous scene re-aired in the documentary is when Banks harshly confronted contestant Tiffany Richardson, which has since become a viral moment associated with the show's more troubling aspects.

As audiences engage with the docuseries, it opens up a broader conversation about the responsibility of reality television stars and producers in shaping narratives and the mental well-being of participants. By candidly addressing her past, Banks aims to provide insight into the realities behind the realities of modeling and reality TV, while also acknowledging the shift in public perception regarding such portrayals in media.