Eva Marcille's Surprising Reaction to 'Top Model' Docuseries Revealed

Eva Marcille, winner of "America's Next Top Model," expressed shock after watching a Netflix docuseries about the show, revealing she was unaware of the alleged misconduct depicted.

Reaction to Docuseries

Marcille, who won Cycle 3 of the show in 2004, said she was stunned and surprised by the content of "Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model." During an interview on CBS Mornings, she shared that being unaware of these events while part of the show was unsettling.

Allegations Against Producers

According to Marcille, the producers were fully aware and sometimes contributed to issues like bullying and body shaming on the show. Marcille emphasized that such an environment couldn't have existed without their involvement. She compared her experience on different reality shows to illustrate how much control producers have over what participants know.

Defending Tyra Banks

Despite accusations against Tyra Banks, the show's creator and host, Marcille defended her intentions to reshape the modeling industry positively. She acknowledged Banks' repeated apologies for past actions but noted that some former contestants may never forgive her.

Former contestant Lisa D’Amato criticized Banks' participation in the docuseries as a means to preserve her image rather than accept responsibility. She accused Banks of prioritizing financial gain over genuine empathy.

The series also highlighted allegations against Banks and production staff for perpetuating negative behaviors behind the scenes. Controversial interactions between Banks and other contestants further fueled criticisms about her conduct during filming.