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We Were All Rooting For You

By: Franchesca Ramsey
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The resurgence of viral clips from the long-running hit reality television show America’s Next Top Model left fans and foes alike wondering–how did a show so outrageous and at times offensive ever get on the air? For years, Americans dutifully watched as contestants faced uncomfortable situations regarding their race and gender, body-shaming, stereotyping, and problematic photoshoots. The show, which first premiered in 2003 and ran for 24 cycles, was helmed by supermodel Tyra Banks–the first Black female host of a smash network reality show. It was wildly popular, and groundbreaking too, bringing plus-sized models, transgender models, and many Black, Asian, and other diverse contestants onto the show at a time when they would never have otherwise have made it on TV.

So was Top Model ahead of its time? A cringe-inducing byproduct of a less-enlightened era? Somehow both at once? Host Franchesca Ramsey–a fan since the show first premiered–takes us behind-the-scenes of this wild reality circus, to examine how it was made, what it stood for, and what it illustrates about how representation and beauty standards have changed since 2003, including conversations with contestants, judges, producers, experts and more.

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About the Creator and host - Franchesca Ramsey

About the Creator and Host

Franchesca Ramsey is an actor, writer, sought-after public speaker, and creator/star of the award-winning web series MTV Decoded. A former writer/correspondent for Comedy Central’s The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore, her first book, Well That Escalated Quickly was nominated for an NAACP Award and named one of Amazon’s best books of 2018. In 2020 she served as writer/co-producer on the iCarly reboot for Paramount and guest-starred on NBC’s Superstore. These days you’ll find her co-hosting Wondery's podcast Black History, For Real along with Acast's Lemme Fix It! Before her life as a TV writer and actress Franchesca worked as a graphic designer for brands including Maybelline, Ann Taylor and the City of Miami Beach. In 2024 Franchesca’s debut feature was selected for the Sundance screenwriters fellowship program.
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Completely unbiased and real.

I loved this because even though the host is a fan of ANTM, they have an unbiased opinion and is very honest about the harmful effects of the show. They interview real producers, judges, and casts from the show. Very well researched. 10/10

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engaging and entertaining

real clips, honest feedback, and it was well edited. i binged this and enjoyed it a lot

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Balanced, Nostalgic and Critical

I was a MAJOR fan of ANTM. This podcast summary took me back with the knowledge I’ve gained since my high school aged years. Francesca approached the show with a balanced view of- she was critical but balanced. It was fun to listen and refreshing to hear a take that was nuanced. Loved it!

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So good!

I loved how this podcast showed the good and the not so good of Top Model. It was also a walk down memory lane with additional tea spilled.

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the ugly pretty history of ANTM

This was such a great nostalgic weekend listen. Thank you Franchesca and Audible for a catwalk down memory lane! And thank you Tyra for the many hours of entertainment and all the fabulous characters and concepts you introduced to the world. All Star season for models over 40? Just an idea ;)

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Great. No notes.

Great length breezed through this. The content was full - no filler. Guests were great and made sense for the section they were in. Favorite part- talking about RuPaul parallels and the casting. Favorite guest convo- The Janice Dickinson- could listen to her for hours.

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Cultural shifts

Loving this podcast so far! The most in-depth take on cultural issues and nuances of Top Model. I thought I knew most of the story but there’s so much more here. Host does a fantastic job.

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A good recap

Francesca did a very fair and honest critique of the show and you get to hear from many of the voices that made the show famous (except Tyra 😬)

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I was here for it all.

As someone who watched every single episode up until like season 14, the podcast was spot on. Francesca is amazing !! Everything she touches is GOLD! I wish Tyra had chatted with her.

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Feels like I saw it myself

Never saw the show but I still loved this fantastical foray into the concept of celebrity and social examination across decades

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