Janice Dickinson和Jay Manuel指控Tyra Banks在嫉妒、伤害参赛者和截断前员工后, 制造有毒环境。 Janice Dickinson and Jay Manuel accuse Tyra Banks of creating a toxic *ANTM* environment driven by jealousy, harming contestants and cutting off former staff.

Janice Dickinson指控Tyra Banks在《美国下一个顶尖模型》上培育有毒环境, 指称Banks鼓励她严厉对待竞争对手, 特别是由嫉妒和自负驱动的黑人模型。 Janice Dickinson has accused Tyra Banks of fostering a toxic environment on *America's Next Top Model*, alleging Banks encouraged her to be harsh on contestants—especially Black models—driven by jealousy and ego. Dickinson声称该节目将Banks的形象置于竞争者福祉之上,让他们在情感上感到疲惫,而Banks则牟利。 Dickinson claimed the show prioritized Banks’ image over contestants’ well-being, leaving them emotionally drained, while Banks profited. 前创意总监杰伊·曼努埃尔也呼应了这一批评，称班克斯离开后切断了所有个人联系，称他的最后一季情感上极为消耗。 Former creative director Jay Manuel echoed the criticism, saying Banks cut off all personal communication after he left, calling his final season emotionally taxing. Banks没有作出答复。 No response from Banks was provided.