Okay, let's talk America's Next Top Model. ANTM. The show that launched a thousand smizes. But how many seasons of utter chaos were there?
Seriously, How Many?
The "official" answer? A whopping 24 seasons. Twenty-four! That's like, a whole career in top modeling, ironically. It's enough to make your head spin faster than a runway walk gone wrong.
But Here's My Unpopular Opinion…
And maybe you feel the same way. I only really acknowledge, like, the first… ten? Twelve? After that, things get blurry. Did we even watch them all?
Remember the good old days? Tyra Banks at her most… Tyra. The awkward photoshoots. The questionable challenges. Classic.
Then it started feeling… different. More gimmicky. More "internet age." The magic faded. Is that just me?
Look, I appreciate the effort. They tried to stay relevant. Social media challenges! Guys AND girls! But sometimes, things are best left in the early 2000s.
Let's Break It Down (Maybe)
So, those first ten or twelve seasons? Solid gold reality TV. We had iconic winners. We had meme-worthy moments. We had potential.
Remember Yoanna House? She was fierce! Eva Marcille? Stunning. And who could forget the drama with Tiffany? "We were all rooting for you!"
After that? I vaguely recall themes like "British Invasion" and "College Edition." My brain is starting to hurt. It all blurs together, doesn't it?
There were international editions, too, right? Like, Australia's Next Top Model? Different country, same drama. Kind of.
Were they all good? No. But did we watch them anyway? Absolutely. We were invested.
The Tyra Factor
Tyra Banks is the heart and soul of ANTM. Let's be honest. She's the one who made it so addictive. She always brought the fire and the drama.
Her "smizing" tips? Questionable. Her runway walks? Sometimes terrifying. Her ability to say anything with a straight face? Unmatched.
But you gotta respect the hustle. She created an empire. She gave aspiring models a platform. Even if that platform was a little… wobbly sometimes.
So, Back to the Question…
Okay, 24 seasons. Officially. But in my heart? Maybe 12. The rest are like… bonus episodes. Or elaborate fan fiction. What do you think?
Maybe it's time for a rewatch. Just those first few seasons. For nostalgia's sake. To remember the good old days of smizing and questionable weave choices.
Because let's face it: those early seasons were truly legendary. The later seasons? Let's just say they're legendary... in their own special way. Don't @ me.
Ultimately, whether you acknowledge all 24 seasons or just a select few, America's Next Top Model holds a special place in reality TV history. And in our hearts (or at least, in our DVR recordings from 2005).
"You wanna be on top?" - Tyra Banks, probably.