Nigel Barker – The Ashley's Reality Roundup

Jay Manuel Reacts to Former Friend & ‘ANTM’ Co-Star Tyra Banks Refusing to Discuss Their Fallout in New Docuseries; Says He’s OK Never Speaking to Her Again

February 20, 2026 5 Comments

Former America’s Next Top Model star Jay Manuel isn’t exactly “smizing” about Tyra Banks’ refusal to discuss their friendship fallout in the new Netflix docuseries,

Nigel Barker & Jay Manuel Give Update on Miss J Alexander’s Paralysis from 2022 Stroke: “He Can Take Steps!”

February 18, 2026 5 Comments

In a new interview, former ‘America’s Next Top Model’ stars Jay Manuel and Nigel Barker gave a positive update on their co-star Miss J Alexander, revealing that he is now able to take steps, despite suffering a stroke in 2022.

‘America’s Next Top Model’ Star Shandi Sullivan Speaks Out After Sharing Sexual Assault Story in New Docuseries; Nigel Barker & Others Respond

February 18, 2026 10 Comments

* Trigger Warning: This story contains mentions of sexual assault. America’s Next Top Model Cycle 2 contestant Shandi Sullivan spoke out this week about the

‘America’s Next Top Model’ Star Miss J Alexander Reveals He’s Paralyzed After Stroke in 2022: “I Taught Models How to Walk & Now I Can’t Walk”

February 16, 2026 8 Comments

‘Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model’ gave ‘ANTM’ their first on-camera interview with Miss J Alexander in years, during which he revealed that he has been left paralyzed from a stroke he had in 2022.

‘America’s Next Top Model’ Creator Tyra Banks, Former Judges & Contestants Reflect on Show’s Worst Moments in New Netflix Documentary

January 27, 2026 11 Comments

A new three-part documentary coming to Netflix will give fans of ‘America’s Next Top Model’ a behind-the-scenes look at the successful yet controversial reality TV competition series, as Tyra Banks and other “key players” reflect on the show’s complicated history.

Tyra Banks Tells ‘Top Model’ Co-Stars: ‘You’re Fired!’

April 20, 2012 3 Comments

Longtime ‘America’s Next Top Model’ stars J. Alexander, Nigel Barker and Jay Manuel were all given a pink slip yesterday. The trio will not be returning for the show’s next season!