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Janice Dickinson, the first supermodel and original ANTM judge, was snubbed from Netflix’s new documentary about the iconic show. Now she’s stepping up with her own explosive counter-series on E! called Dirty Rotten Scandals, premiering March 11, 2026. The supermodel has plenty to say about her portrayal and is ready to set the record straight about what really happened behind the scenes.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Netflix Snub: Dickinson was not asked to participate in the three-episode Netflix documentary released February 16, 2026
- E! Counter-Series: Dirty Rotten Scandals debuts on March 11, featuring Dickinson and season 17 winner Lisa D’Amato
- ANTM Judge Tenure: Dickinson served as a harsh, controversial judge for the first four cycles of America’s Next Top Model
- Her Statement: According to her rep, she plans to brutally rebut Tyra Banks’ version of events and tell her side of the story
Why Netflix Left Janice Out of the Documentary
Netflix’s Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model featured interviews with Tyra Banks, Miss J Alexander, Jay Manuel, and Nigel Barker. But one major voice was noticeably absent: Janice Dickinson. According to the documentary’s director Daniel Sivan, it wasn’t a creative choice. “We would have absolutely loved to interview Janice,” Sivan told Netflix’s Tudum. “She’s bigger than life.” He explained that Dickinson was tied up on another documentary project, preventing her from participating in the Netflix project.
However, exclusive reporting from Cosmopolitan UK reveals a different story. A representative for Janice stated bluntly: “Janice wasn’t asked to do the Netflix documentary” and noted that she has plenty to say about her omission. The legendary judge looks forward to “brutally rebutting Tyra’s rewritten version of events” and finally telling her side of the story, according to sources close to her.
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Janice Dickinson’s E! Series Drops Her Counter-Documentary
Dirty Rotten Scandals is an explosive new docuseries on E! that pulls back the curtain on three beloved television shows. The series will explore The Dr. Phil Show, America’s Next Top Model, and The Price is Right, diving into allegations of exploitation, discrimination, and misconduct. The ANTM episodes premiere on March 11, 2026, and will feature Dickinson alongside former model Lisa D’Amato sharing their firsthand accounts of what happened on set.
“America’s Next Top Model really tortured these girls for Tyra Banks’ ego,” Dickinson states in the trailer for the E! series. Lisa D’Amato adds her perspective, saying the show was not a modeling competition but rather “psychological warfare.” The two episodes promise to shine a light on behind-the-scenes secrets and the price contestants paid for their shot at modeling stardom.
Janice’s Legacy on ANTM and Controversial History
| Aspect | Details |
| Tenure on ANTM | Judge for first four cycles (2003-2006) |
| Role | Known as hard-knock mentor with unfiltered opinions |
| Departure | Fired by Tyra Banks, replaced by Twiggy |
| Impact | Defined an era of the show despite brief tenure |
“She’s a force of nature on that judging panel, bringing an unpredictable energy and raw honesty that was essential to the show’s early DNA. She didn’t just participate in the show, she defined an era of it. There’s only one Janice Dickinson.”
According to Nigel Barker, fellow ANTM judge, in Netflix’s documentary
What Janice Has Been Doing Since ANTM
Dickinson has remained a public figure long after leaving the modeling industry. She became a bestselling author, appeared on reality TV multiple times including three appearances on I’m A Celebrity. Her personal resilience has been remarkable, as she overcame breast cancer and bravely testified against Bill Cosby in 2018, joining 50 women in court who shared allegations against the disgraced entertainer.
Today, Janice maintains an active social media presence, regularly attracting millions of views on her Instagram and TikTok posts. Her influence remains significant in entertainment circles. The supermodel has shown she’s ready to revisit her ANTM past and set the record straight with her E! counter-documentary, signaling that her voice is far from finished in Hollywood.
Will Janice’s Counter-Series Overshadow Netflix’s Documentary?
With Dirty Rotten Scandals arriving shortly after Netflix’s Reality Check dropped on February 16, Janice appears ready to capture public attention with her untold story. Director Daniel Sivan acknowledged this likelihood, telling Tudum: “The beauty of social media today is I am absolutely sure we’ll be hearing all of the sordid comments in the next few weeks. So I personally am staying tuned.” The director seemed to expect Dickinson’s explosive response, leaving the door open for her narrative to dominate the conversation.
Dickinson’s absence from the Netflix documentary has only amplified her presence as she prepares to launch her own version of events. The model industry legend is ready to reclaim her narrative and remind audiences why she defined an era of America’s Next Top Model. Her counter-series may prove to be the more talked-about documentary of 2026.
Sources
- Cosmopolitan UK: Exclusive interview with Janice Dickinson’s representative about her exclusion from the Netflix documentary
- Netflix Tudum: Official statement from director Daniel Sivan explaining why Janice wasn’t interviewed for Reality Check
- E! Online: Complete coverage of Dirty Rotten Scandals and premiere dates for the ANTM episodes
