Comments on: Exclusive: Guest on Tyra Banks’ show says she was tricked and misled

By: Lacy

Lacy — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 19:00:37 +0000

Additionally, I don’t dislike Tyra becuase of this…it would be equally wrong to judge her based on an article, as it would to judge the mom off that program. However I do dislike the show and her viewpoints, in that they are presented in Tyra’s perspective and not seeminly balanced or helpful. I think Tyra’s ANTM was totally the reason for the sexiness Tyra criticizes and that makes the show a very bad platform for the millions of girls that are watching it. Tyra is beautiful but a person that does that to young women does not project a beauty I admire. I’m glad to see that the young woman is still going and that she allowed this to make her stronger. My hopes are that Tyra will also use feedback and become someone that invests time in proper counseling techniques before attempting to be a cousnselor becuauase like any counselor without training would be dangerous, a TV show host could be even more disastrous when speaking on topics that deal with any aspect of motherhood or self-esteem. I don’t think the mom was ‘right’ but her motives seemed genuinely to help her daughter, she even applauded Tyra’s advice, totally not confrontational, she didn’t back down cuz she was cornered but she was very polite. In evaluating a situation it’s important to not just look at the actions but at the deeper lines, and why and how…Tyra was clearly acting in a deregatory, intimidating way and I just hope that people do not see this type of advice on her show as something to base any life decisions. I’m Christian and I say use the Word of God, where it tells us that love, like I said before, and ‘winning a brother’ is more important than proving a point. I would like Tyra to ask herself, what is the purpose of my show and am I accomplishing it? If its ratings then probably yes, if it’s helping, probably not.

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By: Lacy

Lacy — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 18:40:55 +0000

I’m gtlad you posted this article. If I had seen the show I would have supported the show all the way becuase I’m in Tyra’s dominion and the whole setting has that effect. However, after watching it, and knowing both sides of the story, I can clearly see that Tyra was doing all the ‘right’ things, to a public eye but if you look a little deeper at her motives they clearly were not to help the mother, or to help anyone, especially saying the daughter will ‘never be a model’…I would love for that young lady to be a model, and be one that helps others, unlike Ms. Banks who clearly deals with some type of insecurity that she deals with by intimidating others. I’m not saying the mother was right, I just know that when you truly want someone to hear your advice you do NOT attack or have an attacking tone, when you do that, you just care about the people hearing how ‘right’ you are and not about the people u r talking to. She clearly used this woman. I’ve been judgemental in my life and know when I’ve truly cared and when I’ve just argued to prove a point that was right, but my heart wasn’t really to help, so I know the difference and am willing to admit that there is a difference. Love should always be the foundation for advice or else don’t give it. If the message was not heard, was that the mother’s fault or the person that gave the message with absolutely derragatory comments from beginning to end. I used to like Trya but before this show and I’ve watched her tear people up, flirt with people and act so nasty and insecure, it’s a total turn off…sorry but that’s my two sense, i’m sure a lot will not agree, and that’s ok.

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By: me

me — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 10:04:02 +0000

Tyra and the mother of the child are wrong. Tyra cannot “remove the stick out of her sisters eye, whilst there is a log in hers”.
Tyra is setting a very bad example for young girls, what she exposes on TV is the same as porn.
She has no grace – and is purely animal.
As for the mother, why would you push your child that you say you love into such an evil world at such a young age.
It’s all really sad.

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By: Melanie

Melanie — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 14:07:06 +0000

It reminds me of mean girls.

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By: TEE TEE

TEE TEE — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 00:59:52 +0000

I do think Tyra shouldve maybe tailored around her words when telling this women her daughter would never become a model.Over pictures she was playing dress up with,this girl is only like any other kid whos influenced by uncensored intertainment on tv who reflect what they c in videos,tv,music etc.Beyonce IN HER video put a ring on it,Tyra dressing UN-MODEST then u wonder why they only wanna be what they see around them.I feel sorry for the child cause that was unfair and totally discombobulating what theyre intentions were,How dare she demonize a guest like this who looked 2 Tyra 4 open door possiblities,shame on Tyra Banks,,u just lost a viewer smfh

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By: person

person — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:18:55 +0000

I honestly think Tyra was trying to humiliate Claudia for ratings, instead of trying to help her understand the problems with Linda’s photos. Sure, those photos were way too inappropriate and should have never been posted on the Internet. However, Tyra’s “advice” was degrading and cruel. I saw absolutely NO self-esteem boosting in this show that Tyra claims to be so good at.

P.S. Tyra, you’re not Kate Moss. You had ONE Vogue Cover, and it sucked.

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By: trh

trh — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 02:24:59 +0000

I didn’t know I could dislike tyra anymore than i already do. i know people from holland and their way of life is a lot different than ours. And this mother is from Germany…I mean things are different in other places and for tyra to attack them like that with no warning is just ridiculous. i know the mother is a little naive about the whole situation but tyra is just like her crazy “i know it all” self. I’m so glad her talk show is ending. Every episode I ever saw was ridiculous and was only about her and her “life lessons.” She can make anything be about herself. So the one episode it nots “me me me” its bashing at someone who didn’t see it coming and had no way of defending herself. I just do not see why people like her.

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By: mt

mt — Sat, 22 May 2010 22:11:09 +0000

Well you all should do something about your ANTM watching addiction. Boycott the whole thing! Let the ratings sink! Then it’s bye-bye for ms. I-know-it-all

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By: aly

aly — Thu, 13 May 2010 01:08:03 +0000

how hypocritical! tyra is a pos. her demeanor is just skank.

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