A couple of weeks ago we reported that CariDee English, winner of cycle 7 of the Tyra Banks’ reality show “America’s Next Top Model,” was hospitalized for dehydration. We didn’t buy the whole “dehydration” excuse, and now the National Enquirer smells a rat, too.
“America’s Next Top Model” winner CariDee English recently attempted suicide by taking an overdose of pills just hours after joining other celebrities for the grand opening of a new casino, The Enquirer has learned exclusively.
“She was so scared,” said an insider. “She kept saying she didn’t mean to do what she did.”
The near-tragedy occurred in the early morning hours of May 18 after the opening ceremonies at Connecticut’s MGM Grand at Foxwoods Casino.
Sexy blonde CariDee, 23, had strutted her stuff for photographers on the red carpet and then attended a party hosted by Sean “Diddy” Combs.
“She was drinking pretty heavily at that party, a lot of wine,” said the insider. “At about 4 a.m., someone from her room called down to the front desk and asked that security report to the room.
“CariDee was in sweatpants and a cut-off T-shirt sitting on the toilet, saying that she took about 10 pills for depression and anxiety.
“She said it was a stupid thing. She was feeling depressed because she was having problems with her boyfriend. She was pretty well intoxicated and was slurring her words.”
[From The National Enquirer print version, June 9, 2008]
In her sweatpants, on the toilet? Damn, that must be embarrassing! Reportedly, hotel security called for an ambulance to transport her to the hospital, where she was admitted and stayed for several days. I should also add that in the photos taken of her “strutting her stuff” on the carpet, she looks totally wasted. At this point, the shame of being on a Tyra Banks program probably doesn’t seem so bad anymore.
In the weeks prior to the overdose, CariDee broke up with her longtime boyfriend from her hometown, and is now reportedly dating Tyson Beckford. It’s not clear which of them she was referring to.
Get well soon, CariDee.
CariDee English is shown at the CW Network 2008 Upfronts on 5/13/08, thanks to WENN.
Watch for Caridee on the “Tyra Banks Show”. That Tyra will exploit anyone, and the ANTM girls seem to have an obligation to her, so you just KNOW there will be an “intervention” type thing coming our way soon.
No man/woman is worth taking your life over! In most cases, one is lucky to rid themselves of the other person.
I did not see something like this out of her, I can say she has been my favorite winner so far, but everyone has break-ups…I mean come one..
I think if Tyra stepped in, that WOULD push her over the edge….
i hate that dress.
Question:
So if the girls who win this show are the next top model, wtf happens to them afterward? This is the first time I’ve heard a peep out of any of them afterward.
Hey at least she’s getting invited to Hollywood VIP parties. I mean Sean P Diddy Combs. He’s somebody famous right? (tongue firmly in cheek)
I hope she gets well though and I agree with Devilgirl. Never define yourself by your relationships. That way leads to well…depression.
if you remember from cycle 7, CariDee admitted to having attempted suicide in the past. I’m willing to bet that this attempt wasn’t purely based on relationship trouble, clearly she has some form of underlying MD if she had prescription medication for depression and anxiety. The bf drama may just have been the tipping point.
tyson beckford would not touch that with a ten foot pole..
what lies and garbage….
i have never seen him with anyone of her “hue”..
you wish….
My first thought was, What would she have to be depressed about? And yet, I am so wrong, because as someone who’s suffered from depression for 16 years, it can truly strike anyone. I hope she gets the correct medication and help. Depression doesn’t discriminate. 😥
Lanette, Tyson has dated several white women.. a bit jealous are you??
of her hue.. give me a break wierdo.
I’ve never seen the Top Model show, but is this really the best they’ve got? She’s got a great figure, but the face doesn’t seem quite fresh enough or distinct enough or pretty enough in comparison with most of the photos we see these days. Yes modeling involves lots of other things too, but don’t you also have to have the right face?
I am very angry with this whole thing. Cari did go out to drink becuase her boyfriend did break up with her. Not only that, he took $10,000 out of her bank account after stealing her card after she kicked him out of the house. He still hadn’t got a job after 2 years of living off Cari’s money.
She has medication for her skin desease that does dehydrate her and when mixed with alcohal, makes it worse obviously. She’s fine already but she didn’t try to commit suicide. SHE DID NOT TRY TO COMMIT SUICIDE. The story was very twisted.
I am her first cousin and I am setting this straight dammit. 👿
Yes Lanette, Tyson has been known to date white women and if I am not mistaken his baby’s mother is white. Why is it of your concern who he chooses to date anyway? I get so tired of black women (I am black myself) being hung up on who brothas date. Get a life for crying outloud.
cari didnt attemp suicide she got dehydrated from her pills from her intox but she did not attemp suicide she was my babysitter and she would always saw “ill stab myself, with a spoon, in my toe, my little toe.”