Feb 27 2009 01:00 PM ET

'America's Next Top Model' casting director talks shorties, what not to wear

Hoping to get the scoop on the story behind America’s Next Top Model‘s decision to fill season 13 with contestants 5’7" and under, PopWatch phoned Read the full post.

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  • jade

    I lov this show. i lov how easely the drama can bild up! p.s Tira is my fave judj. She tells it like it is!!!!!!!!!!! TIRA MAIL

  • Vondalynn

    I love watching the show!!! i think its great you are doing cycle 13 for girls 5’7 and under!=)

  • mercy

    i really love you show tyra .. but all the few times that ive seen the show i feel that you give preference to the african american girls! and i must say the last 2 caucasin girls have been prettier than the african american girls .. but i still love ur show

  • mercy

    i really love you show tyra .. but all the few times that ive seen the show i feel that you give preference to the african american girls! and i must say the last 2 caucasin girls have been prettier than the african american girls .. but i still love ur show

  • Kayla

    How old do you have to be?

  • Amee

    The talk about being short should not be a discrimination against woman especially because alot of them think because they are short they could not become a model, that could also be the point to alot of reasons why alot of us dont step up and complete our dream, because models are almost always protrayed as being skinny and tall. Most women get the idea because of looks height weight they wont stand a chance. Also one thing to consider is the fact that some one out there wth this thought could be coud be a better model than one that is already famous today!

  • Amee

    The talk about being short should not be a discrimination against woman especially because alot of them think because they are short they could not become a model, that could also be the point to alot of reasons why alot of us dont step up and complete our dream, because models are almost always protrayed as being skinny and tall. Most women get the idea because of looks height weight they wont stand a chance. Also one thing to consider is the fact that some one out there wth this thought could be coud be a better model than one that is already famous today!

  • tay

    if cycle 13 is for short girls might as well make cycle 14 for fat girls

  • viola

    tay, sorry but people dont want to watch fat people on tv unless they are losing weight or going through some kind of intervention.

  • Olivia A. Mackell

    hi if this goes to Tyra banks I just want you to know that i REALLY love you I look up to you in so many ways. I just to ask you if you can help me become a model, I’m 13 years old and I think I have what it takes to be an Americas Next Top MOdel in 5 years.{lol} I cgo to Thomas G. Pullen Arts Focus School and my major is Dance I’m in Level 2.I’m 5’7,slender and have a postive mind towards everything I do. Well f you need me my email is above.Oh im in the 8th grade and im trying-out for Duke Ellington for dance,

  • yanitza rodriguez

    hi my name is yanitza rodriguez im 18 yrs im about to be 19 on june 29 an i will love to be on ur show im 5″4 when i be see ur show i imagine my self in there and i even dreem off it lol thats how much i want to be there butt im scare two cuz if i go there i might live fast for enything rong i will do if i dont model right or don say the cover girl right or dont comple the go-see…i love u tyra so much u are the most pretry model that i ever see u are my ispiraichion i think all the juges r great an i will love to see my self in front off them an u tyra.well if u ever want to talk to me an now about me more write to me i hope u have a great day an take care love u an all off ya ps u r so beatifull :) xoxoxox by:yanitza aka yani

  • Linda

    R U KIDDING ME! 5’7″ AND UNDER!!!!!! THAT IS NOT A MODEL! YOU ARE AN IDIOT TYRA – LET’S SCREW UP THE ONE THING MODELS HAVE THAT ARE DIFFERENT – STYLE GRACE AND HEIGHT! YOU IDIOT!

  • joyelle;-)

    Seriuosly, is cycle 14 going to be for those off us who aren’t sticks?

  • joyelle;-)

    Can’t speak for every one else but I think it’s a GREAT idea.

  • LINDA

    sure – let’s make the whole world feel good about themselves – is that what this is about? OR, OR, OR, is it about a Top Model?? Think about it – it’s like any other JOB – you don’t get to be an accountant if you know NOTHING about finance! Modeling has specific critea – it’s not about the most beautiful person – it’s about being a MODEL – it comes with criteria and skills unlike other pretty people. This is like the dumbing down of society – eww let’s all feel good because we gave EVERYBODY a shot! Well, sorry, that is NOT what modeling as a career is all about. Tyra has made a big mistake – taken a Top Model and turned it into a “feel good” contest. Way 2 go! I.D.I.O.T.

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