Parents need to know that this competitive reality show frequently features male and female models in various stages of undress, as well as frequent talk about looking sexy or "projecting sex." Models pose provocatively, sometimes in male-female combinations that suggest sexual acts. Hosts and agents constantly pick apart models' appearance, sometimes sharply criticizing a model's body or movement. Hosts give lip service to being healthy, but the show's emphasis on weight and body shape could encourage models (and some viewers) to try unhealthy avenues for changing their appearance. Contestants can be critical of each other and frequently talk about the competition.
Positive messages:Emphasis on weight and appearance (and frequent criticism of both) brings up lots of body-image issues related to modeling/fashion. Models compete against one another -- sometimes viciously. Hosts are very critical of contestants' appearance, often criticizing them sharply.
Sex:Contestants frequently appear in their underwear, including thongs -- with close-ups -- as well as things like tight/revealing clothes and skimpy swimsuits. Discussion of looking sexy, thinking about sex, exuding sex, etc. Strongly flirtatious relationship between two male contestants.
Consumerism:Modeling is all about selling a product. Models work with certain designers to promote their products. Viewers are encouraged to vote using Alltell Wireless.
Overall it a lesser version of Top Model---but there are hot men too! :) It does not seem to be as accepting of all body types like Top Model is becoming. My fear is that it could make kids with body image issues become more obsessed. The show had an episode where a man who owned an agency told one of the models with her size (and she was thin) that she would never be taken on. The men are hot---did I say that? :) Tyson is a boring host---he is definitely no Tyra!