'America's Next Top Model' star Jay Manuel says he asked to be excused from the infamous race-swapping photo shoot, but was denied

Tyra Banks and Jay Manuel at the finale party for "America's Next Top Model" season two.

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• Netflix's new three-part docuseries explores the legacy of "America's Next Top Model."
• One of the show's stars, Jay Manuel, says he objected to season four's race-swapping photo shoot.
• Tyra Banks says she didn't think it was controversial because she was in her "own little bubble."

In a new documentary, Tyra Banks responds to criticism of "America's Next Top Model" with a familiar refrain...