America’s Next Top Model star Jay Manuel recalls Tyra Banks blunt three-word message when he tried to quit

Jay Manuel, who joined the series at its launch in 2005, became one of its defining figures

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Feb 17, 2026 - 15:31 Updated: Feb 17, 2026 - 15:39
America’s Next Top Model star Jay Manuel recalls Tyra Banks blunt three-word message when he tried to quit

Jay Manuel, who joined the series at its launch in 2005, became one of its defining figures

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