Stampede at ‘Top Model’ Auditions in NYC!

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“America’s Next Top Model” auditions took a chaotic turn when reports say six people were injured and three others were arrested -- "The Insider" has host Tyra Banks' reaction.

Hundreds of people lined up in front of Manhattan’s Park Central New York hotel when the commotion broke out, though police are uncertain as to what prompted the incident, the Associated Press reports.

The news reports say the disorder left the street in front of the hotel littered with clothes and shoes.

"Top Model" host Tyra and producer Ken Mok released the following statement to ET:

"We are concerned by the events that occurred Saturday afternoon in the vicinity of the New York City casting call for the next cycle of 'America's Next Top Model.' At this time, we still don't know all the details of what happened or what triggered the incident. We appreciate the efforts of the NYPD and will assist them in any way possible in this matter."

Police say two women and a man were arrested on disorderly conduct charges and the audition was shut down by authorities, AP reports.

Two people were taken to the hospital while four others that were injured declined treatment.

The current season of “Top Model” started airing on The CW March 4.

Published 3/15/09 by the Insider

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  • Heyy i knw dat tyra can R0ck diz..It will b beta if tyra stil be a judge of nxt top model.tYRA u R0K da shw...

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    Anonymous 3/22/09 Reply
  • I was there when the ENTIRE incident occured that day, I was one of the "Beauties Go Bonkers" that the Daily News wrote about. I am ABSOLUTELY offended abou the names we were called and the dumb crap that led to this horrid experience. I am in mourn...
    keesh4769 3/22/09 Reply
  • The event that took place was very unfortunate, I am a petitie woman alsoI know how difficult it is to walk in heels neverless standing for hours. But hello women! Why would anyone target the Tyra show for terrorism? When does smoke constitute a...
    Anonymous 3/17/09 Reply
  • I was at the audition (came from Boston) and couldn't understand what the station was thinking (or not thinking) by having absolutely no staff outside of the Park Central Hotel. There was no direction or organization and the station was asking for...
    Anonymous 3/16/09 Reply
  • I was there and I could not believe the chaos and the lack of order and care from the top model organization.

    I stood outside in the freezing cold from 8:00am until 7:30 almost 8pm. I waited in a line that circled the entire block. It was the...
    Anonymous 3/16/09 Reply
    • Ok I was definetly at the event and this is OVERLY exaggerated!! There was absolutely NO car crash, NO gun shots, NO man beating a woman.... Yes you make a good and convincing story but seriously? The event was very very disorganized and extremely...
      Anonymous 3/17/09
    • Please disregard the comment below! I just seen the footage on youtube and had NO IDEA!! I was there until about 3pm and there was absolutely no commotion as described... Im just glad I left before it happened. Again I apologize for the rude comment...
      Anonymous 3/17/09
  • I was at the auditions yesterday and I was right near the door when the bum rush happened and let me tell you it was no joke. When you have over 3000 people pushing over you and your only way of surviving is to jump through a revolving door you'll...
    MaritsaC 3/16/09 Reply
  • PRETTY!!
    Anonymous 3/15/09 Reply
  • I flew in from Myrtle Beach S.C and stood there 4 8 hrs and just as I got to the door it broke out...I lost my oppurtunity 2 try out because some ignorant idiots don't know how to behave in public!!
    JeniqueH 3/15/09 Reply
  • I stood there 4 8 hrs and just as I got to the door it broke out...I lost my oppurtunity 2 try out because some ignorant idiots don't know how to behave in public!!
    JeniqueH 3/15/09 Reply
  • hi i wish that people would be more real about them self as some do.well good luck tyra banks on what u do. u do it as best as u can and i am happy for what i see u do keep up the good woek
    FuddleK 3/15/09 Reply
  • i love here she is so daman sweet and soooooooo hot i love hrer
    Anonymous 3/15/09 Reply
  • I attended this audition and it was terrible. This was one of the worst experiences that I have ever encountered. I waited on line, in the cold for ten hours just to never even get seen. It was so disorganized and we were left outside with no...
    Anonymous 3/15/09 Reply
  • Last sunday I brought my daughter to the top model audition here in albany on 3/8/09 at a local mall. The audtions were advertised on tv and radio to take place between 1 and 4 pm. we got to the mall at 12:45 and by the time it was 1:10, 200 people...
    Anonymous 3/15/09 Reply
  • ........
    NeverLetGo 3/15/09 Reply
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    Anonymous 3/15/09 Reply