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