America's Next Top Model ends in a disaster

Although in SA we are far behind with the dram, catfights and chick scams, you will never believe what happened at the America's Next top Model audition in Manhattan on Saturday noon.

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NEW YORK: Three people were arrested and six hurt when bedlam broke out as they waited to audition for America's Next Top Model at the weekend.

Police did not know what prompted the chaos involving hundreds of people outside the Park Central New York hotel in Manhattan on Saturday afternoon, local time.

After the panic, the street outside the hotel were left littered with shoes and clothing.

"It was pretty scary," Jessica Paravati told WNYW-TV. She said she was caught up in the stampede after waiting in line overnight, hoping for a shot at stardom on the reality show.

Two women and a man were arrested on disorderly conduct charges. Authorities shut down the audition, saying it was not properly organised.

Four injured people declined treatment, while two others were taken to hospital after the riot. Reports on their condition were not available.

The model competition is hosted by supermodel Tyra Banks, who is also the show's executive producer. The current season began on March 4.

Banks has said she created the show to counter stereotypes about beauty, and Saturday's auditions were open only to women no taller than 170cm, which is shorter than the industry's conventions.

Tryouts were also being held around the US this month, including in Dallas, Chicago and Los Angeles.

At least one would-be contestant in the New York stampede said the tumult would not stop her from trying again.

"This is my dream, so I'm not going to give up," Gifty Asika told WNBC-TV.