Source: Stephanie Augello / Getty The girls are revisiting the runway trauma, and Mr. Jay is finally speaking his truth. Former America's Next Top Model creative director and panelist, Jay Manuel, reflects on his time behind the scenes. He wishes he had done more to protect the contestants. Read his latest revelation inside. In the wake of Netflix's docuseries Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model (ANTM), Jay Manuel dishes on his time behind the scenes of America's Next Top Model and admits he wishes he had done more for the contestants.