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E! Sets March Launch for ‘Dirty Rotten Scandals’ Probing Dr. Phil, ANTM and The Price Is Right

Built on David Kushner’s reporting, the series spotlights former guests and staff alleging coercive tactics and exploitation.

Overview

  • E! released the official trailer on January 29 and scheduled the three-part docuseries to air weekly at 9 p.m. ET/PT starting March 4, with episodes on March 11 and March 18.
  • The premiere centers on The Dr. Phil Show, featuring participants who claim the program exploited vulnerable people and turned personal trauma into on‑air content.
  • America’s Next Top Model follows with on‑camera accounts describing intense emotional pressure, including Janice Dickinson’s allegation that the show served Tyra Banks’ ego and Lisa D’Amato’s characterization of “psychological warfare.”
  • The Price Is Right installment features former models and crew alleging a culture of retaliation, with some describing the late Bob Barker as vindictive and sexually aggressive.
  • Named voices in the series include Janice Dickinson, Lisa D’Amato and Claudia Jordan, with E! framing the project as an examination of the human cost of entertainment presented as help.