Jael Strauss, America's Next Top Model Contestant Turned Meth Addict, Featured on Dr. Phil

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Jael Strauss finished fifth on Cycle 8 of America's Next Top Model, remaining in the competition despite a close friend dying of a drug overdose during filming.

Now, five years later, the former beauty has fallen prey to the world of illicit substances herself.

Strauss was featured on an episode of Dr. Phil yesterday, as the talk show attempted to stage an intervention for the troubled addict. Watch a dramatic promo for the appearance below and then check out what former ANTM champion Caridee English has to say about Strauss and Tyra Banks...

Speaking to Gawker, English puts some of the blame for Strauss' fall on Banks and other show producers.

"They should have evaluated her a lot more before letting her on the show," Caridee says. "All they saw was a personality good for television."

And after leaving the show? After helping to drive ratings to it and, of course, line Tyra's pockets with cash? English says contestants receive no guidance of any kind from Banks.

"Tyra won't do anything [for Jael]. She provided a wonderful platform for girls to have a chance at their dream, but after there is no "Tyra Mail." I had to guide myself, and even though I won a model competition I still had no idea what the modeling BUSINESS was like. I had no idea what the industry was really like. I was famous, but no one wanted to take my picture."

Look for the craziness to be ratcheted up even more next week on Dr. Phil when Dina Lohan stops by for an interview.

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    no shocker

    Shes white and on meth no suprise whitefolks love that crystal meth.

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    busi

    Tyra atleast has given de girls some platform after that it's up 2dem 2fight,build their careers nd lives. She can't spoon feed dem 4ever, their future's in their own hands. Thanks tyra.

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    Tripped Out

    Actually, "models" that come from that show are actually often laughed at and considered below mediocre. Only but a few have really been successfull, Toccarra has had a plentifull career but thats about it. Tyra employed a few others on her talk show and a few went on to do some low budget commercials (Like Bre). But as far as serious modeling careers, no. Not that I personally ever seen as far as mags or even fashion shows I attended.

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    Tripped Out

    "null" is ME!! Why it ended up having that as my user name here I dont know. I selected "remember my info". Anyways, sorry I had to post the way I did.Bit confusing to read,I know. Due to the charactor limits and the fact that I had SO MUCH to say,I ended up breaking it down like that and started from the bottom of my comment to the top instead of vice versa , so now, it reads backwards.Oh well.Human error. *shrugs*

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    null

    Do yall credit Tyra with Toccarra's success? NO! So dont fault her for Jaels downfall!! I'd like to end this with saying, Jael, honey, U can get back on the right track, and, you will! I believe you have a great and warm energy about yourself and will not accept this as being your permanent lifestyle. Be well.

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    mel11221122
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    slut slut slut slut