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After a stroke, America’s Next Top Model’s J. Alexander is learning to work a runway without walking
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As part of his recovery process, J. Alexander uses a wheelchair and a cane to get around.
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Yola Mzizi
NEW YORK – J. Alexander, the America’s Next Top Model (2003 to 2018) runway coach also known as Miss J, does not mince words.
J, born Alexander Jenkins, was unapologetic when he told contestants on the hit reality show not to blame photographers for unflattering photos, but to “blame your parents for bad DNA”. A former model himself (who often walked runways in drag), J was also unvarnished when he told Top Model aspirants it was their responsibility to “maintain your size”.
