In a statement issued yesterday by the CW Network, Tyra Banks had this to say: "To all the 'Top Model' hopefuls who were affected by the New York casting, we are doing everything we can to make sure that ALL the girls who weren't seen, get an opportunity to audition — we'll update you on our plans very soon."

It was pure pandemonium outside of the Park Central Hotel on Saturday when the NYC auditions ended in a stampede , leaving multiple people bruised and injured.

Police blamed the melee on pushing and shoving that began when the line of hopefuls swelled to a throng of several thousand. Organizers hadn't expected a crowd that size and were overwhelmed by it. The situation escalated when a smoking car broke down nearby and a rumor spread that it might be a bomb, police said. Three people were cited for resisting arrest and other infractions after they toppled a police barrier, police said. - Source

Our hearts go out to all the girls who had to suffer through Saturday's madness. We'll definitely keep you posted on Tyra's attempt make things right.

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