What caught peoples attention, however, was Sydney Thomass reaction or rather, lack thereof.
Audience members were confused, saying, This has to be staged.
Theres no way thats real.
The models in the back didnt even react.
But it turns out its a part of her job to act indifferent.
I was so shocked that it happened.
I was not expecting that at all, Thomas toldFox News Digitalin a recent interview.
But our job as event models is to stand there and smile; were not really supposed to react.
Youre not supposed to change what youre doing.
Youre supposed to be in the background of all the pictures and not have these big reactions.
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She added, Im like, Oh!
He just slapped him!
But I have to hold this smile the whole time.
In my head, Im like, No way.
Theyre taking so many pictures; this moments going to go so viral.
I got to be looking good back here.
That was my thought process.
She labeled the entire fight as 100% real from beginning to end.
If you were to rig such competition, it is a federal crime.
And myself, Jake Paul, Mike Tyson, executives fromNetflixwould all be going to jail, she stated.
They would be risking their entire company, and we would be risking our entire lives to do that.
She recently surpassed 1M followers on TikTok and introduced herself to the world in avideoposted on November 25.
I could not be more thankful or blessed, so thank you, she said.
I feel like you guys have seen me on TV, and you dont actually know who I am.
Her flexible schedule comes from her ability to do classes online.
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My path is so different and unique that I take it day by day.
I dont stress too much about the future, Thomas added.
With her platform, she hopes to continue sharing her life and make an impact.
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