Following in Mom's Footsteps: Leni Klum Takes Over 'GNTM' - Leni Klum steps in for mom Heidi on Germany's Next Topmodel
Heidi Klum missed an episode of Germany's Next Topmodel after falling ill. Her daughter, 21-year-old Leni Klum, took over as a guest judge for the show's twelfth episode of season 21. The young model even used her mother's well-known catchphrase during the broadcast.
The episode aired on 19 March 2026, with Leni Klum joining U.S. model Brooks Nader on the judging panel. She described the experience as exhausting but managed to eliminate two contestants, Lukas and Jill, by the end of the night.
Heidi Klum later praised her daughter's performance, calling it impressive. Leni also joked with the audience by repeating her mother's famous line: *'Unfortunately, I don't have a photo for you today!'* The next episode will see the remaining contestants face the show's classic makeover challenge. Search results currently list only episodes 11 and 12 of season 21, with no details on how the total number compares to previous years.
Leni Klum's guest appearance marked her first time judging the competition. The show continues with its usual format, though Heidi Klum's brief absence left her daughter to handle the tough decisions. The season's next challenge will test the models' adaptability under pressure.
