"Germany's Top Model" Heidi Klum announced the finalists: These contestants are headed for the GNTM grand finale
Finalists Announced for Germany's Next Topmodel: Heidi Klum Chooses Six Contestants for the Grand Finale - Models Heidi Klum Has Chosen Reach Germany's Next Topmodel Final
by Julia Maurer+ - 3 MinGNTM 2025, Episode 24There are eight hopefuls left - four men and four women
Recall the Moments
The models reminisce about their past and watch the audition videos they submitted for the 20th season of GNTM. Some emotional stories are shared. Jannik reveals he was ridiculed for loving hip-hop over football. Magdalena opens up about bullying during school years, and Canel tells the heartbreaking tale of finding her drug-addicted dad dead at 19.
Next up, the candidates eagerly await their final photoshoot of the season—a Harper's Bazaar cover theme, "Roadmovie." Editor-in-chief Kerstin Schneider assesses their performance alongside Heidi Klum. In a vintage blue car, the models must pose casually in designer threads.
Moritz dazzles everyone with his natural talent, and Jannik earns rave reviews. "I'm speechless," says Kerstin Schneider. Zoe and Magdalena stand out among the women, despite Magdalena facing rainy challenges. Canel falters with her poses, and Eliob's blank expressions disappoint the judges. Daniela struggles with keeping it together, while class is in session for piping-hot Jannik, as Heidi Klum quips, "Did my husband look like that on our wedding day?"
Weekly Drama
GNTM morphs into a "Shopping Spree" show, hosted by Guido Maria Kretschmer, with models each receiving 500 euros to shop for an outfit. Heidi Klum hands out 1,500 USD for their budget, dividing them into pairs to crash the stores for a two-hour shopping spree. Each duo must snag two outfits - one for daytime and another for nighttime. Canel savors the shopping bonanza, "I felt like a wealthy diva." Pierre, on the other hand, isn't pleased, "I loathe shopping trips." Eliob overcompensates and returns items when he maxes out his budget, while Pierre feels stifled and overwhelmed during the process.
Special Guest Judge
The winner of GNTM will bag their first solo cover. For years, winners have graced the cover of Cosmopolitan magazine, but since 2018, they've been photographed for Harper's Bazaar. The 2024 winner, Jermaine Kokou Kothe, landed a bestseller's spot. Kerstin Schneider, Harper's Bazaar editor-in-chief, aims to recreate the success. Together, Schneider and Klum evaluate the models' performances throughout the competition—not just the photoshoot, but also showcasing their shopping spree outfits.
Fashion faux-pas abound, as Canel's clothing is deemed too ordinary, while Jannik's black suit and bow tie draws Heidi Klum's criticism for being too racy. Moritz steals the show, while Eliob's disheveled appearance, sans shoes, leads to disappointed expressions from both judges.
Contestants Cut
Canel and Eliob are eliminated and will miss out on the grand finale. Heidi Klum explains, "Canel didn't consistently nail the shoots, and Eliob failed to land any jobs." Despite her elimination, Canel vows, "I'm thankful for everything. I won't give up and aspire to conquer runways worldwide." Eliob echoes his sentiments, expressing gratitude for the experiences.
The six contestants who will battle it out in the live Cologne finale on June 19, 2025, are: Zoe, Magdalena, Daniela, Moritz, Pierre, and Jannik.
Klum's Catchphrase of the Week
"Did my husband look like that on our wedding day?" (Heidi Klum commenting on Jannik's photoshoot)
- Germany's Next Top Model
- Heidi Klum
- ProSieben
- Joyn
- Model Competition
Heidi Klum, the renowned model and host of Germany's Next Top Model, is set to showcase the finalists' performances on ProSieben and Joyn, drawing the attention of celebrities and followers on social media. As pop-culture enthusiasts tune in, they can expect to be captivated by the latest unfolding events in the dance of power, drama, and fashion that characterizes GNTM.
In the lead up to the grand finale, the models will face challenging photoshoots, intense shopping spree experiences, and critical evaluations from Heidi Klum and Kerstin Schneider, all under the spotlight of entertainment and pop-culture. Tune in to witness the thrilling journey of these aspiring models, as they vie for the coveted title, and the opportunity to land their first solo cover on Harper's Bazaar.
