GNTM 2025: Soapin' Up, Strippin' Down, and Strutting Out - examination of Heidi Klum's bathtub mayhem
- Author: Julia Maurer
- Estimated Reading Time: Less than 5 minutes
- GNTM 2025, Episode 8
- Candidates Remaining: 22
The Juicy Deets of GNTM 2025
- On Wednesday, Heidi Klum invites male attendees to partake in a naked photography session.
Bubbles, bubbles everywhere, and the lads bare all - that's the scene as the candidates dive into a foam-filled tub for a risqué photoshoot. "Hold onto your bar of soap, chaps, we're about to get intimate!" Klum quips, causing a ripple of anticipation and trepidation among the lads. While Nawin contemplates dropping out if things get too revealing, Faruk proclaims, "Bring it on, nudity's no issue - I'm up for it!"
At the set, the doctors of romance are to position themselves as sensually as possible in a free-standing bathtub. Foam, glorious foam will cover all intimate areas to ensure a family-friendly viewing experience for everyone. "We've got oodles of foam, so rest easy, there won't be any slip-ups," Klum assures. Photos are taken by photographer Marcus Schäfer, who, to no one's surprise, has worked with luxury brands like Victoria Beckham, Hermès, and Saint Laurent.
One by one, the lads take their places in the bathtub, employing a variety of poses meant to fire up the camera. Klum eagerly adds foam, making sure none of the lads are left out of the foamy fun.
A Sneak Peek Behind the Scenes of GNTM 2025
A makeover is in order for our gentlemen candidates, and Klum is busy hand-picking the lucky ones. Felix F., the pink-haired and bearded rebel, gets a restyled 'do, with his new color a more neutral dark brown. "It looks bizarre, I hardly recognize myself," grumbles Felix after the transformation. The second recipient of a makeover is Ryan, who is ordered to shave as per Klum's request. The young man takes it in stride, though, complaining only about the thin mustache he now sports. He even entertains the idea of leaving the competition. In the end, he succumbs to the will of the lords of fashion and lets his mustache disappear.
Joining Klum on the judge's panel this week are fellow German Next Topmodel alum Lena Gercke and male model Johannes Huebl. They offer the contestants backstage tips and guidance on how to strut their stuff on the runway. "You need a thick skin to make it as a male model," warns Huebl. "The fashion industry isn't just about pretty faces - it's hard work." The lads are eager to learn from the veterans and want specific advice on how to impress the judges during their catwalk performances.
"Do it however you feel, and do what's best for you - just have fun," recommends the comely Huebl. Some lads interpret this as an invitation to party on the runway, with a few hopping, jumping off stairs, and flaunting their hips in wild abandon. Klum, however, isn't a fan of the over-the-top performances. "You need to walk like you mean it, not like you've got the runs," she critiques Ethan.
A Closer Look at the Fashion Follies of GNTM 2025
During the final walk-off, the hopeful lads face slippery runways, fog, and dark shades as they strut their stuff. Several lads slip, trip, or even fall, making for some hilarious, as well as painful, moments. Leading the way in the falls department is 25-year-old Jonathan, who manages to take a tumble not once, but twice.
The Razor's Edge: Determining the Pair to Go
Three contestants find themselves on the chopping block - Christian, Gabriel, and Felix F. Despite his new hairstyle, Felix F. is shown the door, as Klum deems him unready for the runway. Felix takes the news like a champ, shedding tears of joy for his fellow contestants who will continue their journey. Gabriel, on the other hand, is disheartened, admitting that he thought his run would be longer in the competition. Jonathan, the living embodiment ofimmortality, manages to escape the axe and continues on to the next round.
Klum's Wisdom of the Week
"He walks like he's full of shit. It's as though two different people have been welded together in the middle," offers Klum in a scathing critique of Gabriel's performance on the catwalk.
- In the upcoming episode of GNTM 2025, Germany's top model Heidi Klum is set to feature a nude photoshoot in a bathtub, as revealed by author Julia Maurer in her article.
- The episode, titled "GNTM 2025: Soapin' Up, Strippin' Down, and Strutting Out," will air on Prosieben and Joyn in 2025, according to the article.
- Heidi Klum, during the shoot, is reported to have quipped, "We've got oodles of foam, so rest easy, there won't be any slip-ups," suggesting a family-friendly viewing experience for the audience.
