"Fighting for the Crown: Under the Spotlight in GNTM"
Contenders Vie for the Throne in Heated Competition - Six competitors are vying for the monarch's title.
It's curtains call for some as the remaining eight contenders fight tooth and nail to claim the title on "Germany's Next Topmodel" (airs Thursdays, 8:15 PM, ProSieben and on joyn). The tension is palpable as they tackle the final challenges in sunny Los Angeles. A glimpse of the victory awaiting them comes during the photoshoot for the cover of "Harper's Bazaar". But only one contestant will adorn the cover in the nail-biting live finale next week. Two unfortunate souls fall just short of making it to the big stage, one even making a critical error during their shopping spree in L.A.
"We've Moved Mountains"
The final eight reminisce about their casting days as they gear up for the grand finale. They can't help but chuckle at their old tapes, remembering the eager, nervous individuals who auditioned for "GNTM". Daniela (20) gushes, "I look like a completely different Dani on that tape. I've transformed from a Barbie doll to a confident and open model." Pierre (22) sums it up eloquently, "We've moved mountains. No wonder we've made it this far." Hearing this, the others can't help but join in a heartfelt round of applause.
"Victory Preview"
This season's "GNTM" winner will have the honor of gracing the cover of "Harper's Bazaar". And the photoshoot, traditionally held in the semifinals, provides a tantalizing taste of success for all the contestants. Clad in elegant attire, surrounding a stylish vintage car, they posed with aplomb, both individually and as groups. Zoe and Magdalena (21), Pierre, and Jannik were standouts, captivating the camera with their efforts.
Canel (26) and Eliob struggled somewhat. Canel took her time to find the right pose, while Eliob thought, "I can relax by the car and look good, just like Moritz (19)". However, the panel felt Eliob's expression was too monotonous. "You could have offered more," they remarked.
Eliob's Shopping Nightmare
Before their final fashion walk in L.A., each contestant was given $1,500 in cash to shop for a day and evening outfit within two hours. The quick outfit change was to be factored into their planning. While the female contestants managed their funds efficiently, Pierre panicked, "I dread shopping tours." Eliob, however, had a different problem. Desiring to look "expensive", he pushed the time limit to the brink, spending his entire budget. But the shocking revelation came when American sales tax on clothing was added at checkout, pushing his spending over budget. Forced to leave his shirt and shoes at the counter, Eliob made a costly mistake.
As the models took to the runway to secure their place in the finale, Zoe strutted with panache in a bold leopard look, accompanied by a live orchestra playing Antonio Vivaldi. In an elegant evening gown, she displayed grace and sophistication. Canel, wishing to impress after a "mediocre" shoot, fell short of Heidi Klum's expectations. Eliob, shirtless and shoeless, left the judges scratching their heads, leaving one wondering if he had really shopped for the finale himself.
Last-Minute Eliminations for Canel and Eliob
"This is undoubtedly the most competitive season," noted Kerstin Schneider. Deciding the finalists was no easy task, but the first places went to Moritz (19) from Berlin and Daniela from Stuttgart, who declared her intentions unequivocally, "I want the first place now. There's no stopping me." The dynamic duo from Vienna, Magdalena and Pierre, also secured their spots. The final decisions were a toss-up between Jannik and Eliob among the men, and Zoe and Canel among the women.
Canel, who transitioned from cleaning jobs to strutting the catwalk, had impressed viewers and designers throughout the season. Her journey ended just before the finale, but her spirit was far from dampened, "I'll continue to show the world who Canel is." It was also the end of the road for Eliob. His shopping mistake and inability to secure a modeling job cost him his place in the finale. Yet, the affable Austrian departed with gratitude in his heart. Meanwhile, Zoe and Jannik advance to the final, competing for the title of "Germany's Next Topmodel" in the nail-biting live finale next week.
As for the most recent season of Germany's Next Topmodel, search results do not specify the winner. However, Daniela, Magdalena, and Zoe are known to be finalists in the 2025 season.[5] Regarding Eliob Demofike, there is no mention of a specific shopping incident in the available search results. Eliob appeared among the bottom four at one point, but details about a shopping mistake are not available in the search results.[1]
- "Heidi Klum, the host of Germany's Next Top Model, might find that Daniela's transformation from a Barbie doll to a confident and open model reminds her of the eager individuals who auditioned for the show during the casting process."
- "In the entertainment section of movies-and-tv, one can find articles discussing the shopping nightmare experienced by Eliob, a contestant on Germany's Next Top Model, before the fashion walk in Los Angeles."
