"GNTM" Semi-Finals Showdown: Who's In the Running for the Crown?
Rival contestants vie for the royal title in this competition. - Six competitors strive for the throne in this engagement
Here we are, with only the top eight models vying for the coveted title of "Germany's Next Topmodel" (every Thursday, 8:15 PM, ProSieben and joyn). Tensions are high as these aspiring beauties face their final tests in sunny Los Angeles. The stakes are high, with the winner scoring a spot on the cover of "Harper's Bazaar". But alas, two won't make it to the end - after four grueling months of "GNTM". Tragically, a contestant makes a dire mistake during a shopping spree, sabotaging their chances in the process.
"We've Grown Unbelievably"
The finale of "GNTM" is almost upon us, and the remaining eight models look back on their transformation from amateur models to shimmering stars. Daniela (20), for example, sees a "completely different Dani" in her casting video - one who's evolved from a Barbie doll to a confident, open model. Pierre (22) echoes her sentiments, declaring, "We've grown unbelievably. No wonder we're in the semi-finals." In typical fashion, the group enthusiastically applauds itself.
A Foretaste of Triumph
Each year, the winner of "GNTM" graces the cover of the magazine "Harper's Bazaar". This year's cover shoot takes place in the semi-finals, as the models don their best looks amid a vintage car. Among the standouts are Zoe, Magdalena (21), Pierre, and Jannik - each delivering striking poses that catch the attention of none other than Heidi Klum (52) herself and Kerstin Schneider, editor-in-chief of the German edition of "Harper's Bazaar". Canel (26) and Eliob (29) face more difficulties, but they persevere, hoping for a chance in the finale.
Eliob's Costly Shopping Blunder
Before the models set foot on the runway in Los Angeles, Heidi hands each contestant $1,500 in cash. Their mission? Create a day and evening outfit within two hours for a quick outfit change during the walk. While the ladies navigate the shopping aisles with ease, Pierre panics. "I hate shopping tours," he confesses. Eliob, on the other hand, struggles to stick to the budget. His plan to spend the entire $1,500 on high-end items backfires when he realizes taxes aren't included in prices, forcing him to abandon a shirt and shoes at the checkout - a fatal misstep.
A Peggy Bundy-Esque Strut All the Way to Vivaldi
As the contestants make their final walk to secure a spot in the finale, Zoe turns heads in a leopard print look reminiscent of sitcom star Peggy Bundy. Accompanied by the melodic strains of Antonio Vivaldi, she transitions seamlessly from a playful, daring diva to a sophisticated lady in her elegant evening gown. Canel, determined to make a strong final impression after a "mediocre" photoshoot, falls short with her self-selected outfits, leaving Heidi and Kerstin unimpressed. Eliob's bare-chested and shoeless appearance raises questions about his fashion acumen and casting choice for the finale.
Last-Minute Exits for Canel and Eliob
As the judges deliberate who earns a spot in the finale, Kerstin Schneider muses, "This is the strongest season of 'GNTM'." In the end, Daniela, Moritz (19) from Berlin, the Vienna duo Magdalena and Pierre, Jannik, and Zoe move on - but only just. Canel, a cleaner turned model, reflects on her journey, proclaiming, "I'll continue to show the world who Canel is." Despite his shopping mistake, Eliob exits the competition with gratitude. Zoe and Jannik carry on, readying themselves for next week's competition and the chance to claim the title of "Germany's Next Topmodel."
The editor-in-chief of "Harper's Bazaar," Kerstin Schneider, and Heidi Klum, the host of Germany's Next Topmodel, express admiration for the standout performances during the semi-finals, which take place in the world of movies-and-tv and entertainment. The models don their best looks for the cover shoot of "Harper's Bazaar," with Zoe strutting a Peggy Bundy-Esque runway stride to the tunes of Antonio Vivaldi. Notably, the contestants are given $1,500 to create a day and evening outfit, but Eliob's shopping blunder leads to significant cost overruns, making a fatal impact on his chances. Amidst the high stakes and intense competition, the remaining models look forward to the finale, aspiring to claim the coveted title of Germany's Next Topmodel.
