Lea and Jermaine have attained their ideal location.
Wrap it up! With much excitement, even more confetti, and a World Champion sitting comfortably, the 19th season of "Germany's next Topmodel" has come to an end – featuring victories from favorites.
Twin-power, frustration in the favorites' corner, and a huge buzz among the candidates: The conclusion of this year's "GNTM" season is already casting long shadows after the semifinals. How could Modelmom Heidi Klum send format competitors like Armin, Frieder, and Kadidja home prematurely? Why can the Robocop-Twins Luca and Julian still dream of becoming the first-ever male twin pair to win overall? And why isn't the grand finale happening in front of thousands of singing fans, but only in a small group in front of the closest friends and acquaintances? Heidi Klum answered the last question a few days ago with a shrug of the shoulders via Instagram. The questioner has to be asked about this, so the big blonde in heels replies.
A significant portion of the enthusiastic "GNTM" community is clearly not amused – and it's not just about the location decision. Promptly for the big showdown, the little pre-dramas will be covered in glamour and glitter. The opening alone is grandiose in itself. While Heidi Klum greets from the studio balcony on an oversized heart, Robin S. grumbles three meters below with her hit "Show Me Love." The Top 20 Models of the season bring a clumsy children's disco routine to the runway. Everyone is cheering, everyone is screaming. Even series regular guest Wolfgang Joop gets sweaty hands: "Lea reminds me of Marlene with the long legs..." murmurs the cult designer.
The Twins must abandon their dream of a triumphant victory
Yes, maybe it'll be Lea in the end. Maybe Xenia or Fabienne will also grab the title. Fact is: There will be twice the reason to be happy this time, as male models are in the spotlight for the first time in the show's history. And they're giving it their all on the last Catwalk meters. During an unusual photo shoot with soccer world champion Bastian Schweinsteiger and star photographer Rankin, Linus, Jermaine, and their friends show off their style like stylish Manuel Neuer clones on the specially prepared artificial turf. For the two Twins Luca and Julian, the first shoot of the evening is also the last. Along with their colleague Fabienne, Luca and Julian must bury their dream of the grand triumph.
Now there are only four models left in the race. Sabrina Carpenter, who has just performed her hit "Espresso," has been waiting backstage for a long time. Actress Elizabeth Hurley and her modeling-active son Damian are also still holding out. The two honorary guests stay until the grand finale. Along with the clapping crowd, Jermaine, Linus, Xenia, and Lea parade in extravagant alien sculpture costumes down the runway. The duo Sofi Tukker sets the final tone with the chart hit "Spiral." Confetti falls from the ceiling.
"Today, we're creating history!"
The 31st commercial is finally coming to an end. Then, German Model Mom Heidi Klum finally lets the cats out of the bag. "Today, we're creating history!" shouts Tom Kaulitz's wife from Tokio Hotel. Seconds later, Lea and Jermaine break down in each other's arms, weeping. The two favorite contestants have reached their dream's goal. What a wild ride! Fan favorite Armin can finally smile again. Half an hour ago, his girlfriend Grace's modeling assistant made a romantic "relationship proposal." Chills all around. So, onward and upward. Everyone's happy again. Next year, "GNTM" will celebrate its 20th birthday. "We're already deep in planning!" cheerfully announces the show's boss to the camera.
In conclusion: Wrap it up, everyone, it's a wrap!
