Germany's Top Model Contestant - The notable moments during the 19th season unfold.
On the 13th of June, the moment we've all been waiting for arrives: Heidi Klum (51) will crown the winners of "Germany's Next Topmodel" at 8:15 PM, live on ProSeven and Joyn. In a first for the show, there will be both a female and a male winner this season. Men have also joined the modeling competition for the first time. Here are some of the highlights from this year's season:
Production Shutdown in the Restyling Episode
The restyling episode is always exciting in "GNTM." However, it was the hairdressers that left viewers stunned this time around. The real surprise came at the end of the episode: Spanish police shut down the production of the walks because the filming was dangerously close to Tenerife's airspace. Puzzled pilots who were about to land at Tenerife complained about the intense spotlights from the "GNTM" team. Heidi couldn't believe what was happening: "I've been hosting 'Germany's Next Topmodel' for 19 years, and I've never seen anything like this before."
Circulatory Problems During Video Shoot with Thomas Kretschmann
In Episode 13, things took an unexpected turn. Heidi Klum invited a very special guest: Hollywood star Thomas Kretschmann (61). The contestants had to perform theatrically in front of him. The setting was a US diner. During the shoot, two contestants faced health issues. Before the shoot even began, Kadidja (21) experienced circulatory problems and fainted. After the shoot, Aldin (23) also experienced dizziness and had to be taken to the hospital.
Runway with 20 Windmills
Each season brings new challenges for the aspiring models. In Episode 10, the contestants faced a difficult fashion walk: 20 windmills were placed on the runway. They had to cover their heads with a black, transparent cloth afterward and pose for the camera five times. Six contestants and models were unable to impress Heidi and guest juror Winnie Harlow (29) and were eliminated.
"Through the Monsoon" - Nude Shooting
The nude photoshoot is a staple in every season of the show. This year, Heidi Klum came up with something special. In Episode 15, Heidi teamed up with photographer and "GNTM" veteran Rankin (58) for a unique setup at a large swimming pool. The models were only given transparent swimsuits and adhesive plasters to cover their intimate body parts. Linus (24) encountered an issue when his adhesive plaster came off in the chilly water. Despite this mishap, the 24-year-old made it to the final.
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- Despite the disruption caused by Spanish police due to filming being too close to Tenerife's airspace, Heidi Klum continues to host "Germany's Next Topmodel" with ease, even after 19 seasons.
- The final episode of "Germany's Next Topmodel 2024" will crown both a female and a male winner, making history as the first season to feature men in the modeling competition.
- Viewers can tune in to ProSeven and Joyn on June 13 to witness Heidi Klum crown the winners of "Germany's Next Topmodel" at 8:15 PM.
- In an exciting twist, Hollywood star Thomas Kretschmann will serve as a guest judge for the contestants in Episode 13, adding an extra layer of challenge to the competition.
- During the shoot for a US diner-themed episode, two contestants, Kadidja and Aldin, experienced health issues, with Kadidja fainting due to circulatory problems and Aldin requiring hospitalization after feeling dizzy.
- The final episode of this season will feature a runway walk with 20 windmills, testing the contestants' ability to maintain their poise and balance in challenging weather conditions.
- In a unique nude photoshoot for this season's "Germany's Next Topmodel," Heidi Klum partnered with photographer Rankin to create a memorable setup, requiring the models to wear transparent swimsuits and adhesive plasters, resulting in a few unexpected mishaps.
