Germany's Next Topmodel season 19
The nineteenth season of Germany's Next Topmodel[1] aired on ProSieben from February to June 2024 under the catch phrase GNTM for all.
| Germany's Next Topmodel | |
|---|---|
| Season 19 | |
| Judges | |
| No. of contestants | 40 |
| No. of episodes | 19 |
| Release | |
| Original network | ProSieben |
| Original release | 15 February – 13 June 2024 |
| Season chronology | |
The international destinations for this cycle are Santa Cruz, Los Angeles, Miami and Palermo.
This marks the first season with male contestants and the absence of best-ager models for the first time since season 16. [2][3][4][5]Additionally, there will be two winners, one male and one female, who will each receive prizes including a joint cover and spread in the German edition of Harper's Bazaar and a €100,000 cash prize.[6]
This season breaks the record for having the biggest pool of contestants in the history of the Top Model franchise with 40 contestants.
Contestants edit
Ages stated are as of the beginning of the contest[7]
| Contestant | Age | Hometown | Finish | Place | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vivien Walkemeyer | 24 | Landau in der Pfalz | Episode 4 | 40 (quit) | |
| Pitzi Müller | 33 | Hamburg | 39 (DQ) | ||
| Yanik Schulze | 20 | Gladbeck | 38-35 | ||
| Bảo-Huy Nguyễn | 22 | Köln | |||
| Tracy Baumgarten | 26 | Essen | |||
| Vanessa Horst | 22 | Viernheim | |||
| Marcia Edhere | 23 | Neuenhof, Switzerland | Episode 5 | 34-32 | |
| Lilian Assih | 24 | Hannover | |||
| Felice van Rooyen | 20 | Berlin | |||
| Franz Vochezer | 19 | Lübeck | Episode 6 | 31-29 | |
| Livingsten Amalanathan | 22 | Berlin | |||
| Leoni Mecklenburg | 25 | Hannover | |||
| Alexandra Bode | 21 | Erfurt | Episode 7 | 28-27 | |
| Max Uhrmacher | 20 | Berlin | |||
| Nuri Enoch | 22 | Berlin | Episode 10 | 26-23 | |
| Jana Wetzel | 24 | Leimersheim | |||
| Yusupha Jobarteh | 25 | Bremen | |||
| Felix Xaver | 20 | Bad Füssing | |||
| Dominik Gruber | 27 | Waltenhofen | 22-21 | ||
| Lilli Hachgenei | 23 | Mannheim | |||
| Maximilian Kreiner | 21 | Vienna, Austria | Episode 11 | 20-19 | |
| Mare Cirko | 22 | Gmund am Tegernsee | |||
| Lydwine Nitidem | 21 | Lemgo | Episode 12 | 18-17 | |
| Lucas Schwarze | 24 | Norderstedt | |||
| Aldin Zahirović | 23 | München | Participating | ||
| Armin Rausch | 27 | Kempten | |||
| Dominic Spillner | 20 | Katlenburg-Lindau | |||
| Fabienne Urbach | 20 | Solingen | |||
| Frieder Sell | 25 | Berlin | |||
| Grace Zakhour | 24 | Düsseldorf | |||
| Jermaine Kokoú Kothé | 19 | Kassel | |||
| Kadidja Becher | 21 | Vienna, Austria | |||
| Lea Oude Engberink | 24 | Düsseldorf | |||
| Linus Weber | 25 | Berlin | |||
| Luka Cidic[a] | 24 | Frankfurt | |||
| Marvin De-Graft | 22 | Bielefeld | |||
| Sara Zuraw | 28 | Berlin | |||
| Stella Naming | 34 | Dortmund | |||
| Tarkan 'Julian' Cidic [a] | 24 | Frankfurt | |||
| Xenia Tsilikova | 23 | Hof | |||
Episode summaries edit
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original air date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 282 | 1 | "Das große Casting in Berlin" | 15 February 2024 | |
|
The new season kicked off with auditions from individuals of all genders, aged 18 and above, from across Germany, competing for the final spots in the competition. The first step involves an open casting in Berlin.
| ||||
| 283 | 2 | "Casting-Fieber und hoher Besuch" | 22 February 2024 | |
|
In Part 2 of the open casting, the remaining auditionees face various challenges at the historic Wilhelm Hallen in Berlin. Guest judge Jean Paul Gaultier joins Klum to select the contenders who will move forward to the final round and receive a fitting by fashion designer Jasmin Erbas. Gaultier also provides tips to the models.
| ||||
| 284 | 3 | "Die erste Fashion-Show" | 29 February 2024 | |
|
After the open-casting session concludes, the aspiring models participate in a fashion show featuring clothes designed by Jasmin Erbas. At the end of the episode, Heidi Klum and Jean Paul Gaultier finalize the selection of the final 39 contestants who will travel to Tenerife, Spain.
| ||||
| 285 | 4 | "Viva España" | 7 March 2024 | |
|
The episode begins with the arrival of former season 18 contestant Tracy to round up the top 40. Before the contestants arrive in Tenerife, they receive their first challenge: a "self-timer shoot" with the theme "Be Yourself." Following the models being divided into immune and non-immune groups, Vivien decided to withdraw from the competition. Challenges for the models immune from elimination include a promo shoot for the 19th season, a music video shoot for Heidi Klum's song "Sunglasses at Night," and the show's opening title, directed by Rankin. Pitzi, one of the 20 models granted immunity, was disqualified due to his inappropriate behavior. Despite two models leaving, the models who lost immunity pose in the ocean for a group photo shoot with Heidi Klum. At judging, four contestants are eliminated based on their poor performance: Bảo-Huy, Tracy, Vanessa, and Yanik.
| ||||
| 286 | 5 | "Das erste Catwalk-Teaching mit prominenter Unterstützung" | 14 March 2024 | |
|
Today the models learn everything about elegance and expression on the runway. Under the guidance of designer Marina Hoermanseder and catwalk professional Jon Kortajarena they delve into the secrets of the perfect catwalk - from the right head posture to the perfect turn. Afterwards their learned skills get tested in a challenging outdoor fashion show in Hoermanseder's outfits. In the end, Felice, Lilian, and Marcia were eliminated.
| ||||
| 287 | 6 | "Das große #GNTM Umstyling!" | 21 March 2024 | |
|
Today the models receive major transformations at the makeovers with a huge challenge waiting right after for them to present their new looks: a fashion show at the futuristic Auditorio de Tenerife which includes many stairs and outfits by the designers Kaviar Gauche and Baldessarini. Heidi and guest judge Jourdan Dunn look for the models who leave the best impression.
| ||||
| 288 | 7 | "Das erste Casting und Sedcard Shooting" | 28 March 2024 | |
|
The remaining models experience another side of modeling as Heidi conducts a casting teaching session. Unbeknownst to them, the real client, Emmi Caffé Latte is secretly observing to evaluate their suitability for a campaign, which Aldin and Kadidja ultimately book. The models also have a sed card photoshoot using furniture as props, judged by photographer Christian Anwarder. At elimination, Heidi Klum and guest judge Christian Anwarder name Alexandra, Grace, Lilli, Luka, Mare, Max, and Nuri as the bottom seven, with Alexandra and Max leaving the competition due to poor performance in the photoshoot.
| ||||
| 289 | 8 | "Welcome to Los Angeles!" | 4 April 2024 | |
|
The remaining models have a casting marathon in Frankfurt before heading to their new home in Los Angeles. In L.A., they face a catwalk challenge at the Rose Bowl Stadium with football players as the backdrop. Guest judge Christian Cowan evaluates their looks. However, due to their recent arrival in L.A., Klum and Cowan decide not to eliminate any models this week.
| ||||
| 290 | 9 | "Interview-Training" | 11 April 2024 | |
|
Journalist Claudia von Brauchitsch returns to observe the models during their first interview, with designer Kilian Kerner secretly watching as well. Later, the models discover Kerner's mission in Los Angeles. He also provides runway coaching and judges their creativity at the "Tiny Tokio" shoot by photographer Yu Tsai. Although Dominik, Felix, Jana, Nuri, Stella, and Yusupha land in the bottom six, none of them are eliminated. However, they will compete in a walk-off in the next episode, where four models will be eliminated.
| ||||
| 291 | 10 | "Castings, Reels, und Haute Couture" | 18 April 2024 | |
|
The episode kicks off with Intimissimi hosting a "casting call" for their campaign, inviting all remaining female models to audition with the theme "Italian Morning", with Grace selected. Meanwhile, the other 25 models are challenged to shoot a 15-second video expressing their individual personalities, with Frieder and Stella winning. Prior to the main elimination walk, the bottom six from the previous episode compete in a walk-off to determine who stays, resulting in Felix, Jana, Nuri, and Yusupha being instantly eliminated. Additionally, a high fashion show takes place in the SCS warehouse, where Heidi and guest judge Winnie Harlow decide to eliminate Dominik and Lilli for their poor performance.
| ||||
| 292 | 11 | "Unterwasser-Shooting" | 25 April 2024 | |
|
In this episode, the remaining models participate in an underwater shoot by photographer Russell James, portraying newlywed couples. Heidi visits them in their penthouse to teach them how to convey intimacy on camera before they dive into the pool. During judging, Mare and Maximilian fail to impress guest judge James and Klum, leading to their elimination.
| ||||
| 293 | 12 | "Fashion-Week-Spezial" | 2 May 2024 | |
|
This week, the models prepare for three different fashion shows with the help of their catwalk coach Micky Kurz. Under the watchful eyes of Heidi and the three respective designers Kevin Germanier, Ashton Michael, and Esther Perbandt they have to bring the unique outfits to life and hope to get their approval. Who can master this challenge without any difficulties?
| ||||
| 294 | 13 | TBA | 9 May 2024 | |
|
Ready, set, action! This week is all about videos. First the contestants have to get creative for a beauty casting where they have to portray their personal transformation in a video clip - starting natural without make-up and then displaying their stylish look with make-up applied by themselves. Afterwards they have to impress with their acting skills in a video shoot that takes place in a diner where guest judge and actor Thomas Kretschmann portrays a manager by their side. Director David Helmut completes this week's judging panel.
| ||||
| 295 | 14 | TBA | 16 May 2024 | |
|
Today's casting is for a swimwear campaign where the models have to create colorful beach looks, while Nikeata Thompson comes back as guest judge to teach them choreographies to songs from the likes of Beyonce and Justin Timberlake. An additional challenge will be a lip-sync performance on top of it, before a final walk leads to another decision made by Heidi, Nikeata and the second guest judge Joan Collins.
| ||||
| 296 | 15 | TBA | 23 May 2024 | |
|
Two huge jobs wait for the contestants this week: one client searches a convincing model for eyelashes, while another does a casting that involves hugs and emotions in order to find someone for their deodorant brand. Later, a spectacular monsoon shoot with photographer Rankin is confronting the contestants with rain and wind. Who will have problems with the artificially weather?
| ||||
| 297 | 16 | TBA | 30 May 2024 | |
|
Finally it's here! Today the remaining models have their important cover shoot for Harper's Bazaar and everyone hopes they can impress Heidi and Kerstin Schneider with their qualities as cover star. Later, a height runway challenges the contestants even more. Now is not the time to lose nerves and look down, so who can keep their focus at the action walk and reach new heights
| ||||
| 298 | 17 | TBA | 6 June 2024 | |
|
| ||||
| 299 | 18 | "Halbfinale" | 11 June 2024 | |
|
| ||||
| 300 | 19 | "Das große Finale" | 13 June 2024 | |
|
| ||||
Summaries edit
Results table edit
| Place | Model | Episodes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4[b] | 5 | 6[c] | 7[d] | 8[e] | 9[f] | 10[g] | 11[h] | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Aldin | SAFE | IMM | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Armin | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dominic | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fabienne | SAFE | IMM | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Frieder | SAFE | IMM | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Grace | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jermaine | SAFE | IMM | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Julian | SAFE | IMM | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kadidja | SAFE | IMM | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lea | SAFE | IMM | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Linus | SAFE | IMM | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Luka | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Marvin | SAFE | IMM | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sara | SAFE | IMM | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stella | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Xenia | SAFE | IMM | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 17-18 | Lucas | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | OUT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lydwine | SAFE | IMM | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | OUT | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19-20 | Mare | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | OUT | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maximilian | SAFE | IMM | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | OUT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 21-22 | Dominik | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | OUT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lilli | SAFE | IMM | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | SAFE | SAFE | OUT | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 23-26 | Felix | SAFE | IMM | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | OUT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jana | SAFE | LOW | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | OUT | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nuri | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | SAFE | LOW | OUT | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Yusupha | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | OUT | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 27-28 | Alexandra | SAFE | IMM | SAFE | SAFE | OUT | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Max | SAFE | IMM | SAFE | SAFE | OUT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 29-31 | Franz | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | OUT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Leoni | SAFE | IMM | SAFE | OUT | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Livingsten | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | OUT | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 32-34 | Felice | SAFE | LOW | OUT | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lilian | SAFE | IMM | OUT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Marcia | SAFE | LOW | OUT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 35-38 | Bảo-Huy | SAFE | OUT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tracy | — | OUT | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vanessa | SAFE | OUT | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Yanik | SAFE | OUT | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 39 | Pitzi | SAFE | DQ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 | Vivien | SAFE | QUIT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
- The contestant won best performance
- The contestant was immune from elimination
- The contestant withdrew from the competition
- The contestant was absent from panel but was declared safe
- The contestant was disqualified
- The contestant was eliminated outside of panel
- The contestant was eliminated
- The contestant was in danger of elimination
- The contestant won the competition
- ^ a b Julian and Luka are identical twins; however, they competed individually.
- ^ In Episode 4, Tracy entered the competition. She was originally a contestant on the show's previous season, but decided to quit the competition for personal reasons. Additionally, Vivien decided to quit the competition, while Pitzi was disqualified from the competition due to inappropriate behaviour. Furthermore, there was no elimination walk. The elimination was solely based on the models' performance during the photoshoot.
- ^ In episode 6, there was no photoshoot or video shoot besides the makeovers.
- ^ In Episode 7, there was no elimination walk. The elimination was solely based on the models' performance during the photoshoot.
- ^ In episode 8, no one was eliminated.
- ^ In episode 9, Dominik, Felix, Jana, Nuri, Stella and Yusupha landed in the bottom six but were saved. Nevertheless, they were put into the walk-off. Furthermore, there was no elimination walk. The elimination was solely based on the models' performance during the photoshoot.
- ^ In episode 10, Felix, Jana, Nuri, and Yusupha were eliminated outside of judging panel after losing the walk-off.
- ^ In Episode 11, there was no elimination walk. The elimination was solely based on the models' performance during the photoshoot.
Photo shoot guide edit
- Episode 4 photo shoots and video shoot: Promo shoot in groups, Sunglasses at Night by Heidi Klum prod. by Tiësto, and beach castaways in groups in Tenerife
- Episode 5 photo shoot: Posing at the end of the runway in Marina Hoermanseder designs
- Episode 7 photo shoot: Sedcard
- Episode 8 photo shoot: Posing at Rose Bowl Stadium dressed by Christian Cowan
- Episode 9 photo shoot: Tiny Tokyo in pairs
- Episode 10 photo shoot: Black and White Haute Couture
- Episode 11 photo shoot: Bridal underwater shoot in pairs
- Episode 12 photo shoot: Styled by Ashton Michael and Kevin Germanier
- Episode 13 video shoot: Patrons in a diner fight scene with Thomas Kretschmann
- Episode 15 photo shoot: Nude in the rain and wind
- Episode 16 photo shoot: Harper's Bazaar cover-try
References edit
- ^ "Die ersten Models, Stars und Locations sind enthüllt! Alle Infos rund um GNTM 2024 auf einen Blick". 2024-02-01.
- ^ "GNTM 2024: Die ersten Kandidaten der 19. Staffel in der Übersicht". 2024-02-01.
- ^ "DAS sind die ersten 20 Kandidatinnen und Kandidaten". 2024-02-01.
- ^ "GNTM 2024: GNTM 2024: Sendestart, Kandidat:innen & alle News zur neuen Staffel". 2024-02-01.
- ^ "Germany's Next Topmodel 2024: Das sind die Models in Staffel 19". 2024-02-01.
- ^ "Zwei Gewinner:innen, zweimal Preisgeld, geteiltes Cover". 2024-02-01.
- ^ "Die Models der 19. Staffel". 2024-02-01.
- ^ "Von der Designer-Legende bis zur Hollywood-Schauspielerin: Diese Stars unterstützen Heidi Klum bei GNTM 2024". 2024-02-01.