Series synopsis
Germany's Next Topmodel is a German reality television series that premiered on ProSieben on January 25, 2006. It stars Heidi Klum, Peyman Amin, Armin Morbach and Rolf Scheider.
Germany's Next Topmodel is a German reality television show, based on a concept that was introduced by Tyra Banks with America's Next Top Model. The competition is hosted by Heidi Klum. She also serves as the lead judge and executive producer of the show.
Premise
Germany's Next Topmodel is a German reality television show, based on a concept that was introduced by Tyra Banks with America's Next Top Model. The competition is hosted by Heidi Klum. She also serves as the lead judge and executive producer of the show.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Heidi Klum as Self - Host
- Peyman Amin as Self - Judge
- Armin Morbach as Self - Judge
- Rolf Scheider as Self - Judge
- Qualid "Q" Ladraa as Self - Judge
Guest cast
- Bruce Darnell as Self - Judge
- Thomas Rath as Self - Judge
- Toni Garrn as Self - Judge
- Boris Entrup as Self - Judge
- Michael Michalsky as Self - Judge
- Jasmine Sanders as Self - Guest Judge
- Christian Cowan as Self - Guest Judge
- Yvonne Schröder as Self - Contestant
- Jennifer Wanderer as Self - Contestant
- Janina Ortmann as Self - Contestant
- Lena Meier as Self - Contestant
- Charlotte Offeney as Self - Contestant
Episodes
This series spans 20 seasons with 313 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 5 | May 28, 2020 | |
| Season 1 | 10 | January 25, 2006 | March 29, 2006 |
| Season 2 | 14 | March 1, 2007 | May 31, 2007 |
| Season 3 | 17 | February 28, 2008 | June 12, 2008 |
| Season 4 | 17 | February 12, 2009 | May 28, 2009 |
| Season 5 | 17 | March 4, 2010 | June 17, 2010 |
| Season 6 | 17 | March 3, 2011 | June 16, 2011 |
| Season 7 | 17 | February 23, 2012 | June 14, 2012 |
| Season 8 | 15 | February 28, 2013 | June 6, 2013 |
| Season 9 | 16 | February 6, 2014 | May 15, 2014 |
| Season 10 | 16 | February 12, 2015 | May 28, 2015 |
| Season 11 | 15 | February 4, 2016 | May 12, 2016 |
| Season 12 | 16 | February 9, 2017 | May 26, 2017 |
| Season 13 | 16 | February 8, 2018 | May 24, 2018 |
| Season 14 | 16 | February 7, 2019 | May 23, 2019 |
| Season 15 | 18 | January 30, 2020 | May 27, 2020 |
| Season 16 | 17 | February 4, 2021 | May 27, 2021 |
| Season 17 | 17 | February 3, 2022 | May 26, 2022 |
| Season 18 | 18 | February 16, 2023 | June 15, 2023 |
| Season 19 | 19 | February 15, 2024 | June 13, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | |
| 2 | Episode 2 | May 19, 2016 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | May 19, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The jump into cold water Who will be Germany's next supermodel? 11,637 young women applied! Heidi Klum invites 32 of them to her first show, in which twelve candidates are ultimately selected for the race for “Germany’s Next Top Model”. A hard and merciless battle begins for them, because: They are all attractive, but brilliant looks alone are not enough. |
January 25, 2006 |
| 2 |
New York Today Heidi Klum is taking her twelve girls to New York. There they watch, among other things, how the crème de la crème of top models - Heidi Klum, Gisele Bündchen, Naomi Campbell and many more - prepare for the Victoria's Secret show and are also allowed to walk down the famous catwalk themselves. |
February 1, 2006 |
| 3 |
Dare The ten girls from “Germany’s Next Top Model” certainly imagined it differently: At their first meeting with Klum’s husband Seal, the young models wanted to look perfect, but he surprises them in the middle of a visit to the hairdresser… In the next test, the girls have to spontaneously complete a catwalk on the Düsseldorf Rheinbahn. On platform three, the young models present themselves in crop tops, miniskirts and tight dresses - with great success. |
February 8, 2006 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The first big appearance Lena Gercke became the first winner of Germany's Next Top Model. It's now into the second round and only a few girls out of hundreds made it to show 1. The first fashion show is coming up in the largest stadium in Germany! |
March 1, 2007 |
| 2 |
Runway training on ice The girls don't just have to dress warmly in a figurative sense. This week the girls are shooting in the snow and presenting a winter collection. In addition, there are intrigues and lies among the models, which depresses the mood in the model house. |
March 8, 2007 |
| 3 |
Moving into the house In this episode there is a makeover of a slightly different kind: the girls become mannequins and are given bald heads. The models also receive a visit from a familiar surprise guest who gives them valuable tips! |
March 15, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The big casting in Cologne From over 18,200 applicants, the jury invited 120 girls to the big casting in Cologne. And everyone has one goal: to become Germany's next top model! |
February 28, 2008 |
| 2 |
The Sedcard Put on your favorite clothes and get in front of the camera! In the second episode, the 30 candidates style themselves for their personal comp card. But not all top model candidates demonstrate a sure hand when it comes to outfits. |
March 6, 2008 |
| 3 |
First trouble in the model house When 19 girls live together in one house, trouble is inevitable. Gisele, Aisha and Katharina-Yvonne are dissatisfied with the “overall situation” and confront their fellow campaigners. But the conversation turns into a heated discussion. |
March 13, 2008 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Casting in Düsseldorf The first open casting in Düsseldorf: Heidi Klum and her jury colleagues Peyman Amin and Rolf Schneider looked at 1,104 applicants for five hours. Which girls will make it to the first photo shoot and who will have to go home? |
February 12, 2009 |
| 2 |
Casting in Munich Heidi Klum, Peyman Amin and Rolf Scheider travel to Munich for the second open casting. There are 1,376 applicants in high heels and cool outfits waiting to make their dream come true. Whoever makes it into the model villa is here for you! |
February 19, 2009 |
| 3 |
Ice-cold The top 30 girls are off on their first trip: their first fashion show and an ice shoot await them in Berlin, where the models have to dress warmly. You can see who it is too cold for and who can melt the ice here. |
February 26, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
New season, new jury Screaming reception for Heidi Klum and her new jury colleagues. In season 5 she is supported by star photographer Kristian Schuller and marketing expert Qualid Ladraa. Well, then the big casting can begin! |
March 4, 2010 |
| 2 |
Fashion Week Berlin In this episode, Heidi Klum, Kristian Schuller and Q take the 31 girls, who were selected from over 2000 applicants, on their first trip - to Berlin. The first fashion show awaits you as part of “Fashion Week”. |
March 11, 2010 |
| 3 |
Shooting on the suitcase treadmill This time it's about proving your sense of style: skirt or jeans, blouse or top? At Munich Airport, the girls had to face the jury and spectators. She also expects a strenuous photo shoot on a suitcase treadmill. |
March 18, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
World record Here we go again! Heidi is looking for the most beautiful girls in Germany and is back with a new jury! You can see here why the first decision literally fell through! |
March 3, 2011 |
| 2 |
The Makeover In the second episode, the aspiring models fly to London and have to face a big change because the makeover is coming up and some are very unhappy about it. Also, the girls definitely need to work on their ego... |
March 10, 2011 |
| 3 |
Royal Challenge A royal challenge awaits the girls in London: they have to make a member of the Queen's Guard laugh. The candidates will also be photographed by the British star photographer Rankin and this shoot is really something special... |
March 17, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Spectacular start Lights off, spot on! Germany's Next Top Model is back and with a spectacular start. 51 girls demonstrate their modeling potential in the first episode. |
February 23, 2012 |
| 2 |
Off to Thailand Our top model candidates are going to Thailand in the second week. What starts out like a fairy tale quickly becomes hard work... |
March 1, 2012 |
| 3 |
Fashion Week Berlin In the third episode, the top model candidates from Thailand travel halfway around the world to Fashion Week in Berlin! But not everyone gets a job, but one of the girls seems to have a real streak of luck... |
March 8, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Start in Dubai Germany's next top model is going into the next round. Heidi Klum, together with Thomas Hayo and Enrique Badulescu, is looking for Germany's next top model. Your first stop is Wiesbaden and Dubai. |
February 28, 2013 |
| 2 |
The Shooting Edition This week on Germany's Next Top Model everything revolves around the topic of shooting. Three major photo shoots are on the program: high up, under water and in the desert. |
March 7, 2013 |
| 3 |
The Makeover This episode of Germany's Next Top Model is about beauty. The models are given a new look and are restyled. They also have a scary shoot with Zombie Boy coming up. |
March 14, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Casting At the big casting in Berlin, the new Germany's Next Top Model jury sees the girls for the first time. Who is convincing and allowed to go to Singapore? |
February 6, 2014 |
| 2 |
Snake Shooting Shortly before the big fashion show in Singapore, events come to a head. Heidi Klum has to go to the emergency room. But "The Show must go on" - Who will do bravely at the snake shoot and who will be allowed to move into the model villa in L.A.? |
February 13, 2014 |
| 3 |
The Makeover Snap, snap, the models are getting their hair done - the big makeover is coming up. The shoot also takes place at dizzy heights, which is not good for all girls... |
February 20, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Casting in Cologne Whether by bus on a tour across Germany or at the first big mass casting in Cologne: you've never experienced the search for Germany's most beautiful girl like this! |
February 12, 2015 |
| 2 |
Casting in Munich The mass casting in Cologne is over, but the search for Germany's Next Top Model has only just begun. Who impresses at the Bikini Walk and who gets one round further at the mass casting in Munich? |
February 19, 2015 |
| 3 |
The Fashion Show The top model candidates have completed the bikini walk! Now the fight for the title of “Germany’s next top model” can really begin: Who will master the first fashion show and get to go to Los Angeles? |
February 26, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
New Rules, New Jury, New Style! The 11th season starts with new rules: Team Hayo vs. Team Michalsky. First, the girls must prove themselves in two rounds, which starts on the catwalk. |
February 4, 2016 |
| 2 |
Two Teams, Two Islands Off to the Canary Islands! But not to the life of luxury they had expected, instead finding spartan rooms with bunk beads. Not every candidate is thrilled about this... |
February 11, 2016 |
| 3 |
It's Syrupy! Real castings, real jobs, and a syrupy photoshoot: Now the girls have to show what they can do. |
February 18, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
An Airport for #GNTM There has never been anything like this on ProSieben! At the start of the twelfth season of “Germany’s Next Top Model – by Heidi Klum”, the #GNTM team turns an airport into a fashion hotspot with one of the most unusual catwalks a woman can imagine. |
February 9, 2017 |
| 2 |
The Topmodel Cruise begins! Pure relaxation on a beautiful Mediterranean cruise? No way: Heidi Klum invites her top 28 to the first #GNTM cruise on the MS Astoria. Right at the first stop before Mallorca, photographer Max Montgomery is waiting in a small bay for a stand-up paddle shoot. |
February 16, 2017 |
| 3 |
A Shoot at extreme Heights! Today Heidi Klum rappels her young models off Menorca. In elaborate evening gowns, on a large box and in strong gusts of wind, the top model candidates hang in the air from the ship's crane on the MS Astoria a full eight meters above the ground. |
February 23, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Start in the Caribbean Welcome to Paradise! Heidi Klum invites her girls to the Caribbean for the start of the 13th season of “Germany’s Next Top Model – by Heidi Klum”. Vacation under palm trees? None. Right from the start, the young models have to prove their talent: During a “Shoot & Walk” they try to win over Heid in a 60-second shoot with expressive poses in their favorite outfit. |
February 8, 2018 |
| 2 |
The Nude Shoot Rankin is back. In the second episode “Germany’s Next Top Model – by Heidi Klum”, head of the jury Heidi Klum invites her top model candidates to a first, big shoot. The first catwalk teaching is also on the program. To make the decision, the young models have to jump from a wooden platform in the water in bikinis designed by Heidi Klum and swim to the beach. |
February 15, 2018 |
| 3 |
Jump into Winter A particularly sweaty shoot in the Caribbean awaits Heidi Klum's young models. Star photographer Max Montgomery invites the top model candidates to sit on a trampoline in front of his camera. Equipped with thick winter outfits by designer Tim Labenda, they have to jump and find the right pose. In the finale the girls have the chance to get their first job. For a fashion show, designer Christian Cowan is looking for models to present his collection in front of 150 guests. |
February 22, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dinner with Heidi At the start of the new season, Heidi Klum meets her top 50 model candidates for dinner in Berlin and reveals the first surprise: the first fashion show for the German fashion designer and designer Michael Michalsky awaits the excited women. |
February 7, 2019 |
| 2 |
Shooting in the Snowstorm Heidi Klum is traveling to the Austrian Alps with her model candidates today. The girls are transformed into snow queens for a new photo series. |
February 14, 2019 |
| 3 |
The mountain is calling! The mountain is calling! Things will be particularly hot for the remaining candidates this week: At the Alm shoot with a male model, the young models have the task of demonstrating their posing in their underwear. |
February 21, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Girls, Models, Munich! Girls, models, Munich! The 15th season starts in the Bavarian metropolis. At an open casting in the Olympic Park, Heidi Klum and the English fashion designer Julien Macdonald select the girls who will be allowed to go on the big #GNTM trip with her. |
January 30, 2020 |
| 2 |
Welcome to the Jungle! The professionals who will support Heidi Klum this season include actress Milla Jovovic, who also works as a model, American fashion designer “The Blonds”, star photographer Rankin and English fashion designer Julien MacDonald. |
February 6, 2020 |
| 3 |
The Nude Shoot The candidates for top models go to the beach in Costa Rica for a photo shoot. In an exotic setting, they have a rather unusual partner in front of the camera: a horse. |
February 13, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
High Fashion in Berlin High fashion in Berlin! At the start of the 16th season of “Germany’s Next Top Model – by Heidi Klum”, Heidi Klum surprised her young models in the German fashion metropolis with a glamorous fashion show. |
February 4, 2021 |
| 2 |
Welcome to the Modeloft! Welcome to the Modeloft! In the second episode, after moving into the loft, the first shoot of the season takes place: in front of star photographer Rankin's camera, the top model candidates have the unique chance to shine alongside Heidi Klum in the campaign shoot for the start of the 16th season. |
February 11, 2021 |
| 3 |
Primaballerina Primaballerina! During the shoot in the third episode, the top model candidates transform into mystical ballet dancers and demonstrate their body awareness and mobility. |
February 18, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Start in Athens In front of the impressive backdrop of the Zappeion in Athens, supermodel Heidi Klum personally welcomes her candidates at the start of the 17th #GNTM and surprises them with the first test: an impressive fashion show in front of a live audience. |
February 3, 2022 |
| 2 |
Bootcamp Edition Eat, sleep, model, repeat. The candidates are still at the beginning of their modeling careers and still have a lot to learn. That's why the second episode has the motto “Bootcamp Edition”. |
February 10, 2022 |
| 3 |
Promo Edition The Promo Edition is coming! In the third episode, the shooting for the Germany-wide poster campaign for “Germany’s Next Top Model” takes place. Natural beauty is important here: the models remain without make-up and unstyled. |
February 17, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Welcome to Hollywood! Supermodel Heidi Klum welcomes her 29 candidates to the start of the 18th season of “Germany’s Next Top Model – by Heidi Klum” in a real film city. |
February 16, 2023 |
| 2 |
Duel Mode: The Models are in direct Competition Duel mode at #GNTM: Each candidate is assigned a direct competitor this week. |
February 23, 2023 |
| 3 |
Express yourself In the first video shoot of the season, the candidates film their own individual introduction clips. |
March 2, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The big Casting in Berlin “Germany’s Next Top Model – by Heidi Klum” starts with an innovation: for the 19th season, world star Heidi Klum is calling all of Germany to Berlin for an open casting. It doesn't matter how tall or short, how heavy or light the applicants are, or what gender they identify with. The only condition is that you have to have celebrated your 18th birthday before filming begins. Who will advance one round and go on a big “Germany’s Next Top Model” journey? |
February 15, 2024 |
| 2 |
Casting Fever and important Visitors Heidi Klum continues her search for “Germany’s Next Top Model” in the historic Wilhelm Hallen and has a very special guest at her side: French fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier, who gives the young models valuable tips for the catwalk. Also a guest: German designer Jasmin Erbas, who will be providing the upcoming fashion show with her collections. Who will make it onto the catwalk? |
February 22, 2024 |
| 3 |
The First Fashion Show: Between Glamor and Tears It's Showtime! The third round of the open casting in Berlin promises not only glamor, but also a special surprise: the first fashion show in front of an audience is coming up - equipped by the German fashion designer Jasmin Erbas. After the big parade, the model boss, together with the French fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier, selects the models who will go on the #GNTM journey with her. Off to Tenerife! But who will get on the plane? |
February 29, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ProSieben |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 25, 2006 |
| Last aired | March 19, 2026 |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Schedule | Thursday at 20:15:00 |