The twentieth season of Germany's Next Topmodel aired on ProSieben from February to mid 2025.

This marks the second season with male contestants as well as two winners, one male and one female. It also marks the return of best-ager models for the first time since season 18.[1]

On the 7 January 2025 it was announced that due to the 2025 Southern California wildfires, filming of the second portion of the show was grounded to a halt. This was to resume at the end of January.[2]

Additionally, episodes would be scheduled twice a week, with men competitive episodes released Wednesday, followed by women on Thursday. This would continue on until a merge occurs after 12 episodes.[3]

This season breaks the record for having the biggest pool of contestants in the history of the Top Model franchise with 51 contestants.

Contestants

Ages stated are as of the beginning of the contest[4]

Contestant Age Hometown Finish Place
Angelina Matic 20 Kempten Episode 5 51-47
Marlene Sánchez 22 Mannheim
Leila Charifa Kraus 22 Zirndorf
Marie 21 Ehrenkirchen
Jessica L. 21 Beckenried, Switzerland
Aaliyah Isla 21 Hamburg Participating
Alexander 'Alex' Van Hoven 24 Landshut
Annett Bremer 46 Stapelfeld
Canel D. 23 Essen
Christian 'Chris' Preinig 23 Sankt Kanzian, Austria
Daniela Djokic 20 Ostfildern
Eliob Demofike 29 Tokyo, Japan
Enis Spahija 23 Schweinfurt
Ethan 19 Dusseldorf
Eva Bloss 26 Berlin
Faruk Aytaç Keçe 21 Bergkamen
Felix Flad 27 Stuttgart
Felix Lintner 21 Vienna, Austria
Felix Schiller 29 Vienna, Austria
Gabriel Moreno von Schinckel 23 Zurich, Switzerland
Jannik Richter 22 Bad Segeberg
Jonathan Tolno 24 Olching
Josephine 'Josy' Tolno 19 Munich
Jule-Malin 'Jule' Gscheidle 21 Frickenhausen
Julian 'J.J.' Stocks 34 Cologne
Katharina Van de Sandt 24 Vienna, Austria
Katrin Gömann-Elsner 56 Berlin
Keanu Kosis 24 Höhenkirchen-Siegertsbrunn
Kevin Vukelja 24 Wetzlar
Konstantin Bell 22 Tuttlingen
Laura K. 25 Holzkirchen
Lian Hansen 21 Bern, Switzerland
Lisa Brandstätter 19 Lasberg, Austria
Lucia Doric 21 Hannover
Luisa 'Lulu' Gömann 32 Berlin
Magdalena Milic 21 Vienna, Austria
Matthias ‘Mattes‘ 38 Alpen
Moritz Rüdiger 19 Berlin
Natali Czesak 20 Frankfurt
Nawin Nazary 27 Freiburg im Breisgau
Pierre Lang 22 Vienna, Austria
Ray Ewulu 30 Hamburg
Ryan Wöhrl 22 Landshut
Safia Asare 24 Dortmund
Samuel Dohmen 23 Cologne
Stella Miljenovic 23 Berlin
Svenja Sievers 24 Hamburg
Tim Schröder 19 Berlin
Valeria Hoffmann 21 Oldenburg
Xenia Redelmann 26 Loxstedt
Zoe Rötzel 19 Pulheim

Episode summaries

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleOriginal release date
3011"Ladies First!"13 January 2025 (2025-01-13)

20 years of glamorous photo shoots and challenging catwalks! Heidi celebrates this milestone with her daughter Leni as first guest judge. Together they welcome the 100 female contestants in Munich where the first cut will be made. The models also have to impress photographer Andreas Ortner who takes their first photos on the runway.

The show will be followed by the new spin-off 'Germany's Next Topmodel Stories' which always takes you behind the scenes of the anniversary season.

  • Featured photographer: Andreas Ortner
  • Special guests: Leni Klum
3022"Wer überzeugt Naomi Campbell?"18 February 2025 (2025-02-18)

The male models take the stage for the first time today in Munich where they get judged not only by Heidi, but also international supermodel Naomi Campbell. At the casting round, the contestants have to impress with their best catwalk skills under the watchful eyes of the two models. Which boys show enough promise to make Heidi and Naomi put them through to the next round?

3033"Glamour, Drama, Laufsteg-Angst!"20 February 2025 (2025-02-20)

The girls that have survived the casting continue their journey with a fitting for the designer Lessja Verlingieri where they get advice from the supermodel Kristen McMenamy. Afterwards the tension rises as the models have to master a nerve-wrecking fashion show. 26 finalist contestants have been chosen.

  • Special guests: Jermaine Kokoú Kothé, Killian Kerner, Kristen McMenamy, Leni Klum, Lessja Verlingieri, Marina Hoermanseder, Vivien Blotzki, & Yannik Zamboni
3044"Ikonisch!"26 February 2025 (2025-02-26)

It's showtime for the boys as they get fitted for their first fashion show. They have to present the outfits of Karl Lagerfeld chief-designer Hun Kim on the runway, while they get judged by Heidi and her fellow supermodel Eva Herzigova. The pressure is high: Who can impress them and secures a spot in the model house?

3055"Tränen lügen nicht!"27 February 2025 (2025-02-27)

Two big challenges are waiting for the girls this week: for a shoot with photographer Lado Alexi they have to show tears, while a butterfly walk requires a more joyful side of the models. In the end, their performances get judged by Heidi and her guest Romee Strijd.

  • Eliminated: Angelina Matic, Jessica L., Leila Charifa Kraus, Marie, & Marlene Sánchez
  • Featured photographers: Lado Alexi & Rankin
  • Special guests: Romee Strijd
3066TBA5 March 2025 (2025-03-05)

This week Heidi receives help at judging by the grande dame of French film Catherine Deneuve and the male supermodel David Gandy. The male models have to impress them at a difficult catwalk made out of cobblestone. But prior to that, they have to show their vulnerable side at a photo shoot through their tears.

3077TBA6 March 2025 (2025-03-06)

The makeover episode is always a rollercoaster ride of emotions. While the candidates sit nervously on the salon chairs, there is tension in the air. They have no idea what transformations Heidi Klum has planned for them. Will it be a dramatic cut, a bold new color or something completely unexpected? But not every candidate will change - Heidi Klum carefully selects those whose potential she thinks can be enhanced.

  • Special guests: Peter Dundas
3088TBA12 March 2025 (2025-03-12)

Exciting news for the male models: Not only do they await makeovers, but also a nude photo shoot. For the future walk with outfits made out of innovative material they then get coached by the two guest judges - first GNTM winner Lena Gercke and male model Johannes Huebl. The styling is simple, monochrome and minimalistic. Who beams themselves into the next round?

3099TBA13 March 2025 (2025-03-13)

When the girls have their important sedcard shoot with photographer Yu Tsai in black and white, they get the creative freedom of bringing in their own poses or to pose elegantly on a chair. At the breathtaking location of castle Tüßling this week's live walk takes place - a fashion show inspired by the most iconic 60s looks of guest judge Twiggy.

31010TBA19 March 2025 (2025-03-19)

Heidi rewards her male models with a day off as she invites them to the Münchener Hofbräuhaus. Afterwards it's back to business with a sports session and the following sedcard shoot. Who can deal with the changes in location the best? And who can impress later at the breathtaking Müller'schen Volksbad where the boys get thrown into a water catwalk?

31111TBA20 March 2025 (2025-03-20)

Let's go to LA! But unfortunately not all models will move into their stylish new loft. On the catwalk they first have to prove that they deserve their spot there, or they have to fly back home right after the elimination. Their catwalk? A lush and scented green-colored carpet. Their challenge? To harmonize elegance and self-confidence.

  • Featured photographer:
  • Special guests: Anok Yai

Summaries

Results table

Place Model Episodes
3 4 5 6
Aaliyah SAFE SAFE
Alex SAFE TBA
Annett SAFE SAFE
Canel SAFE SAFE
Christian SAFE TBA
Daniela SAFE SAFE
Eliob SAFE TBA
Enis SAFE TBA
Ethan SAFE TBA
Eva SAFE SAFE
Faruk SAFE TBA
Felix F. SAFE TBA
Felix L. SAFE TBA
Felix S. SAFE TBA
Gabriel SAFE TBA
Jannik SAFE TBA
Jonathan SAFE TBA
Josy SAFE SAFE
Jule SAFE SAFE
J.J. SAFE TBA
Katharina SAFE SAFE
Katrin SAFE SAFE
Keanu SAFE TBA
Kevin SAFE TBA
Konstantin SAFE TBA
Laura SAFE SAFE
Lian SAFE TBA
Lisa SAFE SAFE
Lucia SAFE SAFE
Lulu SAFE SAFE
Magdalena SAFE SAFE
Mattes SAFE TBA
Moritz SAFE TBA
Natali SAFE SAFE
Nawin SAFE TBA
Pierre SAFE TBA
Ray SAFE TBA
Ryan SAFE TBA
Safia SAFE SAFE
Samuel SAFE TBA
Stella SAFE SAFE
Svenja SAFE SAFE
Tim SAFE TBA
Valeria SAFE SAFE
Xenia SAFE SAFE
Zoe SAFE SAFE
51-47 Angelina SAFE OUT
Leila SAFE OUT
Marlene SAFE OUT
Jessica SAFE OUT
Marie SAFE OUT
  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

Photo shoot guide

  • Episodes 1 and 2 photo shoot: One-take test shots (Casting)
  • Episodes 5 and 6 photo shoots and video shoot: Extreme crying beauty shots in pairs; Promo shoots in groups and opening credits with Heidi Klum

References

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