# Germany's Next Topmodel season 20

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. Each winner will receive prizes including a joint cover and spread in the German edition of Harper's Bazaar, a €100,000 cash prize, and a campaign for L'Oréal. This season also marks the return of best-ager models for the first time since season 18.
The international destinations for this cycle so far are Los Angeles and Paris. 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. The filming resumed by the end of January.
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.
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
| Contestant | Age | Hometown | Finish | Place |
| Angelina Matic | 20 | Kempten | Episode 5 | 51–47 |
| Marlene Sánchez | 22 | Mannheim | Episode 5 | 51–47 |
| Leila Charifa Kraus | 22 | Zirndorf | Episode 5 | 51–47 |
| Marie Es. | 21 | Ehrenkirchen | Episode 5 | 51–47 |
| Jessica Lüdi | 21 | Beckenried, Switzerland | Episode 5 | 51–47 |
| Konstantin Bell | 22 | Tuttlingen | Episode 6 | 46–44 |
| Enis Spahija | 23 | Schweinfurt | Episode 6 | 46–44 |
| Julian Johannes 'J.J.' Stocks | 34 | Cologne | Episode 6 | 46–44 |
| Natali Czesak | 20 | Frankfurt | Episode 7 | 43–40 |
| Lucia Doric | 21 | Hannover | Episode 7 | 43–40 |
| Valeria Hoffmann | 21 | Oldenburg | Episode 7 | 43–40 |
| Stella Miljenovic | 23 | Berlin | Episode 7 | 43–40 |
| Felix Flad | 27 | Stuttgart | Episode 8 | 39–37 |
| Christian Preinig | 23 | Sankt Kanzian am Klopeiner See, Austria | Episode 8 | 39–37 |
| Gabriel Moreno von Schinckel | 23 | Zurich, Switzerland | Episode 8 | 39–37 |
| Jule-Malin 'Jule' Gscheidle | 21 | Frickenhausen | Episode 9 | 36 |
| Jonathan Tolno | 24 | Olching | Episode 10 | 35–33 |
| Felix Schiller | 29 | Vienna, Austria | Episode 10 | 35–33 |
| Ryan Wöhrl | 22 | Landshut | Episode 10 | 35–33 |
| Aaliyah Isla | 21 | Hamburg | Participating | Participating |
| Alexander Van Hove | 24 | Landshut | Participating | Participating |
| Annett Bremer | 46 | Stapelfeld | Participating | Participating |
| Canel D. | 23 | Essen | Participating | Participating |
| Daniela Djokic | 20 | Ostfildern | Participating | Participating |
| Eliob Demofike | 29 | Tokyo, Japan | Participating | Participating |
| Ethan Moore | 19 | Düsseldorf | Participating | Participating |
| Eva Bloss | 26 | Berlin | Participating | Participating |
| Faruk Aytaç Keçe | 21 | Bergkamen | Participating | Participating |
| Felix Lintner | 21 | Vienna, Austria | Participating | Participating |
| Jannik Richter | 22 | Bad Segeberg | Participating | Participating |
| Josephine 'Josy' Tolno | 19 | Munich | Participating | Participating |
| Katharina Van de Sandt | 24 | Vienna, Austria | Participating | Participating |
| Katrin Gömann-Elsner | 56 | Berlin | Participating | Participating |
| Keanu Kosis | 24 | Höhenkirchen-Siegertsbrunn | Participating | Participating |
| Kevin Vukelja | 24 | Wetzlar | Participating | Participating |
| Laura K. | 25 | Holzkirchen | Participating | Participating |
| Lian Hansen | 21 | Bern, Switzerland | Participating | Participating |
| Lisa Brandstätter | 19 | Lasberg, Austria | Participating | Participating |
| Luisa 'Lulu' Gömann | 32 | Berlin | Participating | Participating |
| Magdalena Milic | 21 | Vienna, Austria | Participating | Participating |
| Matthias ‘Mattes‘ | 38 | Alpen | Participating | Participating |
| Moritz Rüdiger | 19 | Berlin | Participating | Participating |
| Nawin Nazary | 27 | Freiburg im Breisgau | Participating | Participating |
| Pierre Lang | 22 | Vienna, Austria | Participating | Participating |
| Ray Ewulu | 30 | Hamburg | Participating | Participating |
| Safia Asare | 24 | Dortmund | Participating | Participating |
| Samuel Dohmen | 23 | Cologne | Participating | Participating |
| Svenja Sievers | 24 | Hamburg | Participating | Participating |
| Tim Schröder | 19 | Berlin | Participating | Participating |
| Xenia Redelmann | 26 | Loxstedt | Participating | Participating |
| Zoe Rötzel | 19 | Pulheim | Participating | Participating |

## Episode summaries

| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original release date |
| 301 | 1 | "Ladies First!" | 13 February 2025 (2025-02-13) |
| 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 ||||
| 302 | 2 | "Wer überzeugt Naomi Campbell?" | 19 February 2025 (2025-02-19) |
| 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? Featured photographer: Andreas Ortner Special guests: Naomi Campbell ||||
| 303 | 3 | "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. Originally eliminated but saved: Leila Charifa Kraus Special guests: Jermaine Kokoú Kothé, Killian Kerner, Kristen McMenamy, Leni Klum, Lessja Verlingieri, Marina Hoermanseder, Vivien Blotzki, & Yannik Zamboni ||||
| 304 | 4 | "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? Special guests: Eva Herzigova & Hun Kim ||||
| 305 | 5 | "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. Challenge winners: Aaliyah Isla, Annett Bremer, Josephine Tolno, Katharina Van de Sandt, Lucia Doric, Magdalena Milic, Natali Czesak, Safia Asare, Stella Miljenovic, Svenja Sievers, Valeria Hoffmann, Xenia Redelmann, & Zoe Rötzel Eliminated: Angelina Matic, Jessica Lüdi, Leila Charifa Kraus, Marie E. & Marlene Sánchez Featured photographers: Lado Alexi & Rankin Special guests: Romee Strijd ||||
| 306 | 6 | "Harte Schale, weicher Kern?" | 5 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. Challenge winners: Eliob Demofike, Ethan Moore, Faruk Aytaç Keçe, Jannik Richter, Keanu Kosis, Lian Hansen, Mattes Charlie, Moritz Rüdiger, Nawin Nazary, Ray Ewulu, Samuel Dohmen, & Tim Schröder Eliminated: Enis Spahija, J.J. Stocks, & Konstantin Bell Featured photographers: Lado Alexi & Rankin Special guests: Catherine Deneuve, David Gandy, Jermaine Kokoú Kothé (Stories), & Kilian Kerner (Stories) ||||
| 307 | 7 | "Das große Umstyling" | 6 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. Eliminated: Lucia Doric, Natali Czesak, Stella Miljenovic, & Valeria Hoffmann Featured photographer: Daniel Graf Special guests: Klaas Heufer-Umlauf, Peter Dundas, & Wendy Iles ||||
| 308 | 8 | "Schaumparty!" | 12 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? Eliminated: Christian Preinig, Felix Flad, & Gabriel Moreno von Schinckel Featured photographer: Markus Schäfer Special guests: Johannes Huebl & Lena Gercke ||||
| 309 | 9 | "Sedcard-shooting mit Yu Tsai!" | 13 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. Eliminated: Jule Gscheidle Featured photographer: Yu Tsai Special guests: Toni Dreher-Adenuga (Stories) & Twiggy ||||
| 310 | 10 | TBA | 19 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? Eliminated: Featured photographer: Yu Tsai Special guests: Bill & Tom Kaulitz ||||
| 311 | 11 | TBA | 20 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. Booked for job: Eliminated: Featured photographer: Special guests: Anok Yai ||||
| 312 | 12 | TBA | 26 March 2025 (2025-03-26) |
| LA is calling - the boys start their journey in the city of the angels! But there's not room for everyone in the model loft and they first have to present their best side on the catwalk before moving in. Not only their outfits are made completely out of denim, but the artistic underground fits the theme as well. Who moves on and who has to fly back home again? Booked for job: Eliminated: Featured photographer: Special guests: Elias Becker ||||
| 313 | 13 | TBA | 27 March 2025 (2025-03-27) |
| In small groups the boys and girls move together into their new home in LA where both genders come face to face for the first time. After they have decided how to divide the rooms, an even bigger decision has to be made: The contestants themselves have to choose the pairings for their next photo shoot. Photographer icon Ellen von Unwerth shoots the models during a car wash with soapy water and sponges. Eliminated: Featured photographer: Ellen von Unwerth Special guests: ||||
| 314 | 14 | TBA | 3 April 2025 (2025-04-03) |
| In the penthouse the models continue to get to know each other as they show their best walks to the group. Based on that they will be paired up for the upcoming elimination and the puppet walk. In brave and playful designs by KidSuper they transform into puppets that come alive with every look embodying an imaginative theme. They will be led by strings on the catwalk and have to move like a puppet would. Booked for job: Eliminated: Featured photographer: Featured client: KidSuper Special guests: Adriana Lima ||||

## Summaries
### Results table

| Place | Model | Episodes | Episodes | Episodes | Episodes | Episodes | Episodes | Episodes | Episodes | Episodes |
| Place | Model | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| | Aaliyah | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | TBA |
| | Alexander | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — |
| | Annett | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | TBA |
| | Canel | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | TBA |
| | Daniela | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | TBA |
| | Eliob | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — |
| | Ethan | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — |
| | Eva | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | TBA |
| | Faruk | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — |
| | Felix L. | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — |
| | Jannik | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — |
| | Josy | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | TBA |
| | Katharina | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | TBA |
| | Katrin | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | TBA |
| | Keanu | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — |
| | Kevin | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — |
| | Laura | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | TBA |
| | Lian | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — |
| | Lisa | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | TBA |
| | Lulu | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | TBA |
| | Magdalena | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | TBA |
| | Mattes | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — |
| | Moritz | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — |
| | Nawin | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — |
| | Pierre | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — |
| | Ray | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — |
| | Safia | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | TBA |
| | Samuel | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — |
| | Svenja | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | TBA |
| | Tim | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — |
| | Xenia | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | TBA |
| | Zoe | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | TBA |
| 33-35 | Felix S. | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | OUT | |
| 33-35 | Jonathan | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | OUT | |
| 33-35 | Ryan | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | OUT | |
| 36 | Jule | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | OUT | | |
| 37-39 | Christian | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | OUT | | | |
| 37-39 | Felix F. | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | OUT | | | |
| 37-39 | Gabriel | — | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | OUT | | | |
| 40-43 | Lucia | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | OUT | | | | |
| 40-43 | Natali | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | OUT | | | | |
| 40-43 | Stella | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | OUT | | | | |
| 40-43 | Valeria | SAFE | — | SAFE | — | OUT | | | | |
| 44-46 | Enis | — | SAFE | — | OUT | | | | | |
| 44-46 | J.J. | — | SAFE | — | OUT | | | | | |
| 44-46 | Konstantin | — | SAFE | — | OUT | | | | | |
| 47-51 | Angelina | SAFE | — | OUT | | | | | | |
| 47-51 | Jessica | SAFE | — | OUT | | | | | | |
| 47-51 | Leila | SAVE | — | OUT | | | | | | |
| 47-51 | Marie | SAFE | — | OUT | | | | | | |
| 47-51 | Marlene | 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 was originally eliminated from the competition but was saved.
    The contestant won the competition
* ↑ In episode 3, Leila was originally eliminated but was saved by Heidi Klum.

### 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
* Episode 7 photo shoot: My New Look
* Episode 8 photo shoot: Nude in a bath tub filled with foam
* Episodes 9 and 10 photo shoot: Sedcard

## Germany's Next Topmodel Stories

To celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the series, Germany's Next Top Model Stories is an online-exclusive companion show streaming on Joyn from February 13, 2025 to mid 2025. The show is presented by Klum, offers behind-the-scenes and never-before-seen footage of the season. This is the second spin-off of the entire series after Die Model WG.

### Episodes

| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original release date |
| 1 | 1 | "Ein exklusiver Blick hinter die Kulissen" | 13 February 2025 (2025-02-13) |
| 2 | 2 | "Von Bänker bis Skater: So ticken die Boys von #GNTM 2025" | 19 February 2025 (2025-02-19) |
| 3 | 3 | "Hinter den Kulissen der ersten Haute Couture Fashion-Show" | 20 February 2025 (2025-02-20) |
| 4 | 4 | "So leben die Models bei #GNTM: Leni Klum führt durch die Model-Unterkunft" | 26 February 2025 (2025-02-26) |
| 5 | 5 | "Unmenschlich und respektlos? Svenja sorgt für den ersten Skandal im Modelhaus" | 27 February 2025 (2025-02-27) |
| 6 | 6 | "Neue Looks, harte Konkurrenz und schweißtreibende Workouts!" | 5 March 2025 (2025-03-05) |
| 7 | 7 | "Erst Döner, dann Beauty! Heidi verwöhnt ihre Models" | 6 March 2025 (2025-03-06) |