Germany's Next Topmodel — Season 21
A great new season with an exciting, special twist: the 21st season of "Germany's Next Topmodel – by Heidi Klum" kicks off with the men. It’s a launch full of suspense and style! The first episode begins with an open casting call in Cologne…
Now, the women are taking the #GNTM stage. For the 21st season, global star Heidi Klum is inviting female contestants to an open casting in Cologne. Who will make it to the next round and join Heidi Klum on the epic "Germany's Next Topmodel…
In the third episode, the men move into a modern Berlin loft and immediately kick things off with their first major runway walk through a staged wheat field—followed by an elimination round. US model Sean O'Pry assists in the decision-makin…
The female models move into their loft at the Berlin "Fernsehwerft." Then, the first major runway walk takes place. For the decision-making process, Heidi is joined by English fashion model Lottie Moss and designer Giuliano Calza from GCDS.
During a photoshoot on the Spree, the models exude 1950s glamour in retro swimwear, styled by star photographer Andreas Ortner. The next highlight awaits in the loft: Baptiste Giabiconi—model and longtime associate of Karl Lagerfeld—conduct…
The models face their first major photo shoot—"Angel and Demon"—with photographer Armin Morbach and supermodel Nadja Auermann. But it is not just the shoot that poses a challenge; the runway walk is demanding, too. Who will impress in both …
It’s casting week for the models! Several exciting job opportunities are on the agenda. Who will manage to impress the clients? Ultimately, the models have to prove themselves on the runway during the decision walk. Heidi is joined by actor…
The first castings are coming up for the female models. They have numerous opportunities to land jobs. Who stands out? Who manages to secure a gig? The models have to give it their all during the decision walk. Heidi is joined by guest judg…
The men compete against each other in pairs during a sports-themed photoshoot with star photographer Ellen von Unwerth. The winner of each pairing is rewarded with time spent with Heidi Klum. This is followed by the major "public walk," whe…
Red carpet with Heidi: The top three contestants from the previous week accompany her to a premiere at the Friedrichstadt-Palast in Berlin. This is followed by an extravagant photoshoot with Kristian Schuller. During the decisive runway wal…
Welcome to L.A.! Men and women meet for the first time at a ranch. Their very first joint shoot involves a kissing scene. Actress and acting coach Nina Rausch prepares the models for the shoot with an "intimate teaching" session. Afterward,…
Get ready for some heart-pounding excitement! The models are taking a trip back in time to the 18th century. Set to the music of Vivaldi, they practice elegant ballroom dances while wearing opulent ballgowns. But who will be exchanging more…
Snip, snap—off with the hair! The big makeover takes center stage. Heidi Klum surprises the contestants during a meal at the ranch: using beanies, she selects six women and six men who will receive a completely new look. Naturally, not ever…
Elegance is the order of the day in this episode, as a haute couture masterclass with internationally renowned supermodel Coco Rocha is on the agenda. The contestants learn how to elegantly showcase haute couture looks and then put what the…
The season's most important shoot is coming up: the comp card shoot. Now is the time to give it their all, as the comp card is their ticket to landing jobs with clients. During a welcome party for a surprise guest, a contestant from the pre…
An exciting beach walk awaits the models at sunny Venice Beach! Before they show off their skills in Julien Macdonald’s exclusive collection, tanning artist Jimmy Coco ensures they achieve the perfect glamorous look. It’s going to be skimpy…
The ultimate transformation is coming up! Star photographer Rankin stages the models as mystical, alien-like high-fashion fish for a breathtaking nude shoot! Plus, the models dive into the world of the stars with Heidi Klum and Christian Dü…
The dream becomes reality! A casting call for a global brand sends the models on a jet-set journey between Los Angeles and Munich! But that’s just the beginning. Next comes a grueling media trial by fire: at their first real press conferenc…
The models move into their luxury villa in Beverly Hills. Then, the next casting is already underway! The highlight: a decisive runway walk featuring their own choreography to Demi Lovato's hit "Here All Night," set in the original music vi…
From great heights to the depths below: for a spectacular underwater shoot with star photographer Russell James, the models must impress in pairs. Next up is the breathtaking flying trapeze challenge, where the contestants are lowered from …
During a high-energy photoshoot with celebrity photographer Max Montgomery, the models pose in a downtown Los Angeles nightclub—while watching their competitors' shoots live on monitors backstage. Things really heat up during the subsequent…
The models kick things off with a spectacular grid walk on the Sepulveda Dam; their performance is judged by designer Mona May and model Elias Becker. Next up is an acting challenge: during a video shoot with American actress Lisa Rinna, th…
At the model villa, the contestants vie for major magazine moments during a cover shoot—the men for *Esquire* and the women for *InStyle Sport*. One person from each group secures the cover, while other models land editorial spreads in the …
It’s the #GNTM semi-final! The models are facing the most important shoot of the season: the cover shoot for Harper's Bazaar. For the contestants, it is the final chance to prove themselves to Heidi Klum and Editor-in-Chief Kerstin Schneide…
The finale! After an exciting journey in the fashion world, the aspiring models face their final challenge in Season 21 of "Germany's Next Topmodel – by Heidi Klum." Who will impress in the finale and become #GNTM 2026?
