Germany's Next Topmodel season 18
| Germany's Next Topmodel | |
|---|---|
| Season 18 | |
| Judges | |
| No. of contestants | 35 |
| Release | |
| Original network | ProSieben |
| Original release | 3 February – 26 May 2023 |
| Season chronology | |
Germany's Next Topmodel, cycle 18[1] is the eighteenth cycle of Germany's Next Topmodel. It aired on ProSieben from February 16, 2023. For the fifth straight year, only the host (Heidi Klum) herself appeared in the judges panel, as one or more guest judges were featured for each episode.
This season broke the record in terms of having the biggest pool of contestants in the history of the Top Model franchise with 35 contestants.
The prizes include a cover and spread in the German edition of Harper's Bazaar, a €100,000 cash prize, and a campaign with MAC Cosmetics.[2]
The international destinations of this cycle are Los Angeles and Las Vegas.
Contestants
Ages stated are as of the beginning of the contest[3]
| Contestant | Age | Hometown | Finish | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alina Enns | 20 | Oberding | Episode 1 | 35-32 |
| Elisabeth Schmidt | 21 | München | ||
| Indira Mölle | 20 | Magdeburg | ||
| Ana Feddersen | 22 | Heide | ||
| Slata Schneider | 19 | Leipzig | Episode 3 | 31-30 |
| Melissa Stoebke Carbonel | 19 | Düsseldorf | ||
| Melina Rath | 18 | Linz, Austria | 29-28 | |
| Juliette Schulz | 19 | Bad Sobernheim | ||
| Emilia Steitz | 19 | Kelkheim im Taunus | Episode 4 | 27-25 |
| Eliz Steingrauf | 21 | München | ||
| Zoey Saflekou | 26 | Stuttgart | ||
| Sarah Benkhoff | 20 | Osnabrück | Episode 5 | 24 (quit) |
| Tracy B. | 25 | Essen | 23 (quit) | |
| Jenita 'Jülide' Beganovic | 22 | Paderborn | Episode 6 | 22 |
| Elsa Latifaj | 18 | Baden, Austria | 21 | |
| Lara Rollhaus | 19 | Aschbach | Episode 7 | 20 |
| Zuzel Palacio Calunga | 50 | Santiago de Cuba, Cuba | Episode 8 | 19-18 |
| Charlene Christian | 51 | München | ||
| Leona Kastrati | 19 | Großheubach | 17 | |
| Anna-Maria Furhman | 24 | Bochum | Participating | |
| Anya Elsner | 19 | Berlin | ||
| Anna 'Cassy' Cassau | 23 | Hamburg | ||
| Coco Clever | 20 | München | ||
| Frideriki 'Ida' Kulis | 23 | Köln | ||
| Ina Aufenberg | 44 | Düsseldorf | ||
| Katherine Markov | 20 | Flensburg | ||
| Maike Nitsch | 23 | Frankfurt | ||
| Marielena Aponte | 52 | Frankfurt | ||
| Mirella Janev | 20 | Berlin | ||
| Nicole Reitbauer | 49 | Frankfurt | ||
| Nina Kablitz | 22 | Wetter | ||
| Olivia | 22 | Hamburg | ||
| Selma | 18 | Berlin | ||
| Somajia Ali | 21 | Bielefeld | ||
| Vivien Blotzki | 22 | Koblenz | ||
Episode summaries
Episode 1: Welcome to Hollywood!
Original airdate: February 16, 2023
The first 10 minutes of the episode, Heidi responds to the backlash the show has faced over the last few years.[4] She then informs the audience that this year, 35 contestants were invited to Los Angeles to participate in the show however due to visa complications, 6 contestants will arrive later in the show.[5]
At their first elimination challenge, the models are tasked to walk in a Peter Dundas fashion show.
At panel Alina, Ana, Elisabeth and Indira are the first to be eliminated.
- Eliminated: Alina Enns, Ana Feddersen, Elizabeth Schmidt, & Indira Mölle
- Special guests: Peter Dundas & Winnie Harlow
Episode 2: Duell-Modus
Original airdate: February 24, 2023
The models compete in duels against each other and whoever performs better at a pool shoot is automatically in the next round. Their first photographer is no other than Heidi Klum herself. At the live walk they then have to present the legendary jungle dress from Jennifer Lopez. Guest judge Elsa Hosk mentors them at a catwalk teaching before that.
- Immune: Anna-Maria Fuhrmann, Anya Elsner, Coco Clever, Emilia Steitz, Ida Kulis, Jülide Beganovic, Juliette Schulz, Katherine Markov, Leona Kastrati, Sarah Benkhoff, Tracy B. & Zoey Saflekou
- Eliminated: None
- Featured photographer: Heidi Klum
- Special guests: Elsa Hosk
Episode 3: Express Yourself
Original airdate: March 2, 2023
In their first video shoot the models film their own individual introduction videos where it's all about coming out of their shells and showing their personality. At the live walk they then have to confidently walk through all four seasons within a few steps. Rankin assists this week as both video director and guest judge.
- Shoot-out: Cassy Cassau, Eliz Steingraf, Elsa Latifaj, Lara Rollhaus, Melina Rath, Melissa Stoebke-Carbonel, Mirella Janev, Nina Kablitz, Olivia, Selma, Slata Schneider, Somajia Ali & Vivien Blotzki
- Eliminated outside of judging panel: Melissa Stoebke-Carbonel & Slata Schneider
- Eliminated: Melina Rath & Juliette Schulz
- Featured director/Special guest: Rankin
Episode 4: Strike A Pose!
Original airdate: March 9, 2023
The models slip at their first big photo shoot in the role of the mad hatter from "Alice in Wonderland" and have to impress photographer Brian Bowen Smith with a strong expression. The live walk then takes place at the Union Station in downtown LA where they have to present outfits from designer Yannik Zamboni.
- Eliminated: Eliz Steingraf, Emilia Steitz & Zoey Saflekou
- Featured photographer: Brian Bowen Smith
- Special guests: Yannik Zamboni
Episode 5: Das große GNTM Umstyling!
Original airdate: March 16, 2023
It's makeovers day and Heidi has prepared drastic changes for some of the models.
- Quit: Sarah Benkhoff
Afterwards they have to present their new looks at the live walk when the runway transforms into a hair salon. Off with the hair dryers and on with the spotlights, it's showtime. The models that can convince Heidi and guest judge Alessandra Ambrosio secure their ticket to the next round.
- Bottom seven: Anya Elsner, Coco Clever, Elsa Latifaj, Jülide Beganovic, Katherine Markov, Selma & Tracy B.
- Quit: Tracy B.
- Eliminated: None
- Special guests: Alessandra Ambrosio
Episode 6: Sedcard-Shooting
Original airdate: March 23, 2023
After having received makeovers the models have to embody confidence with their new looks in the sedcard shoot with photographer Vicky Lawton. Afterwards the first casting of the season makes them fight for a campaign job for the lingerie brand Intimissimi and the panel marks the return of Rebecca Mir as guest judge.
- Shoot-out: Anya Elsner, Coco Clever, Elsa Latifaj, Jülide Beganovic, Katherine Markov & Selma
- Eliminated outside of judging panel: Jülide Beganovic
- Booked for job: Ida Kulis
- Eliminated: Elsa Latifaj
- Featured photographer: Vicky Lawton
- Special guests: Rebecca Mir
Episode 7: Iconic!
Original airdate: March 30, 2023
At the video shoot the models step into the iconic footsteps of Marilyn Monroe. Together with the Elevator Boys, who will also assist Heidi as guest judges at panel, they have to perform to songs like Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend in front of the camera. Who can convince with their dance moves and spontaneity?
- Bottom two: Coco Clever & Lara Rollhaus
- Eliminated: Lara Rollhaus
- Featured director: Lance Drake
- Special guests: Christian Cowan, Elevator Boys & Micky Kurz
Episode 8: Surprise!
Original airdate: April 6, 2023
Heidi has prepared a very special challenge for her models. This week's live walk is all about transformation when guest judge Coco Rocha teaches them different styles of walks which they then have to present confidently in duels. Who is able to steal the show and beat their duel rival with the stronger walk?
- Wildcard: Charlene Christian, Ina Aufenberg, Maike Nitsch, Marielena Aponte, Nicole Reitbauer & Zuzel Palacio-Calunga
- Eliminated outside of judging panel: Charlene Christian & Zuzel Palacio-Calunga
- Bottom six: Ida Kulis, Leona Kastrati, Mirella Janev, Nicole Reitbauer, Nina Kablitz & Vivien Blotzki
- Walk-off: Leona Kastrati & Mirella Janev
- Eliminated: Leona Kastrati
- Featured photographers: Heidi Klum & Thomas Hayo
- Special guests: Coco Rocha & Nikeata Thompson
Episode 9: TBA
Original airdate: April 13, 2023
The models get tested in two tough challenges this week: first they have to pose in a giant toy machine for a photo shoot and then guest judge Nikeata Thompson teaches with them three signature poses which they have to present at the live walk at Huntington Beach afterwards.
- Eliminated:
- Featured photographer:
- Special guest: Nikeata Thompson
Episode 10: TBA
Original airdate: April 20, 2023
The models get interviewed by Claudia von Brauchitsch who wants to test their professional skills like reacting to difficult questions and topics. Afterwards Alex-Mariah Peter brings in her own experience when she does a coaching about dealing with negative headlines and hateful comments. For this week's live walk they then have to combine creativity and acting skills to convince Heidi and guest judge Ashley Graham.
- Eliminated:
- Featured photographer:
- Special guest: Alex-Mariah Peter, Ashley Graham & Claudia von Brauchitsch
Episode 11: TBA
Original airdate: April 27, 2023
Casting-time! The models make a stop in Berlin and have the chance to book a runway job at fashion week if they impress the designer. The live walk then gets colorful: Who can hold the balance in a sea of balls?
- Booked for job:
- Eliminated:
- Featured photographer:
- Special guest: Anna Dello Russo & Kilian Kerner
Summaries
Results table
| Place | Model | Episodes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2[a] | 3[b] | 4 | 5[c] | 6[d] | 7 | 8[e] | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Anna-Maria | SAFE | IMM | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | TBA | |||||||||||||||||||
| Anya | SAFE | IMM | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Cassy | SAFE | LOW | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Coco | SAFE | IMM | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | SAFE | LOW | SAFE | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Ida | SAFE | IMM | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Ina | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SAFE | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Katherine | SAFE | IMM | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Maike | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SAFE | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Marielena | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SAFE | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Mirella | SAFE | LOW | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Nicole | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | LOW | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Nina | SAFE | LOW | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Olivia | SAFE | LOW | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Selma | SAFE | LOW | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Somajia | SAFE | LOW | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Vivien | SAFE | LOW | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 17 | Leona | SAFE | IMM | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | OUT | |||||||||||||||||||
| 18-19 | Charlene | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | OUT | |||||||||||||||||||
| Zuzel | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | OUT | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 20 | Lara | SAFE | LOW | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | OUT | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 21 | Elsa | SAFE | LOW | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | OUT | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 22 | Jülide | SAFE | IMM | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | OUT | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 23 | Tracy | SAFE | IMM | SAFE | SAFE | QUIT | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 24 | Sarah | SAFE | IMM | SAFE | SAFE | QUIT | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 25-27 | Eliz | SAFE | LOW | SAFE | OUT | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Emilia | SAFE | IMM | SAFE | OUT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Zoey | SAFE | IMM | SAFE | OUT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 28-29 | Juliette | SAFE | IMM | OUT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Melina | SAFE | LOW | OUT | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 30-31 | Melissa | SAFE | LOW | OUT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Slata | SAFE | LOW | OUT | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 32-35 | Alina | OUT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ana | OUT | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Elisabeth | OUT | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Indira | OUT | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
- The contestant won best performance
- The contestant was immune from elimination
- The contestant withdrew from the competition
- The contestant was eliminated
- The contestant was eliminated outside of judging panel
- The contestant was in danger of elimination
- The contestant won the competition
- ^ In episode 2, all the remaining models were automatically saved from elimination because of panel being canceled due to a thunderstorm. Nevertheless, the 13 models who lost immunity during the photoshoot were put into the shoot-out.
- ^ In episode 3, Melissa and Slata were eliminated outside of judging panel after losing the shoot-out.
- ^ In episode 5, Sarah and Tracy decided to quit the competition. Anya, Coco, Elsa, Jülide, Katherine and Selma landed in the bottom seven but were saved, because of the two models quitting the competition. Nevertheless, they were put into the shoot-out. Furthermore, there was no photoshoot or video shoot besides the makeovers.
- ^ In episode 6, Jülide was eliminated outside of judging panel after losing the shoot-out.
- ^ In episode 8, Charlene, Ina, Maike, Marielena, Nicole and Zuzel joined the competition. Charlene and Zuzel were eliminated outside of judging panel after performing the worst during bootcamp.
Photo shoot guide
- Episode 2 photoshoot: Personal styling in pairs
- Episode 3 video shoot: One-take individual introduction videos
- Episode 4 photoshoot: Mad Hatter from Alice In Wonderland
- Episode 6 photoshoot: Sedcard, Batch 1
- Episode 7 video shoot: Marilyn Monroe as Lorelei Lee from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes with the Elevator Boys
- Episode 8 photoshoots: Black and White test shots & Sedcard, Batch 2
- Episode 9 photoshoot: Posing in a giant toy machine
Controversies
In February 2023 at the beginning of the 18th season, Heidi Klum gave a 10-minute speech in which she denied all allegations against her and the show and blamed the candidates themselves. This was once again heavily criticized by both the viewers and the media in Germany. The Berliner Morgenpost wrote: "Everything is wrong, says Klum. She emphasized that 'everything is real' on her show. There is no text or storyline for the models. That's why it's not her fault if a young model feels misrepresented after the broadcast. 'We can only portray a person as they are,' philosophizes Klum. Whether this is true remains questionable. On the one hand, because a story can be cobbled together afterwards that doesn't have to have anything to do with reality. On the other hand, because in the show very young girls in absolutely exceptional and stressful situations meet experienced editors who know exactly what the viewers later want to see on television."[6] Die Welt called Heidi Klum's statement "bizarre".[7] Frankfurter Allgemeine called it a "Catwalk of Shame".[8] Web.de headlined: "Why Heidi Klum's statement is dishonest".[9] Annabelle (magazine) (Switzerland) headlined: "Heidi Klum, this justification went wrong".[10] In an article, Puls24 (Austria) asked whether Heidi Klum practiced perpetrator-victim reversal and Gaslighting.[11] Frankfurter Allgemeine headlined: "This woman only has dollar signs in her eyes" and also assumed that Heidi Klum was doing a perpetrator-victim reversal.[12] BILD asked: "How evil is Heidi Klum really?".[13]
In February 2023 Der Spiegel (online) gives a glimpse into the notorious gag contracts that candidates have to sign in order to be able to take part in the Heidi Klum show. According to the Hamburg lawyer Jörg Nabert, these are "illegal gag contracts". The contract binds the women to an agency for two years. A regulation that, according to Nabert, is not customary in the industry. The participants also agree that the recordings "present them in a way that they don't like themselves". According to Der Spiegel (online), the contracts say: "The contributors are aware of any burdens that may result for them". If necessary, “substantive suggestions” would be made and enforced by the show management. Germany's Next Topmodel can thus stylize people like Tessa Bergmeier (Season 4) as "bitches" without them being able to defend themselves effectively afterwards. Heidi Klum's casting show goes further than similar formats with this practice.[14][15]
In February 2023, the Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung wrote that Germany's Next Topmodel is one of the worst trash TV programs on German television. And: "anyone who watches Heidi Klum is just as bad as she is."[16]
In February 2023, the German InTouch wrote: "The willingness to use violence among girls is increasing. They form gangs, bully, hit. Heidi is also partly responsible for the fact that, at least on TV, such behavior should not lead to extra airtime..." The article goes on to say: "With Germany’s Next Topmodel absolutely wrong values are conveyed. It gives the impression that bullying is a legitimate means of dealing with each other."[17]
In February 2023, the Berliner Zeitung published an article about the show with the headline: "Why isn't Germany’s Next Topmodel actually canceled?" [18]
In February 2023, the former judge Peyman Armin criticized the show and Heidi Klum as well. He said: "It has become a pure self-portrayal by Heidi. Heidi comes first. Then Heidi and Heidi again. When Heidi Klum is in the foreground and takes care of the slapstick, for sensational shootings and catfights." Part of the episodes are therefore always scenes in which Heidi Klum would blaspheme with jurors about the contestants.[19]
Also in February 2023, former judge Wolfgang Joop criticized the show and Heidi Klum again when he said he had no say in the decisions. "Heidi does that. Nobody can help there." Not even the producers were allowed to have a say, apart from the timing of the direction. Joop: "Then they say something like: 'Don't let her go yet, the boyfriend will come, that'll bring a lot of tears of joy, we'll take that with us.'" He added: "I wouldn't have been surprised if the show had been discontinued."[20]
In March 2023 former judge Peyman Armin apologized to Lijana Kaggwa for what she had to experience on Germany's Next Topmodel. He also apologized for being part of Germany's Next Topmodel and promised to never take part in the show again. All of this was broadcast in the format "13 questions" on ZDF.[21]
In March 2023 BILD published the following message: "If the contestants get along too well, they will receive instructions from the crew to argue and produce beef." The participating contestants are also too young and inexperienced and cannot assess the extent of the show.[22]
In April 2023, Heidi Klum said about everything that happens at Germany's next top model: "At the end of the day I'm the boss and I make the rules!" [23]
References
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- ^ "Von wegen Modelkarriere: GNTM-Siegerin bekommt 2023 keinen Vertrag mehr".
- ^ "Die Models der 18. Staffel stellen sich vor". 2023-02-20.
- ^ "Die Teilnehmerinnen ziehen in die Villa – und Heidi Klum ist entsetzt". Gala.de. 2023-02-21.
- ^ "Das sind die Kandidatinnen von Staffel 18". Südwest Presse. 2023-02-24.
- ^ "Neue Staffel GNTM: Heidi äußert sich zu Kritik an ihrer Show". 17 February 2023.
- ^ "GNTM 2023 - Heidi Klums skurrile Ansprache ans Publikum - WELT".
- ^ Benken, Marie von den. "GNTM 2023: Heidi Klums Catwalk of Shame hat wieder eröffnet!". Faz.net.
- ^ "Warum Heidi Klums Statement nicht ganz ehrlich ist". 17 February 2023.
- ^ "GNTM 2023: Heidi Klum, diese Rechtfertigung ging daneben". 17 February 2023.
- ^ "Vorwürfe gegen GNTM: Heidi Klum ist sich keiner Schuld bewusst".
- ^ Kaiser, Alfons. "Heidi Klum demütigt bei GNTM junge Mädchen und sieht sich als Opfer". Faz.net.
- ^ "Abrechnung bei GNTM: Wie böse ist Heidi wirklich?".
- ^ Backes, Laura; Gantenbrink, Nora; Hof, Elisa von; Padtberg, Carola; Rainer, Anton; Rützel, Anja (10 February 2023). "(S+) »Germany's Next Topmodel« mit Heidi Klum: Was ist dran an den Vorwürfen ehemaliger Kandidatinnen?". Der Spiegel.
- ^ ""Rechtswidrige Knebelverträge": So läuft es bei Heidi Klum und Germany's Next Topmodel wirklich hinter den Kulissen ab".
- ^ "GNTM 2023: Wer Heidi Klum zuschaut, ist genauso schlimm wie sie | NOZ". 13 February 2023.
- ^ "Heidi Klum: Schlimme Vorwürfe! Wird GNTM jetzt aus dem Programm geschmissen?".
- ^ ""Germany's Next Topmodel": Warum wird diese Show eigentlich nicht abgesetzt?". 12 February 2023.
- ^ "Peyman Amin über Heidi Klum: "Reine Selbstinszenierung" bei GNTM". 16 February 2023.
- ^ "GNTM 2023: Ex-Juror Wolfgang Joop lästert über Heidi Klum".
- ^ https://www.tvmovie.de/news/gntm-nach-kritik-ueberraschende-entschuldigung-von-jury-mitglied-131808
- ^ https://www.bild.de/video/clip/video/tracy-schmeisst-bei-gntm-hin-so-hart-geht-es-in-der-show-wirklich-zu-83245510.bild.html
- ^ https://www.welt.de/iconist/partnerschaft/article244677756/Germany-s-Next-Topmodel-Am-Ende-des-Tages-bin-ich-der-Boss-und-ich-bestimme-die-Regeln.html