Catherine Deneuve joins as a guest juror for the new season of ‘Germany’s Next Topmodel,’ featuring 51 male models competing in various challenges, including a makeup task and an emotional shoot to elicit tears. Heidi Klum guides the contestants through these trials, alongside supermodel David Gandy, while evaluating their fashion walks in Paris. The competition intensifies as several models face elimination based on their performances, ultimately narrowing the group down to 22 finalists.
Catherine Deneuve Joins as Guest Juror on ‘Germany’s Next Topmodel’
World-renowned film star Catherine Deneuve, at the age of 81, steps into the role of guest juror for the latest season of ‘Germany’s Next Topmodel.’ Aired on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 8:15 PM on ProSieben and joyn, this season showcases Heidi Klum’s 51 male models as they strut their stuff on the runway. The models face the emotional challenge of bringing forth tears during a gripping shoot-out, while Heidi humorously divulges why her husband wouldn’t fare well in the competition. Ultimately, three contestants will see their journey come to an end after the final walk.
Models Experience Their First Makeup Challenge
Upon settling into the expansive model house, Heidi Klum welcomes her 25 male models for their inaugural shoot. Mirroring the female contestants, the men partner up to compete for a spot in the shoot and video campaign for the season. Winning duos will be prominently featured on GNTM posters nationwide and in the show’s opening sequence. In a twist, Heidi challenges her male contestants to create their own smoky eye makeup, a daunting task for many due to their limited experience. Assisting them are drag queen Felix S., 30, and 19-year-old Ethan, who lend a hand with eyeliner, mascara, and eyeshadow. Ryan expresses his discomfort humorously, saying, “Just imagine, my girlfriend is doing her makeup, and I stand next to her doing mine too. That would be totally weird.” Welcome to the world of GNTM!
On set, the mood intensifies as Heidi Klum, star photographer Lado Alexi, and a box of onions await the models. The first segment of the shoot requires the contestants to conjure tears on command. Heidi emphasizes the importance of expressing emotions as a model, stating, “I find it positive when a man can show his feelings and stand by himself. And as a model, it’s essential to evoke different emotions, including tears.” While Ethan embraces the therapeutic aspect of crying, 21-year-old Faruk adamantly states his resolve to maintain a masculine demeanor, declaring, “But for the campaign, I’ll do anything.” The models adopt various mental strategies to prepare for the emotional shoot, from recalling scenes from ‘Gran Torino’ to imagining tragic scenarios.
As the emotional shoot unfolds, the atmosphere thickens with tension. Keanu, 24, triumphs over his close friend John, 25, while Lian, 21, edges out Kevin, 24, leaving Kevin visibly frustrated. Other contestants like Ethan, Tim, Eliob, Faruk, Jannik, Ray, Samuel, Nawin, Moritz, and Mattes also secure their spots for the campaign shoot with Heidi. Dressed in party ensembles, the models showcase their dance moves while posing around Heidi to the tune of Madonna’s ‘Vogue.’ However, laid-back skater boy Moritz from Munich struggles with the choreography, leading video director Rankin to remove him from the set, stating, “Take him out!” Lian observes, “If you get pulled from the shoot, you’re not happy. You can tell me whatever you want.”
Catherine Deneuve and David Gandy Evaluate the Fashion Walks
As the competition heats up, British supermodel David Gandy, 45, prepares the models for the pivotal fashion walk. He advises them to navigate the cobblestone runway with confidence and not to focus on the obstacles. In a picturesque Parisian street scene, both David and Heidi, alongside the legendary Catherine Deneuve, critique the models’ performances. Deneuve praises pink-haired Felix F., 27, for his elegance and lauds Moritz for his chic style. Heidi gives special recognition to Jannik, noting his exceptional dancing skills during the walk.
However, not all contestants impress the judges. Konstantin, 23, falters by shortening his walk, which Deneuve interprets as a lack of confidence, leading to his elimination. Pierre, 22, a banker from Vienna, expresses concern about how his outfit might affect his professional image, but he narrowly escapes elimination. Despite his earlier blunders, Moritz advances to the next round. The tension builds as the final decision looms over Enis, 23, Faruk, and J.J., 34. David Gandy admonishes Enis for his lack of adaptability on the runway, resulting in his elimination alongside J.J., leaving 22 models to continue their GNTM journey.