All the news about GNTM 2021 in the GALA ticker: GNTM photographer talks about the course of the show +++ Ana Martinović does not get a photo +++ Heidi Klum brings Bill Kaulitz to the show – but where is her husband Tom? +++ Are these five candidates in the GNTM final?
“Germany’s Next Top Model” (GNTM): data and facts
- The first season of “Germany’s Next Top Model” was broadcast in 2006
- Lena Gercke won the first season of GNTM
- Heidi Klum already indicated that her daughter Leni Klum will one day take over the show from her
- The current 16th season is filmed exclusively in Germany due to the coronavirus pandemic
- The winner receives an Opel Mokka, prize money of 100,000 euros and becomes the cover face of the “Harper’s Bazaar”
- “Germany’s Next Top Model” runs on ProSieben on Thursdays from 8.15 p.m.
GNTM 2021: All the news about the 16th season of “Germany’s Next Topmodel by Heidi Klum”
May 1, 2021
GNTM photographer Markus Jans reveals details about the nude shoot
On Thursday (April 29, 2021) the young models at GNTM had to drop their covers. Instead of bitter tears as in previous seasons, the candidates were positive and proud. But how did it go behind the camera? Star photographer Markus Jans, who accompanied the nude shoot, has now revealed that.
“The temperature in the hall felt like five degrees,” Jans told “Bild”. He also experienced the models as very relaxed not only in front of, but also away from the camera. However, only two young women could really convince him: Soulin, 21, and Alex, 23.
And how is Heidi Klum, 47, when the cameras are off? The photographer has also given some insights into this. “Heidi came to the set in Berlin ten minutes before the start of shooting. She shouted: ‘Hey, what do we do now? Oh, all right!’ and then we started filming “, says Markus Jans. There was probably no time for a private chat – not even between the scenes. Heide preferred to pull out her cell phone. But for good reason: Daughter Leni Klum, 16, was doing her first modeling job without mom Heidi parallel to the recordings. At least she wanted to offer her daughter some support via messages.
April 30, 2021
Big disappointment for GNTM candidate Ana
After the naked walk at the beginning of the season, the GNTM candidates in yesterday’s episode (April 29, 2021) had to jump stark naked over a bulky waste set in a graffiti hall.
A special task, especially for candidate Ana Martinović, 20. But after twelve episodes of “GNTM” she doesn’t let herself get upset so quickly and tries with all her might to get rid of her shy image: “I’m self-confident, I’m tough, I’m cool, I’m angry, I’m everything today, just not cute! ”
Nevertheless, she could not convince: Unfortunately, Heidi has no photo for Ana this week, she lacks the versatility that the other girls have. “Ana, you are a great girl and I know that you have this power woman,” assures the model mom after her decision. Words of consolation, but the disappointment runs deep. “I can’t realize it yet. Oh, I can’t even talk,” Ana sobs bitterly at the end of the episode.
April 29, 2021
Small teasing against Tom Kaulitz! So Heidi Klum tries to get her husband on the show
Heidi Klums, 47, everyone can and should see love. The GNTM juror not only shares scenes from her happy marriage with Tom Kaulitz, 31, on Instagram. The model would also like to work side by side with his husband on the set of “Germany’s Next Top Model”. However, he doesn’t seem to be in the mood for the casting show – or is he too shy?
In the new preview for today’s episode, Heidi reveals with a smile: “My husband didn’t dare and that’s why only Bill came today.” Bill Kaulitz, 31, is already sitting laughing next to the 47-year-old and supports her in evaluating the young models. Apparently Tom could avoid performing with the excuse that he had to work. Even after a video call Heidi made in front of the camera, Tom evaded his wife’s request; only yawns when she asks him if he would like to come over to try out the catwalk (which is at a height of 18 meters). Heidi finds unambiguous words: “They call that a coward too!”
With Bill Kaulitz, Heidi made a good catch for the jury. The lead singer of “Tokio Hotel” has already stood in front of the camera with her several times. Together they sat on the jury of the show “Queen of Drags” in 2019. So Bill knows what a casting show is all about.
April 28, 2021
Five participants are allegedly in the GNTM final
On May 27, 2021, Heidi Klum, 47, will decide which young model can take home the title “Germany’s Next Top Model”. There are currently nine participants in the competition, trying to convince the weekly changing jury and Heidi. “Bild” now wants to find out who makes it into the live show.
It would be the second time that five girls are in the final of GNTM. As early as the 11th season in 2016, Heidi had a handful of her young models move into the finals. “Bild” is convinced that Soulin, 20, Dascha, 20, Ashley, 23, Alex, 23, and Romina, 21, will compete against each other in the final show this year. This line-up would also reflect the opinion of the audience. Soulin as well as Dascha and Alex count as favorites of GNTM.
Will the speculation actually turn out to be the truth? Fans have to wait until May 20th for this answer. Then the semifinals and Heidi’s decision on who can prove themselves in the live show will be broadcast.
April 27, 2021
That will all change in the GNTM final
Also this year, the GNTM final will be different than usual due to the coronavirus pandemic. In 2021, Heidi Klum, 47, switched to Berlin via video from Los Angeles. The broadcaster ProSieben has not yet announced whether it will be there this year. But there are other details that have never been seen in the model casting show.
The final show will be broadcast live on ProSieben on May 27, 2021 from 8.15 p.m. This time, sign language interpreters will translate the program for hard of hearing and deaf viewers. Blind and visually impaired people can experience the finale through a live audio description.
Wild pattern mix – but that’s not the most exciting thing about her look
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Another novelty this year: the winner will not sign a model contract. “The contract with ONEeins Fab has expired”, a spokesman for the station confirmed to “Bild”. Which guests will accompany the show remains under lock and key. Fans speculate that Heidi Klum’s husband Tom Kaulitz, 31, could perform with the band “Tokio Hotel”.
You can find detailed descriptions and further information on accessibility in the GNTM final here.
April 26, 2021
Ex-GNTM candidate Elisa talks about model ideals and eating disorders
In this year’s GNTM season, candidate Elisa, 21, was an absolute favorite for a long time. But last week, the beautiful blonde could not convince and Heidi Klum, 47, did not receive a photo. Elisa now wants to further boost her career via Instagram and YouTube and is available to answer questions from her social media community.
The young model goes in a “Get to know me better” video [z. Dt.: Lernt mich besser kennen]to answer private questions. The 21-year-old reports on bullying during her school days, severe skin problems, her first love and her eating habits. Fans want to know if she ever had an eating disorder. “I wouldn’t say eating disorder directly, but there was a phase where I ate extremely little because I wanted to be very similar to these skinny skinny models. I wanted to have their figure, I always compared myself,” admits the Dortmund woman. But she has left this stage of life behind, even if she occasionally catches herself admiring photos of very thin models.
“It’s a long, long process that you simply do with yourself,” explains Elisa. The change in the model business also helped her in particular: Curvy models are now also in demand there. This is also proven by candidate Dasha, 20, in “Germany’s Next Top Model”, who, according to the fans’ forecast, has the best chances of winning the title this year.
Sources used: instagram.com, prosieben.de, youtube.com