Supermodel Heidi Klum welcomes her 29 candidates to the start of the 18th season of "Germany's Next Topmodel - by Heidi Klum" in a real film city. In sparkling robes, the top model candidates run their first real fashion show.
Each candidate will be assigned a direct competitor this week. Who can shine at the pool shoot and qualify directly for the next round? The photo is taken by model boss Heidi Klum herself.
In the first video shoot of the season, the candidates shoot their own, individual introduction clips. Who manages to get out of themselves and show their personality? Rankin supports as videographer and guest juror.
For the models, the first big photo shoot of the season is coming up. Based on the Mad Hatter from "Alice in Wonderland", the models wear extravagant hat creations and have to convince Heidi Klum and photographer Brian Bowen Smith.
The big makeover is coming up and Heidi Klum has come up with individual looks for the top model candidates: Bangs or pixie cut? Blonde bob or dark curls and extensions?
The sedcard shoot is coming up. This is followed by the first big casting: The underwear brand Intimissimi is looking for a model for the upcoming campaign.
During the video shoot, the top model candidates turn into lookalikes of Marilyn Monroe. Together with the Elevator Boys, they perform to iconic songs. Who can convince with her dance moves and prove spontaneity?
Heidi Klum is always good for a surprise. 6 new models are added in episode 8 and fight from now on just like the other 13 top model candidates for the title. In addition, the candidates can expect a decision-making walk of a special kind.
The models have to pose in a gripper arm of an XXL cuddly toy vending machine. In the decision walk, they have to present three signature poses. Who will manage to secure a ticket to the next round?
The interview skills of the models will be put to the test. Claudia von Brauchitsch gets to the heart of the candidates. In coaching with Alex Mariah Peter, the models learn how to deal with hate comments.
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 full of balls?
The models portray legendary songs of past decades and slip into the roles of artists. The live walk with guest judge Thomas Hayo is then about presenting the designs of The Blonds while walking on an uneven ground.
The models get a surprise visit from their loved ones at home who then get to watch the contestants in action at the "rich girl" photo shoot in a luxurious penthouse. Same goes to their performances at an elegant live walk.
Kristian Schuller shoots the models in the middle of nowhere with giant balls and blowing fabric. Who can impress the photographer and who can then also amaze at the fashion show by designer Esther Perbandt which takes place on a highway?
The road trip of the models ends with a memorable party night in Las Vegas. Then, an underwater photo shoot a live walk on the roof of a driving truck await. Heidi receives help by GNTM winner Stefanie Giesinger.
The Harper's Bazaar cover shoot is here and everything has to be on point to convince Heidi and Kerstin Schneider. After a transformation into drag queens at Vegas' famous Drag Brunch, the two will decide who makes it to the semi-finale.
The last few remaining models step into the challenging world of "Cirque du Soleil" and have to pose at a dizzying height on a trapeze. Only those that can master both the shoot and a live walk get rewarded with a ticket into the finale.
Who will convince Heidi Klum and her guests in the grand finale and become GNTM 2023? Which model appears on the cover of the German Harper's Bazaar and wins 100,000 euros? And who will be the Germany campaign face of MAC Cosmetics?
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