The grand finale of the 20th anniversary season of "Germany's Next Topmodel – by Heidi Klum" is set to take place on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at 20:15 in the Kölner Coloneum. In this highly anticipated event, Heidi Klum will crown one winner and one winner, each of whom will receive a cash prize of €100,000, a cover shoot for Harper’s Bazaar, and a campaign with L’Oréal Paris. Families, friends, and former contestants from all 20 seasons will be present to support the finalists, creating an electric atmosphere as the competition reaches its climax.
As the excitement builds, the remaining 16 models will face off in episode 19 airing on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 20:15 on ProSieben. This episode features a vibrant color splash shooting, marking what could be the most colorful shoot in GNTM history. The models will don simple white outfits while Heidi Klum splashes them with bright paint, challenging their balance, expression, and composure as they pose on an oversized spinning wheel.
Josy, a 19-year-old from Munich, reflected on the experience, saying, "I thought we would just be sprayed with paint – but we were actually thrown paint at. That was really a challenge." Nawin, 27, from Freiburg, added, "The feeling while spinning was uncomfortable – and then looking good was incredibly hard."
Heidi Klum, known for her enthusiasm, teased the shoot, stating, "I have sponges, brushes, buckets – I'm going to have a lot of fun with this." The colorful shoot promises to be a standout moment in the series, with photographer Christian Anwander emphasizing that "a good model must not only have a look but also show character."
Backstage, the atmosphere is equally charged as designer Marina Hoermanseder returns with minimalist white looks. However, not all models seize the opportunity; when she asks Moritz, a 19-year-old from Berlin, to demonstrate his walk, he declines. Klum responded firmly, saying, "That’s just not how it’s done. You can quickly jeopardize your future like that."
Following the colorful shoot, the models will participate in a daring "Tape-Walk," where they will wear tape creations designed by tape artist Drakhan Blackhart. These designs, which are almost like a second nude shoot, require the models to embody confidence and physical tension. Klum expressed her vision for the challenge, stating, "Despite the minimalism, my models should transform into warriors."
Adding to the excitement of episode 19 is the presence of Hollywood icon Paris Hilton, who will serve as a guest judge alongside Klum and Hoermanseder. Her appearance has generated buzz among the contestants. Ray, a 30-year-old from Hamburg, gushed, "Paris is an icon of the 2000s," while Canel from Essen, 26, admitted, "Zoe and I nearly fainted when Paris showed up backstage."
The models still in the running for the coveted title of "Germany’s Next Topmodel 2025" include Xenia (26, Loxstedt), Nawin (27, Freiburg), Zoe (19, Pulheim), Eva (26, Berlin), Ray (30, Hamburg), Katharina (24, Vienna), Magdalena (21, Vienna), Kevin (24, Wetzlar), Josy (19, Munich), Eliob (29, Tokyo), Aaliyah (22, Hamburg), Pierre (22, Vienna), Canel (26, Essen), Jannik (22, Bad Segeberg), Daniela (20, Ostfildern), and Moritz (19, Berlin).
For those looking for exclusive content, the latest episode of "GNTM Stories" will feature behind-the-scenes clips not shown on TV, available only online on Joyn. Highlights include a visit from Betty Taube, a season 9 semifinalist, who shares insights into her life post-GNTM, and a graffiti session in Los Angeles where Katharina and Canel showcase their artistic sides.
With the finale just around the corner, the excitement is palpable. The GNTM 2025 finale promises to be a spectacular event, with both winners set to gain significant opportunities in the fashion industry. The show will air live on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at 20:15 on ProSieben, with a replay available for free on the Joyn media library.
As fans eagerly await the crowning moment, they can't help but wonder who will follow in the footsteps of previous winners Lea and Jermaine, securing the title of "Germany’s Next Topmodel 2025" and embarking on a promising career in modeling.
