This marks the first season with male contestants and the first season to have two winners, one male and one female. It also marks the absence of best-ager models for the first time since season 16.[2][3][4][5]
The winners for this season are 19-year-old Jermaine Kokoú Kothé from Kassel and 24-year-old Lea Oude Engberink from Düsseldorf who each received prizes including a joint cover and spread in the German edition of Harper's Bazaar and a €100,000 cash prize. Kothé is the first male winner of the series while Engberink previously auditioned for twelfth season but failed to make it into the competition. [6]
This season breaks the record for having the biggest pool of contestants in the history of the Top Model franchise with 40 contestants.
Contestants
Ages stated are as of the beginning of the contest[7]
With all genders being allowed now there are no limits anymore for the 19th season except that the models need to be at least 18 years old. Heidi celebrates the start into this new era with an open casting in Berlin where the contestants make their first steps on their GNTM journey. Who can already impress enough to get a ticket for the next round?[8]
Second part of casting. The casting in Berlin continues in the historic Wilhelm Hallen with a very special guest: Jean Paul Gaultier helps Heidi with the selection of the cast and gives useful advice to the models. The ones that survive until the fashion show receive a fitting by designer Jasmin Erbas.[9]
Special guests: Jasmin Erbas & Jean Paul Gaultier
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"Die erste Fashion-Show"
29 February 2024 (2024-02-29)
Final part of casting. It's showtime! The third part of the casting in Berlin promises glamour and a special surprise: The first fashion show in outfits by Jasmin Erbas has the models walking in front of an audience. Afterwards Heidi and Jean Paul Gaultier select the contestants that are going to travel to Tenerife. Who will be on board of the plane?[10]
Special guests: Jasmin Erbas, Jean Paul Gaultier, Kilian Kerner, Marina Hoermanseder and William Fan
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"Viva España"
7 March 2024 (2024-03-07)
Viva España! The models arrive in Tenerife and have two different photo shoots: First a self-timer shoot with the theme "Be yourself" where they have to shoot two photos of themselves, and then a group shoot at the ocean where Heidi is their photographer. Guest judge this time is Elizabeth Hurley.[11]
Challenge winners & Immune from elimination: Aldin Zahirović, Alexandra Bode, Fabienne Urbach, Felix Xaver, Frieder Sell, Jermaine Kokoú Kothé, Julian Cidic, Kadidja Becher, Lea Oude Engberink, Leoni Mecklenburg, Lilian Assih, Lilli Hachgenei, Linus Weber, Lydwine Nitidem, Marvin De-Graft, Max Uhrmacher, Maximilian Kreiner, Pitzi Müller, Sara Zuraw & Xenia Tsilikova
"Das erste Catwalk-Teaching mit prominenter Unterstützung"
14 March 2024 (2024-03-14)
Today the models learn everything about elegance and expression on the runway. Under the guidance of designer Marina Hoermanseder and catwalk professional Jon Kortajarena they delve into the secrets of the perfect catwalk - from the right head posture to the perfect turn. Afterwards their learned skills get tested in a challenging outdoor fashion show in Hoermanseder's outfits.[13]
Today the models receive major transformations at the makeovers with a huge challenge waiting right after for them to present their new looks: a fashion show at the futuristic Auditorio de Tenerife which includes many stairs and outfits by the designers Kaviar Gauche and Baldessarini. Heidi and guest judge Jourdan Dunn look for the models who leave the best impression.[14]
Eliminated: Franz Vochezer, Leoni Mecklenburg & Livingsten Amalanathan
Today the models learn about an important part of a model life: Heidi steps into the role of a critical client and does a casting teaching with the contestants. Especially tricky is that they don't know that a real client is secretly watching as well trying to find out who has the potential for their campaign. Afterwards they shoot with designer furniture as props their sedcards, and the critical eye of photographer and guest judge Christian Anwander is the one they have to impress if they want to use these photos for their model books.[15]
Booked for job: Aldin Zahirovic & Kadidja Becher
Bottom seven: Alexandra Bode, Grace Zakhour, Lilli Hachgenei, Luka Cidic, Mare Cirko, Max Uhrmacher & Nuri Enoch
Eliminated: Alexandra Bode & Max Uhrmacher
Featured client:Emmi Caffè Latte
Featured photographer & special guest: Christian Anwander
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"Welcome to Los Angeles!"
4 April 2024 (2024-04-04)
The remaining models have a casting marathon in Frankfurt before heading to their new home in Los Angeles. In L.A., they face a catwalk challenge at the Rose Bowl Stadium with football players as the backdrop. Guest judge Christian Cowan evaluates their looks. However, due to their recent arrival in L.A., Klum and Cowan decide not to eliminate any models this week.[16]
Booked for job: Aldin Zahirovic, Kadidja Becher (2x), Marvin De-Graft (2x), Maximilian Kreiner & Xenia Tsilikova
Eliminated:None
Featured clients:Mike Singer, Samuel Gärtner & Sleek magazine
Featured photographer: Jordan Rossi
Special guest: Christian Cowan
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"Interview-Training"
11 April 2024 (2024-04-11)
Journalist Claudia von Brauchitsch returns to observe the models during their first interview, with designer Kilian Kerner secretly watching as well. Later, the models discover Kerner's mission in Los Angeles. He also provides runway coaching and judges their creativity at the "Tiny Tokio" shoot by photographer Yu Tsai. Although Dominik, Felix, Jana, Nuri, Stella, and Yusupha land in the bottom six, none of them are eliminated. However, they will compete in a walk-off in the next episode, where four models will be eliminated.[17]
Booked for job: Jermaine Kokoú Kothé & Lea Oude Engberink
Bottom six: Dominik Gruber, Felix Xaver, Jana Wetzel, Nuri Enoch, Stella Naming & Yusupha Jobarteh
Eliminated:None
Featured client: Kilian Kerner
Featured photographer: Yu Tsai
Special guest: Claudia von Brauchitsch
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"Castings, Reels, und Haute Couture"
18 April 2024 (2024-04-18)
Commercial vs. Haute Couture! First the underwear label Intimissimi searches a new face for their campaign and invites 8 models to the casting with the theme "Italian Morning". Then the high fashion show in the SCS warehouse takes place where Heidi and guest judge Winnie Harlow have to make another tough decision.[18]
Booked for job: Grace Zakhour
Challenge winners: Frieder Sell & Stella Naming
Walk-off: Dominik Gruber, Felix Xaver, Jana Wetzel, Nuri Enoch, Stella Naming & Yusupha Jobarteh
Eliminated outside of the judging panel: Felix Xaver, Jana Wetzel, Nuri Enoch & Yusupha Jobarteh
Hold your breath and dive into the water is today's theme, but the underwater shoot gets also combined with the models posing as freshly married wedding couples. Therefore, Heidi visits them in their penthouse to teach them how to portray intimacy in front of the camera before they get into the pool.[19]
This week, the models prepare for three different fashion shows with the help of their catwalk coach Micky Kurz. Under the watchful eyes of Heidi and the three respective designers Kevin Germanier, Ashton Michael, and Esther Perbandt they have to bring the unique outfits to life and hope to get their approval. Who can master this challenge without any difficulties?[20]
Eliminated: Lucas Schwarze & Lydwine Nitidem
Featured photographer: Jordan Rossi
Special guest: Ashton Michael, Esther Perbandt, Kevin Germanier, & Micky Kurz
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"Ready, set, action!"
9 May 2024 (2024-05-09)
This week is all about videos. First the contestants have to get creative for a beauty casting where they have to portray their personal transformation in a video clip - starting natural without make-up and then displaying their stylish look with make-up applied by themselves. Afterwards they have to impress with their acting skills in a video shoot that takes place in a diner where guest judge and actor Thomas Kretschmann portrays a manager by their side. Director David Helmut completes this week's judging panel.[21]
Booked for job & immune from elimination: Jermaine Kokoú Kothé & Lea Oude Engberink
Today's casting is for a swimwear campaign where the models have to create colorful beach looks, while Nikeata Thompson comes back as guest judge to teach them choreographies to songs from the likes of Beyonce and Justin Timberlake. An additional challenge will be a lip-sync performance on top of it, before a final walk leads to another decision made by Heidi, Nikeata and the second guest judge Joan Collins.[22]
Booked for job & immune from elimination: Kadidja Becher & Xenia Tsilikova
Two huge jobs wait for the contestants this week: one client searches a convincing model for eyelashes, while another does a casting that involves hugs and emotions in order to find someone for their deodorant brand. Later, a spectacular monsoon shoot with photographer Rankin is confronting the contestants with rain and wind. Who will have problems with the artificially weather?[23]
Best performance: Fabienne Urbach, Jermaine Kokoú Kothé & Lea Oude Engberink
Bottom two: Kadidja Becher & Marvin De-Graft
Eliminated: Marvin De-Graft
Featured clients:Ardell lashes, Borotalco deodorant & Kaleen
Featured photographer: Rankin
Special guest: Nikeata Thompson
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"Das große Cover-shooting"
30 May 2024 (2024-05-30)
Finally it's here! Today the remaining models have their important cover shoot for Harper's Bazaar and everyone hopes they can impress Heidi and Kerstin Schneider with their qualities as cover star. Later, a height runway challenges the contestants even more. Now is not the time to lose nerves and look down, so who can keep their focus at the action walk and reach new heights.[24]
Bottom two: Fabienne Urbach & Kadidja Becher
Eliminated: Kadidja Becher
Featured photographers: Mauro Mongiello & Sofia Sanchez
Special guest: Kerstin Schneider
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"Family & Friends"
6 June 2024 (2024-06-06)
Creativity is the key for the models at today's casting for a sportswear brand. There they have to create a style with the focus on setting the shoe in scene. Who is one step ahead and books the job? Afterwards family and friends come for a surprise visit to LA to support their loved ones for their important photo shoot where the contestants not only have to impress Heidi in order to make it to the next round, but also the GNTM veterans Thomas Hayo and Kristian Schuller.[25]
Booked for job: Jermaine Kokoú Kothé & Lea Oude Engberink
In the semi-final, the models aim high as no one wants to get eliminated so close before the finish line. In order to prove that they have what it takes in them they not only have to show fearlessness at the helicopter photo shoot, but also convince at the spectacular rooftop walk in front of the LA skyline where Heidi watches their performances carefully. Photographer Vijat Mohindra and designer Yannik Zamboni complete this week's judging panel that has to decide over the fate of the models: Who receives a ticket to the GNTM finale 2024?[26]
Bottom four: Fabienne Urbach, Frieder Sell, Julian and Luka Cidic & Grace Zakhour
The contestant was absent from panel but was declared safe
The contestant was disqualified
The contestant was eliminated outside of panel
The contestant was eliminated
The contestant was in danger of elimination
The contestant won the competition
^ abJulian and Luka are identical twins; however, they competed individually until episode 16 where Heidi announced they will now compete as a team.
^In Episode 4, Tracy entered the competition. She was originally a contestant on the show's previous season, but decided to quit the competition for personal reasons. Vivien decided to quit the competition. Furthermore, Pitzi was disqualified from the competition due to inappropriate behaviour.
^In episode 6, there was no photoshoot or video shoot besides the makeovers.
^In episode 9, Dominik, Felix, Jana, Nuri, Stella and Yusupha landed in the bottom six but were saved. Nevertheless, they were put into the walk-off.
^In episode 10, Felix, Jana, Nuri, and Yusupha were eliminated outside of the judging panel after losing the walk-off.
^In Episode 13, Jermaine and Lea were booked for the job and got immunity. Kadidja was sick and couldn't participate in this week's video shoot.
^In Episode 14, Kadidja and Xenia were booked for the job and got immunity.
Photo shoot guide
Episode 4 photo shoots and video shoot: Promo shoot in groups; Sunglasses at Night by Heidi Klum prod. by Tiësto; Beach castaways in groups at Tenerife
Episode 5 photo shoot: Posing at the end of the runway in Marina Hoermanseder designs
Episode 7 photo shoot: Sedcard
Episode 8 photo shoot: Posing at Rose Bowl Stadium styled by Christian Cowan (backstage)
Episode 9 photo shoot:Tiny Tokyo in pairs
Episode 10 photo shoot: Veiled in the Way of Wind (backstage)
Episode 11 photo shoot: Underwater wedding in pairs
Episode 12 photo shoot: GNTM Fashion Week styled by Ashton Michael and Kevin Germanier (backstage)
Episode 13 photo shoot and video shoot: Diner drama with Thomas Kretschmann