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Shock in the semi-finals: GNTM 2025 loses strong candidates!
In the anniversary season of Germany's Next Top Model 2025, 100 young models will compete on ProSieben and Joyn from February 13th.
Shock in the semi-finals: GNTM 2025 loses strong candidates!
On June 5, 2025, fans of “Germany’s Next Top Model” will look back on an exciting season that started on February 13, 2025. The anniversary season brings a breath of fresh air to the popular casting show, which has been broadcast on ProSieben and Joyn for over a decade and is considered by many to be a fixture on German television. web.de reports that ...
This year, around 100 young models were selected in Munich, with men and women competing against each other initially separately and together since the end of March. The last episodes are particularly exciting, in which the candidates engage in tough competition. Magdalena (21, Vienna) and Kathi (24, Vienna) are currently fighting for the title. Joyn informs about the candidates for the anniversary relay.
The final eliminations
As is tradition in every season, there were some bitter eliminations this year too. In the last few episodes, prominent participants had to leave the show:
- Folge 23: Kevin (24, Wetzlar), Aaliyah (21, Hamburg)
- Folge 21: Josy (19, München), Ray (30, Hamburg)
- Folge 20: Katharina (24, Wien), Eva (26, Berlin)
- Folge 11: Laura (25, Holzkirchen), Safia (24, Dortmund, freiwillig aus gesundheitlichen Gründen)
These decisions bring the remaining candidates increasingly closer to the final round, which is approaching soon. The tension is rising as viewers have been wondering who will make it to the semi-finals.
Reality TV on the rise
Reality TV is a phenomenon that is recognized far beyond Germany's borders. In 2023, such formats made up almost 40% of the programming on channels such as ProSieben. The popularity of shows like “Germany’s Next Top Model” in particular remains unbroken. Statista highlights that...
Although reality formats are often criticized for distorting reality and labeling viewers as “trash TV”, “Germany’s Next Top Model” succeeds in captivating a committed audience. The average number of viewers of 1.16 million for similar formats speaks volumes: reality is still very popular.
The current candidates show an impressive diversity. For example, Zoe (19, Cologne) competes against Eliob (29, Tokyo). Both bring their own stories and dreams to the show, which makes this season particularly colorful and exciting.
With a mix of talent, commitment and a fair amount of drama, it remains to be seen who will bring home the title in this anniversary-worthy season. The fans now have to keep their fingers crossed and enjoy these exciting weeks until the big finale!