Germany's Next Topmodel season 19

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]

• Special guests: Jean Paul Gaultier

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

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

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
• Quit: Vivien Walkemeyer
• Disqualified: Pitzi Müller
• Bottom seven: Bảo-Huy Nguyễn, Felice Wolfgram, Jana Wetzel, Marcia Edhere, Tracy Baumgarten, Vanessa Horst & Yanik Schulze
• Eliminated: Bảo-Huy Nguyễn, Tracy Baumgarten, Vanessa Horst & Yanik Schulze
• Featured photographers and director: Heidi Klum and Rankin
• Special guests: Elizabeth Hurley^[12] & Jean Paul Gaultier

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]

• Eliminated: Felice Wolfgram, Lilian Assih & Marcia Edhere
• Featured photographer: Richard Hübner
• Special guests: Jon Kortajarena & Marina Hoermanseder

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
• Special guest: Jourdan Dunn

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

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

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

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
• Eliminated: Dominik Gruber & Lilli Hachgenei
• Featured client: Intimissimi
• Featured photographer: Jordan Rossi
• Special guest: Winnie Harlow

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]

• Eliminated: Mare Cirko & Maximilian Kreiner
• Featured photographer & special guest: Russell James

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

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
• Eliminated: Dominic Spillner & Stella Naming
• Featured client: NYX cosmetics
• Featured director & photographer: David Helmut & Jordan Rossi
• Special guest: Thomas Kretschmann

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
• Best performance: Lea Oude Engberink
• Eliminated: Aldin Zahirović & Sara Zuraw
• Featured client: Calzedonia Swimwear
• Featured photographer: Jordan Rossi
• Special guests: Joan Collins, Nikeata Thompson & Rebecca Mir

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]

• Booked for job: Armin Rausch, Frieder Sell, Jermaine Kokoú Kothé, Julian Cidic, Kadidja Becher, Luka Cidic, Marvin De-Graft & Xenia Tsilikova
• 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

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

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
• Bottom two: Armin Rausch & Linus Weber
• Eliminated: Armin Rausch
• Featured client: Fila Deutschland
• Featured photographer: Kristian Schuller
• Special guest: Thomas Hayo

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
• Eliminated: Frieder Sell & Grace Zakhour
• Featured photographer: Vijat Mohindra
• Special guest: Elsa Hosk & Yannik Zamboni

• Female final three: Fabienne Urbach, Lea Oude Engberink & Xenia Tsilikova
• Male final three: Jermaine Kokoú Kothé, Julian and Luka Cidic & Linus Weber
• Bottom four: Fabienne Urbach, Jermaine Kokoú Kothé, Julian and Luka Cidic & Lea Oude Engberink
• Eliminated: Fabienne Urbach and Julian & Luka Cidic
• Female final two: Lea Oude Engberink & Xenia Tsilikova
• Male final two: Jermaine Kokoú Kothe & Linus Weber
• Germany's Next Topmodel: Jermaine Kokoú Kothé & Lea Oude Engberink
• Featured photographer: Rankin
• Special guest: Alex-Mariah Peter, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Damian Hurley, Dascha Carriero, Elizabeth Hurley, Kevin Germanier, Kilian Kerner, Lieselotte Reznicek, Lou-Anne Gleißenebner-Teskey, Martina Gleißenebner-Teskey, Nicole Reitbauer, Noëlla Mbomba, Olivia Hounkpati, Robin S., Sabrina Carpenter, Selma Schröder, Somajia Ali, Sofi Tukker, Vivien Blotzki, Wolfgang Joop & Yannik Zamboni