Episode summaries
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| 246 | 1 | "Auftakt in Athens" | 6 February 2022 | |
The new season starts with the arrival of the 31 finalists of Germany's Next Topmodel 2022 in Athens, Greece. Guest judge Kylie Minogue joins Heidi, in selecting who moves on in the hopes of becoming Germany's Next Top Model. Emilie, Meline and Pauline were eliminated at panel. The remainder of the girls were put through to next week where they were informed the competition will take place in Mykonos.
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| 247 | 2 | "Bootcamp Edition" | 10 February 2022 | |
Eat, sleep, model, repeat: The models are still at the beginning and have a lot to learn which is why they have to go through a bootcamp with a catwalk training by Heidi, a posing class with photographer and guest judge Yu Tsai, and a final judging to evaluate their progress. | ||||
| 248 | 3 | "Promo Edition" | 17 February 2022 | |
Without any make-up the models have to convince with their natural beauty at a photo shoot for the promo campaign in groups. The ones that impress Heidi and photographer Rankin the most get rewarded with filming the opening together with Heidi the next day. Christian Cowan joins Heidi and Rankin at the panel as guest judge.
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| 249 | 4 | "Action Edition" | 24 February 2022 | |
In a video shoot, the models are catapulted from a car into the air at the push of a button. In the decision walk, model Jasmine Sanders takes her seat next to Heidi Klum as a guest juror.
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| 250 | 5 | "Casting Edition" | 3 March 2022 | |
Heidi makes her models ready for their first casting marathon before they head back to Athens to convince as many clients as possible in order to book their first jobs. A sensual live walk in lingerie then is their final time to impress as their journey in Greece comes to end.
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| 251 | 6 | "Das große GNTM Umstyling!" | 10 March 2022 | |
After receiving makeovers the models have to present their new looks in a fashion show in front of the judges Heidi and GNTM 4 contestant Sarina Nowak with their walk being a photo shoot at the same time. Who can impress with the best poses at the end of the runway?
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| 252 | 7 | "Sedcard-Shooting" | 17 March 2022 | |
While the sedcard shoot has a surprise waiting for those models that impress the most, they transform into dark vintage dolls for the live walk. Who can convince Heidi and guest judge Coco Rocha with the most extraordinary poses?
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| 253 | 8 | "Social Media Edition" | 24 March 2022 | |
In a video shoot the models have to sell a product like they would on social media. Then they have to show in an interview situation how strong their talking skills are, before they get transformed into aliens for the live walk.
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| 254 | 9 | "Fantasy Edition" | 31 March 2022 | |
Welcome to the fantasy edition! In groups of three, the models turn into stuffed toys and have to pose for the shoot in a height of 10 meters. Dressed as living tongues they then have to walk like they would come out of a huge mouth at panel. Nikeata Thompson will be the guest judge.
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| 255 | 10 | "Castingmarathon in L.A." | 7 April 2022 | |
The models go on a casting marathon in Los Angeles and hope to be booked for one of the jobs. Guest judge Jeremy Scott has a special surprise for them: They will walk in his outfits for the live walk which will also be a photo shoot. Who can present his designs the best?
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| 256 | 11 | "Bodypainting-Shooting" | 14 April 2022 | |
Covered in golden body paint the models have to prove they can shine with their poses too when they have to embody different times in a giant clock at the photo shoot. Guest judge Maye Musk then helps Heidi in deciding who impressed enough this week in order to advance into the next round.
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| 257 | 12 | "Der Einzug in die Top 10" | 21 April 2022 | |
Confidence is key. Not every model is yet able to come out of themselves and radiate self-confidence. That's why Nikeata Thompson comes to the villa and teaches the models about self-confidence and self-love. The models can apply the new findings directly in the shoot - there they have to jump on a trampoline surrounded by glitter and look as elegant as possible. In the decision, designer Peter Dundas sits next to Heidi Klum.
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| 258 | 13 | "Dream Edition" | 28 April 2022 | |
Acting talent is in demand this week. In the video shoot, the models reenact a visit to prison during the 1980s. Shooting partner and prisoner is none other than Hollywood star Brigitte Nielsen. During the shoot, the models have to present their self-imagined scene using a telephone receiver and react authentically to Brigitte's improv parts. Who is spontaneous and can thus collect plus points for the subsequent decision walk?
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| 259 | 14 | "Sportsfest" | 5 May 2022 | |
It's duel week for the remaining models: At the casting it's all about their personalities and they have to each portray their own super power with an outfit and accessory. At the photo shoot they meanwhile have to convince with their fitness when they have to play a match of tennis in elegant gowns. Thomas Hayo assists as guest judge this week.
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| 260 | 15 | "Cover-shooting für die Harper’s Bazaar" | 12 May 2022 | |
Every pose, look and move has to be on point when the remaining models shoot the cover for Harper's Bazaar with a robot being their unexpected shooting partner. For the live walk they have to learn an energetic dance choreography and have to present it with confidence. Singer Ava Max helps Heidi as guest judge with the decision.
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| 261 | 16 | "Skyline Shooting" | 19 May 2022 | |
The final photo shoot challenges the remaining models once more when they have to pose on a 5m-high swinging platform. Constant body tension and an expressive face are what's needed today. After that they also have to impress Heidi and her guest judge at the live walk as she has to make the difficult decision which models deserve to make it into the finale.
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| 262 | 17 | "Das große Finale" | 26 May 2022 | |
In the live season finale of Germany's Next Topmodel cycle 17, Heidi performed the title song with the Top 21 models. Sophie assisted as backstage host and was eventually given this season's personality award. Designers provided outfits for the finalists. Anita and Noëlla were eliminated in fifth and fourth place, respectively. The Top 3 took a break while eliminated models highlighted diversity. The Top 2, Lou-Anne and Luca, had a final showdown with an upside-down walk, resulting in Lou-Anne winning and appearing on the Harper’s Bazaar cover, with Luca as the runner-up.
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