Episode guide
Germany's Next Topmodel: Season 21
25 episodes · first aired Feb 11, 2026
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- 1 Men's casting with Jean Paul Gaultier! Who has what it takes to be a top model? Feb 11, 2026 · 1h 43m A great new season with an exciting, special twist: the 21st season of "Germany's Next Topmodel – by Heidi Klum" kicks off with the men. It’s a launch full of suspense and style! The first…
- 2 The search for a top model continues! Who impresses with style and personality? Feb 12, 2026 · 1h 43m Now, the women are taking the #GNTM stage. For the 21st season, global star Heidi Klum is inviting female contestants to an open casting in Cologne. Who will make it to the next round and…
- 3 First major fashion show, first farewell Feb 18, 2026 · 1h 41m In the third episode, the men move into a modern Berlin loft and immediately kick things off with their first major runway walk through a staged wheat field—followed by an elimination…
- 4 Moving into Berlin, Catwalk Fever & First Decision Feb 19, 2026 · 1h 55m The female models move into their loft at the Berlin "Fernsehwerft." Then, the first major runway walk takes place. For the decision-making process, Heidi is joined by English fashion…
- 5 Retro glamour on the Spree & underground rave with Baptiste Giabiconi! Feb 25, 2026 · 1h 55m During a photoshoot on the Spree, the models exude 1950s glamour in retro swimwear, styled by star photographer Andreas Ortner. The next highlight awaits in the loft: Baptiste…
- 6 A heavenly, beautiful photoshoot & 80s power on the catwalk Feb 26, 2026 · 2h The models face their first major photo shoot—"Angel and Demon"—with photographer Armin Morbach and supermodel Nadja Auermann. But it is not just the shoot that poses a challenge; the…
- 7 Job hunt & makeover: Casting week is about to begin Mar 4, 2026 · 2h 11m It’s casting week for the models! Several exciting job opportunities are on the agenda. Who will manage to impress the clients? Ultimately, the models have to prove themselves on the…
- 8 Ready, set, go! Who lands the first job? Mar 5, 2026 · 2h 3m The first castings are coming up for the female models. They have numerous opportunities to land jobs. Who stands out? Who manages to secure a gig? The models have to give it their all…
- 9 Heidi's crazy date, a men's showdown & a public walk with the Elevator Boys! Mar 11, 2026 · 1h 53m The men compete against each other in pairs during a sports-themed photoshoot with star photographer Ellen von Unwerth. The winner of each pairing is rewarded with time spent with Heidi…
- 10 Red carpet, designer showdown & the big L.A. decision! Mar 12, 2026 · 2h Red carpet with Heidi: The top three contestants from the previous week accompany her to a premiere at the Friedrichstadt-Palast in Berlin. This is followed by an extravagant photoshoot…
- 11 L.A. Kick-off: Ranch life, intense gazes & first kisses Mar 18, 2026 · 1h 41m Welcome to L.A.! Men and women meet for the first time at a ranch. Their very first joint shoot involves a kissing scene. Actress and acting coach Nina Rausch prepares the models for the…
- 12 Pounding hearts, a Vivaldi dance & sensual glances in the ballroom! Mar 19, 2026 · 1h 45m Get ready for some heart-pounding excitement! The models are taking a trip back in time to the 18th century. Set to the music of Vivaldi, they practice elegant ballroom dances while…
- 13 The Big Makeover Mar 25, 2026 · 1h 38m Snip, snap—off with the hair! The big makeover takes center stage. Heidi Klum surprises the contestants during a meal at the ranch: using beanies, she selects six women and six men who…
- 14 Bending with Style: Coco Rocha, Christian Siriano & the Couture Challenge! Mar 26, 2026 · 1h 44m Elegance is the order of the day in this episode, as a haute couture masterclass with internationally renowned supermodel Coco Rocha is on the agenda. The contestants learn how to…
- 15 Casting fever, comp card shoot & a surprise guest Apr 1, 2026 · 1h 39m The season's most important shoot is coming up: the comp card shoot. Now is the time to give it their all, as the comp card is their ticket to landing jobs with clients. During a welcome…
- 16 Venice Beach glamour: spray tans & sparkling outfits Apr 2, 2026 · 1h 44m An exciting beach walk awaits the models at sunny Venice Beach! Before they show off their skills in Julien Macdonald’s exclusive collection, tanning artist Jimmy Coco ensures they achieve…
- 17 Media crash course & an intense nude shoot with Rankin! Apr 8, 2026 · 1h 39m The ultimate transformation is coming up! Star photographer Rankin stages the models as mystical, alien-like high-fashion fish for a breathtaking nude shoot! Plus, the models dive into the…
- 18 The model lifestyle begins: casting, travel & the first press conference. Apr 9, 2026 · 1h 47m The dream becomes reality! A casting call for a global brand sends the models on a jet-set journey between Los Angeles and Munich! But that’s just the beginning. Next comes a grueling…
- 19 Beverly Hills glamour, Demi Lovato & music video performance Apr 16, 2026 · 1h 44m The models move into their luxury villa in Beverly Hills. Then, the next casting is already underway! The highlight: a decisive runway walk featuring their own choreography to Demi…
- 20 Underwater Action & High-Altitude Drama Apr 23, 2026 · 1h 52m From great heights to the depths below: for a spectacular underwater shoot with star photographer Russell James, the models must impress in pairs. Next up is the breathtaking flying…
- 21 Entry into the top 10 Apr 30, 2026 · 1h 54m During a high-energy photoshoot with celebrity photographer Max Montgomery, the models pose in a downtown Los Angeles nightclub—while watching their competitors' shoots live on monitors…
- 22 Movie Edition: Drama on Wisteria Lane! May 7, 2026 · 1h 54m The models kick things off with a spectacular grid walk on the Sepulveda Dam; their performance is judged by designer Mona May and model Elias Becker. Next up is an acting challenge…
- 23 The final auditions and the dream of the semi-final May 14, 2026 · 1h 51m At the model villa, the contestants vie for major magazine moments during a cover shoot—the men for *Esquire* and the women for *InStyle Sport*. One person from each group secures the…
- 24 Semi-finals: Who gets to fight for the title? May 21, 2026 · 1h 53m It’s the #GNTM semi-final! The models are facing the most important shoot of the season: the cover shoot for Harper's Bazaar. For the contestants, it is the final chance to prove…
- 25 Final May 28, 2026 · 1h 36m The finale! After an exciting journey in the fashion world, the aspiring models face their final challenge in Season 21 of "Germany's Next Topmodel – by Heidi Klum." Who will impress in…