The candidates ofGermany’s Next Topmodelthe TV and fashion world. And there has been an exciting innovation since 2024: Heidi Klum is also looking for male models. This year tooat GNTM men at the start. With their charisma, their looks and diversity, they bring a fresh air to the success format, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. What time Model wins the GNTM final and steps into the footsteps ofJermaine Kokoú Kothé? We reveal which male junior models start in the anniversary relay of GNTM 2025.
GNTM men: The most important thing in short
In the 20th season ofGermany’s Next Topmodel – by Heidi KlumFemale and male models will again demonstrate their skills in castings and on the catwalk. Meager100 male candidateswere cast for this season. In the end there will be a winner and a winner again. Both come separately from each otherOn the cover of "Harper's Bazaar", each receive 100,000 euros and are also part of a large one-advertising campaign.
Who are the GNTM men's models 2025?
At the start of the anniversary relay, Heidi Klum let himself be not only with 13 of their female, but also with for a marketing campaign for the show, but alsoTwelve of their male GNTM modelsphotograph by star photographer Rankin. If you were allowed to go to the photo, the model manager personally decided as part of a challenge.
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The GNTM men bring one alongside the stories of womenNew dynamics and fresh perspectivesin the show. At the start of the new season we all haveCandidates at a glancelisted. In the course of the coming weeks we will publish short portraits of the individual casting participants.
All GNTM men's models overview:
- Jonas, 36 years, Berlin
- Milo, 23 years old, Berlin
- Fabrice, 25 years, Berlin
- Etienne, 27 years, Berlin
- Jonathan, 29 years, Berlin
- KEV, 22 years, Berlin
- Abel, 30 years, Berlin
- Julius, 21 years, Berlin
- Maximilian, 34 years, Berlin
- Felix, 23 years, Berlin
- Tim, 19 years, Berlin
- Julien, 29 years, Berlin
- Rany, 23 years old, Berlin
- Malik, 22 years, Berlin
- Kadio, 22 years, Berlin
- Moritz, 19 years, Berlin
- Sarah, 22 years, Berlin
- Daniel, 20 years, Berlin
- Elias, 20 years, Berlin
- Martin, 49 years, Hoppegarten
- Mario, 32 years, Leipzig
- Max, 20 years, Penig
- Fabian, 28 years, Hamburg
- Marcel, 27 years, Hamburg
- Ray, 30 years, Hamburg
- Nico, 21 years, Lübeck
- Luca, 22 years, Norderstedt
- Nils, 25 years, Düsseldorf
- Gianluca, 27 years, Düsseldorf
- Alessio, 20 years, Düsseldorf
- Julian, 24 years old, Düsseldorf
- Ethan, 19 years, Düsseldorf
- Samuel, 23 years old, Cologne
- Justin, 24 years, Cologne
- JJ, 34 years, Cologne
- Chris, 23 years, Wipperfürth (near Cologne)
- Clemens, 21 years, Minden
- Alex, 23 years old, wages
- Silas, 23 years, Viersen
- Mark, 48 years, Dortmund
- Eike, 24 years, Velen
- Mattes, 38 years, Alps
- Wio, 33 years, Nottuln
- Faruk, 21 years, Bergkamen
- Karim, 24 years, Hagen
- Jil, 23 years old, Munich
- Julian, 20 years, Munich
- Keanu, 24 years, Höhenkirchen-Siegertsbrunn (near Munich)
- Men, 25 years, Unterschleißheim (near Munich)
- Nico Valentino, 22 years, Fahrenzhausen (near Freising)
- Jonathan, 24 years old, Olching
- Fabian, 20 years, Nuremberg
- Dani, 26 years, Nuremberg
- Devo, 26 years, court
- Nick, 25 years, Würzburg
- Enis, 23 years old, Schweinfurt
- Alex, 24 years, Landshut
- Ryan, 22 years, Landshut
- Geni, 23 years old, Ergolding (near Landshut)
- Moritz, 29 years, Mauerstetten (at Kaufbeuren)
- Josef, 68 years, Pfreimd
- Beni, 22 years, Feldkirchen-Westerham
- Moritz, 23 years old, Ansbach
- Leonhard, 22 years, Rotthalmünster
- Jannik, 22 years, Bad Segeberg
- Vaggelis, 23 years old, Neumünster
- Nico, 49 years, Halstenbek
- Leon, 24 years, Hanover
- Jason, 27 years, Lilienthal
- Bennet, 23 years old, Sarstedt
- Volkan, 25 years, Andernach
- Robin, 24 years, Speyer
- Felix, 27 years, Stuttgart
- Jonathan, 25 years old, Gerlingen
- Konsti, 23 years old, Tuttlingen
- Nawin, 27 years, Freiburg im Breisgau
- Felix, 29 years, Vienna
- Noel, 23 years old, Vienna
- Felix, 21 years, Vienna
- Pierre, 22 years, Vienna
- Florian, 23 years old, Graz
- Matthias, 19 years, Guntramsdorf
- Christian, 23 years old, St. Kanzian
- Lian, 21 years, Bern
- Gabriel, 23 years old, Zurich
- Alex, 21 years, Zurich
- Eliob, 29 years, Tokyo
GNTM 2025: What else is important
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Jermaine Kokoú Kothé (right) was named the first male GNTM winner by Heidi Klum in 2024.
Last year securedJermaine Kokoú KothéThe first time Model - alongside Lea Oude Engberink, the winner of the women - in the final ofGermany's Next Topmodel. Since then, the newcomer has worked as a model and content creator. Who knows, maybe he will give his colleague tips in the upcoming season? Will be safe as supportSupermodel Naomi Campbell. She supports Heidi Klum in the selection of candidates in the second episode. In addition, the men's models shouldJohannes Huebl,David GandyandElias Beckerbe there in the 20th GNTM relay. Other guest jurors include photographer Rankin, designer Peter Dundas and Model Lena Gercke. Also included: SchauziellendeCatherine Deneuveand Sixties style iconTwiggy. In addition, Heidi Klums husbandTom KaulitzAnd his brotherBill Kaulitzreinforce the jury, just likeHeidi Klum's daughter Leni.
Another coup succeeded in the creators for the appearance of the change, which always ensures turbulent scenes: this is how it shouldKlaas Heufer-Umlaufsnip off the big make-over. The cast is not a complete Kamikaze campaign, because the TV presenter is a trained hairdresser! The 20th GNTM relay has been shot since autumn 2024. Due to the forest fires inthe filming was interrupted for a few days. So far, it has not yet been determined when the final will be seen.
How did itGermany’s Next Topmodeldeveloped for men?
In recent years the casting show hasGermany’s Next Topmdela significant change: originally exclusively reserved for female candidates, the show with season 19, which was broadcast in early 2024Doors for men opent. By many as long overdue, this development reflects the growing demand forDiversity and inclusion in the fashion industryopposite. Another advantage: the integration of GNTM men not only ensures more excitement, but also gives the format a wider group of spectators.
Versatile image of men: This distinguishes the GNTM-Male models
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Whether plus size, queer, big or small: diversity plays atGermany's Next Topmodela central role.
Whether man or woman, trans or non-binären–GNTM relies on diversity. There are candidates for the candidatesno specified standardsthat need to be met. Whether big or small, with curves or without - all participants should have a good body feeling and fun in front of the camera. The male candidates at GNTM are as different as fashion itself. Whether classic beau or unconventional beauty - the male models cover a wide range of looks. AlsoPlus-Size men and a best-bearwere cast for the 20th season, according to ProSieben. This ends with the show, contrary to criticism, aModern picture of masculinityto show. Each participant will demonstrate their uniqueness in the course of the season. To get on, the models have to shine in various tasks and prevail against strong competitors.
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Just like their colleagues, the GNTM men practice backstage.
How do the male and female models differ in the GNTM contest?
AtGermany's Next Topmodelthe young models have to master numerous tasks. This includes photo shoots, video recordings and catwalk training. Although GNTM participants have to prove themselves in the same challenges, there are differences in the requirements. This is how times models often have toOther styles and posesmaster than their female colleagues. Either way, the GNTM models have to shine across gender boundaries in various disciplines. In the last season left next to theWinner Jermaine Kokoú KothéAmong other things, the second placeLinus Webr and the twinsLuka and Julian Cidica lasting impression. These models convinced with their performance on the show and were also able to score with their personality.
Where can you see the GNTM men?
Germany’s Next Topmodel – by Heidi KlumStarts on Thursday, February 13th on ProSieben and the streaming service Joyn. The anniversary relay of the casting show brings a novelty with it: this is how the show runsThe first six weeks twice a week. There are new episodes on Thursdays and Tuesdays8:15 p.m. on ProSieben and Joyn. The first episode revolves around the female models. In episode two on Tuesday, February 18, the GNTM men are on for the first time. After that, the GNTM boys can be seen on TV on Tuesdays. The highlight: Only in the 13th episode on Thursday, March 27, all models then meet for the first time. From then on runsGermany’s Next TopmodelAs usual, every Thursday at 8:15 p.m.
