Germany's Next Topmodel season 3
| Germany's Next Topmodel | |
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| Season 3 | |
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| No. of contestants | 19 |
| Winner | Jennifer Hof |
| No. of episodes | 16 |
| Release | |
| Original network | ProSieben |
| Original release | 28 February – 5 June 2008 |
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The third season of Germany's Next Topmodel aired on German television network ProSieben from 28 February to 5 June 2008, under the catch phrase "Sie laufen wieder" ("They walk again" – as in to walk the runway).
For this season the number of contestants was expanded to 19. However, this season started with 120 semi-finalists in the competition.
The winner of the show was 16-year-old Jennifer Hof from Rodgau. Her prizes include:
- A contract with IMG Models in Paris.
- A cover and spread in the German edition of Cosmopolitan.
- An advertising campaign for C&A worth €250,000.
- A Volkswagen Tiguan
The international destinations for this season were set in Barcelona, Vienna, Tel Aviv, Los Angeles, New York City and Sydney.
Contestants
[edit]Ages stated are at start of contest.
| Contestant | Age | Height | Hometown | Finish | Place |
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| Rubina Radwanski | 20 | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | Frankfurt | Episode 3 | 19–17 |
| Aisha Grone | 16 | 1.69 m (5 ft 6+1⁄2 in) | Modautal | ||
| Sandra Korte | 22 | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | Leipzig | ||
| Aline Tausch | 20 | 1.71 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) | Munich | Episode 4 | 16–15 |
| Tainá Santos Silva | 18 | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | Brühl | ||
| Elena Rotter | 20 | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | Salzburg, Austria | Episode 5 | 14 |
| Katharina Harms | 18 | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | Bremen | Episode 6 | 13–12 |
| Gina-Lisa Lohfink | 21 | 1.69 m (5 ft 6+1⁄2 in) | Seligenstadt | ||
| Bianca Schumacher | 20 | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | Krefeld | Episode 7 | 11 |
| Sophia Maus | 19 | 1.79 m (5 ft 10+1⁄2 in) | Aachen | Episode 8 | 10 |
| Anna Vanessa 'Vanessa' Hegelmaier | 20 | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | Bielefeld | Episode 10 | 9 (quit) |
| Sarah Knappik | 21 | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | Bochum | 8 | |
| Raquel Alvarez | 22 | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | Bern, Switzerland | Episode 11 | 7 |
| Gisele Oppermann | 20 | 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) | Braunschweig | Episode 12 | 6 |
| Wanda Badwal | 23 | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | Hamburg | Episode 14 | 5–4 |
| Carolin Ruppert | 24 | 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) | Kelkheim | ||
| Christina Leibold | 21 | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | Volkach | Episode 16 | 3 |
| Janina Schmidt | 23 | 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | Hamburg | 2 | |
| Jennifer Hof | 16 | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | Rodgau | 1 |
Episode summaries
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| 24 | 1 | "Das große Casting in Köln" | 28 February 2008 | |
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The competition began with 120 contestants from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland vying for the top model title. They showcased their runway skills and completed challenges, including a photo shoot and promotional tasks. The judges narrowed the field to 50, who then traveled to Barcelona for a runway show at the Bread & Butter festival. After some struggled on the catwalk, 30 girls advanced to the next round.
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| 25 | 2 | "Die Sedcard" | 6 March 2008 | |
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Put on your favorite clothes and get in front of the camera! In the second episode, the 30 candidates style themselves for their personal comp card. But not all top model candidates demonstrate a sure hand when it comes to outfits.
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| 26 | 3 | "Erster Zoff im Modelhaus" | 13 March 2008 | |
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The 19 finalists head to Austria for a helicopter-themed photo shoot, but first, they face consequences for leaving their hotel rooms in disarray, with some admitting to smoking indoors. The photo shoot proves challenging due to windy conditions, and Gisele struggles with her fear of helicopters. Back at the model house, tensions rise during a house meeting, with accusations and conflicts between the girls. On elimination day, the girls walk the runway with an egg on a spoon, and Katharina's comments about Tainá spark further drama, leading to another cliffhanger ending.
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| 27 | 4 | "Haare ab" | 20 March 2008 | |
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The episode begins with the elimination of Rubina, Aisha, and Sandra due to various reasons. The remaining contestants undergo makeovers, with Gina-Lisa and Wanda expressing their dissatisfaction. They then participate in a fashion challenge, where Gisele and Sarah emerge as winners. The girls also share personal stories, including experiences with bullying. Some contestants audition for a C&A commercial, with Janina landing the role. For the photo shoot, the girls pose in pairs, and Carolin and Jennifer are rewarded with business class tickets to New York City. Ultimately, Aline and Tainá are eliminated for not meeting expectations.
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| 28 | 5 | "Willkommen in New York" | 27 March 2008 | |
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The 14 contestants attend castings for New York Fashion Week, with Janina landing two jobs and Jennifer winning a promotional gig. The girls are tasked with voting for the four weakest among them, with Sarah, Gina-Lisa, Carolin, and Christina being named. At a photo shoot with exotic animals, Tessa refuses to participate due to animal treatment concerns, earning a warning. Ultimately, Elena is eliminated for failing to live up to her initial potential, while Tessa is given another chance. This week's photo shoot was inspired by the shoot for 1-800-Flowers on the episode "The Girl Who Suddenly Collapsed" from season 4 of America's Next Top Model.
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| 29 | 6 | "Ganz verliebt am Strand" | 3 April 2008 | |
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Now it's getting hot and sandy: During the photo shoot on the beach, the girls have to prove that they have fire in them. True passion should be ignited together with a male co-star. But one candidate takes the motto quite literally. This week's photo shoot was inspired by the beach shoot on the episode "The Girl Who Blames The Taxi Driver" from season 8 of America's Next Top Model.
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| 30 | 7 | "Keine Zeit für Jetlag!" | 10 April 2008 | |
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From New York we go straight back to Germany - but there is no respite for the candidates. The first casting is waiting right at the airport! In addition, the girls have to stand their ground during the shoot. This week's photo shoot was inspired by the gender swap shoot on the episode "The Girl Who Takes Credit" from season 8 of America's Next Top Model.
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| 31 | 8 | "Vertical Catwalk" | 17 April 2008 | |
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For the candidates, the goal is high: in the vertical catwalk they have to show that they can put on a perfect show despite unusual situations. Our girls also let a lot of their clothes go during the shoot. This week's photo shoot was inspired by the nude shoot on the episode "The Girl Who Marks Her Territory" from season 7 of America's Next Top Model.
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| 32 | 9 | "Ab nach Down Under" | 24 April 2008 | |
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After a long flight, the candidates finally arrived in Sydney—but Vanessa is missing. In addition to cockroaches in the apartment, a new points system is causing problems for the girls. In addition to surfing lessons, the models also have a shoot on the beach. This episode marks the first time that host Heidi Klum is not part of the judges panel.
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| 33 | 10 | "Tanz mit den Aborigines" | 1 May 2008 | |
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Sarah refers to a Bild article published on 11 April 2008 – 33 days before the broadcast.[1] For the last week in Sydney, Heidi and company have come up with something very special: The girls should put on a fashion show in indigenous costume - including a dance performance. This week's reward photo shoot was shot on top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge as in "The Girl Who Blames The Taxi Driver" from season 8 of America's Next Top Model.
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| 34 | 11 | "Actiontraining, Diebestour und Tanzschritte" | 8 May 2008 | |
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The contestants face a laser maze challenge, which Carolin wins, earning $10,000 worth of jewelry. They also undergo martial arts training and participate in a Kill Bill-themed commercial shoot for an energy drink. Raquel and Jennifer struggle, and ultimately, Raquel is eliminated due to her lack of potential compared to the other contestants.
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| 35 | 12 | "Showgirls, Küsse und Dita von Teese" | 15 May 2008 | |
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The contestants receive pin-up posing tips from Dita von Teese and participate in a Rio Carnival-themed photo shoot at the Orpheum Theatre. Christina wins a job filming a Gillette Venus Breeze commercial, while Jennifer suffers a minor foot injury at the house.
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| 36 | 13 | "Ed Hardy, Fitness und ein schmackhaftes Shooting" | 22 May 2008 | |
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The girls are taken out jogging in the Hollywood Hills with judge Peyman Amin. Later they do a food-themed photo shoot with photographer Kristian Schuller.
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| 37 | 14 | "Cosmopolitan-Shooting, Angriff auf Peyman und die Final-Entscheidung" | 29 May 2008 | |
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The contestants have a busy week in Los Angeles, with Christina shooting with Ed Hardy and Carolin winning a commercial shoot for a German telco provider. Wanda is eliminated due to lack of potential, leaving Christina and Jennifer in the competition. The episode ends with a cliffhanger as Janina and Carolin face the judges, setting up the season's finale.
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| 38 | 15 | "Semi-Final" | 3 June 2008 | |
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For the first time in Germany's Next Topmodel history two episodes are broadcast within one week. It's the question that has been bothering the candidates since the first show: Who will make it to the final? Two places are still open. There is also a large male casting with old acquaintances. This episode features the search for a male model.
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| 39 | 16 | "Das Finale" | 5 June 2008 | |
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The season finale features all the contestants walking the runway, with a photo shoot involving spiders and pythons. Christina is eliminated, leaving Jennifer and Janina in the final two. After performances by Monrose and Seal, Jennifer is crowned the winner, beating out Janina. | ||||
Summaries
[edit]Results table
[edit]| Place | Model | Episodes | |||||||||||||
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| 3 | 4[a] | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9[b] | 10[c] | 11 | 12 | 13[d] | 14 | 16 | |||
| 1 | Jennifer | SAFE | IMM | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | Winner |
| 2 | Janina | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | IMM | LOW | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | LOW | OUT |
| 3 | Christina | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | SAFE | LOW | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | LOW | OUT | |
| 4–5 | Carolin | SAFE | IMM | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | LOW | OUT | ||
| Wanda | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | OUT | |||
| 6 | Gisele | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | OUT | ||||
| 7 | Raquel | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | OUT | |||||
| 8 | Sarah | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | OUT | ||||||
| 9 | Vanessa | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | QUIT | |||||||
| 10 | Sophia | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | OUT | ||||||||
| 11 | Bianca | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | OUT | |||||||||
| 12–13 | Gina-Lisa | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | OUT | ||||||||||
| Katharina | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | OUT | |||||||||||
| 14 | Elena | SAFE | SAFE | OUT | |||||||||||
| 15–16 | Aline | SAFE | OUT | ||||||||||||
| Tainá | SAFE | OUT | |||||||||||||
| 17–19 | Aisha | OUT | |||||||||||||
| Rubina | OUT | ||||||||||||||
| Sandra | OUT | ||||||||||||||
- The contestant was eliminated
- The contestant was immune from elimination
- The contestant was in danger of elimination
- The contestant withdrew from the competition
- The contestant won the competition
- ^ In episode 4, Gisele and Sarah won the challenge and were granted immunity from elimination.
- ^ In episode 9, Vanessa was sick was absent in this week's episode.
- ^ In episode 10, Vanessa decided to quit the competition due to health reasons. Furthermore, Janina won the challenge and was granted immunity from elimination.
- ^ Episode 13 was a non-elimination round.
Photo shoot guide
[edit]- Episode 1 photo shoot: Emotions (casting)
- Episode 2 photo shoot: Sedcard (casting)
- Episode 3 photo shoot: Cobra
- Episode 4 photo shoot: Angels and demons
- Episode 5 photo shoot: Animal
- Episode 6 photo shoot: Beach love
- Episode 7 photo shoot: Drag queens
- Episode 8 photo shoot: Hair and nude
- Episode 9 photo shoot: Surf
- Episode 10 photo shoot: Baywatch
- Episode 11 photo shoot: Martial arts commercial
- Episode 12 photo shoot: Showgirls
- Episode 13 photo shoot: Five course meal
- Episode 14 photo shoot: Cosmopolitan covers
Post–Top Model careers
[edit]Vanessa Hegelmaier, who withdrew due to an accident, became an internationally successful topmodel after the show.
Controversy
[edit]- Aline Tausch, who was eliminated in episode four, did a nude photo shoot for penthouse magazine.[2] She was confronted with it by Heidi Klum during the show.
- Gisele Oppermann became known for her whiny voice[3] and her bursting into tears permanently when being confronted with one of her many phobias such as her fear of cockroaches, butterflies ("lepidopterophobia") and elevators.[4] She is the first contestant in the history of Germany's Next Topmodel to quit a photo shoot. (See Willkommen in New York.)
- On 15 May it was reported that Gisele Oppermann used to be a drug dealer in secondary school selling hashish to seventh graders, consuming drugs herself and eventually getting the boot.[5] This happened to be the day of the broadcast of her elimination.
- On 12 April, a "secret list" was published on a fan forum[6] which foresaw all the eliminations correctly. On 22 and 23 May tabloid newspaper Bild published two articles referencing to the list.[7][8]
In February 2023, the Berliner Zeitung published an article about the show with the headline: "Why isn't Germany’s Next Topmodel actually canceled?"[9]
In March 2023 former judge Peyman Armin apologized to Lijana Kaggwa for what she had to experience on Germany's Next Topmodel. He also apologized for being part of Germany's Next Topmodel and promised to never take part in the show again. All of this was broadcast in the format "13 questions" on ZDF.[10][11]
In March 2023 BILD published the following message: "If the contestants get along too well, they will receive instructions from the crew to argue and produce beef." The participating contestants are also too young and inexperienced and cannot assess the extent of the show.[12]
In April 2023, Heidi Klum said about everything that happens at Germany's Next Topmodel: "At the end of the day I'm the boss and I make the rules!"[13]
In June 2023, the German TV broadcaster ZDF released a 70-minute investigative documentary about the machinations of the makers of Germany's Next Topmodel called "Pressure, hatred, manipulation: how sick does Germany's Next Topmodel make you?". For this documentary, around 50 former contestants, judges and members of the show's crew were interviewed, some anonymously. The makers of the documentary admitted that they are familiar with difficult investigations, but they have never experienced it before that so many people were afraid to talk about what happened as these former participants and employees of Germany's Next Topmodel. A crew member of the show who wished to remain anonymous is quoted as saying: "If you film a young woman from morning to night, you'll get every sectional image you want. So you can cut and tell what you want. A lot of things are cut together wildly. The jobs depend on it. It's about ratings." In addition, former contestants report how the show's editors deliberately foment manipulation, lies and discord among the contestants behind the scenes. The contestants are shielded from the outside world so they lose their nerve and argue. So 20 candidates have to sleep together in one room without contact to the outside world. The statements by Heidi Klum, the broadcasting TV station Pro7 and the production company are presented as hypocrisy. Pro7 is said to have earned 87 million euros with the Season 18, and Heidi Klum 10 million euros. The contestants receive no money. Germany's Next Topmodel has driven some contestants into depression and suicidal thoughts.[14][15][16][17][18][19]
References
[edit]- ^ "Ist da wirklich alles top?". Bild. Archived from the original on 18 July 2009. Retrieved 3 May 2008.
- ^ "Topmodel Aline nackt im Penthouse". Bild.de. Archived from the original on 25 March 2009. Retrieved 15 May 2008.
- ^ "Best Moments of Gisele". YouTube/ProSieben. Retrieved 15 May 2008.[dead YouTube link]
- ^ taff. 10 May 2007. ProSieben.
- ^ "Schulverweis – weil Gisele Drogen verkaufte". Bild.de. Retrieved 15 May 2008.
- ^ "Geheime Liste". Topmodel-Forum.de. Archived from the original on 2 June 2008. Retrieved 23 May 2008.
- ^ "Geheime Liste verrät, wer als Nächste rausfliegt!". Bild.de. Archived from the original on 24 February 2009. Retrieved 23 May 2008.
- ^ "Wer ist der Maulwurf bei Pro7?". Bild.de. Archived from the original on 10 February 2013. Retrieved 23 May 2008.
- ^ ""Germany's Next Topmodel": Warum wird diese Show eigentlich nicht abgesetzt?". 12 February 2023.
- ^ "GNTM | Nach Kritik: Überraschende Entschuldigung von Jury-Mitglied". 17 March 2023.
- ^ "GNTM, Miss Germany & Co.: Schluss mit Schönheitswettbewerben? I 13 Fragen I unbubble". YouTube. 8 March 2023.
- ^ "Tracy schmeißt bei GNTM hin: So hart geht es in der Show wirklich zu".
- ^ ""Germany's Next Topmodel": "Am Ende des Tages bin ich der Boss und ich bestimme die Regeln!" - WELT". 15 April 2023.
- ^ ""Druck, Hass, Manipulation" bei GNTM: Models packen über Klum-Show aus". 28 June 2023.
- ^ "Schwere Vorwürfe gegen GNTM? Neue Doku deckt über Heidi Klums Show auf!". 3 July 2023.
- ^ ""STRG _F» berichtet über "Druck, Hass, Manipulation" bei «GNTM"". 28 June 2023.
- ^ ""STRG_F": GNTM-Models packen über die Zustände hinter den Kulissen aus". 28 June 2023.
- ^ "Germany's Next Topmodel". 3 August 2023.
- ^ "Druck, Hass, Manipulation: Wie kaputt macht Germany's Next Topmodel? - STRG_F EPIC".
External links
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