Drama and kisses at GNTM: Models in erotic shoot on the driving bed!

Drama and kisses at GNTM: Models in erotic shoot on the driving bed!

ProSieben, Deutschland - The quarter -finals of "Germany’s Next Top Model" (GNTM) shows itself in this season with a special focus on intimacy and creativity. The popular casting show that is broadcast on ProSieben continues to attract spectators, although the ratings in this season are historically low. In the last episode, only 970,000 spectators switched on, which fueled the discussion about the future of the format. As faz.net is moderated and is moderated by a blonde woman over 50 and is according to ZDF-Sommergart Second most successful broadcast on German television.

In the current season, some known faces from the GNTM world are back. Christian Cowan, who was already a member of the jury in the 2019 season, returns for the temporary jury member. Rankin, a respected fashion photographer and female-empowerment coach, is also in the jury team. They not only promote the artistic aspects, but also decided to return the popular interview coaching under the direction of Christian Düren, which is known for his critical questions.

New concept and erotic shooting

A new concept that was introduced in this season is an erotic shoot in which the models posing with male partners. This exciting shoot takes place on a "Driving Bed", where the models take intimate poses in different pairings. What is striking is the special chemistry between some models, such as Daniela and Moritz, who preserved positive response for their interactions in the jury, accompanied by comments from Heidi Klum to their kisses.

As semi -finalists, Daniela, Moritz, Magdalena, Jannik, Pierre and Zoe are still in competition. On the other hand, Canel, Aaliyah, Eliob and Kevin only have a limited time to assert themselves because only two of them will climb into the next round. Unfortunately, Kevin and Aaliyah had to leave the competition in this episode, while the other candidates fight for the admission place in an emotional finale.

reality TV and its meaning

reality TV has established itself as an integral part of television in Germany. It includes a variety of formats that are divided into three main categories: narrative formats such as Daily Talks and Documentary Soaps, performative formats such as casting shows and real-life productions and scripted formats, including scripted documentary soaps. In 2023, the market share of reality TV was almost 40 percent for broadcasters such as Sat.1, RTL and VOX. ProSieben, the broadcaster behind GNTM, has also learned an increase in reality formats in recent years, which underlines the still high relevance of shows such as GNTM.

However, the number of spectators for GNTM has decreased. According to the statistics published in spring 2024, the 19th season recorded an average of around 1.16 million viewers, whereby the GNTM market share has sunk in recent years. For comparison: in 2009 this market share was still around 24 percent. The reality in which these shows are often struggling with criticism that describes things as distorted or inferior. This discussion promotes the ongoing discussion about what makes good television and how the viewer reacts to it.

at a time when various reality formats are booming on streaming services, GNTM is faced with the challenge of winning back its audience. Experimenting with new formats could be the key to increase the bond of spectators and strengthen the identity of the show, while at the same time the essence of the model competition is maintained.