Semi -finals at GNTM: Drama about Eliob and his barefoot bad investment!

Semi -finals at GNTM: Drama about Eliob and his barefoot bad investment!

In the semi -finals of "Germany’s Next Top Model" (GNTM), which took place on June 12, 2025, the remaining eight models presented themselves in front of the jury. That evening Heidi Klum showed up in top form and gave every model a budget of $ 1500 for the purchase of two outfits- one day and an evening look- in just two hours. This challenge not only caused tension, but also some unexpected twists.

The appearance of Eliob, a 29-year-old model from Tokyo, was particularly striking. He had difficulty assessing his budget and appeared barefoot and without a shirt for the semi-finals, since he had not calculated the taxes of US prices. Despite his missed preparation, Eliob was optimistic and said: "I will go barefoot and stand in the final!" While Klum and the boss of "Harper’s Bazaar", Kerstin Schneider, commented on the outfits of the models, Eliob's appearance was amazed by the jurors.

an unexpected output

The jury did not reward all appearances. Two models received the unpleasant sentence: "Unfortunately, I don't have a photo for you today!" And had to bury their hopes for the final. In the end, however, Jannik, Moritz and Pierre made it into the grand finale, while Eliob was the only semi -finalist without a job. Klum said goodbye to him in warm words: "The man with the most beautiful smile." These words not only illustrate the mood that prevails in the GNTM team, but also the emotional depth of the show.

Among the other candidates, Jannik and Pierre not only stood out through their outfits, but also through their presence. Jannik was highlighted positively, while Eliob's first outfit was criticized as "too normal". These reviews show how high the requirements in the fashion world are and how tough the competition is on the GNTM show.

The GNTM candidates

The anniversary season 2025 includes a variety of interesting candidates, including:

The final will take place on ProSieben on Thursday at 8:15 p.m., and all eyes are excited about the exit. The candidates worked hard and the excitement is noticeable. GNTM not only remains an important part of German television, but also represents a constantly growing reality TV culture. In Germany, reality programs, which also include GNTM, make up a significant part of the program on transmitters such as ProSieben. Estimates show that reality TV formats were able to achieve a market share of up to 40 percent in 2023, which makes these programs a central element of German television culture.

"Germany’s Next Top Model" is not only a casting show, but also reflects the trends and currents of modern society. Klum and her jury have the strength to realize teenage dreams and at the same time make the challenges of the fashion world visible. It remains exciting who in the end is the winner.