Wild outfits and emotional crises at GNTM: Who is ahead?

Wild outfits and emotional crises at GNTM: Who is ahead?

Los Angeles, USA - On May 29, 2025, the 22nd episode of "Germany’s Next Top Model" (GNTM) will be broadcast. In this episode, the candidates Moritz and Kevin are particularly the focus. The two have to face extreme challenges created by designer Yannik Zamboni. Zamboni, who works as a guest juror at GNTM for the third time, designs extravagant outfits with opulent wigs and fur faces. Its designs are uncommon and should put the models to their limits, which is also an immense burden for the candidates. So reports tz.de from Moritz’ dissatisfaction with the monster wing and tangas that he bears must.

The situation is heading when Moritz finds the challenges overwhelming during the decision-making walk. Kevin also has to struggle with emotional difficulties. He expresses the desire to be loved, which also contains him. Together both complain about their revealing alien looks and the heavy wigs. The designer Zamboni, known for his colorful and playful style, takes note of the symptoms and is asked by Heidi Klum how he assesses the situation. In the decision round, Zamboni excludes the possibility of an ending, and in the end all models receive a ticket for the next round, despite the tensions within the group.

The role of the family and the challenges of the candidates

Moritz 'mother, Lena, is on site and tries to take the situation with humor. She jokes about leaving all candidates, which loosens up the tense atmosphere. Kevin, who also deals with his sister Klaudia during the show, has difficulties when changing rooms with Zoe, which leads to disputes over disorder. These interpersonal conflicts throw a light on the emotional loads that the format brings.

The challenges with which the candidates are confronted are not only superficial nature. Again and again the discussion about the ethical dimensions of reality TV is loud. Critics such as Lijana Kaggwa, finalist of 2020, and other influencers: Inside, concerns about the effects of GNTM on the mental health of the participants: inside and the promotion of unsustainable body ideals. The debate, fueled by critical voices on social media, clearly shows that the responsibility of production companies and the role of traditional media is increasingly questioned. Wunderstudios reports of the negative experiences of former participants: inside who often have to experience a toxic environment.

In this context, it is also noteworthy that ProSieben has announced that they improve psychological care for the models. The pressure that is on the candidate and the high expectations that the audience and industry make could offer long-term consequences for the reality of TV formats. The current discussions show how the boundaries between traditional television and social media mix and how important it is to illuminate the experiences of young women in the industry.