Daniela and Moritz: This is how Germany celebrates the GNTM winners!

Daniela and Moritz: This is how Germany celebrates the GNTM winners!

In the last few hours, the atmosphere on German television was characterized by excitement and emotions. Because the big anniversary show of “Germany’s Next Top Model” has come to an end. After almost four hours full of thrills and glamor, the winners of the competition were announced: Daniela (20) from Ostfildern and Moritz (19) from Berlin. This 20th season marks a milestone not only for the show, but also for the two young talents who were able to prevail against their fellow contestants. Picture reports that Daniela was overwhelmed by the news and needs time to process the victory. Moritz, on the other hand, was enthusiastic about the first modeling jobs he was able to collect on the show.

The final was given a special touch by the return of former winners. Luisa Hartema, who won the title in 2012, explained how the competition was the first step towards her international career. Jennifer Hof, winner in 2008, looked back and said she was too young at the time to understand the full extent of her success. Lena Gercke (winner in 2006) also reflected on the importance of the show today.

The rankings and surprises

The show not only offered excitement for the participants but also for the viewers. The podium was as follows: Magdalena (21) and Pierre (22) took second place, while Jannik (22) and Zoe (19) made it to third place. What is impressive is that men took part as candidates for the first time this season, which provided a breath of fresh air. The application period for the next season has already opened, so those interested can register for the 21st season, regardless of gender.

Daniela and Moritz can look forward to 100,000 euros each and a place on the cover of “Harper’s Bazaar”. They will also be part of a campaign by a major cosmetics manufacturer, which should further spur their rise in the modeling industry.

Criticism and challenges

But the show is not only a reason to be happy, it is also repeatedly criticized. During the final, no voices were raised about topics such as body shaming or the associated mental pressure on the participants. Most reports on the show emphasize that it is often perceived as a platform for unrealistic beauty ideals. Wikipedia shows that many viewers see the show as a potential danger for young girls. Critics argue that the staging of the candidates seems like “commodity” and that the psychological effects of the show cannot be ignored.

This anniversary season also featured prominent guests, including Naomi Campbell as a guest judge and Heidi's daughter Leni, who thrilled the audience with her performance. The performance of the band Tokio Hotel, led by Heidi's husband Tom Kaulitz, gave the show an additional musical touch.

For the audience, the evening was a celebration of modeling, which impressively showcased the passion and challenges of modeling. Let's see what the next season will bring, because one thing is certain: "Germany's Next Top Model" remains an integral part of German television entertainment.

If you would like to find out more about the winners Daniela and Moritz, you can find the detailed reports on Augsburger Allgemeine read up.