- Heidi Klum ruthlessly dismisses more than 20 models from the show.
After the runway show, Heidi Klum didn't hold back on the cuts. GNTM 2025, Episode 3 sees 49 contestants remaining in this 20th season of Germany's Next Topmodel.
Let the Games Begin: GNTM 2025
Thousands of applicants turned heads during the casting, and around 100 moved on to compete. As the third episode kicks off, just 49 hopefuls remain. The pressure is on, as they strut their stuff in couture gowns worth up to 150,000 euros, designed by Lever Couture's Lessja Verlingieri. These exquisite pieces are usually the star of the show for celebs like Jennifer Lopez, Lady Gaga, and Cardi B.
"Give it your all," Lessja Verlingieri urges. "This is your time to shine or disappoint." Her gowns are no joke—early Victorian meets the roaring '20s. This fashion show is tougher than your average catwalk, with the liberty of their lavish trains, open shoulders, and high slits.
A Teary Angelina
Angelina's dreams of donning these couture designs soon crumble, and her disappointment is palpable. Her chosen gown—a mishmash of silver, navy, and black—isn't her style. By episode's end, she's in tears, pleading for a last-minute swap. Lessja, however, has other ideas.
Trip Up or Step Up?
The infamous fashion show formula repeats itself on this day—slips, trips, and mind-blowing strides. Some contestants with wobbling dresses or less-than-energetic walks feel the wrath of Klum, bringing their scores down. Jessica's flamboyant finale, with arms raised in triumph, is a standout for Heidi Klum, leaving the jury in mixed feelings.
Oh, the Drama!
Model Xenia collapses just before taking the spotlight. She recalls, "The dress was tight, and I struggled to breathe. I fainted on stage." After a brief recovery, she takes the runway with sheer force.
Warm Welcome from Kristen McMenamy
Famed '90s model Kristen McMenamy graces the jury, lauding the contestants and giving her two-cents' worth. Her advice? "Believe in yourself on the runway." Her critiques are as fierce as they are insightful, turning some contestants' dreams into nightmares.
Several contestants stand out—Dani, who's appreciative of the jury's affection even without an immediate victory; Jule, whose tattooed fire-red gown is a crowd pleaser; Eva, who tries her best to tame the high heels and trains; and Lulu, who sidesteps an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction.
Time to Say Goodbye
Heidi Klum practices what she preaches. "This show doesn't hold any mercy," she tells the candidates. In a speech worthy of royalty, she announces: "Only half of you will make it to the next stage." In the end, 22 contestants bid their goodbyes along with Angela, who leaves due to health reasons.
Quote of the Week: Klum's Tearful Observation
"She looks lost in the forest, unsure of her direction." Klum says this, kneeling on the runway as Sonja struggles to keep her cool. This week leaves us wondering—who will go the distance in this cutthroat competition💪?
- Lessja Verlingieri, the designer behind the couture gowns worth up to 150,000 euros for the contestants on Germany's Next Top Model, shares her expectations before the fashion show, "Give it your all, this is your time to shine or disappoint."
- The cost of some of the dresses used in the Germany's Next Top Model runway show is staggering, with designer Lever Couture's Lessja Verlingieri creating gowns that can usually be seen on celebrities like Jennifer Lopez, Lady Gaga, and Cardi B.
- Angelina, one of the remaining contestants on Germany's Next Top Model, expressed her displeasure with her chosen gown during the show, a mishmash of silver, navy, and black, which she felt wasn't her style, leading to tears and a plea for a last-minute swap.
