“Germany’s Next Top Model”: “Denver Beast” eliminates two top models

“Germany’s Next Topmodel”
“Denver Beast” eliminates two top models

She can still do it: Between 1981 and 1991, Dame Joan Collins (90) successfully showed others their limits in 195 episodes of “Denver Clan”. Episode 14 of the current “Germany’s Next Top Model” season (Thursdays, 8:15 p.m., ProSieben or at joyn) not only gave all “Denver Clan” fans sweet memories of “Alexis”. The 90-year-old Hollywood diva also did what she does best as a juror. She gave Heidi’s models pure wine about their performance on the catwalk – or was it champagne? She wanted a male model to continue a striptease. Another candidate, whom she recognized as “young Brad Pitt,” had to travel home. A female model also had to go.

“She doesn’t know what kind of weapon it is yet”

Episode 14 was like a hot dance. It wasn’t just a casting in beachwear that contributed to this. For the main challenge of the episode, the models had to rehearse a tricky choreography and bring it to the dance floor. Top choreographer Nikeata Thompson (43) helped them. She gave the male models a powerful and provocative step sequence to Justin Timberlake’s (43) smash hit “Sexy Back”. But Armin (27) and Jermaine (20) in particular had difficulty with the choreo. Nikeata Thompson nevertheless took the boys to task: “I assume that everyone knows why they are here.”

Most of the female models found the dance moves much easier. Co-favorite Lea (24) classified Nikeata as an “absolute phenomenon”, while Xenia (24) gave her the rating “very sexy”. Hobby dancer Sara (28) assessed her chances as very positive: “Dancing is very important to me. When I dance, I feel free.” Was she right about that? Model chick Fabienne (20) already showed nerves during rehearsals and acted too shy. Nikeata’s assessment: “She doesn’t know her body that well yet. She doesn’t yet know what kind of weapon it is.”

“Grown up overnight” after father’s death

Fabienne’s reserved, sometimes shy nature is appreciated by some, but has also been regularly criticized in previous challenges. Friend Lea describes Fabienne as the “most calm person there is.” Behind the rather calm facade lies the experience of a terrible blow of fate. When she was just 17, her father died unexpectedly. At that time she withdrew for days and dealt with the loss on her own. “Since then, I’ve thought: Nothing can affect me anymore. The worst has already happened. Back then, I grew up overnight. Since then, some things have bounced off me.”

“Heidi, good selection!”

At the beachwear casting for the big summer campaign of an Italian fashion manufacturer, the Solingen native presented her most beautiful smile again. The winner received nationwide attention on posters, in shops and online – and a campaign shoot with ProSieben presenter and model Rebecca Mir. The 32-year-old has experienced firsthand how positively a “GNTM” career can develop. In 2011 she took part in “GNTM” and has had a steep career path since then. She was a juror in the casting. Sara (28) in particular was extremely motivated: “I woke up feeling greedy. I want to grab the job today.” In fact, the female models in their bikinis clearly stole the show from their male counterparts. Posing in pairs, Kadidja (21) once again stood out. “I’m an absolute fan of Kadidja,” says Rebecca Mir. The model mother also received high praise from Rebecca: “Heidi, good selection!” Kadidja and the surprised Xenia ultimately won the coveted bikini job and moved on to the next round – for Kadidja, her fourth job of the season.

“I look like a red rubber boat”

Dressed in literally hot outfits, the remaining models took part in the all-important dance challenge. During rehearsals, star choreographer Nikeata Thompson (43) got them fired up with a tricky choreo to Justin Timberlake’s (43) “Sexy Back”. Wearing vinyl and glitter outfits, they had to lip-synch along to the song, deliver skillful moves, play with the camera and complete a catwalk. Too much of a good thing for some people – just like the varnished clothes. Twin Julian (24) struggled most with his bright red, high-gloss two-piece suit: “I look like a red rubber boat.”

“We wish you would take the rest off too.”

Then the real star of the evening drove up in style in a Rolls Royce: former “Denver Beast” Joan Collins. The now 90-year-old was eagerly awaiting the models’ appearance next to the catwalk: “Self-confidence is the most important thing for all artists, models and actors,” said the Hollywood star. And some male models didn’t disappoint. Frieder in particular gained Collins’ full attention. The 24-year-old suggested a short strip with his patent jacket on the catwalk. Collins’ clear verdict: “Your striptease was good. We wish you would take off the rest of your clothes too.”

“Young Brad Pitt” has to go

She even recognized Aldin as the “young Brad Pitt”. However, Aldin’s performance – once again – didn’t knock the jury off their feet. The 23-year-old was one of the favorites to win in the first few episodes. Since then, according to Heidi, others have overtaken him. For the only candidate who already had notable catwalk experience before the show, all dreams of winning were over. However, Collins certified the best dancers Jermaine and Luka as having “star quality”: “I hope to see you on Broadway one day,” said the 90-year-old.

“You could be the star of a Broadway show”

This time the female models also delivered significantly stronger performances on the dance floor. And again Lea was at the front. Joan Collins and her fellow jurors particularly praised her “star quality” and the “beautiful hands” that Lea showed while dancing: “You could be the star of a Broadway show,” Joan Collins gave her a huge compliment. Grace (25) also praised her as the “young JLo”. The challenge was disappointing for Sara, who loves dancing. She seemed “too serious and strict” to the judges on the runway, which made it less fun to watch. For her, too, the dream of winning “GNTM” in episode 14 as sixth-placed woman was over.

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