Germany's Next Topmodel

Germany's Next Topmodel (often abbreviated as GNTM) is a German reality television series, based on the concept introduced by Tyra Banks with America's Next Top Model. The competition is hosted by Heidi Klum, who also serves as the lead judge and executive producer of the show. It is currently the longest-airing Top Model adaptation at 18 years and the second Top Model series to have the most cycles. The show has been heavily criticized in Germany because of the treatment of its contestants. The allegations include gaslighting, abuse of power, misrepresentation of contestants and manipulations by the crew as well as body shaming. The show is also accused of being responsible for the cyberbullying and death threats against the contestants due to the show's misrepresentation of them. The show is also in the focus of the Commission for Youth Media Protection and the Federal Ministry of Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth. Former judges have distanced themselves from the show. Show format Germany's Next Topmodel currently has 18 seasons. Each season has ten to 18 episodes and starts with 12–35 contestants. During each episode, one contestant is eliminated, though a double/triple elimination or no elimination has been given through consensus of the judging panel. Makeovers are administered to contestants early in the competition, usually after the first or second elimination in the finals.