Emotional Challenges Define Latest 'Germany's Next Topmodel' Episode
High-pressure photo shoots and a dramatic runway test push contestants to their limits, with emotional breakdowns and eliminations shaping the competition.
- Contestants faced a demanding photo shoot requiring them to cry on command, with some using personal memories while others relied on props like onions.
- Magdalena collapsed during the shoot after becoming overwhelmed by thoughts of her long-distance relationship and late mother but recovered to continue competing.
- The runway challenge featured a 'butterfly walk' in intricate upcycled outfits, where models symbolically emerged from cocoons to showcase their transformation.
- Guest judge Romee Strijd, a former Victoria's Secret model, provided critiques alongside Heidi Klum, emphasizing confidence and movement on the runway.
- Five contestants were eliminated, including Leila and Marie, who both struggled to meet the competition's physical and emotional demands.
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