Germany's Next Topmodel (cycle 5)

Germany's Next Topmodel, Cycle 5
Country of origin	Germany
Broadcast
Original channel	ProSieben
Original run	March 4, 2010 (2010-03-04) – June 10, 2010 (2010-06-10)

Germany's Next Topmodel, Cycle 5 is the fifth season of the show that was aired on the German television network ProSieben. The show started airing on March 4, 2010. In difference to former seasons the show saw a significant change as the audition process was completely open this time whereas every model-wannabe got a chance to audition in front of the jury led by Heidi Klum. Winner Alisar Ailabouni became an interntionally successful runway model and is along with Luisa Hartema (cycle 7) the most successful winner of the show.

International Destinations

The international destinations for this cycle were set in Cape Town, South Africa; Los Angeles & New York City, USA and Milan, Italy.

Episode summaries

Episode 1: Großes Casting in Köln – kein Weg ist zu weit

Title translation: Huge casting in Cologne - no way is too far Featured Photographer: Sven Schrader Original airdate: March 4, 2010

Starting with 23.248 girls at an open casting the Cycle kicks off with an introduction of the two new judges Kristian Schuller, fashion photographer who has already been a responsible for several shoots on the show and Qualid "Q" Ladraa who impresses the applicants by his young looks. Stunt-Woman Miriam and Miss Russia-winner Anna carry the attention as does the forming relationship between Alisar and Nadine. After reducing the number of girls to 42 on the first day the remaining contestants are forced to sleep in a huge dorm in a hall next to the casting room. On their first individual audition in front of the judges the top 42 have to pose on their very first photoshoot having only four frames to impress the judges. After eliminating eleven more girls Heidi announced that the remaining contestants will be on their way to the very first destination of the Cycle.

Episode 2: Berlin, Berlin - wir fahren nach Berlin

Title translation: Berlin, Berlin - we're going to Berlin Featured photographer: Original airdate: March 11, 2010

While the best 31 girls from the casting are on their way to Berlin a catwalk challenge is awaiting on their way in the ICE-train from Cologne to Berlin in which the bottom two girls are eliminated halway through. Arrived in Berlin the girls are taken to a photoshoot at Madame Tussauds where they have to pose with the wax figures of Robbie Williams and Johnny Depp where Svea impresses Heidi the most. At the Berlin Fashion Week the remaining girls are booked for the show of fashion designer Anja Gockel. Alisar closes the show in the obligatory bridal dress resulting in a very impressed reaction by the cheering audience. At the end of the show four more girls are eliminated leaving the top 25 in the competition.

Episode 3: "Germany's next Topmodel" bekommt Zuwachs

Title translation: Addition for "Germany's Next Topmodel" Featured Photographer: Mayk Azzato Original airdate: March 18, 2010

The 25 remaining girls travel to the airport from Munich where Heidi promises that only 18 will survive at the end of the episode travelling to their first international destination of the Cycle. In a twist 19 year-old Pauline joins the other contestants as she was chosen by Heidi and "Q" to receive a Wildcard on the popular German entertainment show Wetten, dass..? much to the unwellbeing of Desirée and Svea who see her as their direct competition given their shared African heritage. At the challenge the girls have to split up in three groups to present a fashion show in Jeans, Glamour and Business look. Desirée, Amra and Chiara are eliminated before the next photoshoot which takes place on the baggage conveyor belt and is inspired by an advertising from Heidi. As being declared as the bests in the photoshoot Lara and Wioleta are declared as the first two finalists before the elimination begins while Kateryna already gets send home at the evaluation in front of the judging panel. While determining the 18 finalists Svea is sent home to the surprise of many in a direct face off with Pauline. In the end it is revealed that the next episode will take place in Cape Town where the international journey for the remaining contestants begins.

Episode 4: Fotoshooting mit Kristian Schuller in Kapstadt

Original airdate: March 18, 2010 Title translation: Photoshoot with Kristian Schuller in Cape Town Featured photographer: Kristian Schnuller Guest judge: Coco Rocha Special guests: Barbara Meier, Jennifer Hof, Lena Gercke & Sara Nuru Winner of the reward challenge: Hanna Bohnekamp & Lara Emsen Quit: Aline Kautz Eliminated: Lena Kaiser & Petra Roschek

Before the girls fly to Cape Town the viewers get informed about the withdrawal of Aline who did not get the permission from her school to take the time off to participate on the show any longer. Having just arrived on their first international destinion, the girls are immediately taken to a local casting agent who is advising the contestants how to appear and behave on future go-sees. In a sand-surfing challenge Lara emerges successful thanks to her sporty nature together with Hanna, who finally surprises the judges with some fresh attitude. On their very first casting the girls audition for South-African designer Malick. To the surprise of all, four girls are chosen to walk on his African-themed fashion show. They are Leyla, Miriam, Viktoria and Wioleta. Being in the city for an editorial shooting, the four former GNTM-winners appear as guests on the fashion show and later on visit the 17 finalists in their accommodation to give them advices for their upcoming journey. Judge Kristian Schuller photographs the girls in an impressive scenery on he South African beach. Due to their athletic abilities Miriam and Lara are able to deliver great postures while Catherine and Lena once again struggle to amaze in their frames. The girls then fly to New York City where Heidi welcomes them and announced that the next decision is about to come up next. At the weekly judging panel Lena is the first to be eliminated for still being unable to follow the directions of the photographers and her blandness. Also eliminated is Petra for her blandness and lack of ambitiouns to improve.

Episode 5: Umstyling und Cop-Shooting - NY rocks!

Original airdate: April 1, 2010 Title translation: Makeover and Cop-Shooting - NY rocks! Featured photographer & Guest Judge: Marc Baptiste Special guest: Jennifer Starr Eliminated: Lara Emsen

Starting with the obligate make-over the episode sees several girls being worried about getting their hair cut. While Neele is rather unimpressed by her new given bangs, Hanna is pleasantly surprised about her dyed red hair and Laura, who got rid of her extensions, is curious about whether she will like her short hairstyle in the future or not. But it is Lara who bursts out in tears while getting her hair cut to a Bob-Hairstyle.

Being split in groups of two, its Alisar who impresses the casting director and walks on the NY Fashion Week for Elise Øverland. Scouted by Jennifer Starr, five other girls get the chance to attend another casting for the FW in the next episode. At the photoshoot the girls have to act as being caught by the police while coming out of a club. Passionate Jacqueline amazes Heidi when she breaks a light of a car while Hanna and Alisar once again struggle to come out of the shells. To the surprise of many, Lara is sent home at the weekly judging panel for her emotional outburst during the make-over.

Episode 6: Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills & Sunset Boulevard

Original airdate: April 8, 2010 Featured photographer: Russell James Guest judge: Tyson Beckford Winner of the reward challenge: Viktoria Lantratova Eliminated: Luisa Kreuger

Episode 7: Sport, jede Menge Feuer und Catwalk-Action

Original airdate: April 15, 2010 Titlle translation: Sports, a lot of fire and catwalk action Featured photographer & Guest Judge: Rankin Winner of the reward challenge: Hanna Bohnekamp, Laura Weyel & Louisa Mazzurana Eliminated: Catherine Kropp & Nadine Höcherl

In this episode the girls were introduced to their new Runway-coach Jorge. The reward challenge included walking in front of the jury. The Top 3 could win a trip to a club opening. The third place was Hanna Bohnekamp. Second place was Louisa Mazzurana. The winner Laura Weyel won as a special price a dress. Then they were at a casting for Reebok for a television ad and an online promotion. The winner was Miriam Höller. The photoshoot was directed by Rankin, who already directed a shot from Cycle 4. It included a fire shoot in front of the Los Angeles skyline. Shortly before the elimination Catherine Kropp was eliminated, because of her shy and weak performance at the photoshoot. Later Nadine Höcherl got eliminated.

Episode 8: Unangenehmer Besuch!

Original airdate: April 22, 2010 Title translation: Unpleasant visitors! Featured photographer & guest judge: Michel Comte Special guest: Brooklyn Decker, Tarina Tarantino, Eva Longoria Winner of the reward challenge: Neele Hehemann Eliminated: Miriam Höller

The girls were photographed by Swiss Michel Comte on a beach almost nude with just seaweed covering their bodies. As a support model Brooklyn Decker advices the girl on the shoot. While visiting her shop, the girls were automatically in a casting for jewelry designer Tarina Tarantino. Louisa and Jacqueline made the short list while Laura was chosen as the face for Tarantino's new campaign. Much to the surprise of the girls Eva Longoria was serving the dinner in her very own restaurant before joining the remaining eleven and Heidi for a chat. In the reward challenge the girls had to do a fake-commercial and photoshoot with a giant spider in which Neele won a shopping coupon worth of $5.000. On the runway lesson with Jorge Gonzalez Laura get the honor to walk in a huge Flamenco-inspired dress much to the concern of the other girls. It was also Laura that failed to do the runway at the weekly judging panel with a Phyton but it was Miriam who was sent home for failing to overcome her tomboyish behaviour and work on her female appearance.

Episode 9: Heidi hinter der Kamera

Original airdate: April 29, 2010 Title translation: Heidi behind the camera Featured photographer: Heidi Klum Guest judge: Kimora Lee Simmons Winner of the reward challenge: Viktoria Lantratova Eliminated: Wioleta Psiuk

In the reward challenge the girls had to walk an obstacle course with high-heels. The winner was Vikoria Lantratova. She won a laptop in Germany's next Topmodel style. Then the girls had a casting for Kimora Lee Simmons's urban fashion line Baby Phat. The four chosen girls were: Leyla Mert, Louisa Mazzurana, Laura Weyel and Viktoria Lantratova. The girls were photographed by Heidi Klum on a bed in lingerie. After that the girls had another casting. This time for the German Ellesing catalog, Viktoria and Alisar got the job. On the runway at the weekly judging panel, the girls had to walk in sexy outfits with a long garment. At the elimination Wioleta was sent home.

Episode 10: Hoch hinauf auf Highheels

Original airdate: May 6, 2010 Title translation: High up there on highheels Featured photographer: Mathew McCabe Guest judge: Katy Perry Winner of the reward challenge: Alisar Ailabouni Eliminated: Jacqueline Kohl

The episode started with a runway lesson led by Jorge in which the girls had to walk in highheels. At the reward challenge Alisar won jewelry while walking with her head being in a glass dome together with two butterflies. Although only being the runner-up Pauline got some credit for her improvemt. After that, the girls had a belly dance lesson with Heidi Klum and professional dancer Stefyana. In the weekly photoshoot the girls were photographed by Mathew McCabe in a nest impersonating birds that are hatching out of an egg. While Alisar delivered good photos with only 20 frames while both Viktoria and Jacequeline struggled. In a casting for a jeans company Louisa impressed with her charisma and the clients Pauline made such a good impressed that the clients overthought their planned '50s-pinup-girl concept for her. In a very close and split decision Louisa triumphed over Pauline. At the elimination Jacqueline was sent home.

Episode 11: Manege frei!

Original airdate: May 13, 2010 Title translation: Clear the ring! Featured photographer: Kristian Schuller Guest judge: Cindy Crawford Special guest: Thomas Gottschalk, Marco Kreuzpaintner Winner of the reward challenge: Hanna Bohnekamp, Laura Weyel & Neele Hehemann Eliminated: Viktoria Lantratova

The episode started with the reward challenge, where the girls had to shoot photos of themselves in front of famous sights in San Francisco. The girls were divided into three groups: Golden Girls, Conductors and Hippies. The "Golden Girls" team won. Then they had a casting for the Sony PlayStation 3 SingStar 2010 FIFA World Cup ad. There they had to jump on a trampoline and sing Pink's "So What". Neele was criticised for her lack of concentration and Pauline was praised for her outgoing charm but it was Hanna who was eventually booked. Back in Los Angeles the girls had a surprise visit from Thomas Gottschalk who encouraged Pauline to fight her way through to the top 5 as he was responsible for her participation on the show. However at the weekly photoshoot, which was set in circus style and featured two elephants, she struggled due to her dress always revealing parts of her breast while she was moving. On the runway at the weekly judging panel, the girls had to walk with a little monkey. To the surprise of everyone Viktoria was sent home despite her supermodel-looks as she was, according to the judges, not able to show a strong enough personality which was required to become Germany's Next Topmodel.

Episode 12: Heidi Klums Mädchen lernen fliegen

Original airdate: May 22, 2010 Title translation: Heidi Klum's girls learn to fly Featured director: Thomas Job Guest judge: Jorge Gonzales Special guest: Helena Christensen Eliminated: none

The episode started with casting for a job on the opening of the new shop from famous model Helena Christensen. Alisar and Laura can once again deliver while Pauline finds herself in the lucky position to book her first job in the competition. Instead of a photoshoot a videoshoot was arranged where the girls had to run down a street and fall on a mat. Most of the girls impressed and Alisar, Leyla and Pauline got acclaim for their professional behaviour. Although almost bursting almost in tears for another time, Hanna made an overall good impression on the commercial shoot as well. On a second casting the remaining seven had the chance to get booked for a ten pages spread in German magazine Cosmopolitan. The friends Hanna and Neele were successful together with Laura, much to the unsatisfaction of Louisa, the only other remaining blonde in the competition. At the weekly judging panel the girls had to learn a dance from their runway trainer Jorge with sticks. Particularly Neele had a lot of problems and she were not happy with it, however she was sent onto the next round together with the other six girls making it a non-elimination-round.

Episode 13: Heidi Klum verwöhnt ihre Mädchen

Original airdate: May 29, 2010 Title translation: Heidi Klum pampers her girls Featured director & guest judge: Gilles Bensimon Winner of the reward challenge: Alisar Ailabouni, Leyla Mert Eliminated: Pauline Afaya, Leyla Mert

Episode 14: Covergirl

Original airdate: June 3, 2010 Featured photographer: Mark Liddell Guest judge: Petra Winter Special guest: The Black Eyed Peas Winner of the reward challenge: Laura Weyel Eliminated: Louisa Mazzurana

In the week of the final elimination before the final Alisar set herself in pole-position when she booked an international campaign for Sony Ericsson. At the covershooting for German Cosmopolitan, which will be one the prizes the winner receives, Laura amazed Heidi and the photographer with her Cameron Diaz-like smile and Neele struggled with her tears when thinking of her boyfriend. As a reward for their journey so far the girls were invited by Heidi to attend a concert by The Black Eyed Peas in the backstage lounge. While Alisar shot her commercial the remaining four girls participated in a stunt interview challenge in which Laura was declared the winner. Hanna on the other hand bursted out in tears yet another time after realizing how limited her English is. Before the elimination the top 5 got one more chance to work on their walks in a runway lesson with coach Jorge Gonzalez. At the judging panel the girls had to walk in two rounds in Prêt-à-porter and Haute Couture before receiving a video message from their family and friends. While everyone thought that the final 3 would be determined only Louisa is sent home. In the end Heidi announced that the final 4 will travel to Milan for a runway show before the real semifinal will take place.

Episode 15: Es wird spannend - Das Semifinale

Original airdate: June 9, 2010 Title translation: It's getting excited - the Semifinal Featured director: Ben Hartenstein Featured photographer: Kristian Schuller Eliminated: Neele Hehemann

In the beginning the remaining four girls were informed by Heidi to shave their legs as they were about to shoot the commercial and print campaign for Gillette Venus which will be part of the prizes for the winner. On a sunny beach the shooting consisted of two parts: One with a male model and one which included speaking. They then had a photoshoot with Kristian Schuller in which they first had to jump and move in blankets before getting they were overwhelmed with powder. Only Neele struggled in the beginning of the shoot while both Hanna and Alisar surprised with their newfound confidence and outgoing behaviour. After the departure from their loft in Los Angeles the girls travelled to Milan. On a runway show for a well known designer they were surprised by their family and friends who were sitting in the audience. At the judging panel the jury took a look on the development of each of the four girls during the competition. Neele was eliminated despite her edgy and high fashion look as she was struggling with the commercial aspect that is required to become Germany's Next Topmodel.

Episode 16: Das Finale

Original airdate: June 10, 2010 Title translation: The Final Featured photographer: Special guests: Lena Gercke, Collien Fernandes, Katy Perry, Kylie Minogue 2nd Runner Up: Laura Weyel Runner Up: Hanna Bohnekamp Germany's Next Topmodel: Alisar Aliabouni

Contestants

(ages stated are at time of contest)

Name	Age	Hometown	Outcome
Aline Kautz	16	Cologne	Quit in Episode 4
Lena Kaiser	17	Datteln	Eliminated in Episode 4
Petra Roschek	25	Vienna (orginally from Austria)
Lara Emsen	16	Wedel	Eliminated in Episode 5
Luisa Krüger	18	Lünen	Eliminated in Episode 6
Nadine Höcherl	18	Rettenbach-Ebersroith	Eliminated in Episode 7
Catherine Kropp	17	Lüdinghausen
Miriam Höller	23	Schermbeck	Eliminated in Episode 8
Wioleta Psiuk	18	Münster (heritage from Poland)	Eliminated in Episode 9
Jacqueline Kohl	18	Lahnstein	Eliminated in Episode 10
Viktoria Lantratova	22	Detmold (originally from Ukraine)	Eliminated in Episode 11
Pauline Afaja	19	Friedrichshafen (heritage from Tanzania)	Eliminated in Episode 13
Leyla Mert	19	Sindelfingen (heritage from Turkey)
Louisa Mazzurana	22	Hanover (heritage from Italy)	Eliminated in Episode 14
Neele Hehemann	21	Dresden	Eliminated in Episode 15
Laura Weyel	23	Düsseldorf	Eliminated in Episode 16
Hanna Bohnekamp	18	Drevenack	Runner Up
Alisar Ailabouni	19	Schalchen (originally from Syria)	Winner

Summaries

Call-out order

Heidi's Call-out Order

Order	Episodes
3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16
1	Lara	Hanna	Louisa	Miriam	Catherine	Laura	Pauline	Neele	Leyla	Hanna	Neele	Alisar	Alisar	Alisar	Alisar
2	Wioleta	Miriam	Pauline	Luisa	Miriam	Leyla	Laura	Alisar	Hanna	Laura	Louisa	Laura	Laura	Hanna	Hanna
3	Neele	Pauline	Lara	Laura	Wioleta	Viktoria	Louisa	Louisa	Louisa	Louisa	Laura	Louisa	Hanna	Laura
4	Jacqueline	Viktoria	Neele	Neele	Viktoria	Wioleta	Neele	Hanna	Laura	Pauline	Pauline	Neele	Neele
5	Leyla	Lena	Alisar	Leyla	Hanna	Louisa	Viktoria	Pauline	Neele	Leyla	Hanna	Hanna
6	Pauline	Laura	Nadine	Wioleta	Pauline	Neele	Alisar	Laura	Pauline	Alisar	Alisar
7	Viktoria	Nadine	Laura	Nadine	Louisa	Pauline	Jacqueline	Leyla	Alisar	Neele	Leyla
8	Miriam	Wioleta	Wioleta	Viktoria	Laura	Alisar	Leyla	Viktoria	Viktoria
9	Nadine	Neele	Miriam	Hanna	Leyla	Miriam	Hanna	Jacqueline
10	Catherine	Jacqueline	Leyla	Alisar	Neele	Hanna	Wioleta
11	Hanna	Lara	Jacqueline	Pauline	Alisar	Jacqueline
12	Lena	Leyla	Viktoria	Louisa	Nadine
13	Luisa	Louisa	Hanna	Jacqueline	Jacqueline
14	Louisa	Alisar	Catherine	Catherine
15	Alisar	Catherine	Luisa
16	Petra	Luisa
17	Aline	Petra
18	Laura	Aline

     The contestant was exempted from elimination

     The contestant was eliminated

     The contestant was part of non-elimination bottom two

     The contestant quit the competition

     The contestant won the competition

• In episode 7, Catherine was eliminated right in the middle of evaluation of her work. Therefore, she was not presented during the judges' deliberation.

Photo Shoot Guide

• Episode 1 Photo Shoot: Emotions
• Episode 2 Photo Shoot: Celebrity Waxfigures
• Episode 3 Photo Shoot: Conveyor Belt at the Airport
• Episode 4 Photo Shoot: Couture Gymnastics on Pull-Up rings
• Episode 5 Photo Shoot: Arrested by the NYPD
• Episode 6 Photo Shoot: Swimsuits with a Male Model
• Episode 7 Photo Shoot: Fire over the Los Angeles Skyline
• Episode 8 Photo Shoot: Seaweed Bikinis on the Beach
• Episode 9 Photo Shoot: Lingerie Under the Covers
• Episode 10 Photo Shoot: Winter Birds
• Episode 11 Photo Shoot: Circus Couture
• Episode 12 Video Shoot: Shopping madness
• Episode 13 Photo Shoot: Covered in Mud
• Episode 14 Photo Shoot: Cosmopolitan Covers
• Episode 15 Commercial: Gillette Venus
• Episode 15 Photo Shoots: Beauty Shots in Blankets; Covered in Powder

Television ratings

(In Germany)^[1][2]

Episode	from 3 years		14- to 49-year-old
	Viewers (in millions)	Share (in %)	Viewers (in millions)	Share (in %)
1	3,04	9.08	2,23	18.0
2	3,11	10.1	2,35	18.9
3	2,91			17.3
4	2,92	9.8	2,17	17.6
5
6	3,05	9.8	2,25	17.5
7	2,94	9.7	2,25	18.1
8
9
10
11
12	2.98	9.9	2.25	17.8
13
14
15	2.87	10.3	2.20	18.8
16	3.57	14.3	2.58	23.4

References

External links

• Germany's Next Topmodel Cycle 5 at the Internet Movie Database

Germany's Next Topmodel Cycles 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Cast Members Current Heidi Klum Thomas Hayo Wolfgang Joop Former Bruce Darnell Armin Morbach Boris Entrup Peyman Amin Kristian Schuller Qualid "Q" Ladraa Rolf Scheider Thomas Rath Enrique Badulescu Winners Lena Gercke Barbara Meier Jennifer Hof Sara Nuru Alisar Ailabouni Jana Beller Luisa Hartema Lovelyn Enebechi Stefanie Giesinger TBA Other alumnae Micaela Schäfer Fiona Erdmann Vanessa Hegelmaier Larissa Marolt Related Top Model Austria's Next Top Model Please see individual cycles articles for additional contestants.