This is how it really works behind the scenes at Heidi Klum and Germany’s Next Topmodel

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Almost a week before the start of the new season, Germany’s next top model is under criticism. Yet again. Various ex-candidates had already turned to the public last year and accused the ProSieben show of allegations of manipulation, exposure and
downright psychological terror
was the talk.

On Friday, Der Spiegel published research that substantiated the known allegations and provided a glimpse into the notorious gag contracts, which candidates have to sign before the Heidi Klum show. In the article come among other things Ex-candidates like Lijana Kaggwa and a lawyer to word. In addition, the broadcaster ProSieben was confronted. We summarize the new allegations.

Germany’s next top model is said to have contracts that even alert lawyers

Anyone who takes part in Germany’s Next Topmodel has to sign a contract. So far, so common television practice. Traditionally, participants undertake not to divulge anything before the broadcast and agree that the material may be broadcast with them and also played on other channels.

Heidi Klum’s casting show should go further than other formats. According to the Hamburg lawyer Jörg Nabert, it is “illegal gag contracts”which the participants must sign.

  • Anyone who makes it into the top 3 must then work with a specified agency. Anyone who does not agree to this regulation may not even take part in the show.
  • In the beginning that was the company of Heidi Klum’s father Günther Klummeanwhile it is the artist agency SAM, which according to Spiegel has more to do with influencer topics than high fashion.
  • The contract binds the women to the agency for two years. A regulation that, according to Nabert not customary in the industry is. Günther Klum contradicts the allegation against the mirror.
  • According to Der Spiegel, ProSieben denies that the ex-participant can only leave the agency with the help of a lawyer.

    • The only people in front of the camera who get money for the filming are said to be Heidi Klum and the (guest) judges

    The format is also open in how the participants are presented in the show. Germany’s Next Topmodel can thus stylize people like Tessa Bergmeier as “bitches” without them being able to defend themselves effectively afterwards. In detail it looks like this:

  • The participants agree to recordings, they “present in a way she doesn’t like”. According to Spiegel, the contracts state: “The participant is aware of any burdens that may result for her from this”.
  • It is allegedly demanded that the candidates “a high level of activity and commitment” show.
  • If necessary, would “substantive suggestions” made and enforced by the show management.

    • For the filming itself According to Spiegel research, the candidates do not receive any money. Just the prospect of one “Model contract including fixed salary” – but they have to at least make it into the top 3 for that.

    Manipulated challenges and psychological terror: This is how the GNTM shoot should work

    The article also takes a look behind the GNTM scenes. For this part, Spiegel interviewed Lijana Kaggwa, who had put pressure on Heidi Klum, Germany’s next top model and ProSieben with a YouTube video last spring. The already known allegations are reinforced here by her.
    To be portrayed as a bitchwas almost unbearable, she says: “After Germany’s Next Topmodel you are burned.”

    ProSieben asserts that it was never the goal to misrepresent candidates.

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    But Kaggwa isn’t the only one unpacking in front of the mirror. For example, ex-participant Kera Rachel Cook says: “On the show, you’re constantly looking for ways to do that increase the stress level of the participants and expose them in front of the television audience.” When she took part in the show, the models had to pose in high heels on baggage carousels at the airport. Meanwhile, the tapes continued to play.

    According to ProSieben, none of the women fell in the “Challenge”. In addition, the area was secured.

    That the show of dramatic challenges alive is clear. According to ex-participant Kaggwa, members of the crew are said to have helped out and creamed the feet of candidates. So that they slip while walking.

    It is questionable whether the new allegations will change anything in the basic direction of the show. Heidi Klum has consistently sat out criticism of GNTM in the past. However, the pressure on the model show is increasing.

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