Supermodel Heidi Klum welcomes her 29 candidates to the start of the 18th season of “Germany’s Next Top Model – by Heidi Klum” in a real film city.

Duel mode at #GNTM: Each candidate is assigned a direct competitor this week.

In the first video shoot of the season, the candidates film their own individual introduction clips.

The first big photo shoot of the season is coming up for the young models.

Snap, snap, hair off! The big #GNTM makeover is coming up and Heidi Klum has come up with individual looks for the top model candidates.

The comp card shooting is coming up. In front of Vicky Lawton's camera, you can see who confidently embodies their new look.

Iconic! During the video shoot, the top model candidates transform into Marilyn Monroe doppelgangers.

Surprise! Heidi Klum is always good for a surprise and presents her candidates with a very special challenge.

This week's shoot is tough: the models have to pose in the gripper arm of an XXL cuddly toy machine.

This week the models' interview skills will be put to the test.

Castings, castings, castings. Back in Berlin, the models have the chance to land a coveted runway job at Berlin Fashion Week.

Music off! This week the models perform to legendary songs from past decades.

This week the models receive a visit from their loved ones from home. In the "Rich Girl" shoot they pose in a luxurious penthouse and in the decision walk the models have to do an elegant walk between family and friends.

Kristian Schuller shoots an extravagant photo with the models: The candidates pose in the middle of the desert with large balls and waving scarves. For the decision walk, the top model candidates run a fashion show in the middle of a highway.

Vegas baby! The models' road trip ends with an unforgettable party evening in Las Vegas. The next day there is a big challenge: the underwater shooting. Who cuts a good figure underwater and who runs out of breath?

In this episode, the models head to Las Vegas to take part in the prestigious cover shoot for "Harper's Bazaar". The women dress like drag queens and try to wow the audience at a drag brunch.

In the semi-finals the models have to push their limits again. Because for this shoot they have to pose on a trapeze at a dizzying height in Cirque du Soleil. The last final tickets are then waiting for the participants.

Final! After an exciting time in the fashion world, the top model candidates face their final challenge in the 18th season of “Germany’s Next Top Model – by Heidi Klum”. Who will convince Heidi Klum and her guests in the grand finale and become #GNTM 2023?