Moritz wins at GNTM: surprises and Zoff behind the scenes!

Moritz wins at GNTM: surprises and Zoff behind the scenes!

Hadern, Deutschland - An exciting final brought "Germany’s Next Top Model" (GNTM) in 2025. Moritz Rüdiger, the only 19-year-old winner, has now taken a place in the history of the format and is the second male winner to Jermaine Kothé. But the victory was not without controversy. gmx reports that the decision from Heidi Klum, Moritz to the winner, was questioned. Rumors are circulating that she originally preferred Pierre Lang, who finally took second place.

This led to dissatisfied voices from the audience. Many spectators said that Pierre deserved it more. A look at social media shows a wave of disappointment with the result, and Moritz was often perceived as listless and unmotivated, which was criticized by the spectators. Pierre, on the other hand, showed more ambition, which triggered far -reaching discussions about the level of ratings. Berliner Kurier documents the deep emotions after the decision, When Pierre, despite his disappointment, clearly expressed that he wanted to continue his model career.

behind the scenes and the reactions

The reactions to Moritz ’victory were not only heated online. In a Tikok video, colleague Samuel expressed his concerns about Moritz 'attitude and the impression that he left during the season. A backstage video blip proves that Nawin, a friend of Pierre, reacted to Moritz’s victory with a discouraged "fuck". Moritz himself, on the other hand, is calm about criticism and made it clear that other opinions would not reduce his victory. He emphasized that he was proud of his performance, despite the negative reactions. He had also always shown a casual attitude and rejected spontaneous challenges by designer Marina Hoermanseder.

Also in the last season phases it became clear that Moritz achieved good performances but also had irritating moments. This led to even more discussions among the fans, who, according to numerous comments, pleaded more for Pierre, who was considered the "true winner" among the spectators. The pressure on the participants and the invisible limits of the format raises many questions, especially in a context where the show is already discredited, not only because of the treatment of the participants, but also because of their practices. GNTM has been criticized for years, especially because of the reporting on psychological health problems and the supposed manipulation of the participants.

A look at GNTM history

"Germany’s Next Top Model" was launched 20 years ago and is now the longest ongoing adaptation of the "America’s Next Top Model" format. It is shaped by Heidi Klum as a moderator and main jurorian and has produced 20 complete seasons. But the format is not only fame, but also considerable criticism. Allegations of gaslighting, abuse of power and inadequate treatment of candidates have increased in recent years. wikipedia documents the challenges with which the format is confronted, and indicates legal arguments that affect the contractual conditions of the candidates. It remains to be observed how the format will develop in the future and whether the viewers will turn away from such scandals.