Aurélie and Ibo Crowned Winners of 'Germany's Next Topmodel'
Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The winners of "Germany's Next Topmodel" (GNTM) season 19, Aurélie and Ibo, were revealed in the finale.
- The results had been leaked a day prior to the official broadcast.
- Aurélie, a flight attendant, won the female category, while Ibo, a social media creator, won the male category.
The latest season of "Germany's Next Topmodel" (GNTM) has concluded with the crowning of Aurélie and Ibo as its winners, though the outcome was anticipated by many.
The results of the 19th season were reportedly leaked a day before the official finale aired on ProSieben. Despite initial suggestions from the network that strategies were in place to build anticipation, the final show confirmed the widely circulated spoilers.
Aurélie, a 21-year-old flight attendant from Pulheim, emerged victorious in the female competition. She triumphed over 22-year-old nursing specialist Anna from the Chiemgau Alps and Daphne, also 25 and from Pulheim. Aurélie expressed her disbelief and immense happiness following the show's recording in February, stating, "I can't grasp it yet. I am so incredibly happy."
In the male category, 21-year-old social media creator Ibo from Münster took the top prize. He competed against 31-year-old sales consultant Tony from Berlin and 34-year-old admin Godfrey from Vienna. Ibo shared his pride and ambition, saying in an Instagram video, "I am simply proud and want to step on the gas now and continue."
Originally published by Der Spiegel in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.