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'' aired on German television network

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from 25 January 2006 to 29 March 2006. This was the only season to feature a cast of only twelve contestants. All later cycles have featured at least twenty-six contestants. The first season copied many photo shoot ideas from ''

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'', especially from the first season. It has also gone with almost three episodes with a double-elimination for the models. The winner of the show was 17-year-old

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from

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. Her prizes include: *A contract with ''

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'' in

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. *A contract with ''ProSiebenSat.1 Media'' *A cover and spread in the German edition of ''

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''. *An advertising campaign for '' Windows Live '' and ''OuiSet'' *An ''

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'' The international destinations for this season were

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and

Contestants

Ages stated are at start of contest.

Episode summaries

Summaries

Results table

: The contestant was in danger of elimination : The contestant was eliminated : The contestant withdrew from the competition : The contestant won the competition

Photo shoot guide

* Episode 2 photo shoot: Lingerie * Episode 3 photo shoot: Wildlife * Episode 4 photo shoot: Natural Beauty * Episode 5 photo shoot: Underwater * Episode 6 photo shoot: Musical * Episode 7 photo shoot: Body Painting * Episode 8 photo shoot: Trampoline * Episode 9 photo shoots: Biker;

cover * Episode 10 photo shoot: Emotions

References

External links

* {{Germany's Next Topmodel Germany's Next Topmodel 2006 German television seasons Television shows filmed in Germany Television shows filmed in Los Angeles Television shows filmed in New York City Television shows filmed in France