GNTM 2020: Lijana from Kassel also shocked the jury in the final. She gives an exit speech to the jury of “Germany's Next Top Model”.
- The grand finale will take place this evening at "Germany's Next Top Model" * (GNTM 2020) .
- Lijana from Kassel fights for the model crown of Heidi Klum.
- The 24-year-old from Kassel polarized on the show .
Update from Thursday, May 21, 2020, 9:37 pm: Because the many hate comments on social media and various death threats have become too much for her, top model candidate Lijana Kaggwa from Kassel is now pulling the ripcord. She announces her departure live in the “ Germany's Next Top Model ” show.
As soon as the first walk of the final was over, Lijana gave her exit speech to the jury members of GNTM 2020 Nikeata Thompson, photographer Christian Anwanderer and Heidi Klum . The young woman from Kassel had immortalized on her outfit some of the hate comments that she had received in the past few weeks.
"I miss the final," said Lijana to the jury and the audience of the live show. In addition, the GNTM candidate apologized for some remark she had made to her fellow candidates during the show.
GNTM 2020: Lijana from Kassel is in the final - because of Corona, the final will be different than usual
First announcement from Thursday, May 21, 2020, 8:15 a.m .: Kassel - Top model candidate Lijana Kaggwa from Kassel did not sleep much . We have been rehearsing in Berlin for a week - everything for the finale of the show "Germany's Next Top Model" (GNTM 2020) by Heidi Klum .
The final will be shown at GNTM 2020 on Thursday (May 21st, 2020) at 8.15pm on ProSieben . Because of the corona restrictions, the program will run differently than usual. Model mom Heidi Klum is only added via video.
In addition to the four finalists Jacky (21, Rheingau-Taunus), Lijana (24, Kassel), Maureen (20, Vienna) and Sarah (20, Vorau in Styria), the top 20 of the entire season also traveled - and then also with them Lucy, the second GNTM candidate * from Kassel. The opening show and various walks are rehearsed. The top four, top three, top two and top 20 at GNTM 2020 run in different choreographies, says Lijana .
Finale at GNTM 2020: Lijana from Kassel - family is not there due to corona crisis
They particularly motivate their family, their fans and, above all, the other candidates. "It will be unusual that Heidi Klum will not be there," says Lijana from Kassel . "But we're trying to make the best of it." The 24-year-old is sad that her family and friends cannot be there because of the corona virus . It will therefore only be possible to share in the excitement of the GNTM 2020 finale at home in Kassel . "Maybe they are watching via Facetime."
Photo shoot with GNTM candidate Lijana in the Bergpark Kassel
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And how does Lijana assess her chances in the GNTM 2020 final ? "I think I have real chances to win. I will definitely do my best to convince Heidi Klum . ”
By Kathrin Meyer
GNTM 2020: Lijana from Kassel was afraid for her life
Lijana from Kassel polarized at GNTM 2020. The 24-year-old is also insulted or spat on in Kassel . She was even afraid for her life, Lijana told her fans on Instagram .
She was also threatened in her home in Kassel . The 24-year-old filed a complaint against the perpetrator. The attacks were even directed against her dog Aki: poison baits had been laid out in the garden.
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On the other hand, it is also very popular. In Kassel it is often recognized on the street. She does not regret participating in GNTM 2020 . Now it is even in the final at GNTM 2020.
In addition to Lijana , another candidate from northern Hesse was present at the model show in 2020: Lucy from Kassel was among the top 15 at GNTM 2020. With hna.de * she talked about her time after the show.
* hna.de is part of the nationwide Ippen-Digital editors network.
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