Five finalists competed in the grand finale held at the MMC Studios in Cologne:
(Winner): An 18-year-old from Austria who made history alongside her mother in the competition.
(3rd Place): Lou-Anne's 50-year-old mother, marking the first mother-daughter duo in the show's history. Five finalists competed in the grand finale held
The 17th season of aired from February 3 to May 26, 2022. This season was notable for removing the maximum age limit, resulting in the inclusion of the franchise's oldest-ever contestant, 68-year-old Barbara Radtke. The Finalists
: Leni Klum (semifinals), Jeremy Scott , Marina Hoermanseder , Nikeata Thompson , and Thomas Hayo . This season was notable for removing the maximum
(Runner-up): Known for her unique style and body positivity advocacy.
: The final two contestants, Lou-Anne and Luca, had to perform a challenging walk on an upside-down runway. : The final two contestants, Lou-Anne and Luca,
(4th Place): Noted for her significant personal growth and "exotic" looks throughout the season.