Overview
- The season opens with men on Wednesday, 11 February 2026, followed by women on Thursday, 12 February 2026.
- The first two episodes feature open castings in Cologne with Heidi Klum joined by fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier.
- ProSieben brings the show back to a Wednesday launch for the first time since its 2006 debut season.
- Redseven Entertainment continues as the production company for the 21st season.
- The network has not disclosed when the male and female contestant groups will merge after the initial split episodes.