Heidi Klum, 44, gives reality contestants a run for their money

Heidi Klum is in search of her home country’s next top model, however, at 44, the former Victoria’s Secret Angel is still giving 20-somethings a run for their money.

In a series of bikini photos shared on her Instagram, the veteran model embraces her toned body poolside in a gorgeous ocean-front mansion.

The photos are a behind-the-scenes look at the video promotion for the upcoming season of Germany’s Next Top Model.

Klum has been the host of the show for the past 13 seasons since it first aired in 2006.

The mum-of-four looked incredible in neutral-coloured two-piece swimsuits, including a white bikini which she teamed with matching strappy heels.

She also posed in a black bikini featuring a bandeau top and high-waisted shorts with matching heels.

Check out the video above to see the whole promo.

Klum’s career started out in a similar way 26 years ago when she appeared in a model search contest in 1992.

She was just 18 at the time, but was chosen as the competition’s winner.

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