Now that Project Runway is finally back after a too-long hiatus, fans of the fashion (and the drama) are once again enjoying the show. However, something is very different from past seasons. Despite the series’ history of changing networks, judges, hosts, and mentors, Season 19 has one change bigger than all the rest: There’s no host at all.
Why does Project Runway not have a host for Season 19? Well, there are quite a few reasons. Some fans think that mentor Christian Siriano took over the hosting duties, but that’s not really the case. So what’s the truth behind the change?
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Why does 'Project Runway' not have a host?
Despite some fans thinking that Christian is the host, his official title is still the “mentor.” He took over mentor duties from Making the Cut's Tim Gunn after Season 16, and he’s actually many fans’ favorite change from the original Project Runway. We love Tim, but there’s absolutely no one who could even attempt to fill Tim’s shoes besides Christian.
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Christian is considered the most famous and successful Project Runway winner — his brands are designed for both accessible fashion as well as red carpet wear. But it was perhaps his spunky personality and sense of humor that made him a household name after he won Season 4.
Despite all his success in the fashion industry, he is not the host of Project Runway. Historically, the host has been a supermodel. For the first 16 seasons, Heidi Klum was the iconic host who made the catchphrase, “One day you are in, and the next, you are out!” famous.
Then, supermodel Karlie Kloss took over for Heidi in Season 17. Her shining moment as a host? A contestant called her out for her marriage to Joshua Kushner in a controversial moment that went viral.
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For Season 19 of Project Runway, Karlie is taking a step back from her hosting duties. In March 2021, Karlie gave birth to her and Joshua’s son, Levi Joseph Kushner, so she’s taking some to focus on being a new mother. She’ll pop in and out of Project Runway Season 19, but she’s no longer a full-time host.
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Instead of a host, ‘Project Runway’ will have a rotating series of guest hosts.
Similar to Bachelor in Paradise, which also had to forgo its full-time host, Project Runway Season 19 is taking a stab at introducing guest hosts. Karlie told Variety that the show is “reimagining the host role,” and we’re not complaining.
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Some of the guest hosts we’ll expect to see in Season 19 include actress Taraji P. Henson, supermodel Gigi Hadid, designer Jason Wu, designer Christopher John Rogers, influencer Wisdom Kaye, actor Billy Porter, television personality Andy Cohen, and of course, Karlie Kloss herself.
So while the contestants may not have a stable host, our Project Runway viewing experience will be more exciting each week with new faces. Plus, we can always count on Christian Siriano for that much needed consistency.
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The model, who is pregnant with her second child, will not host Season 20. Her departure was not unexpected: She only made guest appearances in Season 19, after Bravo decided to reimagine the host role altogether. (Kloss had previously taken over hosting duties from Heidi Klum.)
Bones Jones led the warm team as the overall winner while Caycee Black was sent home from the cool team for her unfinished garment. This week the designers worked on their own to create a three-piece streetwear look with an impact, but one designer's point of view had the most dramatic impact on the entire competition.
On Project Runway, the designers often have to scramble to make their garments themselves, regardless of their sewing experience. But per Variety, each designer on Making the Cut is given a seamstress, who does not help with the design but does assist in the construction.
Aside from the decision to restructure the Emmy-winning series, which has been on since 2004, Karlie had her first child, Levi Joseph, with husband Joshua Kushner in March 2021. According to Bravo, this was right around the time production for Season 19 was set to begin.
She managed to receive six high scores and was never in the bottom. Why she left: In episode 11, the thought of making a red carpet look for host Heidi Klum to wear somehow rattled her. Instead of sketching a design, she sought out mentor Tim Gunn and told him she felt too young for the show.
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The next morning Meg was not in the work space when all of the other designers returned. Christian came by to explain that Meg chose to exit the competition.
"After 16 incredible seasons, I am saying 'Auf Wiedersehen' to 'Project Runway,' a show that I was honored to host and help create," said Klum in a statement. "I am incredibly proud of the show, and it will always have a special place in my heart.
Season 19's filming schedule may have clashed with significant personal events for Kloss. Notably, she was expecting her first child with husband Joshua Kushner. Balancing the demands of a reality show with the imminent arrival of a baby can indeed be challenging.
"The reason I decided to stop working with Victoria's Secret was I didn't feel it was an image that was truly reflective of who I am and the kind of message I want to send to young women around the world about what it means to be beautiful," Kloss told Vogue U.K.
24. According to a Lifetime press release, Kors is leaving after 10 seasons as judge due to scheduling conflicts (seasons 10 and 11 were filmed back-to-back), but will return as guest judge for the season's finale.
Kara Saun was sent home from “Runway” last week in the anything-goes challenge “Freedom,” leaving seven designers competing for another chance at the “Project Runway” title: Brittany Allen (Season 18), Prajje Oscar Jean Baptiste (Season 19), Laurence Basse (Season 15), Bishme Cromartie (Season 17), Rami Kashou (Season ...
In 2011 Joshua was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to show his work to the world and rise to success as runner-up of the Emmy-nominated ninth season of Project Runway. His accomplishments were so well received that he was asked back to Project Runway All Stars in 2012, and finished in the final four.
Parker Posey. In the final episode of the first season of Bravo TV's Project Runway, "Finale," which aired in early 2005, designers were tasked with creating their 12-piece collection to be shown at New York Olympus Fashion Week. Serving as the guest judge was actress Parker Posey.
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