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Project Runway is Officially Over As You Know It

It’s the end of the Project Runway world as everyone knows it.

But do viewers out there feel fine?

On Friday morning, Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn dropped a bombshell on the world of reality television:

They will not be returning to Project Runway. Not next season. Not ever again.

The beloeved duo, who have starred as co-hosts and judges on the fashion design competition series since 2004, explained their decision in a pair of statements.

First, let’s hear from Klum:

After 16 incredible seasons, I am saying ‘Auf Wiedersehen’ to Project Runway, a show that I was honored to host and help create.

I am incredibly proud of the show, and it will always have a special place in my heart. I am so appreciative of the dedicated fans, and most of all, I am grateful that we could shine a light on creativity and help launch so many talented designers’ careers.

I’m most excited that my journey with my dear friend and colleague, Tim Gunn, is far from over.

We will be partnering with Amazon for a new show, and we’re excited for everyone to see what we’re designing next!

Indeed, Klum and Gunn will be headlining a program on Amazon Prime Video, proving once again that streaming services are coming for EVERYone on network or cable television.

This is what Gunn had to say:

I am grateful to Project Runway for putting me on a path I never, in my wildest dreams, thought my career would take me!

I am so proud to have been a part of the groundbreaking process that showcased talented young designers as never before.

Most importantly, I am indebted to our incredible fans, they are the heart and soul of what we do, and continue to inspire us to raise the bar in this arena.

I’m excited for them to see what’s next, as I partner with Amazon and Heidi Klum on our next great ‘fashion’ adventure.

Per a press release, Klum and Gunn’s impending series “will be a fresh take in the reality space and will appeal to a global audience who are entertained by competition, storytelling, and authenticity.”

Throughout its 14 seasons on the air, Project Runway has earned 58 Emmy Awards nominations won two awards.

In 2013, Klum and Gunn together earned an Emmy for outstanding host for a reality or reality-competition program; and in 2009, the series won the Emmy for outstanding picture editing for reality programming.

Not only will Season 17 look different because neither Gunn nor Klum will play a role on it…

… but neither will Zac Posen.

“Working alongside Heidi, Nina [Garcia] and Tim as a judge for six seasons of Project Runway was one of the greatest experiences of my career,” the judge said in his own statement today, adding:

“I will cherish the opportunity the show gave me to learn from and grow with my co-judges, the producers, crew and designers. Runway has led to incredible opportunities and I am currently at work on some new projects that I am very excited to share with you soon.

“I wish the show and everyone much success always.”

As of this writing, Nina Garcia, who has been with the show since its premiere in 2004, as the sole remaining judge.

It was announced in May that Project Runway will relocate from Lifetime to its original home on Bravo for all future seasons.

And, according to a new statement from Bravo, “The series will continue its iconic impact with Bravo’s reboot for the next generation of designers and fans. We are excited to announce our new host and mentor very soon.”

But will anyone even tune in again at this point?

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Kanye West Announces New Album, Project With Kid Cudi

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Jaden and Willow Smith"s Family Tree Project

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Eric Bellinger Rides Into Project LA on a Unicorn with His Wife for Valentine"s Day

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"Project Runway" Star Michael Costello Sued for Ripping Off "Human Skin" Face Mask

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"Project Runway" Winner Christian Siriano"s Co. Countersues Over Crappy Dresses

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"Project Runway" Winner Christian Siriano"s Co. Countersues Over Crappy Dresses

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"Project Runway" Winner Christian Siriano"s Company Sued Over Panties and PJs

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Wendy Pepper Dies; Former Project Runway Contestant Was 53

Wendy Pepper, a memorable contestant who competed on the very first season of Project Runway, has passed away.

She was 53 years old.

According to The Washington Post, the reality star – whose real name was  Anne Eustis Pepper Stewart – died peacefully on Sunday surrounded by her family members and loved ones.

The cause of her death was not revealed in the newspaper’s obituary.

But here is what a portion of the memorial article said:

A finalist on season one of Project Runway, Wendy designed and hand-sewed exceptionally beautiful clothes for children and adults.

She was a chef, a writer, and a life-long entrepreneur.

Her wit and humor were unmatched, as was her generosity of spirit.

Wendy is survived by her parents, Anne Livingston Emmet of Washington and Charles Willing Pepper of Palm Beach, FL; her loving daughter, Finley M. Stewart, of Middleburg, VA; her brothers Wing Pepper, Stacy Lloyd and Thomas Lloyd; her sister, Edith Pepper Goltra; and many adoring nieces and nephews.

Pepper advanced to the finals at Fashion Week and ultimately came in third on the opening Project Runway season.

While on the program, she won numerous challenges, including the change to have one of her designs sold at Banana Republic and the opportunity to design Nancy O’Dell’s Grammy dress.

She was a fan favorite for sure.

Along with the inaugural run of Project Runway, Pepper also made an appearance during the second season of Project Runway All Stars, which aired in 2012 and 2013.

Moreover, she appeared on a pair of other Bravo reality shows: Celebrity Poker Showdown and Battle of the Network Reality Stars.

The late chef and designer was born in Dayton, Ohio.

She graduated from Potomac School, the Madeira School, and the University of Washington. 

Said Pepper in a Project Runway All Star video many years ago:

“I realized I was a designer when I was living in Nepal.

“Dyeing some yarn, I suddenly turned to these people that I was living with and I started to drape the yarn. Oh my gosh, this is so much fun, I am creating this whole sort of experience with these women.

For me, fashion is communication…That’s when I knew this was my life’s work.”

She also said Project Runway taught her that “if you really want to succeed, you’ve gotta be willing to throw yourself into the arena.”

Pepper will be laid to rest at a Georgetown church on December 1.

May she rest in peace.

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