The supermodel is back in the house:Heidi Klum makes her triumphant returntoProject Runwaywhen the latest season premieres on July 31, and she’s now revealing why she decided to come back after all these years.Heidi was an original judge onProject Runwaywhen it premiered back in 2004 on Bravo.
The show has had a few network homes since then, andHeidi left in 2018 to pursue other opportunities.
Heidi explained her reasoning for returning to Project Runway season 21 now that it’s airing on Freeform.
In an interview withE! News, Heidi explained her reasoning for returning toProject Runwayseason 21 now that it’s airing on Freeform. She said thatit was the draw of new judge Law Roach, plus returning judge Nina Garcia and former contestant-turned-judge Christian Siriano, that made her want to return. “It’s just the most fun thing for me to watch and be part of,” she admitted.
“Doing this with Law, and obviously Nina, we’ve known each other for so long, Christian Siriano. And just having these 12 amazing, talented designers on the stage, it’s just the most fun thing for me to watch and be part of.”
What Heidi’s Reason For Returning To Project Runway Means
Heidi Is Project Runway Royalty
As one of the original judges, Heidi is part of theProject Runwayfamily. Along with other original judges Nina and Michael Kors, plus host Tim Gunn,Heidi’s presence put the show on the map. Her long career as one of the top supermodels in the world lent the show credibility, which helped propel it to become a major hit.
By returning to the show she helped build, Heidi is coming home. She’s done the rounds on variousother reality shows likeAmerica’s Got Talent, where she served as a judge for many seasons. Now she’s returning to the fashion playground she once ruled, andfans are excited to see how she doesnow thatProject Runwayseason 21has a few new faces and a new network.
It seems like Heidi’s excited to work with new judges like Law, who is best known as Zendaya’s stylist, andChristian who turned his time onProject Runwayinto a full-fledged career. No one could Heidi for being excited to work with respected fashion folks like them.
Our Take On Heidi’s Reason For Returning To Project Runway
Heidi Is Welcome Back
As a judge,Heidi is clearly an asset, since she’s transitioned from modeling to TVand has had a successful career as a reality competition show judge. But bringing her back toProject Runwayfeels like a full-circle moment for Heidi.
Heidi will always be synonymous with fashion, making her role onProject Runwaya much more obvious fit than she was on other shows.
She’s back on the show she helped make into a sensation, and she’s surrounded by friends old and new.It’s the perfect place for her to help continue to mentor the next generationof fashionistas, and we can’t wait to see how this season unfolds.
Project Runwayseason 21 premieres Wednesday, July 31 at 9 p.m. EDT on Freeform. Episodes stream shortly after on Hulu and Disney Plus.
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Project Runway is a reality television series that premiered in 2004, focusing on aspiring fashion designers competing for an opportunity to enter the fashion industry. Each week, contestants showcase their creations to a panel of judges, resulting in one designer being eliminated from the competition.
