Karlie Kloss to take over from Heidi Klum as Project Runway host

Karlie Kloss to take over from Heidi Klum as Project Runway hostKarlie Kloss to take over from Heidi Klum as Project Runway host
Model,Karlie Kloss is set to host Season 17 of project runway following  Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn exit . Heidi and Tim made the announcement early this month that they won’t be returning for season 17. Heidi said in a statement;
“After 16 incredible seasons, I am saying ‘Auf Wiedersehen’ to Project Runway, a show that I was honored to host and help create,” Klum said in a statement. “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!”

Gunn said, “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.”

Karlie shared her delight on her new gig;“As someone who grew up watching ‘Project Runway,’ I could not be more excited to host and produce a series that provides a platform to aspiring American designers as they pursue their creative and entrepreneurial dreams,” Kloss said in a statement to THR. “I am equally as thrilled to work alongside an incredibly talented group of fashion innovators — Brandon Maxwell, Elaine Welteroth, Nina Garcia and Christian Siriano — to inspire, support and help guide these designers as they realize their visions and build everlasting brands and businesses.”

Project Runway season 4 winner and successful designer Christian Siriano will take Gunn’s job as mentor.Nina Garcia will return as judge, this time joined by designer Brandon Maxwell and journalist Elaine Welteroth. Congrats to Kloss and Christian

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