Heidi Klumis opening up about the reasoning behind her departure fromProject Runway.
Last month, Klum andTim Gunn— who have co-hosted the reality fashion design competition series since 2004 —announced that they were leavingafter 16 seasons.
“After 16 incredible seasons, I am saying ‘Auf Wiedersehen’ toProject 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!”
Said Gunn in his statement, “I am grateful toProject Runwayfor 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.”
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The reality show has been renewed for a 17th season and will be returning to original network Bravo, where it aired from 2004-08.
Throughout the 14 years thatProject Runwayhas aired, it has earned 58Emmy Awardsnominations and scored two gold statues, according to theTelevision Academy. In 2013, Klum and Gunn together won 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.
source: people.com
