When the fashion reality series Project Runway returns for season 17, it may not be the same show you've been watching and loving. Supermodel Heidi Klum, who served as host and judge on this reality show since it premiered in 2004, and Tim Gunn, who served as a mentor to the competitors, recently announced that they both leave Project Runway .
But do not worry, the duo will soon be back on television. According to Klum, she and Gunn will partner with Amazon for a new parade that will be available on their Prime Video streaming service.
"After 16 incredible seasons, I'm saying 'Auf Wiedersehen' for Project Runway a show that I had the honor to host and help create," Klum said in an interview. release. "I am incredibly proud of the show and will always have a special place in my heart, I am very grateful to dedicated fans, and above all, I am grateful to be able to enlighten creativity and help launch so many careers of talented designers. My journey with my dear friend and colleague, Tim Gunn, is far from over, we will partner with Amazon for a new show, and we are excited that everyone will see what we are designing next! "
Although details about His new project is still unknown for the most part, Amazon did offer some advice on the possible format of the show.
"The series will be a new take on the space of reality and will attract a global audience that is entertained by competition, storytelling and authenticity," Amazon said in a press release. "In addition, Amazon Fashion will create a shopping experience for viewers, this intersection of content, commerce and technology is perfectly suited to streaming generation and consumers."
With Klum and Gunn moving on to new challenges, Bravo is still tweaking what to do with Project Runway The network has announced that the search for a new host and mentor is under way, but there is no news of when the audience should wait for season 17.
After 16 incredible seasons, I'm saying & # 39; Auf Wiedersehen & # 39; for Project Runway, one shows that I had the honor of being the host and helping create. I am incredibly proud of the show and will always have a special place in my heart. I'm so excited that @TimGunn and I partnered with Amazon for a new show! pic.twitter.com/cXNUMBmlpF
– Heidi Klum (@heidiklum) September 7, 2018