What’s next for Project Runway? Variety reports the future of the Lifetime TV show is in jeopardy because of the recent Harvey Weinstein scandal.
Hosted by Heidi Klum, the long-running competition series pits aspiring fashion designers against each other for the chance to win $100,000 and their own fashion line. Tim Gunn serves as a mentor to the contestants.
In 2016, Lifetime renewed Project Runway for three seasons. However, only one of those seasons has aired so far and it’s unclear if the other two ever will. Earlier this year, A+E Networks (Lifetime’s parent company) dropped future seasons of Project Runway amid the recent sexual misconduct allegations against Harvey Weinstein.
Weinstein’s production company, Weinstein Co., owns Project Runway and its spin-off series, Project Runway All Stars and Project Runway: Junior. Since Weinstein Co. has filed for bankruptcy, the future of the TV franchise is unclear.
What do you think? Are you a fan of Project Runway? Do you want more seasons?
It’s a damn shame that we the viewing public will be denied the pleasure of such wonderful shows! I have been a fan since they premiered. There are not many good shows to choose from these days. Now that I’ve learned they’re owned by Weinstein’s company I won’t waste any time hoping they’ll come back any time soon. The only good thing to come of this is Weinstein can’t get any richer by their success. I’ll stop typing now before I say something…wrong.
I love this show!!! Please don’t cancel it. Also, I’d like to see Michael Kors come back as a regular judge. He had great comments. I’m crossing my fingers that I’ll hear good news soon. I’ve purchased seasons 1 – 8 on DVD and season 9 on Amazon MP3. As I type I’m watching season 3. I’m not ready to say goodbye. Please Heidi help us fans, no one could say no to you.
YES, please keep them all! My grand-daughter, mom, and I watch all the Project Runway shows and love them!
If show continues pls have fewer projects that appear to be arts and crafts. No glue no spray paint nothing that appears to be audition for girl scout leaders. Why not a program of coats, a program of well fitting slacks, or business attire. Nothing “freeky”
Project runway is what keeps me sain just to know it’s coming back each year, now all I may have are reruns, I’ve been a fan from the very first, never missed an episode, watch reruns any time, time permits, please don’t do this to the fateful fans that made the show the hit that it is.
This is completely unfair to all fans/viewers such as myself-the bright spot in my day and night was this show. Why do the fans/producers/cast/crew and designers and models have to lose their favorite show because of Weinstein’s issues? Can’t someone buy out this show/a new production company take it over? Not fair and I can’t believe Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn would allow this show to die/go off the air and not have someone else buy it? As to Georgina Chapman she kept her maiden name and divorced Weinstein so what should it matter if she still judges all stars-or… Read more »
OMG…I had no idea Chapman was married to that animal! Ewwwww!
Thursday night was my favorite night of TV. I agree with all of the comments written below. This is so unfair to its watchers but even more unfair to the designers to not know who won. Damn Weinstein!
One of my favorite shows and I’m not ready to say goodbye
Project Runway is one of my favorite shows. I would be SO disappointed not to have it run anymore!! a shame to have a dirty old man have the power to take away the dreams of up and coming designers and the pleasure of the fans of the show!
I LOVE the entire Project Runway franchise!! It isn’t fair to the designers, models, or the fans to pull the plug due to the egregious misconduct of Weinstein. Hopefully another network will pick up this award winning show! We need to do what it takes to save this franchise…it is one of the few quality shows on TV.
Does someone want to start a petition to A&E/Lifetime?
I love Project Runway! It’s one of the most creative and inspiring of all so called “reality tv shows”. To allow Weinstein’s scumbag activities to shut this series down only serves to give what he did more power!
I’ve seen every episode of every Project Runway show, and yes, I still love them! I’m really hoping PR can detach from the Weinstein Company or move to a different channel. I’d love to see it move back to Bravo.
YES! You are so right!
Ill be extremely sad if it goes away. My friends and I watch texting our views each episode
I agree!q
I love project runway. Please, more seasons.
I’m with Jaye, PLEASE!
I love watching the talent of contestants on Project Runway. Tim and Heidi are great. I hope the series continues. I’ll be very disappointed if it is taken off the air.
I will share your Disappointment, Kathe!