Current status of a Season 22
As of mid-2025, there is no Season 22 of Project Runway in production or officially announced by the network or production company. The show has had 19 seasons on Bravo (seasons 1–12), three seasons on Project Runway LLC (seasons 13–15 on GOLDBerg), and was revived for seasons 16–19 on Bravo. No renewal has been confirmed for a new season, and no casting, filming, or premiere timeline has been set.
Why Project Runway has been off-air
Shift in network strategy
Bravo has cycled its lineup toward new unscripted and competition formats, and Project Runway was not renewed immediately after season 19. Streaming platforms have not secured the rights for a new season, and linear-TV schedules remain unfilled with a 20th season.
Ownership and production changes
Project Runway originally aired on Bravo, then moved to Project Runway LLC (Seasons 13–15), then returned to Bravo for seasons 16–19. The show’s production structure changed when the in-house studio production model was used. These ownership shifts have complicated quick revivals.
What would need to happen for a Season 22
- A network or streamer must commit to funding production, which includes set builds, judges, mentor stipends, and prize money.
- Tim Gunn would need to reprise his mentor role, though producers would confirm whether a new host or mentorship model is planned.
- Casting would open via applications and calls for designers of specific backgrounds, experience levels, and thematic fit for the season brief.
Project Runway at a glance
| Attribute | Verified Detail | Source Type |
|---|---|---|
| Most recent season | Season 19 (2024) | Network announcements |
| Original network(s) | Bravo; Project Runway LLC (GOLDBerg); repeat windows on Bravo+ and streaming FAST channels | Network press releases |
| Host/mentor history | Tim Gunn (mentor), Heidi Klum and Nina Garcia (judges across most seasons); varying hosts across iterations | Show credits, official statements |
| Judging panel changes | Season 19: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Brandon Maxwell; Zanna Roberts Rassi joined as mentor in season 19 | Season 19 press kit |
| Production model | In-house studio filming in New York with teams mentored on-site; preauditions and digital submissions | Production notes |
How to stay updated on a potential Season 22
Because no season has been greenlit, treat any announcement as a future possibility rather than a current plan. To track real progress:
- Monitor Bravo’s official press releases and upfront presentations for renewal announcements.
- Follow Project Runway’s verified social channels (Instagram, Twitter) for casting or audition calls.
- Check reputable entertainment trade outlets for confirmed reporting, not speculation or rumor.
Rumor risk and common speculation
Online chatter periodically claims a season is "in the works" or "being shopped" to streamers. However, without a network or production company commitment, these remain rumors. Evaluate claims by whether a studio or network has publicly committed funding, a timeline, and talent attached.