Returned from vacation and appearing on television - Back from holidays and resuming television appearances
Heidi Klum, the iconic model and television personality, made a notable comeback to the world of fashion as the host and judge for the 21st season of Project Runway. This marks her return after an eight-year hiatus from the show she originally helped launch and sell.
Klum's return to the series, which premiered on Freeform on July 31, 2025, was met with much anticipation. She is joined by longtime judge Nina Garcia, returning mentor Christian Siriano, and a new judge, renowned fashion stylist Law Roach. Actress Sofía Vergara also joined the show as a host or co-judge, adding a playful dynamic to the panel with her height difference with Klum when wearing heels.
The season showcases aspiring designers from diverse backgrounds competing in weekly high-stakes fashion challenges judged for technical skill and creativity. New episodes air weekly at 10 p.m. ET on Freeform, and are available for streaming the next day on Disney+ and Hulu.
Before her return to the show, Klum enjoyed a four-week vacation on the Caribbean island of St. Barth with her husband Tom Kaulitz. This was their first longer vacation without their children. Klum expressed a desire to "feel the sensation of boredom for the first time in her life" during the vacation, and the couple planned to "just hang out together, go with the flow."
Klum regularly shared photos and videos from the beach with her fans on Instagram, excitedly counting down the days to her return to Project Runway. She even posted a picture of her packed suitcases before her departure from vacation, hinting at her impending comeback.
Two days before the TV appearance, Klum and Kaulitz celebrated their sixth wedding anniversary. The vacation concluded the perfect way with the celebration of their anniversary. Klum expressed her excitement about her appearance on Good Morning America on Instagram, and the TV appearance occurred on Wednesday morning.
Season 21 of Project Runway promises to be an exciting and unforgettable journey for both the contestants and viewers alike. With Klum's return, the show is sure to continue its legacy as a platform for emerging talent and a showcase for innovative fashion.
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- Heidi Klum returns to Project Runway for season 21
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- Heidi Klum's New York Fashion Week appearances promote Project Runway season 21
Celebrities Heidi Klum and Tom Kaulitz, fresh from their romantic escapade on the Caribbean island of St. Barth, celebrated their sixth wedding anniversary before Heidi's highly-anticipated return to Project Runway. Meanwhile, on weekdays during their time off, Heidi shared glimpses of her holiday with her followers on Instagram, counting down the days until her comeback to the popular reality TV show. In the realm of entertainment, Klum's return to Project Runway for the 21st season is set to bring more good morning America, movies-and-tv, and celebrity moments to our screens.
