Latest Project Runway News: Season 22 Confirmed — Heidi Klum & Judges Return, Premiere Set for 2026
Fans of Project Runway are buzzing with excitement as the iconic fashion reality competition has been officially renewed for Season 22, with several key figures from past seasons confirmed to return — and anticipation building for what the 2026 edition will bring to screens worldwide.
🎬 Season 22 Renewal Officially Announced
Disney and Freeform have renewed Project Runway for its twenty-second season, set to air in 2026 on Freeform, Hulu, and Disney+. Despite Season 21 concluding in late 2025, the network wasted no time securing another round of high-stakes fashion design battles.
👗 Host & Judges Lineup Locked In
Season 22 will bring back familiar and beloved faces:
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Heidi Klum returns as host and judge, continuing her legacy on the series.
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Christian Siriano, Season 4 winner and celebrated designer, is back in the role of mentor.
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Nina Garcia returns to the judges’ panel, offering her expertise as editor-in-chief of Elle magazine and longtime staple of the show.
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Law Roach will also come back as a judge and co-executive producer, a sign that his sharp critiques and strong personality will continue to shape the fashion drama.
This lineup builds on the revamped judging panel from Season 21 and sets the stage for another dynamic season of innovation and competition.
📅 Premiere Timing — 2026 on the Cards
While no exact premiere date has been announced yet, broadcasts are expected to begin sometime in 2026. Fans have marked their calendars for the return of needle-threading challenges, runway showdowns, and theatrical critiques from the judges.
Season 21 proved a success after the show’s move to Freeform, earning praise for its creative energy and exciting challenges before crowning Veejay Floresca as the winner.
🎥 Trailer & Teasers: Sneak Peeks Are Here
Although an official full trailer from Freeform hasn’t dropped yet, sneak peek videos on platforms like YouTube have started circulating, offering early glimpses of the excitement and glamour that Project Runway Season 22 promises.
💬 Fan Reactions & Expectations
The fan community is already buzzing about possible twists for Season 22, including fresh design challenges and standout personalities among the next generation of contestants. Many hope the new season will balance dramatic storytelling with the show’s core mission: unleashing fashion creativity on a global stage.
📌 Summary of Latest Project Runway News
✔️ Project Runway has been renewed for Season 22, returning to screens in 2026.
✔️ Heidi Klum, Christian Siriano, Nina Garcia, and Law Roach are confirmed to return as host, mentor and judges respectively.
✔️ An official trailer has not been released yet, but teaser clips are circulating.
✔️ The new season follows Season 21’s
