Jessica Simpson to Star in Project Runway Clone For NBC
By Akash Nikolas on June 14, 2011
The role of Tim Gunn will now be played by Jessica Simpson? According to TV Line, NBC is producing its own Project Runway-esque reality series called Fashion Star, in which 18 designers compete for the chance to launch a fashion line. Simpson will serve as their mentor with supermodel Elle Macpherson as host. The ex-Mrs Nick Lachey is no stranger to fashion, having launched her own handbag-and-shoes collection, and having served as a guest judge for the much acclaimed 8th season of Project Runway (in which she memorably stumped for fan-favorite Mondo Guerra).
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18 August 2008
3 weeks 4 hours
I've liked Project Runway in past seasons and it always depends on a mixture of a good cast and good challenges.
The rip-offs either choose ridiculously over-the-top characters who could never complete the level of challenge on Runway, or the concept is dull. Bravo had a show last summer where one person designed and one sewed which was a bit more realistic, but it lacked charm.
I'm holding out for the next season of All or Nothing with Joe Zee on Sundance. Great personalities, sharp story telling, and a more realistic look at fashion.