Do You Like the Heavy Celeb Presence on Project Runway?

September 4, 2009

It was to be expected that when Project Runway moved to Los Angeles, the show would feature more celebrities. Heidi Klum once said that Hollywood has had a major influence on the world of fashion. We're three episodes in, and there have been three celebrity guest judges: Lindsay Lohan served as guest judge on the first episode, Rebecca Romijn was the subject of the episode two's maternity challenge, and last night, Rachel Bilson gave her two cents on the surf-wear challenge. PR has had celebrity guest judges in the past, but now it's become a regular component of the show. So I want to know, do you like the heavy celeb presence on PR?

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16 Comments

kitkatherine 3 years 36 weeks

i like it. though lindsay lohan being on there made me chuckle. i think people like rebecca romijin and rachel bilson make sense, but lindsay is just so...wrong

3 years 37 weeks

Having the three celebrities (so far) on have been refreshing. Only beit due to their background in fashion and the ever presence niche of baby-fever. Lindsay, obviously, has her own particular perspective on fashion and it was interesting to see how she evaluated the contestants. Rachel. I mean c'mon. It is Rachel, people. She is the queen of chic and to have her on the show was just icing on the cake.

BintFozi 3 years 37 weeks

I think Rebecca Romjin and Rachel Bilson are great choices; Lindsay Lohan, not so much. Diane Kruger would make the ULTIMATE guest judge, for sure.

KrisB 3 years 37 weeks

Yea, this season is kinda blah. The celebrity judges haven't been bad but the designers just don't seem to be blowing me away. Bravo is doing reruns of old seasons and they are just fantastic. I doubt I would bother watching reruns of this go round.

SDTransplant 3 years 37 weeks

Eh, I could do without the celebrities. I know some of them have their own fashion lines, but we all know how much designing they actually do on their own lines. And I agree that the vibe of the show is totally different in LA than in NYC...bring the show back to NYC and Parsons!

iheartstyle 3 years 37 weeks

i havent seen it but would like to see the Rachel Bilson episode

db849 3 years 37 weeks

I voted that I didn't mind it, but I hope they don't do it every week. I like having just the 3 original judges.

cupcakers 3 years 37 weeks

It totally does seem different since it's on Lifetime and in LA, so I actually look more forward to celebs on the show since the show just doesn't feel the same. But overall I don't mind celebs on it but I think they should be ones that are worthy of being on the show, who know fashion (Rachel Bilson) or are part of the challenge (outfit for pregnant Rebecca Romijn)...I don't think messes like Lindsey need to be on it.

lizzylu49 3 years 37 weeks

I'm just not loving this season in general. I don't think it has anything to do with the presence of celebs, it just seems different in LA and on Lifetime.

3 years 37 weeks

PR is the worst kind of show. I am over the bafflingly awful judging. The All-Star challenge, where Korto was screwed over for nothing again was my last episode.

thedesignerchik 3 years 37 weeks

I love it, it spices things up a bit and the designers enjoy meeting celebs and might even make a connection.

Faylinn 3 years 37 weeks

I don't mind celebrities if they know something about fashion and the industry, that is they actively take part in it. If they are chosen just for their celebrity, like Lindsay, then I get annoyed. Then it's just done for a ratings boost.

secondstar 3 years 37 weeks

I don't mind it as long as they pick quality celebrities. Rebecca Romijn and Rachel Bilson were fine, but I'm still questioning their judgment on Lindsay. These days she's better known for her crazy antics than being a fashion authority.