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Project Runway news
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The gist
Project Runway Season 22 episode 7 aired Aug 21, 2026, with a $20,000 prize. Fans await Season 23 renewal news.
Background
Project Runway is a long-running reality competition show where designers compete in fashion challenges. Season 22 is currently airing, with episode 7 featuring a 'Battle of the Seasons' challenge where current contestants faced off against six returning designers from Season 21. The show's future beyond Season 22 is uncertain, as fans eagerly await an official renewal announcement for Season 23.
How it unfolded
- Aug 20, 2026Contestant Bi Pham discussed how fashion helped him find confidence, ahead of the season's later episodes.
- Aug 21, 2026Episode 7 'Battle of the Seasons' aired, featuring a challenge with returning Season 21 designers and a $20,000 prize.
- Aug 25, 2026Model Liris Crosse recounted an incident where designer Bryan Barrientos dressed her in a dirty trash bag, saying her 'spirit was broken'.
- Aug 25, 2026Reports indicate fans are still waiting for official renewal news for Season 23.
Who’s saying what
- Critics
- Recaps noted the return of cliffhangers, which some viewers disliked, but acknowledged the show's planning.
- Fans
- Social media reactions showed frustration over cliffhangers, but the show did not edit episodes in response.
Still unverified
The specific details of the trash bag incident and its aftermath are based on a single model's account.