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Jennifer Lopez bows out of 'Project Runway'

Sep 12, 2008, 09:54 AM | by Hollywood Insider

Categories: TV Biz

by Meeta Agrawal

Jenniferlopez_lThe old Project Runway adage proves true: one minute you're in, the next you're out -- only this time, it's the judges being aufed. Jennifer Lopez has long been booked as the guest judge for this season's runway finale (an honor that Victoria Beckham held last season), but at this morning's taping at New York's Bryant Park, host Heidi Klum announced that J. Lo has canceled at the last minute due to a foot injury. Faced with filling the spot in a day's time, the show has turned to co-host Tim Gunn to fill the vacated judge's chair. Amazingly, it'll be the first time in five seasons that the workroom mentor has a place on the judging panel. "It was a thrill and an honor," Gunn said of his appointment, adding that he promises to be unbiased.


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julie Fri, Sep 19, 2008 at 06:11 PM EST


I LOVE Sweetface! I’ve been so excited about this line ever since I first read about it. I saw that hautelook.com is having a sample sale tomorrow on this collection! I’m addicted to this website…they always have fabulous designers at super great deals.

compilit Sun, Sep 14, 2008 at 11:12 PM EST

I'm very confused...I just read an article on JUNO that she just completed a triathlon. Correct me I'm wrong, but I'm pretty sure feet are involved in this activity.
How can she not be able to judge a fashion show but can participate in this physical activity?
This is DIVA at its worst...what gives?

Sina Sun, Sep 14, 2008 at 02:05 AM EST

I personally would have loved to see Kimora, P. Diddy or someone like Marc Jacobs judge. It's fashion week, everyone that's important is there, they could have found someone to take J-Lo's place. I think Jenny from the block is lying about this foot injury. There are pictures of her going to dinner with Nicole richie and others. This could have really helped her failing career. She's stupid. Bring on Tracy Reese or someone.

grapesodababy Sat, Sep 13, 2008 at 09:05 PM EST

Lets make it work Tim!. Why not give Tim a seat? I think he has a great sense of style...

Jade Sat, Sep 13, 2008 at 04:36 AM EST

Im sure if JLo could of been there she would of its not easy when u have a painful foot injury to sit and concentrate on clothing. She would of been fabulous on project runway..Maybe next time around, they will reconsider her again.

wally corona Sat, Sep 13, 2008 at 02:53 AM EST

J-lo, stop hating the latin DIVA, we latinos love her, everybody wants her but only very few can get her... give her props, shes drop dead gorgeous, smart and with a body most women will die for...

thetruth611 Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 06:35 PM EST

who cares? LOL

BHUD Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 06:19 PM EST

Ok... I guess ill be the only pro JLO person on this board. With that being said, I was looking forward to her being on the show. Do I think she is a fashion icon? Actually yes. Herers why: Im sure some designers practiacally break their necks trying to get JLO in their garments ( I love/hate that the show makes me refer to "clothes" as "garments" now) for whatever red carpet,event,etc. She's an influence with an imense following. Is she the chicest? No, but ask your neighbor who she is and theyll know. Ask them who Anna Wintour is and theyll probably have no idea. Sometimes fashion is just as much about accesibility as it is aspirational.

GoddessLu Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 01:38 PM EST

OK I like JLo well enough (and agree that a foot injury is a LAME-O excuse) but am even HAPPIER that Tim Gunn is the One. The Best Judge Ever. I certainly do think he can be impartial and his taste level is impeccable. Yea--a saving grace to this crappy season of my favorite show.

Shannon Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 12:57 PM EST

Oh thank god! Tim Gunn has long deserved to be on the judges panel.

Cristina Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 12:54 PM EST

Nikki, you seriously consider the Olsen twins, the fashion hobos, to be fashion icons over J.Lo? My God, I would hate to see what you wear on a night out.

J.Lo is by no means the "best" choice but she's much better than those twins you so adore... yuck!!

Christie Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 12:47 PM EST

a FOOT injury???? All the judges physically do is sit in a chair and judge. Noone asked her to dance or anything. What a lame excuse. I kinda agree with the fact that Tim is more of a mentor but I'm sure he can put aside his personal feelings for each candidate to judge fairly.

MattyB Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 12:02 PM EST

Yes! I would sooooo much rather hear Tim Gunn's opinion than that twat J-Hole! Yes, yes, yes!!! He & Michael Coors together on the judges panel=double-snarky-fabulous!!!

Matt Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 11:55 AM EST

Wait. You don't consider J. Lo to be a fashion icon, but you DO consider the OLSEN TWINS to be fashion icons??!? Yeeks.

Nikki Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 11:33 AM EST

Isn't the last judge usually reserved for a fashion icon? So why would they have even approached Jennifer Lopez in the first place? She is by no means a fashion icon. I mean, if Sarah Jessica Parker wasn't on their shortlist for final judge, then there should be no way in hell J.Lo should be. I would love for the Olsens (either both or MK or A individually) to be guest judges. Please get Narciso Rodriguez next season!!! No one knows how to dress women beautifully moreso than him.

BonzaSheila Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 11:14 AM EST

I haven't seen a single comment on any site that follows Project Runway that anyone is disappointed that JLo won't be there. People don't like her, and she was a terrible choice to begin with. --I LOVE Tim Gunn and know he will do a fantastic job, but I do agree with the above comments that it's nicer to have Tim as the unbiased mentor.

Kayp Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 11:10 AM EST

Ummm.... in the middle of fashion week they couldn't find ANY other famous fashion icon to replace J.Lo?? That seems absurd. I love Tim, but he's not a judge, he's a mentor. His status on the show will be forever changed by this move.

strickens_girl Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 10:59 AM EST

Wow! I can't wait to hear what Tim has to say about the collections. I always enjoy his comments to the designers in the workroom. He's a much better choice than J. Lo.

MsDaisy Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 10:50 AM EST

And apparently all 6 of the remaining finalists got to present a collection of 10 pieces, so no spoilers there!

MsDaisy Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 10:46 AM EST

I don't know about this one...I like Tim being the benevolent mentor and not stepping in to judge. He offers a number of suggestions and critiques to the designers, particularly when he does the hometown visits to the finalists. I'm not sure that he can put that aside and judge the collections strictly from what comes down the runway. Oh well, this season has already been a disaster.

natasha Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 10:42 AM EST

that's too bad. i was looking forward to hearing from her. what has happened to her sweetface line btw?

Ilovetim Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 10:18 AM EST

Hooray! I think Tim would have much more valuable things to say than J. Lo. Does anyone really care about J. Lo anyway?


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