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Designer's Emotional Outburst Shakes Up Project Runway Runway
1 Aug
Summary
- Contestant Antonio Estrada lands in the bottom on Project Runway
- Estrada clashes with judges over their criticism of his design
- Judges call out Estrada for being defensive and rude
On August 1, 2025, the new season of Project Runway premiered, showcasing a fresh crop of designers showcasing their fashion skills. However, one contestant's emotional outburst during the judging process quickly became the talk of the runway.
Antonio Estrada, a competitor on the show, found himself in the bottom after the Disney-themed challenge. When his placement was revealed, Estrada was visibly upset, questioning if he was being "Punk'd." As the judges, including Heidi Klum, Christian Siriano, and Law Roach, began critiquing his design, Estrada attempted to shift the focus to the advice he had received from Siriano during the work room walkthrough.
Roach observed that Estrada was being "defensive" and "a little bit rude" in his response to the judges' feedback. Fellow judge Nina Garcia echoed this sentiment, telling Estrada that he was being too defensive and that the judges were simply trying to understand his work.
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Despite the heated exchange, Estrada was ultimately spared from elimination, with returning contestant Caycee Black being the first to leave the runway.
