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Tyra Banks Joins Project Runway Amid Legal Battle
10 Jul
Summary
- Tyra Banks joins Project Runway season 22 as a recurring judge.
- Banks is currently suing Netflix for defamation over a documentary.
- She stated the Project Runway gig was needed during a difficult personal time.
Tyra Banks will join "Project Runway" season 22 as a recurring judge. Her appearance comes shortly after she filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix on June 13, 2026. The suit concerns the documentary "Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model," alleging selective editing and defamation.
Banks shared that she accepted the "Project Runway" role because she "needed" it during a difficult personal time. She described feeling nervous on her first day of filming but found reassurance from host Heidi Klum and the show's warm atmosphere. The fashion icon's return to the competition series has generated mixed reactions online, with some fans rallying to defend her legacy while others criticize her past behavior.
The judging panel for "Project Runway" season 22 includes Heidi Klum, Law Roach, and Nina Garcia, with Christian Siriano as mentor. The season will also feature numerous guest judges, including Ciara, Ice Spice, and Iman.
