Angela Lindvall To Host New 'Project Runway All Stars'

UPDATE: Angela Lindvall has been confirmed as host of "Project Runway All Stars," writes People.

Also at the helm will be Isaac Mizrahi and Georgina Chapman of Marchesa acting as judges, with editor-in-chief of Marie Claire Joanna Coles acting as the show's mentor à la Tim Gunn.

The "All Star" contestants have also been announced and they include Austin Scarlett, Kathleen "Sweet P" Vaughn and last season's runner-up Mondo Guerra, reports the Hollywood Reporter. The 13 contestants will compete for, among other things, a designer’s boutique in Neiman Marcus stores and a feature spread and one-year assignment as guest editor for Marie Claire.

PREVIOUSLY: After rumors circulated that "Project Runway" was saying auf wiedersehen to iconic host Heidi Klum, a new tidbit has surfaced: Angela Lindvall may take a Klum-like turn as host to the reality show's new spin-off, "Project Runway All Stars."

The confusion stems from Heidi's removal from "All Stars," which Rumorfix reported she was initially set to host. But due to salary disputes, a rep from Project Runway said, "There will be a new host and there will be new judges, which we will release later."

Later might be now, as Modelinia has reported that model Angela Lindvall may be at the helm of "All Stars."

Speculation began when the 32-year-old Victoria's Secret Angel blogged on Thursday, "Getting close to the end of my NYC trip! I'll be able to announce my project very soon."

Rumorfix also wrote on Thursday that "a new supermodel has been hired to replace" Heidi as host of the spin-off, which will include eight episodes featuring fan favorites from previous "Project Runway" seasons.

Then again, Miranda Kerr might also be in the running: the Aussie model and new mom was seen meeting with Harvey Weinstein, "Project Runway"'s executive producer.

Stay tuned...for more rumors.

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Comments

[RemyC]

04:01 PM on 08/10/2011

What makes this transition interesting is that Angela Lindvall has developed quite a reputation as a green super model, she has a lot of fans, which means she wouldn't have accepted the role if the producers didn't agree to incorporate many elements of sustainable fashion design into the competition. I look forward to what they come up with. Angela has her own personality, which shines through in other film and TV projects she'd been involved with. She must have felt it a great opportunity to bring green fashion and beauty issues to the mainstream. If not, if the show fails to focus on this aspect of who she is, it will soon be forgotten. If on the other hand, the show succeeds in raising pointed questions about the future of fashion, it could prove very interesting.

[Trish Ledoux]

03:40 PM on 08/09/2011

And yet Tim has found the time to appear as a version of his TV persona in the "Smurfs" movie (he utters almost all the famous "Runway" one-liners for which he is known). I heart Tim, but I felt the appearance to be beneath both him and his fans.

[rockinroll]

08:41 AM on 08/09/2011

Mizrahii? GROAN! Why do they keep putting him on TV?

[DMT8665]

01:32 AM on 08/09/2011

She's Friggin' Hawt! I would watch her show...

[Pippen]

08:30 AM on 08/08/2011

Uhmm Angela is not Heidi Klum. She's not even runner up. She's not even Heidi lite. She's more like "look what uncle Albert made in his basement" kinda beer. Heidi is a handcrafted elite champagne.

That said, the introduction of Kim Kardashian onto the show this season has killed all of my interest and the credibility of the show.

I cannot enthusiastically support any product line by Nina or Michael as a fashion first or forward when they clearly stand for fashion assbackwards with KK on the show. It's a contradiction that cannot stand to go unprotested.

Unfortunate turn of events imo but One Day Your In and The Next Your Out !!

[anticdominic]

10:23 PM on 08/07/2011

No Heidi, no peace!

[canchita]

08:13 PM on 08/07/2011

Project Runway stopped being fun after it left Bravo. None of the designers have enough personality or quirks to make them memorable. Just boooooooring.

[Christopher Hull]

04:59 PM on 08/07/2011

Didn't realize that show was even still on. After last year's "surprise ending" I deleted the show from my DVR list and glad I did.
The show concept is good but the last two seasons were so obviously rigged that I just couldn't be bothered anymore. If the best designer doesn't win what is the point?

[sbmulqueen]

09:43 PM on 08/07/2011

Agree, that was a complete farce. I actually am still watching it, but have seen the Heidi/Nina/Michael conflict already - they ganged up on her and overruled her on a winner. I think they (Michael and Nina) are the problems.

[Arlene Herring]

09:18 PM on 08/06/2011

It's not last year's winners or losers that matter, or who hosts, it's this season's contestants & the art of fashion design that matter.

[friendjudy]

05:42 PM on 08/06/2011

Does any one really care anymore?

[Callyson]

05:21 PM on 08/06/2011

Whatever: I've let go of Project Runway after last season's disaster. Gretchen over Mondo...really?
Though Mondo is still active, apparently:
Project Runway’s Mondo Guerra Debuts a Jewelry Line
http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2011/05/first_look_project_runways_mon.html
Like the earrings, though I hope he gets back to clothes soon...

[friendjudy]

05:43 PM on 08/06/2011

I agree. Mondo in marvelous, so obviously talented and forward thinking. Even though Gretchen is from my home town, her designs were juvenile. Still can't believe she won the big prize.

[jjgg5]

10:19 PM on 08/07/2011

Crunchy Granola was the official winner, but Mondo came out on top.

[Deborah Beck]

09:50 AM on 08/06/2011

Last season's Project Runway left a bad taste. I really enjoyed the show to watch the creative process (I have no creative execution ability) but the drama of last season???? The one thing I did enjoy was that overall the contestants were able to leave with integrity still in place. But last season - and the kicker is that the dreadful Gretchen won over Mondo?

[Waldimore]

09:37 AM on 08/06/2011

No Heidi, no me!

[missgirl]

01:44 AM on 08/06/2011

Ummmm . . . sometimes what the female judges wear is quite laughable. I just sit there thinking did you look in the mirror this morning? Do you realize you are judging a FASHION contest? I hope that one day a contestants who is belittled will snap back and say something about what Nina or Heidi has on.

[whfdv378]

12:01 AM on 08/06/2011

Project Runway has lost what made it interesting over the years. They choose designers that really cant design good clothing. Like last seasons winner, Bloomers? Seriously? That was fashion? I think Nina and Micheal need to be booted from the show and replaced with some new judges. The clothing that they think looks good usually looks horrible!

[emlr]

01:31 PM on 08/06/2011

Nina's already knocking heads with Heidi. I think Heidi should have the final say on who wins. Nina and Michael are not good judges anymore. I think the show has gone to their heads.

[whfdv378]

03:23 PM on 08/06/2011

I agree! I wish Heidi did have a final say then maybe they would chose better designers as the winner. Over the last few seasons the people they have chosen are not good designers at all. I think Nina and Michael are full of themselves and definitely need to be replaced or project runway wont be on t.v much longer.