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After 16 seasons, Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn say goodbye to Runway project.
The dynamic duo, who has played the role of host and judge in the series of reality design contests since 2004, announced Friday that he would leave the show.
But it will not be long before the pair is back on television. Klum, 45, and Gunn, 65, will soon be developing a reality TV series with Amazon Prime Video.
"After 16 incredible seasons, I say Auf Wiedersehen" Runway project, a show I have had the honor of hosting and helping to create, "Klum said in a statement. "I'm incredibly proud of the show and it will always have a special place in my heart. I am so grateful to the dedicated fans, and most of all, I am grateful that we can shed light on creativity and help launch so many careers of talented designers. I am very excited that my trip with my dear friend and colleague, Tim Gunn, is far from over. We will partner with Amazon for a new show and we are excited that everyone sees what we are designing for the future!
Gunn said in his statement: "I am grateful to Runway project to have put on the track, I have never, in my wildest dreams, thought that my career would take me! I am very proud to have participated in the revolutionary process that introduced talented young designers like never before. More importantly, I am indebted to our incredible fans, they are the heart and soul of what we do, and continue to inspire us to raise the bar in this area. I am very happy that they see what will come next as I partner with Amazon and Heidi Klum for our next big fashion adventure.
Their new series "will be a new approach to the reality space and will appeal to a global audience entertained by competition, storytelling and authenticity. In addition, Amazon Fashion will create a shopping experience for viewers, "says a press release from the streaming giant.
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In the 14 years that Runway project broadcast, he won 58 Emmy nominations and scored two gold statues, according to the TV Academy. In 2013, Klum and Gunn together won an Emmy for Outstanding Host as part of a reality or reality competition program.
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In 2010, Gunn told People of Top Model and mother of four, "I do not know how she does it. She is really superwoman.
"I do not even have a quarter of what she has on her plate, and I still feel like a shy hair of a psychotic crisis," he added.
The reality show was renewed for a 17th season and will return to Bravo, where it aired from 2004 to 2008, after being broadcast for life.
"Bravo is proud to bring Runway project where it all started, and Heidi and Tim will always be a big part of the legacy, "said the network in a statement to PEOPLE. "The series will continue its iconic impact with the reboot of Bravo for the next generation of designers and fans. We are excited to announce our new host and mentor very soon. "
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