Popsugar Fashion Twitter Reactions Christian Siriano Replaces Tim Gunn on Project Runway Christian Siriano's Taking Over For Tim Gunn on Project Runway — You Know He'll Make It Work 11 October 2018 by Karenna Meredith Image Source: Everett Collection The mentee is becoming the mentor! Christian Siriano will return to his Project Runway roots and take up Tim Gunn's vacated role, after competing on the Bravo fashion design show ten years ago. Back in September, Tim and Heidi Klum announced their exit from Project Runway after 16 seasons, for a new opportunity with Amazon. While fans may be mourning the loss of the "Make It Work" king, never fear! Christian, who has become a designer to the stars since his 2008 win, will step into Tim's stylish shoes to mentor contestants during the upcoming season and we're sure he'll do the job justice. After all, he still stands as the competition's youngest winner. Christian's not the only star joining the show's staff. Model Karlie Kloss will be taking the reins from Heidi Klum as host, while fashion designer Brandon Maxwell and former Teen Vogue editor Elaine Welteroth are slated as judges. Nina Garcia will also return as a judge. No news yet as to when season 17 is set to premiere, but it's safe to say we're not the only ones eager to watch Christian "make it work" with fashion's new, up-and-coming talent. Check out the reactions when the news hit Twitter. Related: Christian Siriano Sent the Front Row Into a Cheering Fit With Just 1 T-Shirt Yay Christian Siriano is the new mentor on Project Runway pic.twitter.com/fiCJKcjpPO— 🦄 atomicboop 🦄 (@atomicboop) October 10, 2018 1 / 5 i'm actually very intrigued by the casting announcements about Project Runway, particularly Christian Siriano stepping into the Tim Gunn role and the addition of Elaine Welteroth— kakistocracy (@ghostofdanzig) October 10, 2018 2 / 5 If Christian Siriano's catchphrase isn't "make it twerk" I swear to god, I will murder someone.— Erika Abdelatif (@erikaabdelatif) October 10, 2018 3 / 5 Christian Siriano as a mentor! I’m am here for it! Still love you Tim.. #ProjectRunway— BabethLafont (@BabethLafont) October 10, 2018 4 / 5 When I heard Tim Gunn was leaving Project Runway, I thought, "No one can replace Tim Gunn." But upon hearing the new mentor is Christian Siriano? He'll be different. But damn it, I will watch that.— Norman Brannon (@normanbrannon) October 10, 2018 5 / 5 Twitter ReactionsFashion NewsChristian SirianoProject Runway