The “Project Runway” Season 22 premiere left us with a cliffhanger, as the new set of designers were waiting on the “Project Runway” judges — Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Law Roach, and Tyra Banks — to deliver their final results of the night. Three more designers will be sent home before starting a new challenge on “Project Runway” Season 22, which will give the designers a second chance at first impressions. The show has had many homes, from Bravo to Lifetime, but now it airs and streams on a few other networks. Who gets eliminated on “Project Runway” tonight? Find out with us during our “Project Runway” 2026 live recap below.
Ready, Set, Redemption on ‘Project Runway’
Last week on “Project Runway” Season 22, the 22 designers had to bring a signature look from home and wow the judges with it. In shocking news, six of the designers would be eliminated on Night 1! While we saw three of them sent home already, the show ended with “To Be Continued” on the screen, so the other results will start tonight’s show.
For tonight’s new episode, it’s a second chance at first impressions. They will have to create a look that reflects their personal design style. Ice Spice will be serving as a guest judge this week. The fight to be named the winner of “Project Runway” Season 22 continues, but who goes home on “Project Runway” tonight? Find out with us and follow along with our Live Recap below!
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Back To the Premiere
DisneyWe go back to last week’s episode. The designer safe from the first episode is Jeffrey. That means R’Bonney, Plane Jane, and Robby have been eliminated!
Back to Business
Heidi tells the designers to say their goodbyes, but then the rest of them meet them back on the runway! Back on the runway, the designers are moving on to their next challenge. For this challenge, they will need to create a redemption look. They will need to show personal style under pressure and on a budget. The designers will have a $500 budget and one day to create their look.
There are six designers with immunity this week after having the best looks last week. Heidi says that five designers will be eliminated from this challenge! They are not messing around here. The six immune designers will also get a chance to come together and save one of the eliminated designers.
Shopping & Workroom
The designers make their way to Mood for their materials and fabrics. Then it’s time to head to the workroom to get started on their looks on “Project Runway” Season 22.
We have seven hours left in the day, and here comes Christian Siriano. Anna had a plan to recreate a dress she made as a kid. However, Christian said to nix that idea and make a contemporary dress. Anna said she’s fine with that, but clearly not okay with it.
Christian talks with Joseph. He said he always does a lot, so he is looking for a look without a hat and without a bag. Octavius has a jacket that Christian loves, but Octavius says he’s making a tuxedo underneath it. Christian thinks it might be too much, and he should focus on making the jacket perfect.
Bao said there are no luxury designers here, so she wants to go luxe with this look. Bi is going to be pintucking his tuxedo, but Christian is worried he won’t have the time since he has nothing done right now.
Bryan and Bi seem to have a past. Bryan said he chose Bi to be his premiere for some show. However, Bi was talking about him, so he downgraded him to an intern. Bi isn’t having it.
The Work Continues
Naheim is trying to make his dad proud for this one. Christian is worried he has too much to do still. Yangyang is making another look with birds, which Christian calls her out on.
He tells Aaron that his look needs to fit perfectly. If it does, it’s going to be amazing. Dani has a lot of things involved with her look, which Christian said he’s excited to see how she edits it down.
Then we get another twist, as Christian said the six designers with immunity will be working with some familiar faces to determine which eliminated designer they will be saving tonight. Out come the six eliminated designers from last week. They will all be working together to determine who to save, so the pressure continues to heighten.
Pivot Time
Aaron screwed up the suit’s look, so now he needs to start over, and he’s worried. Now the models come in for their fitting.
Bao thinks his look is amazing, so she’s not worried. Anna is still focused on her dress and wants to recreate it. However, she finally abandons her first idea. She grabs fabric from home and gets started on her new look, but time is running out on the day!
Runway Day Is Here
The next day arrives, and the designers are working on their final looks. They are getting their models ready. Aaron couldn’t get his jumpsuit down, so he had to switch it up. This disappoints Christian.
The models are ready, and they head out the door with Christian! Runway show coming soon.
Runway Time
Heidi Klum is on the runway, so the show will begin shortly. The judges for tonight are Heidi, Law Roach, Tyra Banks, and the guest judge this week is Ice Spice!
The looks have all walked the runway. Time for feedback from the judges! The judges have scored the looks, and the Top 3 looks this week come from (none of these designers were in the six immune designers):
- Jeffrey – Tyra said it caught her eye when it came out. Ice Spice said it looks expensive and she would wear this.
- Joseph – Ice Spice said she loved the colors. Law said the look is very him, and the bomber is super interesting. Tyra said she is so feeling this. Heidi said he brought something new and fresh, but it still feels like Joseph.
- Anna – Law said it was his favorite look, and he wants it. Heidi said it’s her favorite look also, and she loves it a lot.
The winning look for tonight comes from Joseph, so he will have immunity next week. Anna and Jeffrey are safe.
Remaining Looks on ‘Project Runway’ 2026
The safe designers (six designers with immunity from last week plus Joseph, Anna, and Jeffrey) all head backstage. The remaining seven designers take the runway, with five of them being eliminated and two of them will be safe. Those designers are:
- Octavius – Heidi said she likes the coat more than the suit underneath. She can see the struggle and execution of the suit. Law said he loved the coat, but the suit was unnecessary.
- Dani – Law said it was a look for less. The styling was not good. Heidi said it’s not something she hasn’t seen before.
- Bi – Heidi said it’s so precise how he made this. Law said he hates the volume of the pants. Tyra doesn’t like the color of the fabric. Ice Spice said she doesn’t like the look.
- Naheim – Ice Spice said she loved the look and the vibe. It’s her favorite look. Tyra said it’s taking chances and taking risks. Heidi said it’s giving Robin Hood meets Sherlock Holmes with street vibes. Law said get rid of the hat.
- Bao – Ice Spice said she is impressed by the mesh. It’s beautifully tailored to her body. Law said he doesn’t think the mesh is that great. Heidi said she sees the Borat swimsuit, and it’s not super flattering for her.
- Yangyang – Ice Spice said this was her least favorite look. It was giving her a tablecloth. Law said she should have lined it. Tyra said there is an effortless joy to it.
- Aaron – Heidi said she didn’t like the waist of the skirt. Law said he hates the look, but we need people like you in this competition. Tyra said she doesn’t like the look, but loves the neck. Ice Spice likes the scarf, but nothing else.
Results on ‘Project Runway’ Season 22
The judges have tallied their scores. The two designers safe tonight are: Naheim and Aaron! That means the designers eliminated tonight on “Project Runway” Season 22 are Octavius, Dani, Bao, Yangyang, and Bi. However, the six safe and six eliminated designers from last week now get to vote and save one of them!
The 12 designers have five minutes to deliberate and make a decision. There is some tension. Bryan actually stands up for Bi and tries to sway votes for him. The votes were cast, Christian has the winner, and of course, we will find out next week! Another “To Be Continued” pops up on the screen!
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