Bravo's "Project Runway" Season 22 enlists a roster of celebrity guest judges and cameo appearances that spans entertainment, music, and reality television. Tyra Banks returns as a recurring judge for the design competition, reprising her role as a familiar face guiding contestants through challenges.
The season brings in guest judges including Nina Dobrev, the "Vampire Diaries" actress transitioning into broader television visibility, alongside musicians Ciara and Ice Spice. The guest judge lineup reflects the show's strategy of pairing fashion expertise with recognizable names from adjacent entertainment spheres.
Reality television talent populates the cameo appearances, with "Summer House" alumni Paige DeSorbo and Hannah Berner making scheduled appearances on the show. These crossovers between Bravo's sprawling reality portfolio create internal promotional synergy across the network's programming.
The guest judge strategy serves dual purposes for "Project Runway," which has operated under various networks since its 2004 debut on Bravo. Bringing in celebrities from music, television, and reality programming expands the show's appeal beyond fashion-focused viewers while giving contestants the experience of pitching designs to recognizable public figures. The formula has become standard for reality competition shows seeking to maintain viewer engagement across seasons.
"Project Runway" has undergone multiple transformations, moving from Bravo to Lifetime and back to Bravo before landing on Bravo streaming platforms. The casting of judges and guest appearances represents efforts to refresh the format while maintaining core elements that built the show's initial following under host Heidi Klum and original judge Michael Kors.