"David Bowie's supermodel wife Iman has reportedly hit out at colleague Heidi Klum - claiming she is far more qualified to host reality show Project Runway. Klum fronts the U.S. version of the show while Iman introduces the Canadian contest.
The 52-year-old Somali-born model insist her resume is far more impressive, and makes her a far more appropriate representative of the fashion industry.
She says, "Definitely Heidi and I come from two different places. I'm not belittling Heidi Klum, but I have been in fashion much more than she has. Not to toot my own horn, but I have been one of the best runway girls."
"I know clothes, and I know about working hand in hand with designers, I mean, I've worked with Calvin Klein, Marc Jacobs, John Galliano. Yves St Laurent - he created a whole collection for me. Tom Ford, Valentino. Versace. Jean Paul Gaultier. Thierry Mugler... I could go on and on."
*GASP*
THROWDOWN, BITCHES!
Which one's it gonna be:
The Somalian Siren,
Or the Teutonic Titwillow?
Personally, our money's on Iman.
[Photos: David Ferrua/Slice.ca]
184 comments:
Sorry Heidi, but it's Iman all the way!
Iman for the win.
In my opinion, Iman probably does know more about fashion than Heidi (and dresses more appropriately and flatteringly!). However, I found Heidi to be much more entertaining to watch on the program. Her comments while judging can be a bit lame and narrow in range, but she has such a fun personality. Iman seemed cold and harsh. And pompous. But probably knowledgable.
As a viewer, I vote for Heidi.
Gentlemen: To be truly fair, please find a better shot of Heidi. I mean, the girl has got something, but that picture is matronly. Iman is more of a model's model and certainly is more high fashion, but give Heidi a fair playing field here.
Where would Project Runway be without The Auf???
Oh, this goes to Iman.
Teutonic Titwillow is a brawler and might get in a few punches, but this is how I see it.
Heidi has Seal.
Iman has Bowie.
Game, set, Deathmatch.
I thought I read somewhere that Heidi came up for the concept of the show first place. If so then I’m sure she also owns a piece of it, and I kinda question this.
HUGE. GAY. GASP. HERE.
Iman, no doubt!!
Iman all the way, but wouldn't it amazing if they co-hosted? hahahaha
Iman will tear her apart!
With Heidi it's a cute cartoon.
With Iman - it becomes a show for
grownups.
Isn't there room enough for both? I mean, come on ladies, the genetic makeup required to be a supermodel limits the pool enough, doesn't it, without you bitches trying to cut the numbers even further. And while Iman is fabulous in her own right, I love me some Heidi. The day they replace Heidi on Runway is the day I refuse to watch ever again.
*gasp* Oh you bitches are TERRIBLE! :)
Iman for the KO.
Iman.
Actually, it would be fantastic to have them CO-HOST a full season of PR.
Heidi might talk better smack but once the earrings come off and the vaseline gets smeared on the cheeks, Iman will kick Klum's kurvacious keester.
Heidi's concept, so I give he the win. Sorry Iman, I think you're stellar but you should have come up with it first.
Sorry, I give HER the win.
Darn fingers.
Ouch! Didn't Heidi pitch the idea to Bravo? She owns it babe. Doesn't need to be "better qualified." See Weinstein, Harvey. Say what you want about the "fierceness" quotient, I think Heidi's got some brains.
Love that photo of Iman, though. Much better than that Lilly Pulitzer meets Andy Williams pink getup she wore and you featured a few days ago.
Why, oh, why did Iman have to say that? Why compete? PR is Heidi's show, and she and the show are entertaining. I didn't see PRC, bu I'm sure Iman was fabulous. Isn't that enough?
Oh, Bill -- Vaseline, ugh. I don't know any women who actually use Vaseline to take their make up off! (Though I do realize you were speaking somewhat poetically.)
i dont know if i could keep watching project runway if it goes to lifetime AND replaces heidi and her auf no matter how much more knowledgable iman is!
though i would love to see a david bowie cameo :)
Just that opening shot of Iman on the boat in the Canadian Project Runway was all I ever would need to see to know that Iman is the winner all the way. I like Heidi, but Iman is a goddess.
No Question. Heidi may put up a good fight, but Iman will affix her with that icy stare and the TT will meltaway like spring snow in the Bavarian alps!
If the Lifetime thing really does work out, then I think it would be a wiser choice to take Iman. It would keep the show more high-fashion. Heidi, while a doll, is just that...a doll. Perhaps a bit too relatable to the Lifetime audience. Iman wows and leaves you a little in awe because of her stunning beauty. I think she would act as a Laura Bennett and keep the show from sliding into its figurative sweatpants.
Seal could beat Bowie. And since it was Heidi's idea to begin with, I have to plunk on her side, rather than supporting a pushy newcomer (especially if said newcomer thinks Canada is on an even footing with America).
Hmmm...I'm torn: Iman clearly has a lot more style than Heidi (who dresses like a mall rat most of the time).
But Heidi is more ridiculous and fun to snark about, and snark IS just as important as fashion.
Sigh.
--GothamTomato
Anonymous said...
Gentlemen: To be truly fair, please find a better shot of Heidi. I mean, the girl has got something, but that picture is matronly.
Agreed. We changed them.
XO
T&L
"Gorgeous Things said...
No Question. Heidi may put up a good fight, but Iman will affix her with that icy stare and the TT will meltaway like spring snow in the Bavarian alps!"
Seriously. I'd bet money that some of those PR Canada designers peed their pants during their runway critiques, and they just edited it out.
--GothamTomato
Iman.
Something about that name "Somalian Siren" that is very catchy, too.
Iman has had a very successful career as a editoral and runway super model for Pret-a-port and haute couture designers. She also has a cosmetic's line.
Heidi is very beautiful, smart, and industrious. But her contribution to fashion is basically Victoria Secret catalog work.
If it was based on looks and style alone, Iman would have to win. Heidi is cute and all, but Iman is an awe-inspiring level of gorgeous that Heidi could only dream of attaining. And Iman can dress well, whereas I've seen Heidi on the gofugyourself website a few too many times.
In Heidi's defense, though, she's pretty entertaining, although sometimes unintentionally. And I would definitely miss the accent.
Much as I hate to do it, I guess I have to vote Heidi for the show (but Iman for the fabulosity).
I have to agree with Iman. She's a fashion icon, Heidi isn't. They're both great, but Iman is the bomb.
Man, I wish Iman hadn't started this. I'm not sure how being a better runway girl or more sought-after model makes you more qualified to host a reality tv show, but I'll let Iman have that point. On the other hand, Heidi is almost 20 years younger than Iman, and perhaps more in line with the show's target audience. So point to Heidi. Heidi's concept, so she gets another point. And Iman started an unnecessary, mean spirited controversy ("I'm not belittling Heidi, but here I go belittling Heidi"), so minus one point to Iman. Heidi wins.
Oh, and the new pictures of Heidi are much, much better.
Ooooh, Iman. *She's* the definition of 'fierce', man.
Watching PR Canada was way better when she got into the mix in the judging circles.
She was witty, snippy and, invariably, right. And passionate. Whoah... passionate. Loved the passion.
However, Heidi wins just by virtue that if she started the game, she can play it until she wants to stop.
Sorry Iman. You'll be stuck with "abooting" Lulus and Biddys for another year.
And. I. Can't. Wait!
Iman is FIERCE! Her "Auf", "I'm sorry, you just don't measure up" was said with both pathos and sarcasm, and you could tell she truly cared about all the designers in Canada's PR AND knew what the heck she was talking about. And God! That voice! Iman! Iman! Iman!
Iman, without a doubt.
Wow, Iman can be a bitch, n'est-ce pas?
LOVE HER. IMAN!!!!
Heidi. At least she isn't going around saying shit like that. Besides, wasn't the show HER idea?
Heidi!
She looks HOT HOT HOT in these pictures!!
Dayom! Those are some fierce pics of Heidi. But Iman doesn't have to try to be fierce. She just IS.
In both pictures Iman's got the class and Heidi's got the ass. I know the smart money is on Iman, and I love her... but I love Heidi... she cracks me up. I vote for Heidi.
omg -- Iman was GREAT on PR
Canada!
For looks, taste & general fabulosity, IMAN; however her accent is more difficult to understand & she comes across as more aloof/reserved than Heidi (at least in the couple of clips i've seen of PRC - i'd love to see the whole shoe, but can't get it).
Also, as others have pointed out, the show was Heidi's idea and she does make some rather entertaining remarks.
i guess it all comes down to whether we want a serious competition or and entertaining one...i'll keep watching either way...
TLo, thank goodness you said you changed the picture because I read the comment that said Heidi's was "matronly" and I only saw the photo that's up now. Holy cats, if that's matronly I'm a great-great-great granny!
I pick Heidi for the win because I lived in Germany for three years and never once got a Deutsche Frau to back down on anything.
Me2
IMAN! of course. Heidi is married to Seal, Iman to Bowie. Say no more. And her work on the Canadian version had her very involved, vs Heidi's few intros. In the end, she FOUGHT for a decision to go not to the obvious boring guy. Heidi was just thinking of what dress to wear.
Besides, if you're really drunk, her name can be easily mistaken for "I'm a Man"...if you know what I mean.
Iman. No question.
- Windy City Wendy
Iman wins in any comparison to Heidi. However, it was Heidi's idea, and I think she's kinda quirky and fun. For PR, Heidi wins.
But in a diva death-match, Iman need only show up and Heidi would be immediately destroyed.
Imam is a better dresser, a better host, and better qualified BUT Heidi owns part of the show.
Welcome to the real world where the one with the bucks wins.
Iman. She is far classier, knows how to dress (I am constantly amazed at the tacky clothing choices Heidi makes), and she certainly seems to care far more about the designers on PRC than Heidi does those on PR.
Wow, deciding which supermodel is more "qualified" to judge a reality show is like deciding which sofa cushion is more qualified to run for Senate.
Brooklyn bomber, I had a friend who taught at a junior high in the Bronx and said she always knew when the girls were planning to fight because they took off their earrings and put Vaseline on their faces so they wouldn't get scarred by the scratches. I think that's what Bill was referring to...
nycowgirl
Iman in a knockout, she won't even break a nail. I can never take Heidi seriously since her fashion sense is so impaired (or maybe she just needs a better gay posse!)
Wow. My brain has exploded.
Probably Iman. She seems more viscious, but then again, Heidi's German. And we all know how those Germans can get.....
That Cagematch would spawn a million boners were it televised.
I LOVE Iman, but those comments are pretty nasty and indeed belittling. If she was the most qualified for the job she would have it. I think Heidi does fine, she is a sweet girl. Competition seems to be bringing out the bitch in Iman. Not so flattering.
Is it even a question? Iman!
I've always worshipped Iman - she is an incredibly beautiful woman, with an incredible innate sense of style. Good surviving story to back it up - but once she got discovered, things got handed to her on a plate...
Heidi, on the other hand, worked HARD to get to where she is - girls with her looks are dime a dozen - but we only remember most of them in passing only. Heidi truly made it as a business woman - even before Seal.
So I think if you want a more equal match-up - it would be Heidi vs. Tyra
My money on - TT, who also has a fun personality!
WOW - I am still in shock - them's fightin' words Iman!
But OMG no contest - Iman. Diva can stare you to death if she wanted to.
But props to Heidi though cuz she can scrap it out with the best of them - I see it in her eyes, bitch will HURT you even if she ends up losing.....
But I dunno.....PR would seem SO WEIRD without Heidi....when Iman was a judge, she was pretty stiff and though fun to check out and gawk at, she was kinda boring.....
"Me2 Says:
I pick Heidi for the win because I lived in Germany for three years and never once got a Deutsche Frau to back down on anything. "
Oh, that is soooo true.
Heidi for the TKO
SisterZip
HEIDI!!!! :D
Iman could tear Heidi to shreds with her cheekbones. Not to say that Heidi isn't tough, but Iman is way tougher.
Iman has done a great job on America's Next Top Model where she dispenses the occasional modeling advice and participates on the panel. She schools Heidi.
Iman.
Sorry, Heidi.
Iman rules, without a doubt.
put Vaseline on their faces so they wouldn't get scarred by the scratches. I think that's what Bill was referring to..
Oh, haha--shows how innocent I am!! Thanks, nycowgirl.
Re the pictures, Boys, wow--way to even things up!
But if we're going to have a contest, I think we need a series of face-offs:
Round one: ACCENTS
Round two: OUTFITS
Round three: AUFING STYLE (which will be renamed so as not to favor either contestant)
Round four: HUSBANDS
I've no doubt those two tough broads have cooked up this little "controversy".
Let's face it -- PR Canada (Oh, Canada!) needs what Iman has got. She's not goin' anywhere.
Unless... there are so many Lifetime PR spinoffs that Heidi can't do 'em all?
-- desertwind
"Brooklyn Bomber said...
put Vaseline on their faces so they wouldn't get scarred by the scratches. I think that's what Bill was referring to..
Oh, haha--shows how innocent I am!! Thanks, nycowgirl.
Re the pictures, Boys, wow--way to even things up!
But if we're going to have a contest, I think we need a series of face-offs:
Round one: ACCENTS
Round two: OUTFITS
Round three: AUFING STYLE (which will be renamed so as not to favor either contestant)
Round four: HUSBANDS"
ROFL. That's HILARIOUS!!! I love it!!!
Well. This brought my day to a screetching halt.
Hmm. Back and forth. Back and forth.
In terms of nearly everything, Iman is the bomb. BUT Heidi conceived the idea and it would be a very different show without her.
I say, we need BOTH versions for several seasons before we can make a decision. Iman keeps her show, Heidi keeps hers.
Heidi is entertaining in that tacky sort of way, Iman is class all the way.
I'd say Iman (and I'm German)
Iman might know more about fashion, but Heidi has achieved a lot more. She's definitely smarter.
IT'S HEIDI'S SHOW. PERIOD.
No contest - I'm afraid it's Iman for the win.
Maybe I'm just afraid of Iman.
i think heidi's more marketable but iman embodies all things that come to my mind when I think of fashion.
I find it hard to believe that Heidi could be ousted if she's a producer and presumably has some kind of ownership rights.
But...as long as you're asking and since I slavishly watched PR Canada in large part for the magnificence that is Iman, if Heidi could be ousted for Iman, I'd be pretty damn psyched. Iman really added a LOT to PRC -- much more than Heidi does for PR.
IMAN - I would shit in my pants if I'd pissed her off.
PR is Heidi's show. So Iman shouldn't have said anything. What she said may be true, but it's unclassy coming from an otherwise classy woman.
I love Heidi and PR wouldn't be the same without her. PR canada is lucky to have Iman but I don't believe for a sec that Iman could replace Heidi in the US. The show would be completely different.
I wonder what prompted her to say that. A bit uncalled for, no?
Anyway, the bitch has my vote. She's fierce.
I think she's fabulous and I like her better than Heidi Klum.
Iman seems to lay down an iron fist with her opinions. I find her borderline rude and obnoxious. Go Heidi!
Please, as if there's a question. Heidi couldn't hold a candle to Iman's fierceness.
Iman is beautiful but she’s no Heidi Klum. And I hate the “I’m sorry, you just don’t measure up.” line.
"Anonymous said...
I've always worshipped Iman - she is an incredibly beautiful woman, with an incredible innate sense of style. Good surviving story to back it up - but once she got discovered, things got handed to her on a plate...
Heidi, on the other hand, worked HARD to get to where she is - girls with her looks are dime a dozen - but we only remember most of them in passing only. Heidi truly made it as a business woman - even before Seal.
So I think if you want a more equal match-up - it would be Heidi vs. Tyra
My money on - TT, who also has a fun personality!"
I agree. Heidi is always working, doing things, selling things. Iman has been nothing but David Bowie's wife for the past 10 years.
It's definitely Iman. Iman is old enough to be Heidi's mother, yet looks as young as her! ;-) Iman is more poised and yes, she does have more experience so she is more qualified. 'Nuff said. AND...she goes only by her first name. Everyone knows who "Iman" is. If you say, "Heidi", do we automatically think of Mrs. Seal? Hmmm...something to think about.
Iman's hosting is almost unbearable to watch. If she were able to string together a coherent sentence in a normal amount of time, she would be fine. She's incapable of speaking at a normal pace, and far too full of herself.
Heidi all the way.
Well if all that Iman says is true then Iman. But knowing the fashion industry not more than one women of color can have "power" at one i.e. Tyra is enough for America. The reality is since Heidi Klum is part of mainstream fashion ( victoria's secret) her face is way more known across all parts of the country than Iman's making her more marketable regardless of how irratating her voice is!
One more thing how about an American born model of any race of hosting Project Runway USA...just a thought!
Heidi. She's more fun. PR judging would not be half as fun without her (or Michael Kors, but that's neither here nor there.)
I'm going with Heidi on this one.
Just imagine her peeved at you and spouting her rage in fult tilt german. That ALONE would reduce lesser beings to tears.
I'll give that Iman was quite entertaining on PR Canada, but I don't understand why the claws are out.
What was the point of this? Just to provide gossip fodder?
Iman might have a point, but she kind of belittles herself by talking smack about Heidi.
Good grief Iman, its a REALITY SHOW, Heidi's not trying to cure cancer.
Iman. No contest.
IMAN.
I will NEVER forget when she said to Marie-Genevieve, "Marie-Genevieve, CERTAIN judges believed in you. You're safe. You may leave the runway."
ROFLMAO. That is PRICELESS!!
Heidi. Iman takes the whole thing too seriously.
She's not modest, is she? Iman is definitely haute couture. Heidi is catalog girl.
I think Iman is hungry.
Why would she compare herself to Heidi Klum? It makes no sense. They're both beautiful, talented, successful and married hot musicians.
Bettie said...
Why would she compare herself to Heidi Klum? It makes no sense.
She's always had an ego the size of Mountain Everest, that's why.
Sorry...Mount Everest.
Hell to the yeah! I want Iman! I want Iman! I want Iman!
they're both qualified but i have to hand it to Heidi for not being afraid of making an ass out of herself.
Is there any question? Iman.
She could knock Heidi on her butt with just a single look.
For those of you who didn't get the opportunity to see PRC, Iman pulled all the weight on the judging. One other judge was okay (Shawn Hewson - founder / lead designer Bustle Clothing), the other seemed totally clueless (Rita Silvan - Editor of Elle Canada.)
Gotta give Iman her props!
Lay ee odl lay ee odl lay hee hoo.
HEIDI!
IMAN RULES! She's beautiful and 4 a woman over 50 she ROCKS!
I mean, seriously, in a bout of fisticuffs? Probably Iman. But in terms of ACTUAL power? Heidi's got it all over her. She's younger, richer, funnier, and nicer with better catchphrases. And she owns part of the show. So Iman's really just being all Sean Young/Catwoman about the whole situation, and if history is any example, the strategy is NOT going to serve her well.
"Anonymous said...
I think Iman is hungry."
LOL. I vote for Iman.
Would much rather watch Heidi. I like her personality much better and after all.....it was her idea, right? Iman sure didn't dream it up!
That's an easy one: IMAN. Let's not forget, as she said herself, she walked all the way from Somalia. She's tough.
Meow!
Kzspot
Iman is full of it, or at least whoever put out that release is full of it. Her head has always been prone to ballooning to outrageous proportions, and her mouth usually can't help but follow it into the sky.
Iman has had much more impact on modeling than on fashion. There's just no reason for her to sniff at Heidi's achievements. Something's wrong here, either she was quoted out of context, or the whole thing is a ruse to deflect the bad press that the Lifetime move is getting.
Immie darling, it's Heidi's house. She is Headqaurters. You're working in the Canadian branch office. Just pray she doesn't move you up to the Yukon now.
You got it, nycowgirl. It's to prevent scratches and scarring.
When the earrings come off and the vaseline goes on, clear some room because there is gonna be a serious girlfight.
Also a good idea to take out any removable hair pieces and cut off your extensions before they get ripped out.
I didn't know any of this until a coworker with quite a bit more street cred filled me in on the rules of engagement.
German engineering for the win. Or maybe I should say quirky German sense of humor. Iman is a bit *too* fierce and takes fashion too seriously. Remember, as Santino said...."lighten up, this is just fashion".
Iman!
HEIDI. PR was her concept, and she manages to run the show in a seemingly effortless manner without being bitchy or a pushover. Iman's comments are proof enough that she would border way too far on the bitchy side.
Pink Pricess wrote:
"So I think if you want a more equal match-up - it would be Heidi vs. Tyra"
It's not the question posed and I don't want to go off on too much of a tangent, but this post made my head explode. Heidi vs. Tyra. BWAHAHAHAHAHA!
Man, that picture of Heidi is seriously fierce. Those boots could do some serious damage.
Can Tim Gunn referee???
Heidi, Heidi,Heidi....get the picture?
Iman, of course.
Tom and Lorenzo.. do you have a life? other than spend your everyday copying and pasting gossip online? only to gain attention of other miserable individuals who hate their jobs so much and have nothing else to do but to tag along hateful and negative comments?
it sounds like you have both reached your mid life crisis, if not passed it by from the way you both look;
tired and busted, which is no wonder you can only express the same type of attitude.. which matched your looks.. you both probably need to get laid more often..
the Teutonic Titwillow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Iman, love ya and all, but Heidi owns PR.
" Anonymous said...
Tom and Lorenzo...."
(followed by a bunch of unitelligible bull).
Dear Anon,
I fear for your sanity. Why, sweetie, do you spend so much time here if it disturbs you so? Maybe pharmaceuticals, and professional intervention could help you.
And I'm sure some other loser could make better use of the library's computers.
Love, Luck & Lollipops,
Gotham Tomato
Anonymous said...
Tom and Lorenzo.. do you have a life? other than spend your everyday copying and pasting gossip online?
No, we don't. Isn't that sad? By the way, how's the weather in Tucson?
XO
T&L
Hillary's up in the polls! Go Hillary!!!
Coming from a Hetrosexual Male.... Iman is right she has ALOT of experiance in the Fashion Industry... as in She's old and Outdated!!!!!
If it ain't broke don't fix it. Also I don't think that were going to be seeing Project Rungay in French anytime soon.
Plus Hiedi would kick the crap out of that skinny bitch Iman in Throw Down
If this were about qualifications, we would've pulled Diana Vreeland out of her grave.
Anyhoo... that was pretty bitchy for Iman to say. I wonder if she's pissed because the Canadians haven't changed the way they say "aboot" in her presence.
One problem with Iman is the demographic TV is shooting for (younger than a breadbox) doesn't necessarily "know" who Iman is nor do they know David Bowie. Believe me, they don't. Whereas Heidi --she's in more recent memory of Victoria's Secret and all the rest.
So sorry, while Iman might be fine for our northern cousins, Heidi is more of an icon for American fashion to a younger demographic.
Iman certainly beats Heidi out in arrogance and nerve--and speaking her mind. She's right about her fashion credentials, but does she have to sound so pompous? Heidi beats Iman out in giving fun and humor to the show. I like them both. It's a tie.
Iman!
IMAN FTW
As much as I love Iman, I think Heidi could pretty much destroy anyone.
Heidi's way better! Plus, she's younger so people can relate to her better that a 52 year old.
Anonymous said...
Tom and Lorenzo.. do you have a life? other than spend your everyday copying and pasting gossip online? only to gain attention of other miserable individuals who hate their jobs so much and have nothing else to do but to tag along hateful and negative comments?
Hi Harvey! Thanks for stopping by!
BTW, Iman has no problem with the male demographic. She made out with James T. Freakin' Kirk!
IMAN without even a moment's hesitation. She has loads of character and is a force of nature. She argues passionately and rationally; she runs the show and the judges are forced to work their asses off to be taken seriously by her. I HEART Iman!
Heidi was and is ornamental. The judges and Tim Gunn are the show foundation. I am a huge fan of Seal, so she obviously has excellent taste in men and must have many redeeming personal qualities but she is a sub-atomic particle whizzing around in the Universe of Iman.
Iman wins in the fabulosity department, hands down. But isn't Heidi one of the producers?
Yes, Heidi helped co-conceive the show with Miramax/TWC and Magical Elves. Her production company logo is on the end credits alongside the others.
Does Iman want out of her contract, or maybe more money for Season 2? Or maybe she had an appetizer arrive cold that day?
I agree with Iman -- she definitely has more fashion experience, and she is far more of a "fashion icon" than Heidi. She looks like a ten million bucks, pretty much always, whereas, let's admit it, sometime Heidi looks a bit "chip, in a chip way."
However, Iman's "neener-neener, I'm better than you" attitude isn't very classy, IMO. And I've grown quite attached to Heidi as host, occasional fashion disasters and all. She's quirky. I like that in a reality TV-show host. I'm fine with the status quo.
I was only able to watch a small bit of PR Canada because Iman's... line readings... were so... stilted... and... awkward. Presumably that improved, since lots of you seemed to like her, but I still have nightmares about her talking like a creepy (but stunning) robot.
I loved Iman on Project Runway Canada!
Iman?
Oh, hells yeah!!!
Anonymous (10:13 PM) said...
I was only able to watch a small bit of PR Canada because Iman's... line readings... were so... stilted... and... awkward. Presumably that improved, since lots of you seemed to like her, but I still have nightmares about her talking like a creepy (but stunning) robot.
Okay, I have the same reaction about her delivery sometimes, but give her a break; English isn't Iman's native language. So would you like to go on TV and speak unscripted Somali?
I'd say Heidi and Iman both have tenure in the Broken English Dept.
Ba-dum-chee.
uncle vanya said...
[snip] Does Iman want out of her contract, or maybe more money for Season 2? Or maybe she had an appetizer arrive cold that day?
Perhaps Iman is acting up about some unrelated incident (hubby used the last of her favorite eyeliner?) Still, this is a lot better than bonking your maid with a cell phone or spitting at a gate agent like some other supermodel recently in the news...
Heidi's cute, she did come up w/ the initial concept, but you have to remember 1 thing about the TV biz: It's not so much who comes up w/ a concept 1st, but who the network wants to do business w/. There is the possibility Iman did in fact come up w/ the idea before Heidi but didn't have the "Q" (or the right showrunners/executive producers behind her) to make a Net take notice.
That said, Iman is regal beauty personified. She's the entire package: Style, Intelligence, Demeanor, Looks. I've seen her reduce obnoxious stalkerazzi to quivering heaps w/ the raise of an eyebrow.
Iman. No contest.
Emma P.
Iman, for her picture should in the dictionary by the definition of fierce.
SHit - I am SOOOOO late
I worked all weekend but you know how I feel- Heidi cannot shine Iman's Louboutins.
I haven't seen PRC, but my friend who did was addicted to every episode because of Iman.
I think that it should be Iman--
I can't quite imagine it happening but...
maybe Bravo can run a similar show with Iman while Heidi joins Lifetime (or as we call it around here- the Women's Victim Channel)?
After all HGTV has a design competition show and Bravo has a design competition show--
why can't we have both? (Iman & Heidi)
Iman is by far the worst part of Project Runway Canada. She is a horrible host.
Who is the bigger diva? Iman.
Who has better credentials in the high fashion world? Iman.
But who has wider appeal and serves as a better ambassador for a reality show, particularly one meant to reach not only knowledgeable fashion enthusiasts but also those new to the fashion world and the creative process? Heidi.
Oh, please! Iman!
In all honesty, is this even a contest?
I have to back Heidi on this one.
Not knowing either of their resume personally, Heidi is more appropriate when it comes to commercial/general public appeal, which is the goal of these reality TV shows. The casting director knew what s/he was doing when they picked Heidi as the host of the original project runway.
That said, I also would like to know what Iman really means when she said she has "worked" with several designer. I mean, did she just walk/wear clothes from these designers, or did she actually contribute in any meaningful way to the creative process.
Finally, in anticipation of a response that perhaps she inspired a designer to create a collection, would that really make her more qualify? Designers might have created/designed what they thought would looked great on her, but that, in my opinion, is vastly different from actually having actively participate in the creation of a collection. (An analogy to this would be, a particular scenery or building can inspire clothes or fashion, but you wouldn't say that a scenery "worked" with a designer to create a collection, would you?)
Bowie vs Seal. Period.
I'd definitely have to say Iman...Even though it was Heidi's concept, I think that Iman will continue to make the show more high-fashion.
In the switch to Lifetime, I wouldn't mind if either of them hosted. I just think Iman is more knowledgable.
Heidi's the one holding the checkbook. She wins.
I suspect Iman may not even have a job at PRC after this.
Why can't we have both? Ooh, tag team!
This is a difficult one! Iman in beauty, elegance, (forgive me, Heidi) brains. Heidi for fun; she's the one I'd want to gossip with, and she's the one not trashing the other one. I guess that means I pick Heidi.
Should we be getting the "Harvey" and Tucson jokes? Because I don't.
I really think if Iman hosted PR it would not have done well. Heidi is fun and a little goofy. Iman is fabulous and statuesque. So if we are voting on best for host, Klum-inator all the way. IF we are voting on best supermodel, Iman wins hands down. She has feisty bitch written all over her.
Ima, no contest
Iman is fierce and knowledgable, but not all that fun to watch as a host. A reality TV host is to reality TV as earrings are to an outfit, a little sparkly addition. Heidi is more sparkly. Iman might make a great judge, but not so much host, although since Tyra was brought up, Iman could take her job and maybe give ANTM some credibility.
I can't believe everyone's so disloyal to heidi! I mean Iman is fab.ulo.us, but heidi is the heart of PR. How could you get rid of her???
Sorry, Heidi, you're pretty and all that, but next to Iman you are nothing but airbrushed trailer trash.
Please, bitches, HEIDI BY FAR!!!
IMAN bitches!
No contest. Iman.
The woman is a QUEEN with a capital Q.
Classier, significantly more educated and have you seen her in the Canadian show...OMG!!!
She is also extremely intelligent and her comments are a lot more incisive, knowledgeable and constructive.
As a designer I can take that much better and it helps me more.
On the other hand I don't think models are the best critics.
Why not use just other designers, accomplished technicians, tailors and pattern makers and investors which actually would reflect more the nature of the business.
I mean models learn on the job but most of them can't sew a stitch.
Love,
Milla
yeah iman is really boring to watch
you can't even understand half of the stuff she says
heidi actually has personality
and boobs
Nope. Iman's hot, but Heidi Klum rules. (I do agree that Iman wins the hot husband contest, hands down, though.)
As much as I like Iman as a model, I didn't like her so much as a host.
I vote Heidi!
~Maharhar
The elegant Iman!
Heidi is a producer on Project Runway which is hy she is the host. Is she a producer on the Canadian show? If so will Iman be on it next season?
Heidi!!! She is so much fun to watch.
I've seen both Project Runways and I must say I prefer Heidi. Of course, I agree Iman has seen it all and done it all; she knows a lot about fashion and she's participated more fully in fashion than Heidi has. However, Iman simply wouldn't be able to captivate audiences--not with Michael Kors and Nina Garcia on the sidelines at least. Which is to say, Iman's personality is too strong to be a reliable host.
How many times did you see Iman tear people down due to very personal preferences and then shut other judges down because she believed her preferences were superior to theirs? I feel like that tension ultimately made PRC less enjoyable than PR. Iman was too strong of a figure and she overshadowed the designers. It became Project Iman. And I don't think many people want to see that.
"anonymous said...
How many times did you see Iman tear people down due to very personal preferences and then shut other judges down because she believed her preferences were superior to theirs?"
It's true. Heidi does a much better job, and with a smile and without being confrontational.
Heidi! She's hotter!!
As someone else pointed out, Heidi is a producer on PRC. I just hope this doesn't mean Iman will get booted from that show!
Iman is simply sublime. And she's the reason why PRC was better than PR. She truly is a better critic than Heidi and way more entertaining. (Disclaimer: I'm Canadian, but totally unbaised. Honestly.)
Okay, Iman needs to work on her speaking, but she's been getting better and better when I was watching PRC.
Sorry, Heidi, darlin', Iman would kick deine bootie. <3 She's just my kind of beauty AND my favorite supermodel. xD
definitely heidi!
Hands down to both of them, but Heidi is just charming enough for such reality show.
Another vote for Iman here.
For me it´s unbelievable that Heidi is the top 1 on the list of the sexiests models on models.com. She´s nothing more than an ordinary blond-and-pretty girl. On the other hand, Iman is fabulous.
have any of you people even SEEN the canadian show?! iman is BORING. knowledgeable? probably, but since when do we turn to models for expert judging? they're purely entertainment value, and Heidi exemplifies that. iman -- jealous much?
I love Heidi, but my vote is Iman.
Exactly what I have been saying from the beginning...is there hope that Heidi will be replaced? PLEASE?!?!?!
Iman is, was and will always be the real deal...Heidi is a Victoria's Secret Mall Princess.
Iman is Haute; Heidi is Ready To Wear.
Is there any doubt that Iman is the winner? It may be Heidi's show but Iman is the queen.
I see costumes for the deathmatch made by Chris March!
Though Iman is unquestionably more knowledgable in the industry, she shows the personality of cardboard in Project Runway Canada.
Hiedi is expressive, warm and all around a better entertainer.Teutonic Titwillow all the way!
heidi all the way
Hosting PR isn't a lifetime achievement award. I like Iman, but Heidi's a hilarious host and the show would be poorer without her.
Heidi FTW.
Iman is incredible, but she's lacking in the fun department. Somehow I don't picture her getting into tickle fights with Tim.
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