10 Dark Truths About Project Runway

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The runway looks glamorous, but the truth behind the scenes tells a very different story. Join us as we count down the most shocking behind-the-seams realities of "Project Runway"! From unpaid designers and models working for free, to a corporate legal battle that derailed careers and a prize money clause nobody saw coming — this beloved fashion competition had plenty of dark secrets hiding beneath the surface. Our countdown includes Tim Gunn's shocking treatment by producers, Ethan Mundt's experience being pressured to suppress his drag persona Utica, the years-long failure to include plus-size representation, Season 1 winner Jay McCarroll refusing his $100,000 prize over an ownership clause, and model Clarissa Anderson working 12-hour days without pay. Which designer deserved better? Let us know in the comments below!

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