Heidi Klumand Tim Gunn have been in a TV partnership for 18 years.
“Making the Cut” is a fashion competition show seeking the designer for the next global brand.
They discussed their 18-year partnership
You two have been on TV together for a long time now.
What’s that relationship been like, having that partnership together?
Tim Gunn:It’s the most fabulous relationship I’ve ever had in my entire life.
I mean, Heidi Klum.
What’s the likelihood of that?
It’s been 18 years of TV marriage, and it’s been amazing.
Gunn:It’s truly amazing.
Everyone competing on this season is so talented.
Did that make your job harder, Heidi?
Klum:No, I want them to all be really amazing.
I can always pick my favorite.
I’m not one of those, “This, this, this.”
It happens very fast for me when I know which one I love.
My eye goes immediately to it.
Finally, they have the opportunity to be seen and for their talent to be seen.
To give them this opportunity feels amazing.
They get to win a weekly challenge that gets produced and sold on Amazon.
Then we have the million-dollar prize at the end.
It’s a fun journey all the way around.
Surprising challenges to look forward to this season
Tim, you’re advising them throughout.
Do you feel like you get close to everyone who’s competing because of that?
Gunn:Oh, absolutely.
We spend a lot of time together.
In the show, it looks like I’m with them for a couple of minutes.
It can be 15, 20 minutes or more.
We have a very substantial conversation.
Are there any challenges you’re really looking forward to people seeing this season?
Gunn:All of them.
Klum:Yes, all of them.
Sometimes, you think, “Is this maybe too simple for them?”
But no you never know what they’re going to do.
For example, we had this festival wear challenge where they did not blow us away.
No, the whole ride was amazing.
Every challenge is amazing.
We had great partners.
Champion was there this year, which was a lot of fun, our guest judges.
It’s been a fun show this year.
This interview was edited for clarity.
