Photo Credit Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Image for Wire Image Once more with feeling! Heidi Klum is returning to Project Runway after being away from the franchise for seven years. And it feels like all is right in the world again. Heidi originally hosted the show from 2004-2017 and she made quite a name for herself doing it. She was an excellent host, had a great rapport with the designers and judges, and made the show a whole lot of fun. She was even awarded a 2013 Emmy Award for her role which she shared with co-host and friend Tim Gunn. Now, she's making a comeback. Here's what we know . . . . . .