On which reality show did Michael Kors serve as a judge?

Michael Kors served as a judge on the reality fashion competition Project Runway.

He was part of the original judging panel when the series premiered in 2004, appearing alongside supermodel Heidi Klum and fashion editor Nina Garcia. The show challenged aspiring designers to create garments under tight time, budget and presentation constraints, with judges evaluating the finished runway looks.

Kors became known for direct, memorable critiques and for translating professional fashion-industry standards into television. His comments often focused on proportion, wearability, styling and whether a design looked polished enough for a real customer or runway audience.

He remained a regular judge through the show’s tenth season. Scheduling conflicts led Zac Posen to replace him as a main judge in season 11, although Kors later made guest appearances. This history can cause confusion: he was not a judge on America’s Next Top Model, Fashion Star or The Great British Sewing Bee.