Elle Macpherson has now left Fashion Star as host – abruptly. Rescu. suggests a few names as replacements – what are your thoughts?
Aussie supermodel Elle Macpherson has parted mysteriously with the big-name fashion reality show Fashion Star. Rescu. wonders about her replacement.
It was a bombshell – Macpherson simply announced that, while she’d still be involved, her hosting duties were over, and that the show was in “great hands”. And that was that.
Now who’s going to step into the void on the high-rating show? Macpherson brought star power, but the show doesn’t lack it: Jessica Simpson and Nicole Richie, two of the world’s most successful celebrity designers, are two of the judges.
Fashion Star’s format involves designers trying to produce clothes which will be purchased by buyers for Macy’s, Saks and H&M – so the host has to be a fashion identity with some idea of what works commercially.
RESCU’s predictions? Miranda Kerr might be interested. Kerr is incredibly popular in the US – her Victoria’s Secret work means she’s one of the best-known models in the world – and she apparently has a bubbly personality that would take well to television.
Plus there are whispers she’s been meeting with Harvey Weinstein, to expand into acting. The catch? Aussie Kerr has said her baby son with Orlando Bloom is her current priority. Even though Heidi Klum filmed Project Runway while pregnant, Kerr might not want to make such a big commitment with a small child.
Clearly the show wants a big name and a veteran of the business, so perhaps Linda Evangelista, fresh from winning her child support battle, would draw viewers – and we bet her reputed high standards and intense personality would make great television.
Personally Rescu. would love to see a proper ‘super’ like Elle replace her in the role – Cindy Crawford, perhaps, or Iman. Both Crawford and Iman are very busy with charitable work, though, so perhaps we’ll just wait and see…
The ultimate fashion host? Daphne Guinness – but that, alas, is likely to remain a dream.
Who do you think should replace Elle on Fashion Star?
Check out RESCU’s interview with Elle Macpherson here.
Image: Macpherson.