He's also involved in a new spinoff Project Runway Junior, which starts on Vibe in July.

TV historian Tim Brooks said the new spinoff projects represent an overall trend of networks trying to make safer plays.

The franchise is going strong - there are four more film sequels and two new spinoff shows on TV: Deep Space Nine and Voyager.

Oxygen's entertaining new spinoff reflects well on the blockbuster franchise and illuminates the pressures faced by talented kids on the brink of showbiz success.