That is true, cuss I watch project runway faithfully, I feel the same way. Its a good show and I truly hope he make it to the end cuss he is very talented. I didn’t really notice his sexiness till know. Micheal dont hurt dem, dont hurt dem.

i love him .i watch project runway every week .i have a huge crush on him .

HELL YEAH Michael’s ish be hot as hell, and I’m like, why ain’t this cat won nothing yet!? The coffee filter jump off?!! OMG that was so creative…I was thoroughly befuddled at that one. But chicks like Angela win!? WTF broad crazy as hell. I’m still shocked Vincent is still on there with his Elton John looking self…

Do yall think he kinda sweet tho? Shit I don’t give a damn anyway. I’ll still hit em hit em up.(lol) Im just playin.

yeah thats my shit, i was just sayin that to one of my friends..its crazy..they show like 1/2ms of him..lol..and he’s been just “safe” the whole time.. “shrugs”, he’s hasnt even gotten a chance to talk to the judges yet..lol..

not hip to the show, but uh, you said designer…is he gay? because he’s looking MY-T-FINE….

He’s not getting airtime because he is a sleeper like Daniel Vosovic. He will fly under the radar and do consistent work then come to the forefront when all the bitchy catty people are gone.

They need to devote time to the crazies 1st, that’s how you get ratings, but when the cast get’s pared down, expect Michael to start shining.

That dress he made for the dog challenge was the best I have seen him do so far.

I like Mike he’s really good. I agree with you, he should’ve gotten way more recognition for his coffee filter dress. I hate to say this, but before they revealed which person got kicked off for violating rules, I was praying to God it wasn’t Mike. Alot of blogs were saying “you know its probably the black guy.” I think he has a really good shot at winning. Especially since a black person has yet to win.

yeah mike is real good, but you know he might just come out the woodworks like danny v. did last season.

but i’m rooting for him. it’d be nice to see a black person with real real talent win.

Michael is BAD! That brown dress was unbelievable, and he sewed the hell out of that white dress he did with Lara.

The dress he designed for the “dog” competiton was hot as hell. Yet….he got no recognition or a comment rather. I was dissapointed.

Reality tv does like to demonize black people particularly when we give fuel to the fire (Omorosa), but there’s no fuel here. When they were profiling everybody on the first challenge I thought he was going to be the flaming, extravagent sp homosexual–but he’s quite reserved.

The camera does not love subdued black folks. Its really sad cause that coffee filter dress was soo very genius. He didn’t even use the more conventional textiles.

i couldnt’ agree w/ u more! he’s by far one of the best.

i love the show and now that u mention it homeboy doesnt get what is due to him but whatever.

he is under the radar on the show..but when they have the team challenges he is the first picked so his cast-members know talent when they see it.

Even tho they not givin him camera tyme. They kno what’s good, and ill be surprised if he don’t make it to the top 3.

I want to put my tongue in his booty

imma have to catch an episode i have never seen project runway

Project Runway is actually a sneaky show in the fact that it hooks u in and makes u addicted.

I am not into reality competitions like this normally, but Project Runway is well done. I like Heidi and Tim Gunn.

The 1st season had the awesome talents of Kara Saun, a black girl who proved everyone wrong with her great designs. She should have won, but wound up winning anyway after the fact. She made it to the final 2, lost, but still designed clothes for top people and did Heidi’s maternity wardrobe for season 2.

Season 2 had great people as well.

This show is far from racist. It just has to show the crazies before they get down to it. Look at last years final 2. Chloe Dao and Daniel V. Two non controversial under the radar performers who came out of nowhere to rock it.

Michael should make it to the top 3, he just can’t go overboard or so something really stupid. And Angela won, but who was on her team to keep her in line? Michael.

YEA MICHAEL IS DEFINITELY UNDER THE RADAR,HE GONNA MAKE IT TO THE TOP THREE..BUT I THINK THIS WEEK’S EPISODE HE MIGHT TALK TO THE JUDGES.

Who can’t make a dress out of coffee filters? If needed, I could make a red carpet dress out of BlowPop wrappers.

i noticed that he dosnt get camera time and i question that myself

i don’t watch project runway (do i even have the bravo channel?) but that coffee filter dress was hot. i wouldn’t wear it but that was sure genius to make do with what he had. damn TV producers. if you a minority with skills you not gonna get no air time unless you as crazy as them flavor of love hefas…

OMG!!! I cannot believe that is Michael Knight. I’ve worked with him in numerous of fashion shows in Atlanta and he is one of the best designers I’ve worked with. His clothes are always exclusive and original. Imma have to start watching Project Runway now, he is really doing hnis thing, thing.

@4 and 17, sweetie he is not gay he likes women.

P.S. Brian you gotta pull some strings to get him to design in the Project X fashion show this year, I know you got some connects, lol!!!

typo: (forth line)-his

That dress is hot

I “lovedededed” the coffee filter gig….that was hawt.

I am a project runway fiend as well and yes I hope he gets his props!

b4 anyone brings up the race card … is there anyone else on there that don’t get a lot of air time (that’s NOT black)?

They never showed Bonnie really and she’s not black. Uli won a challenge but they don’t show her constructing dresses, just the end result. Michael doesn’t dominate the airtime, but he’s been on. He seems to have gravitated toward Laura and they are buddies.

This season has the wacko Jeff, the recently ousted Keith, ridiculously crazy Vincent, and the annoying Angela. All white and crazy. The sane designers are quiet now.

I think the final 4 in my opinion will be Michael, Allison, Kayne and either Uli or Robert.

http://www.dailycandy.com...ticleId=26678&city=12

EW.com also had a similar blog like this asking where the love was for Michael. So we are not the only ones talking about it.

I watch the show religiously and i’m gonna have to disagree with the article. On the first season, Kara Saun, who is also black, got most of the shine because her designs were amazing. Personally, I think Michael is talented, but I don’t think he was the best there in the first few episodes. maybe now that a few people have gone home, he’ll have his time to shine.

yo, i totally noticed that as well and i figured the same logic as well too. but as long as the black community is supporting him and rooting for him, its what matters in the end, and i’m glad that they have a black man on the show

#24 brittany.. i’m glad to know that he aint geigh…

i am so addicted to this show and i too was upset that they werent giving him any camera time….i came to the conclusion that he probably is one of the finalists and will get his proper recognition towards the end of the season…hopefully or i will start a petition!!!!(that is the going thing these days)

I suspect that “reality” television is not very much “reality” to begin with and as far as ratings on a design show go, a great designer with no personality doesn’t go very far with viewers!

I don’t think that that’s a “black” thing, I think drama brings ratings, and honestly, the people at “Project Runway” couldn’t care less about the black , white or CLOTHES for that matter; at the end of the day, most of you wouldn’t watch if they were simply showing beautiful, well put together ensembles.

Has anybody ever seen MTV? Most of the drama that goes on with all of their Real World, etc shows feature wild, party lovin, alcohol drinking white kids. The Apprentice is no difference, Amarosa stood out because she was TRULY a bitch and didn’t care that people knew it; so you can’t get mad at the people for showcasing what you give em at the end of the day.

If dude doesn’t have a “personality” he’s not going to get screen time, no matter how great he is; this is the entertainment business… if you ain’t sellin sex, you gotta give em something else if you want to stand out. And truth be told, he looks to be quite content with what’s going on with him; he’s subdued and laid back (and the people don’t want to see that)

Hell naw he don’t get enough coverage. They barely show the brotha face, and this is after they had his ass all up in the commercials like he was going to be one of the main contestants. Bogus. But I ain’t surprised.

Yep, I love me some Bravo reality tv!

Question, why is this site down, more than it’s up? Geeesh! I wonder if Shanice and the other celebrities who frequent the site get as frustrated as the “civilians”? LOL

^^^^ I agree with you lol.

Love Project Runway seeing others create beautiful designs out of nothing gets my creative juices flowing.

Kara Saun has talked about how the expectation with her was that she’d be confrontational and stereotypical and they didn’t really know what to make of the fact that she was simply professional and nice.

The reason he isnt getting any SCREENTIME is becuz unlike the average reality TV personality, be it white or black. He isnt acting a fool, pulling wack shananigans, showing his natural ass on tv. The main is relying on his skills alone to get people talking about him and his work. Every garment he has designed thus far, and has worked on has came out flawless. Just last week the outfit he worked on won. The dude is a powerhouse. And reppin the SOUTH.

Of course the question of his sexuality was going to creep in. Becuz how can he be black and design clothes and not be? I mean come on. Gay or not, he hasnt stated so. So leave the man alone. He designs amazing clothes.

***Been a Project Runway Fan since the jump off***

Zaluma and Michael. Holding it down for the blacks.

I thought it was just me but they are really over looking him. I think he’s gonna sneak up on them like Daniel Vosovic did last season.

He is TALENTED.

omg..i was so pissed at that first challenge.

he was prob. thinking..”hmmmm…i’m just gonna grab these coffee filters right here and sit back while everybody grabs the typical shit..like sheets and curtains..”

pure genius.

@ 24
ok so he must’ve changed his sexuality last year b/c I’ve done a show for him as well and he liked MEN then.

Who cares if the man gay? It’s about his work as a designer and I don’t think he’s getting the props that he should cause man he be killing it EVERY show. But I don’t think they give him airtime cause for one..homie chick that won last season fought for him to be on the show..Heidi and them didn’t care for him aannd because he’s quiet. Who wants to put the camera on the quiet boy?

Love Michael! His designs are genius! As a designer (myself), I have a lot of respect for him and his work. He is very creative and talented.

Hope to see him in the final three.

I agree with everthing you said Angel.LA

@ #42… and you wonder WHY dudes like him choose to disassociate themselves from faggs! (Don’t get me wrong, there is a distinct difference in a gay man - and a faggot!) Gay men are simply attracted to men, FAGGOTS are the ones who feel the need to tell everybody else about somebody elses sexuality.

PLEASE enlighten the masses on your justification behind revealing who “he” was attracted to back when you “knew” him? And then you wonder why so many dudes are on the DL - it’s faggot shit like that if you ask me.

oh my @ # 42……

Think before you let it go.

@44 - were you on Flava of Love? You look sort of like Nibblz to me for some reason.

I love this show. Michael is dope!! I’m definitely a fan. I’m glad to see him doing well!

I loved the first round of this series. But got ticked off because they played the most talented designer in favor of someone with much less talent. I can’t remember her name…kyra, or something? She was really talented. Never watched it since. Hope he does well though.

kind.

well damn, I wasn’t trying to speak bad of the brotha. Hell, I think he cool peeps. What’s with all the faggot biz..damn
In any event, phuck the final 3 I want dude to win.

@ #46
My bad I had to go back and read some ish! Shut the phuck up. I wasn’t doing ish outta the ordinary and ya damn daddy gay you punk. I have no qualms with a gay person so fall back homie. I call myself correcting what I thought was wrong. I’m not gay nor am I on the DL but if its wasn’t supposed to be known, it don’t need to be shown! Shut the phuck up and carry your sensitve azz elsewhere. Men r not on the DL cuz nucccas tell their bizness…do ya homework B cut the damn noise.

Wow @ 46 I didn’t get the impression that 42 was calling the gentleman a “faggot” (so not a nice word by the way). An ealier post stated that he liked women and 42 disagreed. I hear people at work wondering if he’s gay or not so who cares. You got a little upset for nothing Boo, relax. Today was a good day:-)

I’m with yall but forget the top 3…get to the top and beat their asses Mike. He’s coming in stealth mode on ‘em…silent but violent!!!

I love Michael AND Project Runway. He actually went to Georgia Southern University, where my older sister is going this upcoming semester. I think he majored in fashion design too.

Yeah my mom and I are always talking about him not getting any airtime every time we watch the show. Its really sad. He’s a great designer, if not the best one on the show. Every task he’s been given he’s given 100% and did an exceptional job. But still they don’t even bother to give him more than a minute (if even that long) of airtime. Of course, I wanna play the race card but I’m not sure yet. I wouldn’t be suprised if he made it to the final 3, if not winning it all. Let’s hope!

And just because he’s a designer doesn’t mean he’s gay. Damn. Don’t be that ignorrant to believe every male in the fashion industry is gay, esp. if you don’t know that individual personally.

@Qtpie #48 said:

“were you on Flava of Love? You look sort of like Nibblz to me for some reason.”

Ahhh, no. Never seen the program. Nor do I care to. But hopefully, this ‘nibblz’ character is cute! LOL! and hopefully, she isn’t the one that defecated on the show either (read about this). **gasps in horror**

HES THE BOMB and they are so racist with the airtime!!!!

NOW THATS SOMETHING THST deseres a petition!!!!! Common Concrete LOOPERS!!!

NAH…I think they hiding him for other than racist reasons. I think he gone be like 53 said…in stealth mode on them.

I think he hasn’t received much airtime because he will be one of the last contestants… Generally with project runway they give lots of airtime to those who aren’t going to make the cut later.

If you read Tim Gunn’s blog on project runway’s site, he also feels that one of Michael’s design should have won.

I feel this is the best season so far… I mean except for Bradley.

Go Michael, its your birfday brotha get ya Kodak on! I think he gone sneak up on them, too. I’m just waiting. Dang is he the only AA (African American) on the show? Well, go ‘head then Mike.

Umm the “faggot” thing was taken out of context I think. I think dude was begging to differ with some of the posters. Geesh. Must we always fight about what another poster say? And just to let you know, from experiece, Carrington of Houston, men are on the DL to be deceitful, not b/c they’re scared someone is going to “out them for being gay” if that makes sense. 90% of men on the DL b/c they are married or in a monogamous relationship with a woman or something like that. Unless, you meant DL as in closeted homosexual.

I must admit, Mike is a breath of fresh air on that show. I am a fashion design major myself and attend one of the top schools in the nation for it, the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising here in LA. The producers of that show come to our school to cast and I promised myself I would never do it, no matter how desperate I got. (Nick from last season was my teacher!)
Anywho, I really think Michael is amazing. He has already proced to me that he has what it takes. He has a keen eye for design and aesthetic and thats what makes a good designer. Too bad these PR bitches aren’t gonna let him get his true shine on.

I think Micheal is not getting the attention he deserves because he is quiet…when people watch reality TV they want fireworks…Michael so sexy!.

Never heard of it.

From EOnline:

From kilxover: Any Project Runway news? Like, why that damned girl is still in?!

Kristen: Our very own Party Girl, and my best friend Lara Morgenson, met up with Robert this week, and has been talking my ear off ever since about how awesome the guy is. She loves him. He gave her a little bit of scoop, saying that we’re about to see the normally quiet Michael really come into his own as a designer in the upcoming episodes. He also said that much of the cast couldn’t stand “bad mommy” Laura, who was really kind of a bitch, talking crap about her kids and the other contestants–something the producers decided not to show!

He doesn’t get the recognition he deserves. If he was flamboyantly gay like the rest of Bravo, he’d be shown more. But as long as he makes it to the final 3, I’ll be happy.

No lie…I thought dude was gay too. Glad to hear that he’s not though cause I was crushin on him for a minute and now that I know he’s not gay I can pick that back up, he’s a cutie.

i love project runway! this show is the business!

i don’t think its racism. Drama = ratings. Michael seems to get along with everyone. I’m so glad he is not loud talking and flamboyant. The promos set him up as kinda arrogant, but he hasn’t had to boast anymore. his designs speak for themselves.

well to me, as long as he isn’t getting much camera time, that means less drama and he’ll be on there longer!! but i think he’s one of the best designers on there. they picked some talentless people this year.

People, read above. Even though he seems like he is gay, a person who worked with him in Atlanta says he’s NOT GAY!

Woo HOO!!

I hope it’s true!

Also, even though they threw that guy off (Keith?), I thought he was a great designer.

I hope he gets some contracts. It was right for him to be thrown off, but, on the other hand, he is a great designer.

@ 42 B Da Man, I’m not sure about all that but I know that he was very interested in women. The last show I did with him was Bronner Bros. in Feb and the Morehouse homecoming show in Oct. and never did he show interest in men, he was always tryin’ to get at the women (not sayin’ he don’t like men, but I highly doubt it). And how do you know? Did he come and tell you that he was interested in men or was it something you assumed or heard?

That coffee filter dress blew me away and they didn’t say a thing about it. He is definitely flying uder the radar and consistently doing good work every week. He’s this season’s Daniel V.

Michael is BAD!! He is definitely slept on, on the show

LOVE LOVE LOVE this post. He is so likable so far and extremely talented. The outfit he made in the competition with the little dogs was so creative. I was shocked when he didn’t win. I wish him all the luck I dont think he will need luck.

Well I guess everyone can shutup now, cuzz your boy won a challenge last night… Although, I though it was close between the top three, and I thought Kane’s dress/gown overall was better… But it was mos def, Mike’s time to get some recognition.

I also hope the judges know that he helped Angela get her win the previous week, and she stepped it up again this week. He is mos def talented, I think he needs to fix his teeth and he would be fly. (trust me none of you’ll would be feeling him if he wasn’t on project runway) You’ll kill me!

As far as being gay, it really shouldn’t be an issue whether he is or he isn’t, but since I am gay. My GADAR has been buzzing since I first watched the show. Anyway I am glad he doesn’t broadcast it, because it is nobody’s business what he do in the BEDROOM.

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