PROJECT Runway fans have been divided over the Season 20 finale results.
Bishme Cromartie was named the winner, breaking down as he dedicated his win to his late sister, but some viewers thought co-star Laurence Basse deserved it more.
Bishme, 32, created his entire Project Runway finale collection with his sister – Chimere Faye Didley – in mind, designing pieces that captured the many stages of his grief.
His sister died after battling cancer but was a huge supporter of her fashion-loving brother during her lifetime.
After he was announced the winner, the Baltimore native broke down in tears.
He delivered an emotional, but brief, speech honoring Chimere's memory.
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“I miss my sister so much and before she passed away she told me I was gonna win," he recalled.
"All I had to do is just believe it and this right here just showcased to me everything I’ve been fighting for is worth it.”
In a confessional, he added: "I owe this win to my sister – my biggest fan. The first person who didn’t judge me for doing something outside the norm."
Bishme's mother was in the audience when he was named the winner.
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She was seen covering her face and crying tears of joy.
SPLIT DECISION
Fans online were divided over the win, with many celebrating Bishme's victory despite having been certain another star – Laurence Basse – would win.
One Project Runway viewer wrote on X: "Woohoo! I thought Laurence would win, but I'm very happy for Bishme!"
Someone else posted: "Laurence was just robbed in our face."
Another wrote: "I love Bishmet but that win was not for that finale collection."
A fourth X-user wrote: "I really thought the winner would be Laurence, followed by Brittany, and then by Bishme. Just goes to show, you never know."
A fifth posted: "Laurence is still my favorite, but I'm good with Bishme."
Someone added: "Laurence was robbed!!"
Plenty of viewers, however, were simply happy for Bishme.
One wrote: "Yay @BishmeCromartie!! So well deserved! You got m bawling."
Another posted: "BISHME!!!!!!!!! Also, I'm now crying."
A third wrote: "Chile that B caught me off guard. Congratulations Bishme!! Such a humble awesome talented guy."
ALL ABOUT BISHME
Bishme was born and raised in Maryland.
He began sketching designs at the age of eight, discovering his passion for all things fashion, according to his website.
Prior to his Project Runway win, Bishme garnered major acclaim as a designer.
He appeared on season 17 of the Bravo reality show, creating a name for himself there.
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He's dressed stars like Lizzo, Andra Day, Karrueche Tran, and Niecy Nash.
His designs have appeared in Elle, Essence, Vogue, WWD, on Bravo and on BET.
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