Project Runway went cheap on Tim Gunn's pay

I can't imagine a Project Runway without Tim Gunn. His "make it work" and congenial attitude are integral parts of the show. So it's amazing to hear in a recent gossip article that Tim was paid nothing for Project Runway season 1 and only a $2500/episode fee for the second season. In my mind Tim is the show. He starts and ends every show. I would daresay he's more important than all the judges including Heidi. It's to Tim's credit that he saw the bigger picture and didn't quit after season 1. He's such a big part of what makes Project Runway a great show.