Judge Fern Mallis had it right. “Stella was not stellar” in the Diane von Furstenberg “Project Runway” challenge.

But the leather lovin’ rock star designer made the most gracious exit after being “Auf’d” from the show after yet another poorly sewn outfit.

With the first smile we’ve seen on her face , Stella thanked the judges, said she had learned a lot, and admitted; “My ego was too big to be here anyway.” 

But she was back to her defiant self in the post-exit confessional, declaring “I’m a rock star. That’s who I design for. If you like my stuff, come buy it. If you don’t, keep walking. I don’t care.”

Meanwhile, mousy Leanne is emerging as the dark horse of the season after winning two consecutive challenges and establishing herself as probably the most flawless contestant in terms of execution.

Her blue, silky 30’s vintage dress with the ruffled back won the most coveted prize of the season — a place in an ad campaign with true fashion diva Diane von Furstenberg who reduced Kenley to tears  — and an unlucky 2nd place.