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Christina and Kim were the best talents and the most fun to watch. What is with Todd with his bare chest and gorilla arms? Do HGTV fans really want an immature rapper guy? I think not. The trashy wedding couple had to be faked - no one is that grossly tasteless. They should never have had anyone's fate in their nasty, tacky hands. Sparkle Josh and Christina should be invited back for the next season as they were robbed!

Posted by Soft-spoken Texan – September 17, 2007 10:06 PM

omg -- i CANNOT believe christina got eliminated by these two tacky, redneck, idiots. from what double wide did HGTV drag these two from?? she probably would have given then THE most beautiful wedding ever -- but they were too walmart-brained to realize it. AND, i'm sorry, will is nice, BUT HIS GRAMMER!! i couldn't believe they got rid of sparkle. it was obvious it was only because rob won the challenge (go figure!) and the couple loved that tacky mess. will has repeated vern's compliment (repeating elements in the original challenge) so many times, in so many different ways that do not make sense; "mod-rin elements are always clean," (wad' he say?); mod-rin elements always repeat themself," (they do? how do they do that?). but the best? when rob said will did the least amount of work. will responded with a, "i can't believe you said that -- i done that, i done that and i done that . . .). OH MY GOSH. i honestly felt sorry for him! honestly, i have seen any great "design" on the show -- short of some of what todd has pulled off. replacing appliances (a totally unfair challenge), buying cheap furniture from a one-stop furniture store and putting it on angles (and where did they drag up the "WE'RE BROKE" family? OMG! all will did with bridget's room was paint the furniture, put in a fridge and tv. big deal. again, a nice guy, but the judges knew they had to get rid of him due to his grammer. sparkle should have made it to the end. they chopped him for being a great shopper?? shopping was all that went down on challenge number 3!! i think todd, christina and sparkle should have been the final three (and i'm also wondering if wayne newton has had that guest house torn out yet -- why would you want to get your guest house done on the cheap, in the shortest amount of time you could possibly use?) okay, i can't wait until i get there next year . . .

Posted by sher – September 16, 2007 8:56 PM

I can't believe Design Star let two regular people decide the fate of Christina. Wait...they aren't even regular people. They are tacky and tasteless people. Red and lavender Rock-a-billy! Give me a break. I admire that Christina tried to represent what a normal bride would want. Too bad the bride herself didn't care enough about her own wedding to stand up to her groom-to-be. It should have been "her" day. Please, please HGTV, don't let people with no sense of style and no design credentials be the judge of who stays and who goes. That was so unfair. It was enough to make me want to quit watching the show, but I stayed around to make sure that Will and Kim were not subjected to cruel and unusual punishment as well.

Posted by Kimberly – September 11, 2007 11:26 PM

I think design star always gets rid of the best designers before the end of the show. The judges are very contradicting in their views. They want them to be outgoing and do their own thing and then they tear them apart for that very thing. I agree that this episode was terrible and the wrong people went home, but hey that's nothing new with this show.

Posted by PJ – September 10, 2007 1:17 AM

I'm soooo glad Christina is gone...that fake Southern girly baby-talk made me want to gag everytime she opened her mouth. I just wanted to scream..."this is NOT 'Gone With The Wind' and you're not Melanie." I'm from the South and I guarantee you...real Southern women DON'T talk like that...she was so wishy-washy that even if she had won (God forbid) there's no way she could have carried her own show. She thought her "act" would carry her through to the end, but it backfired on her, and that tacky couple took her down. Yea.

Posted by babyjane – September 7, 2007 1:58 PM

Christina was so whiney and talked like a baby. She didn't act mature and was not a leader. She should have been eliminated on the first show.

Posted by Lana – September 4, 2007 12:06 PM

Ok, I agree the wedding reception request was tacky and contradictory. Rob's design may not have been as classy as Kim's or Will's but you know what...HE SOLD his design better than anyone else. Like him or hate him, the guy has a way of getting you to SEE his vision (even his vision of your vision) and selling it, then pulling it off. He also incoporated everything they wanted and made it work. Would it be the wedding of my dreams?? (No unless I was having a nightmare) but the point is, it was the client's dream reception and in the real world, you are certainly going to run up against people that have more money than taste. You take and do your best to please them while (if you have time) gently leading them toward more tasteful and in the end..convince them that it was ALL their idea so they feel good about your work and are happy with the results. Let's face it no one is going to be happy with results if they feel insulted (like telling them its tacky. That goes for Rob's teammates as well. He lacked some tact at times with the other designers and they in turn took every opportunity to be critical and somewhat petty (the dancing floor????UMM what design didnt have it there? It's a big square room and putting it over to the side would have been tackier). So some of the critic of Rob came off (to me) as more sour grapes, the guy's work is the best of anyone's on the show, he has an amazing energy, he can sell his visions and get the clients as hyped as he is (this is an amazing quality) and he can manage a crew and get it done. Also, (again like him or not) when Will brought the casino chips to his attention, he went about fixing it. He didn't whine because Will pointed out a mistake (As Kim does whine often as in the Wayne Newton Episode), but he set out to fix the problem with Will's help. That again is a mark of a good designer. He does LISTEN....and then makes adjustments.

Yes, Todd is entertaining for a little while, but I can't see him carrying a show because he also get's boring. Okay one tumble across the floor and off the table cute, but by the 20th time I was beginning to wonder is he on a design show or auditioning for the circus? It just get's old. Kawabunga dude, full throttle also just doesnt get it for the long term. Im not a big fan of Bill and Ted's excellent Adventure so this isn't an appealing personality to me to begin with. Also, you have to loo at these people beyond the show and the supporting cast (the other designers). It's different when they are on their own. You don't have that competition vibe going for you any longer and have to be able to carry the show. I don't see either of the three having that ability. Sweet and softspoken is nice to watch for a little while but again it gets old. Same as with Extreme Makeover, great for a little while but then it gets to overpowering, to much the same every week.

As for the "soap feel" well whats wrong with that? I don't think Rob has the greatest personality in the world, then again I never thought Doug Wilson did either on Trading Spaces, but..he was watchable. Rob has that as well. Please before you start screaming hear me out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I do have reasons, 10 of them :)

1. Rob, was consistently the best at designing. Thats not to say that I didnt enjoy other designs, like WIll's bedroom in the condo they shared, or Sparkle Josh's dining room. I did and they were beautiful, but for consistency it was Rob over and over.

2. Even people that don't like he has that appeal of watching just to see him get his just desserts, like a client that hated his work and brings him down. Who wouldnt love to see that and get a good laugh.

3. The boy with a team, the interactions, the confrontations (and not fakey ones like on Trading Spaces) and compromises.

4. He has so much room for personal growth. That would be amazing to watch as he has to deal with clients disappointments, a crew that he has to face week after week and get them on board. This is such a great undercurrent to any show.

5. He's not so over the top nasty as to be unlikeable. He always has that small smile going, he's cute. He is human, he can and does cry. So theres an emotional element.

6. Combined with the above 5 reasons the boy has amazing design ability, and that ability to sell his design. Not cram it down your throat, or my way or no way..but that energy of his is contagious.

7. He has vision. As for the Wayne Newton episode, Kim said he was a decorator not a designer. A nasty snide comment that in my opinion was let slide by as she was giving a pass for her part in that fiasco and he was giving total blame. (No, she did not handle it gracefully at all, but fueled it and often started it.) That's so off the wall. This guy looked at that GodAwful kitchen and saw wine cooling racks, in that rock...now...that alone impressed me as I saw a big hole that maybe you cuold shove an oven into to hide it. And the shelfs..Amazing. Kim's part the table area....Umm how many more black tables and chairs can one use. When the designs are repeated over and over, and the same colors used, same type furniture, it gets boring. Also that table just didnt work in that space. It just stood out in not in a good way. The mirrors on the wall yes, for me that worked. Kim has never done a kitchen successfully, and the one on the show was left unfinished. In her shows I would have sighed with relief that my partner was an expert at kitchens. Acknowledge your shortcomings (another plus) and take the opportunity to learn, and give your input, and show your value (break out) in another area (the dining area and back to that little black table). As smart designer..would use his expertise and his vision...then go beyond it..SELL him on a better version. You aren't in combat and if you have people skills yourself you can take Rob and SELL him on YOUR vision as well, or feed off his enthusaism (see Will/Todd on that show) and go with it then incoporate your ideas as well...Like a cold, catch it then share it. Rob can be dealt with worked with RE: Will and the poker chips..but being confrontational isnt the way. YOu put someone's back up (Kim...people skills are important not just with people you like more so with people you dont, or have a prolem with) and they are going to dig their heels in. Talk to them like a reasonable person and they are likely to respond the same way. Then you work things out.

7. Rob has the energy, the creativity, the watchability for long term. He is enough of a personality (eccentric) to be able to carry a show. And even those of you that dont like him personally have to admit as a designer the guy is top notch. Sparkle Josh seemed to have it, and he is likealbe, he also could carry a show (thats also important) but his designs because all flash and glitter to bad he didnt just stick with the cool classy work he did at the beginning (the dining room) because that flash and sparkle over and over gets old and its to over the top. There are other ways to make a room sparkle than with glitter shiny paper and stuff all the time.

8. The potential is here for a great show later on..after Rob has learned some real life lesssons to pair him with Kim ( a special guest) and see how much things have changed. Also to pair him with Will (again a special guest), and oh the ultimate to pair him with Vern. Send him to do a room in Will's house make him (make amends) and please this guy. Or..a special guest (one of the others) and they both design a room in a home..and the homeowner or VERN (wihtout knowing which did which room..choses the best)...

9. Of all the contestents, ROB is the one that captured peoples attention, good or bad. Read the blog over and over and over more comments about him than any other. He does pop out.

10.There are so many possiblities with Rob that is just missing with the others. Remember this is TV at the end of the day they have to be watchable, and be able to carry a show as well as be a designer. They to be able to hold our interest and by the post's Im reading Rob had our interest and attention (good or bad). I can't think of anyone I would rather watch interact with people (and learn from that) than Rob. I think we missed an opportunity to see a truly amazing show-design wise as well as human interest wise....

So I'll watch the last episode, but not vote. As I know that neither Todd or Kim really capture my imagination, or are watchable to me outside a competition setting.

Posted by Kate – September 3, 2007 7:51 PM

Robb finally gone! Honestly I felt he should have been eliminated 1st!

Posted by youwho3 – September 2, 2007 12:00 AM

I am so glad that Rob is gone. He was a big JERK! I changed the channel everytime he began to talk. I wish he had gone earlier based on the fact that he has no people skills or class. I think some were let go to early and would have been more of a challenge in the end. Will is good but common. Todd is creative but how useful...guess it would depend on teh type of show. I can imagine he would do a great outdoor show which would be nice as the ones now are quite boring. Kim she has good ideas but just does not make me want to TIVO her. I guess it will be Todd and we will have to hope for a great outdoor show! Perhaps they can make a duo show. I think wiht a partner Will would have a great show. This needs to be design and decorate not one of ther other. Creativity is a must and the ability to get the idea across and teach it in a 30 min show is a must. Vern and Ladies get on the ball! Why did you let Kristin and Josh go...they were let go too soon. Rob should have gone in the beginning!

Posted by Michelle – August 31, 2007 10:24 PM

It is just incredible that the fate of two good designers was decided by a couple whose taste makes the Beverly Hillbillies look sophisticated. Both Josh and Christina are much better designers than Robb who has the added negative of being disagreeable and unlikeable. I would never watch a show he hosted. Never!

Posted by Joyce – August 31, 2007 9:47 PM

Three words... HIT THE FLOOR!
That's what this episode should be called because it looked like a tacky crafts store exploded in that room!!! Hey Robb where are the beer kegs dude!

Posted by Kathie – August 30, 2007 2:58 PM

I am not loving this season much either. It really seems to have become more of a "soap" than about design. I also don't like all the team design challenges. Individual assignments let us see their unique design sense. Hands down, Christina was the "easiest" to watch - the camera loves her! Hope she ends up with some "Alice" type spots somewhere. I'm also not wanting to see another "shirtless" Design Star - we already have David! Kim is my pick!

I always catch David's show. The episode about his Dad was so sweet. And of course, I LOVE Clive!

Posted by Holleyberry – August 30, 2007 2:32 PM

Two cents from a Design Star newbie:
I happened to catch the Design Star marathon yesterday but had to turn it off just as episode 5 was starting. I didn't watch the first season, so I can't speak to how different it is this season.
I thought the show was entertaining. I appreciated the fact that they didn't drag out the eliminations. I thought Robb was a jerk and Josh didn't deserve to go before Robb did but I also don't think Josh had the best designs in the episodes I saw. I thought Christina's dismissal was sad but it was a client-driven design and she disregarded the overall wishes of the couple and tried to pass it off with the "me being a girl, I focused on the princess side of it." Although I get that many designers have to work in team situations, what I saw was a little too heavy on the "team" side of things for a show that is supposed to be based on one person being able to carry his or her own show. I also thought, for the same reason, that the individual challenge rooms were a little silly, since they went into it with the instruction that the room didn't have to be functional, that it was solely about design. Unless you're planning on concept work only, what's the point of practicing design that is functional only?
A lot of people are complaining about the designers having to incorporate "tacky." I appreciated that because it made it seem more real, like they're actually having to think about using their talent to do the best they can and please the client at the same time, even when some of the things they request do feel "tacky." I guess I see it as trying their hardest to meet the client's wishes but pull it as far out of the trailer park as possible. Until they get to the level of a Nate Berkus or a Vern Yip, where people do let them do whatever they want (for good or bad), they can't just run wild. So I think what I saw yesterday was great as far as showing that these people are not design stars yet; what they do still has to be driven by what their clients want.
I was sad that I missed episode 5 but glad to see that Robb got the boot. All in all, I'd watch it again, although I doubt I'd watch an entire show hosted by any of the designers featured. None of them have a personality that really draws me in.

Posted by RedPenGirl – August 29, 2007 1:11 PM

This was a ridiculous waste of TV time. I've been in the wedding industry for many years, as a designer of wedding gowns, ceremony and reception planner, florist, photographer ---- The "interview" with the couple was worthless. There wasn't ample time for the design team to ask questions. Many important aspects were NOT discussed. The results were horrible - what a mess. There ARE ways to combine Black Red and Purple. I felt sorry for the design team, and the resulting mess was the best they could have accomplished with the poor information.

Posted by BJ Johnson – August 27, 2007 3:34 PM

You said, "Todd was the one to bring up the fact that the GIRL had been dreaming of this day since she was two and that it was "HER DAY." "

And yet Todd incorporated NONE of her requests in his design! He totally designed for the groom. Christina totally designed for the bride and got eliminated for it.

Despite his criticism that Robb should not have put the dance floor in the center, Todd also put the dance floor in the center of his plan. I think they all had the dance floor in the center. But, who could tell the way all their presentations were chopped up.

I wish we could see everyone's plan on the website so we can judge for ourselves. I would like to see Will's design. I think Kim's was probably the most tasteful with the lavendar cards behind the head table.

I hated this challenge. As I have just about every challenge. It is somehow appropo that Robb was the one selected for the tacky wedding reception. The cherry on top was his disrepecting Will. The short man is not short on nerve. Too bad he was not eliminated for having the winning design.

Posted by Simonesa – August 27, 2007 2:20 PM

Last year's shoe was tremendous, this year's show is a big disappointment. Thank heavens Rob is gone - he treated Kim like an inferior human being and since he also treated Will the same way I seem to see a pattern. He needed to be booted off at the very beginning - he has the personality of someone I wouldn't want to deal with at all, to say the least. I feel that we will see Kim and Todd as the finalists, that is not to say that Will is not as talented, he unfortunately does not have the zip that is needed to host a show. I liked David's presentations last year but I truly can't say that I can get into his show now that he is on the air - we need a show that is geared to the NORMAL homeowner, the one who doesn't have a big house, unlimited resources and who would like just to have a redo that anyone could adapt in their own home. HGTV are you listening?? How about those of us who are seniors, not empty nesters and live in homes that are not big, grand and over the top - I like my modular but it could use some help to fit everything and everyone in it with comfort - want that challenge? Next year MAYBE the show, if it returns, will be geared to design and not personalities of the contestants, I am tired of the soap opera antics that we have had to see this year. I agree that the people they chose for the reception "do" were rather tacky, but at least they were closer to normal than some I have seen! I also am wondering if the judges have the opportunity to see all the back bitting that has gone on in this session - now that Rob is gone maybe we will have normal conversations and not degrading ones that we had to watch with his presence. And I liked that turntable that Todd did in the living room - what a way to solve the "what to look at" problem! It has taken me till this installemnt to think that MAYBE there is actually a Design Star in this mix - too bad it had to take this long to find that "something" - should have been there from the beginning and it wasn't - hopefully all 3 that are still here will pull it out in the end so that they all have the fair opportunity to show their "stuff".

Posted by TexasLady – August 27, 2007 12:52 AM

“Gosh, I'm proud of the final three participants. They have all handle each challenge well.”

I was very impressed with Kim. It was as though she decided that if she couldn't win the design challenge, she would win the "Rob Challenge" with simple diplomacy. “Clipping your own wings?! Did he have a premonition? “

Will show great talent but he may want to solicit the help of an acting or vocal coach to bring it all together. Elocution dude. Elocution.

Todd...”Mr. Midas, you rock! Need I say more?”

Josh...Go make money honey. This was no lose for you. This was advertisement!

Farewell Rob. Take thes a few parting wordswith you:

The ability to design is marked by ones ability to see the beauty of all things.. not excluding the beauty of partnering. Partnering allows you to see through your partner’s eye. To share another’s vision is to expand upon your own. Otherwise, it’s like going through life with your eyes closed. Hope you like being alone guy, because you’re creating your very own vacuum.

The judges face some tough decisions. Having found myself agreeing with every decision they've made. However, confident in my own belief, these finalist are going places, becoming stars in their own rite.

Posted by Edina Greene – August 27, 2007 12:41 AM

I can't believe the Design Star show let Billy-Bob and Betty-Boop (Las Vegas Rockabilly Wedding couple) decide the fate of Christina. She is so sweet, charasmatic and talented in a very simple, clean, traditional design style; which I really liked and would have tuned-in for. Big mistake! For future episodes and seasons, you should seriously re-think allowing anyone but the qualified judges decide a contestants fate. She should never have been canceled.

Posted by Susan – August 26, 2007 11:13 PM

I think you all got it wrong. No Christina should not have gone over the couples wants of a terrible design. Robb won because he listened to the couple even though he didn't like what he had to design. I cant stand men who cry constantly on screen. So Sorry Scott and glitter Josh had to go suprising they didn't cry when they were let go when they should have. Kim Stinks - she is just as combative as Robb. Sorry guys I like Robb. I think he is the most creative and talented but I will agree I don't think he should host a show if he cant get along with others. But Kim is just as bad. They let the one that has the most hosting abilities (and she has talent) go . -Christine. Todd's designs are all too the same. Will is the weakest link. Robb rocks but hosting his own show may not be his thing. Love to see more of him and his designs

Posted by Margie – August 26, 2007 10:19 PM

DESIGN STAR:

Your show would have been canceled in my household) if Robb hadn't gotten the ax tonight.

Perhaps any producer who decided to locate the show in the city of no taste in the first place should have have have been vetoed from day one

Posted by DeDe – August 26, 2007 10:02 PM

PLEASE HGTV, PLEASE GOD NOT ROBBBBB. I'VE BEEN AN ACTIVE PARTICIPANT OF HGTV FOR YEARS. I WATCH HGTV NIGHT AND DAY AND I SPEND TIME ON THE HGTV WEB PAGE,BUT OH MY GOD IF THAT PSYCHOPATHIC PERSONALITY BECOMES A HOST I'LL NEVER WATCH HGTV AGAIN. THAT YOUNG MAN NEEDS SERIOUS HELP!!! THIS IS NOT A SOAP!!!!!

Posted by Yvonne – August 26, 2007 9:30 PM

I think the whole challenge was ridiculous. The show is called the next Design Star, not the next Event Planner. And to have such a talented individual like Christina to be eliminated by two people with such obvious design deficiencies, is horrifying. If there ever needed to be a do over in reality t.v. it is this episode. Shame on HGTV for this appalling decision.

Posted by Christine – August 26, 2007 9:04 PM

I won't watch a show with Robb either. I also don't watch David's show. Unless next season's DS is revamped, I won't watch that either. Very disappointed in this season's offering and hope that HGTV reads the messageboards and takes a few hints from posters there on what we are looking for in terms of competition, competitors and elimination processing.

Posted by Rete648 – August 26, 2007 8:05 PM

Will Needs to go. He's a plodder without imagination.

Posted by mauimarilyn – August 26, 2007 6:39 PM

I made an error when I wrote before....I like Sparkle Josh and I miss Scott....They shoudl both still be in the show.....I am ok with Christina being eliminated because she did not really listen to the groom....I think she thought that the groom would give in to the bride's taste and that he would let the bride go with what she wanted.....but Christina was so wrong....the couple did have lousy taste and it is too bad that HGTV selected them for the wedding, but I guess sometimes th eclient does have losuty taste and the designer has to work with it and please th eclient anyway....otherwise the designer won't make much of a living when he is starting out......and once again, please get rid of Rob,....he looks tacky withthose cheap hats and he is not much of a designer.....that 99 cents room he did was not much.....I don't know why Vern thought it was so great...

Posted by ajspirit – August 26, 2007 6:17 PM

I agree with the last blogger - if Rob wins, I won't watch. He is nasty and egotistical. And I agree regarding Josh. He should not have been eliminated. But since he would not win, it almost does nto matter when he left. I think the judges have been clear that they favor Rob and Todd. I would watch if Kim or Todd won. I don't think the judges will let Will win. He is not the 'type' who would be given a show on HGTV unfortunately....and when he said that he 'done' the work int he wedding challenge, I knew they would not select him to win.....I hope the finals include Kim and I hope Rob is botted off tonight...please, I pray he is gone soon.....and best wishes to Josh; he was wonderful to watch and he was kind, likeable and had a great design sense.....and I liked his Santa Barbara room!

Posted by ajspirit – August 26, 2007 6:01 PM

Oh, HVTG, this seasons's "Design Star" is TERRIBLE, TERRIBLE, TERRIBLE! Not all designers should have to be competent in the building trades or have to accommodate tackiness to please clients. (Remember Vern's comment in the kitchen challenge--give them the best of what you think they want?) The wedding challenge shouldn't have been shown on HGTV; surely there were other engaged couples in Vegaswho exhibited better taste. The only 2 designers' shows that I would have watched, as I do David's every time it's on, were Scott and Sparkle Josh.

Posted by Betty – August 26, 2007 4:44 PM

Only one short comment. Robb needs to go. He may have some "talent", but if he had his own show I would not be watching.

Posted by George – August 26, 2007 4:03 PM

I too am extremely disappointed with this season's Design Star.... I almost don't want to finish watching it after waitinv forever for it to come back on....First of all, the weekly double eliminations are worrisome. It makes the show go faster, but in this case, it is greatly appreciated because the show sucks this season. Secondly, the fact that Christina (who was my personal vote for your next Design Star) was eliminated for not being able to satisfy the tacky design wishes of this couple is insane. the couple that they were designing for had absolutely no taste and may have well gotten married in a trailer park.... Remember the next DESIGN STAR has to be someone that has talent BUT is also watchable... Christine was the one. I will NOT watch a show with Robb or Todd (although Todd will probably be the winner and have some type of EXTREME MAKE-OVER show (think the tidal wave theme) but that is not something that will be appealing to the majority of the HGTV viewers... Will has great taste, but is a little too country to be a Design Star...remember, the host must be WATCHABLE... Kim is the only one that I would be able to tolerate to watch... BUT AGAIN, CHRISTINA WAS THE ONE... outstanding taste and had the type of persona that would be enjoyable to watch on television...

Posted by Monica Levitt – August 26, 2007 1:21 PM

If you are reading the comments and listening to your audiance then you should see that this season is NOT living up to it's potential. I'm a devoted HGTV watcher and right now I'm really disappointed in this seaon. Robb is NOT someone I would watch. Please go back to the true DESIGN portion. If I wanted to watch a show where the focus was on the interaction of the contestants I would watch the reality shows on other channels. Please look at what made the first season such a success and make the changes for this season. Right now I'm really sad on where the show has gone. Please consider your audiance and what we would like to see for the next Design Star. The only ones left that would do a show I would watch are Kim or Todd.

Posted by Dawn – August 26, 2007 10:31 AM

This years show is such a disappiontment.Too many team challenges and too many double elminations.I really don't care about any of the designers.This is due to the fact that we really haven't seen much of their own styles.I want to see them design different types of rooms ,yards,offices,something.Your elimanting the designers so fast we cannot really get to know them.What happen to performing to the camera and introducing their designs (rooms).This years season is a flop.To think I was looking forward to this show all year.

Posted by jmo – August 26, 2007 2:05 AM

The wedding couple set it up!! What they were describing to the designers was tacky! They were no help at all when the designers asked questions. Their "you're the designer, you figure it out" attiude was horrible and very rude! (Hey, wait a minute, was that a real wedding or were we set up?) Maybe they really didn't realize that tacky is what they would be getting. That's what they wanted, that's what Robb designed, and THEY approved!! I may not like Robb, but I can't fault him for coming up with a design that they wanted. The couple picked him. There were moments in that episode where I thought maybe this would be the turning point for Robb's personality. Didn't quite happen. I'm really hoping that the two in final will be Will and Kim!! I miss you Josh!!

Posted by Eileen – August 25, 2007 11:39 PM

I disagree with some statements made during the judging portion.
1) Will was definitely seen to be a hard worker
and definitely did everything that was asked of him. He even volunteered a suggestion to save
Robb, when the actual items that Robb brought differed from what he presented. He was NOT a
"weak link."
2) Kim stated that Robb had leadership. I strongly disagree. In the military and in business, A TRUE LEADER INSPIRES OTHERS TO WANT TO FOLLOW, OUT OF RESPECT and not out of fear of a tantrum of verbal abuse. LEADERS ARE ADMIRED. An example of a business leader would be the man in the movie, "The Pursuit of Happyness." In real life, his employees just can't say enough good about him. Some even said that they would have been willing to work for him for free. They ENJOY working for him and are genuinely desire to very hard for the company. In the military, leaders are held to the HIGHEST standards. "An officer and a GENTLEMAN." Robb is NO leader. Look at the blogs. Look at how many are saying that they find Robb's personality style to be so offensive.
3) Josh was definitely asked to SHOP and DID WHAT WAS ASKED TO DO. He was also seen lifting heavy things and doing physical work on this show and removing old paneling in the kitchen competition. It really is unfair to depict him as only a shopper. Look at this website.
4) It was unfair to remove Josh for work done on
one prior competition, when that was not done to
Robb, whose work on the very first episode was
just about the very worst. He also "fauxed to death" in the kitchen competition, yet he still remains in the competition after being on the chopping block twice.

Posted by Eddie – August 25, 2007 11:12 PM

It saddens me greatly to see this 'design star' show abandon style and class for the sake of sensationalism and ratings. Designers are supposed to be professional and keep their clients on track so that they DO NOT create a tacky space. Why didn't this TV show stick to this principle?

The minds of children everywhere are now impressed that achieving true design star status means only that you spoil your clients' cheesy taste and do so on the biggest day of their lives, a day that cannot be changed...unlike a living room or bedroom. I don't have to excel at design at all.

Christina stayed true to her profession, understood the importance of the event, heard what the bride wanted [it was her day, not the groom's], and stuck to her Southern, classy roots. For this, she was sent home. Big mistake HGTV !!

Obviously this wedding couple wanted tacky and for that they didn't need a designer in the first place. Even the colors they chose did not follow the basics of good design and all 3 judges made faces when those colors were announced.

Whoever came up with this challenge strayed from what TV should be emphasizing with our young people and the very definition of what a "design star" should be. Shame on you, HGTV!!! Don't ever give the power of elimination to anyone with such louzy taste ever again because they can't be entrusted to know what it takes to be a true design TV star. All of American lost because you did!!!

Posted by C.A.T. in Ellijay GA – August 25, 2007 9:16 PM

I join the hue and cry here about losing Josh and keeping the talent-free jackass, Robb. I didn't like Josh's silly over-the-top design aesthetic, but at least he has one. Besides, he is a gentleman. And we get to keep seeing Robb?! No taste (any episode), weak skills (remember episode 1), bad judgment (hehehe "Tuscan"?!), and intolerable manners to boot. David Bromstad must be cringing at any possibility that this Robb creep might get the same reward. What were the judges thinking? Vern, get a grip.

Posted by whataretheythinking – August 25, 2007 8:42 PM

Someone mentioned how surprised/impressed they were that Todd was sensitive to the fact that a wedding is a day a bride has been "dreaming about" since she was 2...well was that sensitivity or was he just trying to sabatage his competition? His design spoke only to the groom...not even a sprig of lavender thrown in for the clueless (& class-free) bride. Poor Christina took that to heart & ran with it, although I agree that she needed to go for not listening to her clients disgusting ideas, as up until the point where she was eliminated this competition was about presentation & she failed. Plus her wedding design looked pretty run of the mill anyway. Speaking of sabotage, on the individual challenge with Scott-he asked if there was too much in his room & nobody advised him to tone it down, most likely because his room was one of the best. The others all did copycat David Bromstad-esque graphic minimalist designs because that's what "America's Favorite(?) Designer" Vern likes! So think about it-is Robb the only jerk left after all? Definitely want to see more individual challenges HGTV. Loved Scott's design talent & Sparkle's personality. Both sweet guys. Not lovin' the leftovers.

Posted by floridamom – August 25, 2007 7:56 PM

HGTV could have searched the world over and never found a couple with more tacky taste than the ones they picked. I was furious that Christina was eliminated by 2 people with ZERO class. Christina should be brought back and given another chance. I would never watch a show with hateful Robb as host nor the childish Todd for that matter.

Posted by Paula H. – August 25, 2007 7:42 PM

The actual winner of this year's Design Star was the first one eliminated from the competition (Lisa). Insanity has ensued subsequently and she has not had to endure it.

Posted by L Kay – August 25, 2007 4:05 PM

Like many of you, I've never written a blog before and even got this on the wrong episode at first. But I must say that as much as I dislike Robb and his attitude, he did pay attention to what his "clients" wanted. A good designer must always listen to the wishes of the people he is working for. That being said, the design was horrible and most of us disliked it immensely.

I do agree this year's format places way too much emphasis on team design and competition. We really need to see what each individual can design and carry out. I hope the producers take that into account if there is to be a Season Three.

Posted by Virginia – August 25, 2007 3:21 PM

HGTV really lost when they let that cheesy couple decide who was talented, I mean what on earth do they know.... if you want "cheesy", then Robb is your guy, Mr no personality, and when you lost Christina, you lost. I won't watch any tv show with Todd or Cheesy Robb!
I loved the Food Network show with the eliminations and all, and thought this would be of the same standards, which it is not!!!!
Too bad you lost the truly talented one! Where on earth did you get that couple??? Somewhere from the sticks that's for sure!

Posted by Debbie – August 25, 2007 1:53 PM

I have read with interest all the comments about episode four. It seems that the judges have an agenda this year, rather than letting all the contestants show their stuff. I think a show with Sparkle and Will would be a hit. When the final voting comes, I will vote AGAINST Robb if he is one of the contestants left standing. This show is so special to me. Sparkle, I am soooo sorry you are gone. I hope this will not end up being another trashy reality show. I don't think the nasty, obnoxious, unkind route is a good one for "Design Star".

Posted by margaret – August 25, 2007 1:39 PM

I have to agree with many others that I am very disappointed in this year's show. As someone has mentioned, it is moving way too fast and I don't think we are really seeing each contestant's true talent. I'm disappointed in most of the designs and the judges are giving them great reviews. I think HGTV is trying to make Todd this year's "David" and he so is not. Yes, he's svelt and full of energy but he does not have the true artistic talent David has. David is full of energy but also mature and has the ability to change his design style to fit the situation. All I see from Todd is an extreme sports style and that does not fit into everyday style. Robb... well he may have talent but his personality is horrible. I don't think he would be a good representation of HGTV. I'd like to see more of what Kim has to offer but with this week's challenge being another team challenge I'm afraid that Robb's bully personality will send her home. And that would be very unfair. Sorry to say HGTV but this year you have really lost quality in the show.

Posted by Andrea – August 25, 2007 11:33 AM

To SMJ and everyone...Hi! I promise, promise, promise I have posted every, single post up to this moment! All I can say is remember...if you write under the "Episode 4" blog, that is where your comment will post; if you write under the "Josh has heard your cries" blog, that is where your comment will post, etc... Other than that, there are some comments that are rejected because of incorrectly entering the "secret code at the end of their post." There is nothing I can do about that.

I love all of your comments! I post them as often and as quickly as I can! But, alas, sometimes I HAVE to sleep! :o) And, sometimes I HAVE to get off of the computer and be a mommy! :o) So...please be patient with me! I will get to you, I PROMISE!!!

Love you, you Super Fabulous Fans! Yea! Tomorrow is SUNDAY!!! lwatkins

Posted by lwatkins – August 25, 2007 10:40 AM

I agree with most who feel that there really isn't any one talent who stands out.

Alice and Dave were truly stars. Not only were they both kind, genuine, and professional; they were extremely talented. And it showed!

This group of people, not so much.

The only talent is Todd, and that is from an artistic point of view, not a design point of view.

As far as the judges are concerned. It seems pretty apparent that we are only seeing snipets of the whole conversation and debating going on between the three of them.

We see the show as taped and I'm sure they see a more detailed version of the taping. Which means that we are limited to what knowledge they have and base their opinions on.

I would love to be a fly on the wall to see and hear the whole story. Wouldn't that make intersting conversation?!?!?!

Either way, I wouldn't want to be in their shoes. As Vern said on this last episode, there is a whole new show this person may win and they really have to make the best decision they collectively can because there is a lot at stake.

With this group of people and no one true designer standing out, let alone someone who is professional, courteous and personable enough to host a show, this is going to be a tough decision.

The only one, so far, that I've seen a tad of professionalism in is Kim and Will. But the talent is not something outstanding.

I truly think we are all going to be surprised at who the winner is, if there really is one.

The harder challenges are coming. Let's hope we see one of them step up to the plate and really shine.

Posted by KATS CRADDLE – August 25, 2007 10:36 AM

I, too, sent in a blog - my very first - about the unfair elimination of Sparkle Josh and Christina but have yet to see it posted. I wonder how many others out there feel the same way and there blogs did not get posted either? So, HGTV.....it seems Sparkle Josh and Christina have even more support than the blog is documenting! If you want to keep your audience, I suggest you bring back Sparkle Josh and Christina in some way ~ to either this show or another show.

Posted by smj – August 25, 2007 9:33 AM

I am so very disappointed in this years show. Where did HGTV gurus decide to let a casino couple decide who had talent. Christina's problem was that she went with the wishes of the bride and not the grooms. She did have talent and the vegas couple decided her fate. That is America's loss. I have unsubscribed to the fantasy game and will not watch the show any more. This really stinks..the cast of jokes.

Posted by FBaggett – August 25, 2007 9:31 AM

Design Star? This show is neither! This show is a travesty, a mockery of the very meaning of design. Where is the star? He's gone now, so what is the point? Allowing that tasteless young couple to cut Christina was flat wrong. It just broke my heart when Christina said she felt like a failure. NO NO NO-HGTV IS THE FAILURE HERE! I cannot make sense out of this. The rules are warped and flaky-no tact-no taste-no realism-no practicality-no chance to see these folks design something in a REAL WORLD SITUATION. This show is an insult to all the contestants. Who is running this show? I give up.

Posted by Rio – August 25, 2007 1:44 AM

HGTV actually faked Clive's comment to Will at the end of Episode 4. I checked my tape of the episode from Sunday, and I was shocked that Mike C.'s earlier post alerting us to the dub over is clearly on target.

Why has HGTV faked a statement on what is supposed to be reality TV? What did Clive really say to Will, and why has HGTV gone to lengths to cover it up?

My guess is that the real comment shows that the judges chose to accept Robb's lie that Will was the weak link. Further, the judges used Robb's lie as a basis for their decisions. As many viewers have pointed out, Robb probably lied:

1) because Will is his strongest competition, and
2) because Robb is likely a racist, as his ongoing abnormally rude behavior suggests.

Will the judges really be able to judge Will fairly for the next 2 competitions, or will Robb's lie plant the seed of doubt that knocks Will from the competition because of his skin color and abilities?

If HGTV judges have in any way used the words of a competitor and worse a racist to judge Will HGTV IS PERPETUATING RACISM THROUGH DESIGN STAR. That's reality.

Posted by kayth--against HGTV Racism – August 25, 2007 12:27 AM

Last year's show was pretty good, but this year they have moved so fast that you don't get a chance to see the talent. The wedding show was horrible. To have Christina eliminated by the couple instead of the judges makes me angry. Where are the individual challenges? You don't even have an opportunity to see how someone will appear on TV or gain a real sense of their style. Why another team challenge next week? The Food Network did a MUCH better job. I have no idea what kind of show these contestants would do. Go Kim and Will!

Posted by Disappointed – August 24, 2007 11:23 PM

Just want to get my two cents in! This week's show was a sham! No one should have gone home...Christina and Josh were eliminated not because of bad design but because they had good taste!!!!

The judges did not chose their fate but allowed individuals with no class or taste make the decision...

Posted by sararose – August 24, 2007 11:12 PM

I was relieved Christina was eliminated. She got on my nerves. As for Rob, I have no interest in watching him; his designs are terrible, he has no class and he's obnoxious. Todd, he's like a two year old trapped in a 30 year old body-running around, jumping on furniture. Very immature. Of the final four, I like Will the best. I'd still like to see more of Kim's designs but at this point, I am not sure I know what her style is about.

This season of Design Star is extremely disappointing. And I can't believe Vern didn't have more to say about the nasty design of the reception. Is that really the best that a designer could do?

Posted by Sue – August 24, 2007 9:28 PM

You got rid of the wrong person. Robb should have been axed. Christine should have been given another chance but, you were right, she didn't hit the mark on the wedding...I don't know what she was thinking?? Unless Robb changes his attitude, I wouln't watch his show. By the way, the decorating challenges this time are way to far out there. Choose something we can all relate to and enjoy----Dollar store decorating--where did that come from??? Las Vegas wedding --yuck!!! Give us something we can see and use.

Posted by Marge Beardslee – August 24, 2007 5:29 PM

It's me again HGTV. I was so in hopes when I tun ed in on the blogs you would announce that Sparkle Josh was back. Come on folks what's wrong with you? You can get him back if you just want to. Look at all the blogs who are begging you to re-consider. Please, please, please. Admit you made a mistake. After all we are the watchers.

Posted by edna wilson – August 24, 2007 3:21 PM

It has been interesting to read the blog here. It seems that most blogger here are leaning towards the femininity within design and vilifying what is masculine. So far I have agreed with the judges. All the nice people that have gone home are gone for a reason. If we end up with an energetic, artful, and talented Todd for the next show, it will be hip and different from all the usual design fluff that is being perfumed into our living rooms. Give me modern. Give me minimal. Give me well built and clean. And give it to me all with some energy and excitement. Don’t bore me into changing the channel or going to bed. If it were not for the energy and unexpected antics Todd brings to the show, I would be reading a magazine in bed. I don't want to see another rehashed, overly processed, estrogen filled design show! I want clean counters, steel, and wood. Industrial. Dwell. Modern. Deco. No sparkles please. There are plenty of shows for my wife and daughter already.

Posted by Paul – August 24, 2007 1:37 PM

is anyone else getting an error trying to watch the Exclusive Episode Four Videos? Every time i click on 1 of the 4 latest videos i get an error that says: "Cannot open the file. Check that path and filename are correct and try again." I'm dying to see Bromstad's Vlog and Sparkle going away again. :-(

Posted by Juxtapoz – August 24, 2007 1:11 PM

Like most peole here, i'm disappointed how this series has turned out. it seems that overall they picked people more for having clashing personalities than design skills. Rob's cockiness is very disagreeable, and i'd never watch his show. I despise his attitude. Todd is very talented, and i might watch his show for the artistic elements of it. Like someone else said, give him the extreme clients. Will is actually my hope to win because i just like him. And i think he's shown himself to be a solid designer althought it's not clear yet if he can breakout and do unusual creative work and not strictly modern clean design. Kim i also like. She's fun, but i haven't yet figured out what her focus could be. Since she's has less experience than many of the others, i'm not sure what her program would be about.

Overall, i look forward to seeing what happens next but am disppointed with the casting. Sparkle Josh would be the best host of all, too.

Posted by Juxtapoz – August 24, 2007 12:42 PM

I never blog and yet I could not restrain myself this time. I agree with MANY MANY others that HGTV has let all Design Star fans down this year and if Robb wins am another person who will not waste her time watching him. His attitude is horrible and I have better things to do with my time then watch him make himself feel better by cutting other people down. His boasting of hiding things in the $.99 store so others could not buy them truly showed what a low person he is. I hope the producers of Design Star actually read these entries and take them to heart.

Posted by Kimberly – August 24, 2007 12:22 PM

I quit watching this after the second episode. One, the judges are acid toward the contestants. Two, I have a feeling the shows designers are to blame. How can you judge individual talent when you don't really allow individual competition. Or how do you get competent judging when you allow two people off the street to pick the winner. I have a feeling this is not the way to pick the star of a show. While we all believe that we are great judges of who will be a great talent on TV, I am not sure that is true of us or the judges on Design Star. I no longer have an interest in who wins or in any further shows like this.

Posted by Swann – August 24, 2007 5:39 AM

I posted previously and I would like to add more!

Regading the judges: I love the judges. Last season they gave great critiques. This season has moved so quickly and the challenges (aside from the individual room) seem difficult to judge each designer on his/her own merits, because each week has been a group effort. It's annoying for the viewer and I would imagine for the judges as well. This is clearly a producing error. I would hope the judges have some kind of creative imput, but I certainly doubt they have any control over how many go home each week or even what the challenges are.

Thank you Kristen (Kim's boss) for your comment, the pace of the show is where Kim's getting lost. She's a cutie and she's charming, but she needs to shine it even more for TV. I can't tell what her style is yet. It's moving so fast we never get to really see her.

I really liked Scott! He should have presented and claimed his 99 cent room exactly as a "99 cent store display" and not apologize for it looking like a store display. In fact, the 99 cent store should take down the stacks of soap boxes in their windows and give it a little Scott pazazz!! Over the top may have been good because funtionality was not the criteria for the challenge. I loved the colors and how he displayed the items!
Who knew you could get anything like that at a 99 cent store?
Sparkle Josh...I miss you!

Posted by Eileen – August 23, 2007 11:50 PM

I am very disturbed that a young couple (not design star judges, who would mix lavender and red), were the deciding factor in sending "Classy Christine" home:(
I really am partial to Will's style but he needs to dress better and use proper grammar. As for Rob, he is just low and classless, I would never watch his show if he were chosen! Lastly, Todd is the Judges' "pet"...maybe they are looking for a whole new "wild 'n crazy" show.

Posted by dchristine – August 23, 2007 9:47 PM

Glad to see I am not the only one disappointed with this seasons show pace and judging. I was an absolutely devoted fan last year...had to see the show the day it first aired. After episode 2...I maybe see the re-run during the week..or check the website. Agree re Todd and Rob...would not watch a show of theirs. Sparkle Josh and Will...now there is a show.

Posted by dee – August 23, 2007 8:35 PM

it seems we are in agreement about this years show so far it has been a disappointment at best i had an idea how i think MOST viewers would be satisfied.... although im not sure it would work as far as the judging team would nt it be more believable for us as viewers if we had input in some way? how about picking 2 people that are just HGTV viewers 2 that are viewers AND have design experience and one team leader to pull it all together like David from Color Splash?

Posted by countriboy – August 23, 2007 8:10 PM

We bought DVD recorder especialy for Design star, but after the last show I'm shocked, dissapointed, depressed !I was crying like a child for Josh and Christina! I stopped watching HGTV network, I dont play Fantasy design and Trivia questions anymore.I Was interesting until this point and I really don't care anymore for the designers who left, because, You judges, had eliminated the best of them until now without even giving them a chance to show us more of their individual talent. But anyway, you made Christina and Josh a huge favor being advertised them and they probably have 1000nds of offers allready and all of us, we are going to watch there, but not your channel!

Posted by lotus – August 23, 2007 8:09 PM

I think the people at Design Star have made a grave mistake.I agree with most of the comments on here.Robb is the most arrogant and irritating person I have seen on this show. You have lost another faithfull watcher of HGTV. The people with all the talent are no longer on the show and I am sure they will succeed farther in life and in design than the people that are left. Josh and Christina have more vision and style than the judges that judged them.If ever you have a show with Robb it would utterly fail.What are you people thinking?Do you take anti-logic pills in the morning?The reception had no class or taste and I realize that they only had to fulfill the customers needs.They had no class at all. Thanks again for another job well done. The many people I know that watch your show will not watch it anymore.You should be ashamed of yourselves.

Posted by Master – August 23, 2007 7:45 PM

If Rob wins, I'm going to quit watching Design Star. I can't stand him. Todd is to much of a jock, party boy. I doubt he could design anything with any class. I was very sorry to see that you chose to keep Rob and Todd. Rob is always right there to blame whatever goes wrong on someone else. Sparkle Josh and and Christina had more talent than either one of those two. You did an excellent job last year with David. Too bad you're missing it this year.

Posted by Janice Milbourne – August 23, 2007 5:54 PM

so sad to see sparkle josh and christina go home. why is robb so rude? poor will. they need more individual competitions so the contestants own design style is showcased.

Posted by angi – August 23, 2007 5:51 PM

I agree with everyones' distaste of Rob and Todd. I will not watch any show they are on. America, get out the vote and let's blast these guys off the show!!!!!

Posted by Janet – August 23, 2007 4:54 PM

I have been very disappointed with the show this season. I understood it last year. I think that the time constraints are bad. I think the judges should see more than the final product. They should see the behavior behind the scenes as well. And if the show continues as it has been and Rob wins, count me out. I will not watch his show.

Posted by Patricia – August 23, 2007 4:18 PM

I am so upset with HGTV on so many levels, but this season of Design Star is really the worst. They keep advertising that the show is back and after only a few episodes, we're already down to the final four!! I can't stand watching Robb and Todd, so if they make it to the final two, I won't be voting, because it won't matter who wins, I won't watch their show! I can't understand how the judges think they have talent, they done nothing to impress me.I really liked Scott, Josh and Adrianna. We haven't been able to see anyone's talents well enough with the way the show is going this season. I'm so disappointed.

Posted by sherri – August 23, 2007 4:14 PM

I think the perfect Design Star is not having any elimination. Have all 10 or 11 do 6 individual challenges and 6 team challenges. Then let the public vote from all of them for their favorite for Design Star. Then we can see what each one can do. We don't need judges for elimination. If you have judges then they should make comments only, pointing out pros and cons of the work done by each contestant and there should be a separate set of judges for each challenge.

Posted by Dee Dee Cee – August 23, 2007 4:00 PM

Well here it is almost time for the next show on design star . Last weeks show made me ill . I cried all week . Last week was handled sooo wrong . I love Sparkle Josh oh he had such a smile and i could just see him as the next design star .... He wasnt a syco -Man like Rob or a surfer dud like Todd . Hgtv Needs a show about Sparkle and Shine . They certainly have more viewers especially women . Hes what the world needs now we already have enough confusion in the world .. Lets have some sparkle .. Whos going to win . Its scarey to think about .. I love David but this years a bummer ... Maybe i will vote for Clive this week or maybe not vote .....Wake up America .......Where is our Sparkle ???????????...dellakay

Posted by Paula – August 23, 2007 3:50 PM

Sparkle Josh had it all and you blew it HGTV! Who do you think is going to watch the next "design star's" show??? NOT ME! I am so dissappointed in this season's show it's pathetic! Sparkle Josh did what was required of him, no attitude, no jumping around like a 12 year old, no whining and complaining. He has the looks and the class for his own show, as well as Christina. She got the raw deal. You lost the best two designers of the show. What a huge mistake to let Bridezilla and her groom make a cut. That was just wrong! This is suppose to be a "DESIGN" show, not a circus. Why are you not letting the designers DESIGN! What's all this group crap! Get with it HGTV....get real....and bring back Sparkle Josh and Christina! If Rob or Todd win this thing, you will have a flop of a show. From what I can tell, no one will be watching. Sparkle Josh...if you're reading this...hang in there kiddo....I know you will be noticed and they'll see your abilities and snatch you up like a yummy brownie and give you the next big show! You have class and it showed on your exit interview. Don't get down...if this is what that show is all about, you don't need them! I'll be watching for you!

Posted by Sparkle Josh Fan! – August 23, 2007 3:21 PM

Hated to see Sparkle Josh leave - you already judged him for the room in the last episode, it made absolutely no sense to use the last episode for this weeks decision.

Sure, he struggled a bit with the 99 cent room but he also made a sophisticated and out of the box color choice, and much of the decor, in particular the candle sconces were a winner. But, again - you already judged him on that, Vern!

Robb understood what the groom wanted and that is who he pitched (very well I must say) the reception design to. Even he tried to incorporate a bit of white and lavender fluff - made successful by Josh's clever shopping and Will's insistence on covering up the hideous entrance (in the wrong colors)pillars with white fabric. It was Will and the team who saved his butt on a design that was not even to scale.

I was impressed with Todd's common sense on the space issues and overall seating arrangements.

So why didn't the panel of judges judge the design plans? How could they let someone win who did not even design to scale?! Where are your standards Vern?

Shame on you HGTV for bringing us the Survivor version of Design Star.

Vern, you asked Robb who was the weakest link? He answered 'Will' - you didn't really believe that, did you?! Robb is simply trying to get rid of a strong design competitor - he knows the threat that Will poses for him.

Clivey, I no longer like you (just kiddin'), you actually told Sparkle Josh that he only excelled as a shopper. Come on now darling. The truth is that Josh simply doesn't fit whatever type of show it is that HGTV has in mind for their new star.

HGTV where is your imagination - where are your eyes - where is your connection to what your viewers really want to see?

Can you imagine a design show with Josh and Will? Your viewers sure can.

Todd is cool - give him some extreme clients to design for and he will be a hit. He has talent galore - now if he would keep his shirt on more often and stop the athletics - please.

Kim - love her. She can do anything if you give her half a chance. I like her style.
To those of you who hated her wall flowers (they represented Gingko leaves by the way)- let me remind you that the challenge for this room did not include for it to be livable - but to be creative.

Kim needs to claim her spot in the limelight - hope she doesn't get steam rollered by Todd and Robb in the next episode.

Will is an excellent designer by anyones standards and I am not convinced that Robb has the good sense of style that Will has shown.

I think eliminating one designer at a time and having no more than two team challenges, one at the beginning and one at the end, would make for a much better show.
I would like to see the viewers vote off the first designer plus one of the two final designers. I like Vern but don't care for him as a judge.

Where is Joe Ruggiero when we need him to bring class and style to the HGTV Design Star show?

It's all very entertaining but I along with many other viewers do hope sparkle Josh gets an offer for a show soon - HGTV or not - he will do fine.
HGTV how about designing a show around Josh, the designer and let him sparkle and shine for all of us to enjoy.
Remember the dining room - great job.

Christina deserved to go - she designed her own wedding not what the client asked for. She did a nice job but I would have eliminated her instead of Scott in the last episode, because in my opinion she designed the room strictly for Vern. The style was meant to impress Vern. (Remember, she even asked him, "Did you notice the live plants?")

Scott is also on my list of great designers and had he had a little more time to think about it I'm sure he would have edited the room on his own. The rug and the wall treatment were brilliant.

So overall I am entertained but .... Yes, it was a tacky reception by design. Can't blame the designers for that.

I agree with the poster who mentioned finding a couple or better yet, a family, that could truly be helped by the designers - improve their living conditions.

A 10,000 extravaganza - for a guy who does not care enough about his bride to even let her have her one big day and a bride foolish enough not to recognize when someone jerks her chain - and such poor taste that most of America is still shaking their head about it - what were you thinking?

You better start listening and get real or you will find your show cancelled over this mockery of good design.

Posted by Roswitha – August 23, 2007 3:19 PM

I pretty much agree with everybody. i hope the judges get to see how ugly and spiteful(Robb) a few of these contestants are while some(Will) handle things very tactfully. Could Todd please put on a shirt? I'm so not entertained by his lack of wardrobe. If Robb or Todd win I will not watch their show and I cannot believe Christina was eliminated by that bride who completely changed her mind on the design. I thought Will's was the best design for bringing the two request together but oh well! Sorely disappointed and aggravated every week that Robb is kept on the show. Kim and Will deserve to be commended for how hard they both worked saving Robb's design and for being great sports about working under His Highness!!!

Posted by cdpaige – August 23, 2007 3:19 PM

Will & Josh (Ebony & Ivory?) hosting their own show - Fantastic idea and kudos to the person who posted this concept. Different personalities, different styles and different approaches but look at how they complemented each other (design and personality). THAT is a show I would watch!

Poor Christina; the 'bride' sabotaged her. The 'bride' clearly stated that she wanted a romantic wedding and when her 'groom' mentioned Rockabilly (can someone define this term?), Las Vegas, etc, she said she wasn't keen on all of that. When Christina further questioned them on what colors they would like as a couple (good question); who interrupted so she didn't get an answer? - Robb - hhmmm. I don't agree with Christina's elimination but she will land on her feet. She's obviously talented, willing to work hard and has a lovely personality.

As to the four remaining contestants. Robb has issues and that's the nicest way I can think of saying anything about him. Look at how people welcome David into their homes on 'Color Splash'; I can't imagine anyone welcoming Robb in. Todd is very talented and I was impressed (and surprised) in this last show on how he was 'in tune' with the bride. He certainly is creative and capable. Will has great style and I just am loving him for his practicality (space planning and drawing to scale). I felt quite protective of him when Robb sucker punched him. Kim is our sleeper contestant. The paper plate cutouts on the wall in her room were brilliant. I think she may surprise all of us.

I agree with others who have posted that if Robb wins, I won't be watching his show.

Posted by bkacker – August 23, 2007 3:15 PM

seriously, all you robb haters are just jealous. none of you were picked to be on design star. i doubt any of you have any talent anyway, judging by what you say about kim and wil. neither one of them have any talent or personality. there is absolutely no way i could stay awake if either one of them were hosts of a show. at least robb can step up, be a man and take control. he has great style and deligating skills. the show needs a leader, not a follower. and for all of you that think robb is arrogant, i think you're all just intimidated. kudos to robb, keep on truckin.

Posted by robb's#1fan – August 23, 2007 12:51 PM

Cannot believe that Robb wasn't cut. His design for the wedding reception was saved by Will and Josh. Todd is a waste of time with his posturing. Robb's overbearing attitude certainly needs an adjustment!

Posted by Norma Pippin – August 23, 2007 12:30 PM

Robb gave a convincing presentation and understood what the couple wanted. That's all this challenge was about. Good job Robb!
Never mind that most of us would never in our wildest dreams conceive of actually desiring a reception like that.
However, because Robb did not execute his design plan to scale, he jeopardized his design and it was only the teams and his combined resourcefulness that made his plan work.
I also noted that he did tone down his original design somewhat by using the white material to cover the entrance columns.
I agree with everyone else that the show has taken their cue from survivor - at least in this episode, as evidenced by Vern asking who Robb thought was the weakest link. He answered Will.

Of course he would, because he knows Will is a threat who has shown excellent design skills from day one.

Indeed, Josh and Will would make a great design team since they nicely balance each others strength and weaknesses.

I enjoyed watching sparkle Josh. It was a tough decision for the judges but I did not at all agree with their decision to also use past design jobs in their evaluation to let Josh go. Yes, he struggled a bit with the 99 cent episode but the overall very sophisticated color choice and clever sconces were a winner.
Point being, that in my opinion - past episodes have been judged already - and if this is to be a growing process for the designer, which it has been, then please be fair and judge on the current challenge.
Clive's comment that Josh has proven to be a good shopper did not go over well. It was in essence a cutting remark not worthy of ...

Christina deserved to be booted off the show simply because she did not listen to the cient and committed the cardinal sin of designing for herself.
Yes, it appeared to be a beautiful and tasteful design and at least 90% of America would have loved it, unfortunately this couple decided to squander $10,000 on a hideous, tacky gala instead.
I knew the second the guys eyes lit up when he saw the entrance that this was the design they would choose - so sad for the bride - but then again it was their prerogative as a client to choose what they perceived as a fun yet classy wedding reception.
I applaud Robb for making some of the design/color adjustments he made in the actual design.

Well, let's see that leaves Todd - he is way out there, fun and great to look at. So give him a contractor show and let him execute extreme home designs. He is not mainstream and does not try to be - he is true to himself - that is a good thing.

Kim, love her. Do you realize she works in a Salon in real life, yet managed to get into this design competition and do well. Like she said in her intro - design is design. Her only downfall is that she has tried to hard to be a good team player - she needs to show more backbone and stand up for herself.
She has not realized yet that she is a good designer in her own right - believe in yourself and go for the glory. Stand up for yourself and embrace the limelight Kim!

Overall I would have liked to have seen only one person eliminated per episode, definitely more individual challenges and tone down the show a bit. Whatever it is you are going for HGTV we are not getting it. Please do show more class and style.
Where is Joe Ruggiero when we need him? He would make an excellent judge.

Would I watch Robb? Sure, he is an excellent designer - would I hire him? Probably not, because of the attitude that he showed on TV - but maybe that is just part of the game plan?!

Anyway, Design Star makes for entertaining TV but I do hope they listen to their viewers and do things different next year.
It really doesn't take but two team challenges to see who is a team player and who is not and who has leadership qualities and who does not. Do it toward the end and eliminate two designers from each of those shows.
Then allow us to vote for our choices in the first and the last individual challenge episode.

I found your choice of a wedding couple and their outrageous color choices very entertaining. My suggestion would be to split the bill and have two teams do two different receptions with equally outrageous wedding plans but giving the designers another day for completion (you saw they were almost not done in time). I would go so far as letting the teams choose their own couple (once you decided which couples were suitably outrageous) - because - when are you going to address how the designers relate with their clients?

Looking forward to the next episode.

Posted by Roswitha – August 23, 2007 12:22 PM

Todd and Rob belong on MTV's "The Real World" or "Survivor" where their type of personalities and attitudes belong. I think the HGTV viewers are more interest in the designs and talent verses the "drama". If I want to be entertained by annoying people I'll watch those other reality shows.

I don't know if anyone else agrees with me but I would like to see more of a variety in the contestant's design styles. It seems like the only room designs they know how to create are contemporary. It would be nice to see some designs in other styles such as french country, old world, transitional, or traditional.

The other thing I would like to see changed is the judges. Why don't they take some of the HGTV show hosts and have them be the judges instead of these "impress me - I'm an expert" judges.

Posted by jroc18 – August 23, 2007 12:10 PM

I honestly cannot believe that EVERYONE agrees on this season's Design Star show. Unfortunately, it is the trend on HGTV to highlight shows that specialize in flash and trash, ignoring real design. I have written to the producers lamenting this ridiculous obsession with fake creativity, unrealistic time constraints, and bogus budgets (if there even is any mention of money, other than to point out how cheaply you can "decorate" your space). Their boiler plate response was that they need to have programs that appeal to a wide variety of viewers.

I agree with whoever said that real designers like Candace Olsen and Kenneth Brown should be on the show as judges, but I also think that the format should include real life design situations and the actual process that designers go through to bring the project from concept to reality.

Even if the producers are only concerned with the bottom line, it seems that they won't even get a commercially successful show out of this season, considering most responses to last week's show won't watch any show that stars Robb or Todd. Hey, I liked David from last season, but I find his show very ho-hum.

Posted by Diana – August 23, 2007 12:08 PM

To Kristen Lee DePalo about Kim: You may very well be right that Kim DOES INDEED have a personality. The problem is that she either hasn't shown it on camera, OR the Design Star editors have edited her personality out. She's obviously a talented designer (I'm sorry, but I think SHE was the major force in that pit in the first show -- they were wrong to say she "did just enough to get by" - what crap), but America hasn't seen enough energy or personality from her (again, this may just be editing decisions) - so don't fault us. YOU know her personally -- all we have to go on is what they show us on t.v. (P.S. I loved her wedding design -- thought it was really fabulous!) I wish her and Will good luck -- I think they're BOTH talented, and I hope they show some good energy and personality in the next couple shows (although, I PERSONALLY will no longer be watching 'cause I think this show blows this year). Good luck Will and Kim -- kick the rears of those other two blow hards! And I'll see y'all in the final episode (when my favorite, Sparkle Josh comes back!)

Posted by Kathy Gardner – August 23, 2007 12:01 PM

I'm sad to see Sparkle Josh go. I just think he is great. He has the right attitude and ability to make a show great! I am rooting for Will and Kim now. Todd is fine, he definitely is artistic. You could see it in his drawings/design boards. He just needs to refine that artistic with function. Not sure I could live in any of his rooms yet. Rob, well...not at all the right attitude for a show. I don't think viewers have bonded with him to make them want to watch the show. I know last season, most everyone loved Allison and David. It was a great pair and made the season rock. Then you looked forward to seeing David's show when it aired. Not only that, you still wanted to see how Allison was doing and hoped for more for her. I think that dynamic will be found between Kim and Will. I don't see that happening at all with Rob, unless his softer side shows through. However, I think it is too late.

Josh, where ever you are, I wish you were still in this. Anytime you want to sparkle one of my rooms, you are more than welcome! I wish you the best of luck. If HGTV is smart, they will pull you into a show or do something like what they are doing with Allison! Yeah!

Posted by julia – August 23, 2007 11:58 AM

As an avid HGTV fan I will, of course, continue to watch Design Star til the bitter end. But, please remember who your target audience is - middle aged women. The last "thing" we want to see hosting a show is an arrogant man, or a man who acts like a boy (we get enough of that at home)! We want to watch a "friend", someone that makes us laugh, and yes someone that has that "sparkle"! Josh has it and I hope that HGTV will consider him for a future show even without being the Design Star winner.

Posted by Vicki – August 23, 2007 11:40 AM

From watching the previews to this Sundays challenge I'm feelilng that Cynthia Rowley is very unhappy about something. Could it be all the discord and back-stabbing going on? Hopefully so.

Also to the person who wanted Josh's web site: www.joshjohnson.net Did I spell his last name right? I've sent him an e-mail telling him I miss him. Also one to Christina Ray. She even answered!

Posted by Mary McPhillips – August 23, 2007 11:06 AM

Can't stand Robb. He's a lazy bully. Will consistently works hard and has a great design sense. Robb's crack about Will showed his true colors. Ugliest wedding I've ever seen. The bride sold out. Her wedding dream was buried under dice. Not an enjoyable episode. I think the "team" contests do not accurately show a designer's strengths and lower the show into the realm of trashy soap opera contrived plots. I know they won't miss me if I stop watching but they had such a good concept to begin with.

Posted by Dottie – August 23, 2007 11:04 AM

BRING BACK SPARKLE JOSH! He was truly the best one and would be an awesome addition to the HGTV line-up, just like last year's winner. The ones you have left are good, but they do not have the personality that makes people want to watch them. I don't know if I'll even finish watching the remaining episodes of this.

Posted by Sharla – August 23, 2007 10:54 AM

What's going on HGTV! How could you have allowed Christina to be cancled this way. That bride had no idea what she wanted. I am a designer and redesigner and I think the talent this year is falling way bellow last season. Christina had a beautiful smile and great TV presence you missed out by letting her go. She also had such great natural talent, anyone can sit in a class room and learn skills, but if you don't have the natural talent for this field you won't last long. Wedding are very detailed, and you have to keep everyone happy and also keep control of the staff. Had this been a real job and Rob been on his own I am not sure he would have proven to be a great designer. I sure hope HGTV listens to what thier audiance is saying. Find something for Christina she has great appeal. Dezinegal2000

Posted by Karen Michaels – August 23, 2007 10:44 AM

There seems to be so many of us who wanted Josh. He was the sparkle that made the show fun to watch. HGTV and their current design star judges really messed up but if Kenneth Brown is on the panel of judges next year I may try it again. Until then, it is over for me. BTW, here is a little fun! joshjohnson.net

Posted by CMS – August 23, 2007 10:33 AM

I love this show...last year...this year I think the judges have been paid off or something... They are letting go some of the most talented people I have ever seen. It just nearly killed me to see Sparkle leave, I thought he has the talent and the personality to make the show. Gosh, and Scott, I thought he was just great, along with Christina (unfortunatly she didn't listen carefully, her big mistake). Kim, Will and Sparkle Josh are my favorite. I think HGTV should give them a show together, they are really the only 3 that I see that could work together for the good of the client. I can't understand why David (winner from last year) was not part of the judging panel. Seems to me he would have made a wonderful and informative judge since he went through the whole process himself. As far as Rob and Todd are concerned, I have to give it to Todd on this last round with the wedding. He had some good ideas and was concerned with placing the tables and dance floor which I totally agreed with. If he should win I might watch his show, just to see what it's like. Rob on the other hand, well as mother always told me "If you can't say something nice don't say anything at all!"

Posted by J – August 23, 2007 10:14 AM

hated this week.
Christina was just trying to be thoughtful and she got eliminated.
They chose Robb's design when it clearly was tacky and not at all mature enough for someone who is getting married. And while he didnt do anything, the other contestants did everything and since he had his knife in Will, he just told the judges that Will was the weakest link! If HGTV keeps this up, their ratings r going WAY down! I and I know a lot of us here would NEVER watch a show that had Robb in it!

Posted by Sally – August 23, 2007 10:04 AM

I'm still sick that Sparkle Josh was eliminated. I was sure from the beginning that he'd win because he has both great design sense and a wonderful personality--he's fun to watch. I would tune in to watch him host paint drying, and I'm convinced that we'll be seeing more of Sparkle Josh shortly even if HGTV isn't smart enough to build a show around him.

He is a great shopper, and managed to save a couple of bad designs with his ability.
But it's more than just an ability to shop--he knows how to pull things together to execute an excellent overall design (or to rescue a low quality design). I agree with everyone else who says he and Will should be made co-hosts of a show.

Like many others, I already know that if Rob or Todd win I won't be watching the resulting show.

Todd's a hyperactive show-off who can create a buzz but who hasn't yet demonstrated that he can design a space someone would want to occupy. Which remind me--why on earth did the other contestents let him build a half pipe in their living area? It seemed like a huge waste of communal space and I bet none of the others have ever used it. I really hate that kind of form over function; design should be eyecatching, but functional. He's got great handy-man skills. They should make him the carpenter side-kick on the Josh & Will Show.

Rob's another story--he comes across as sullen and combative which isn't fun to watch, and except for his individual project his design elements and suggestions have generally been kind of tacky. I realize he's managed to please the clients, but as the judges pointed out on the kitchen challenge, as a designer you have an obigation to give the clients the best version of their style possible. They dinged him for the faux Tuscan kitchen, but didn't call him at all on the tacky wedding reception design. He should have been eliminated for that alone, if not for the deceptive color scheme (which Will got him to correct) or the lousy space planning. And don't even get me started on that stupid car door from the first show.

The whole structure of the show is annoying me this year. I would have liked more individual challenges and more living spaces. The wedding reception was a boring idea from minute one, and I don't think I'll even both watching the Wayne Newton episode. Overall--a very disappointing season.

Posted by Kim – August 23, 2007 2:15 AM

Sparkle Josh was the one!!!!!! I am an hgtv addict but if Robb or Todd wins , no longer will I be

Posted by Sherry – August 23, 2007 1:01 AM

Bring back sparkle Josh!! Robb, at this point I don't care if you have talent or not, I just want you off the show. You are errogant, self centered and boring. Todd, put a shirt on! Good grief, I'm already tired of seeing this 35 year old adolenscent bounce around like a wannbe 17 year old. Good luck to you Kim and Will!

Posted by sandie – August 23, 2007 12:58 AM

Ok. So I finally am making a comment, I did not think I would. I am one of Kim's bosses at Insitu Salon. For those of you who think Kim does not have a personality or cannot host a show-- you do not know her. You have not seen the real Kim. She is talented and is extremely busy at the salon. That means she "has" a personality, is talented and can sell. Get a clue America and let's all keep watching. She is our design star regardless of what any of you think and so far is doing well. Congratulate her--we do.

Posted by Kristen Lee DePalo – August 23, 2007 12:57 AM

It's funny to see how many people are in agreement with how Season 2 has faired this year. So HGTV, if you are listening (reading), remember the old saying, go with the majority! People do not like the way the season has been rushed, we are not being given time to really see what the designers can do as individuals. Even David said on his week 4 Vlog that Season 1 had more individual challeges.

And, as others have mentioned, if this new Design Star is to be evaluated on 3 criteria; ability, creativity and personality, then I'm not sure who is going to win the competition because none of the remaining contestants have demonstrated that they possess all three.

One more thing that I want to say....did anyone else notice that the Bride totally flip-flopped on what she said she wanted for her reception? Initially, she said she wanted it to be very romantic, lavender and roses. But once she started to review the designs, she totally ignored the designers who gave her just that! The best compromise for this couple would have been Will, Kim or perhaps even Todd's design. If Christina's design was deemed too much bride's wishes and not enough groom's, then Robb's was just the opposite. And had the Bride not flip-flopped, Robb's would not have been chosen.

Posted by Andrea – August 23, 2007 12:50 AM

HGTV I am BOYCOTTING you.Sparkle Josh had the best personality for a tv show. You are committing ratings suicide!

Posted by Mary – August 23, 2007 12:30 AM

Come on - Last week the Judges told Josh that they wanted to see what else he could do and then he was cut based on last weeks design. He is a team player and has done his part on everything.He could definately host his own show and another station has probably already contacted him. Your loss ! His class showed through on his exit interview. It was poor planning to allow two people who were getting a free wedding to have the power to cut a designer. And just because they were happy with their free reception does not mean that it was a design hit. I do not plan to watch the show any longer.

Posted by hgtv fan – August 23, 2007 12:24 AM

I cannot believe