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As one of the people who once mildly appreciated Vern Yip's "designs", I find myself now in the field of people who are more than mildly disgusted with his attitude and his "work".

Last season, I couldn't believe his self-admitted preference for a "host" above a "designer". The results sure did show in the end: the season two design star winner seems more than a little fake and "put on" and her designs are questionable. I find myself wondering how much assistance she is getting with those designs...

At the advent of Vern's own show, I was shocked at how simply lacking and outright bad his designs are. Any time I watch his show, I think that maybe this week he'll redeem himself, yet it only seems to get worse.

That's why I laughed hysterically when he advised Jennifer a couple of weeks ago that she should be careful of becoming a "one trick pony." His words, not mine. IS HE FOR REAL? SERIOUSLY??? He's the biggest one trick pony on HGTV! Listen, I enjoyed the whole Zen Bedroom thing too, but he hasn't done ANYTHING else successfully. Besides, it's a few years later and the Zen thing has been done to death. As other bloggers here have stated, enough with the candles and green apples already! (I'll add the multiples of wall vases to that list.) geez.

Vern should be so lucky as to possess Jennifer's talent at freeform wall designs. It isn't as easy as it looks, and it doesn't look easy. If there was maybe one thing missing from her New Orleans project house, it was some of her wall paintings, and I suspect that had to do directly with Vern's comments. tsk tsk, Vern. People truly enjoy her ability to transform a room, much in the same way they appreciated the same from David Bromstadt.

Whatever the result, this season there are two great people in the final. Both are incredibly talented, which I can't say for last year's winner or Vern either. At least this year we're getting a designer either way, not a host...

It'll also be fun to see the new Summer Showdown with the first week featuring with Vern Yip and Cynthia Rowley. One of the teasers shows Cynthia stating, "he's copying everything I do..." Hmm. Why am I not surprised? THIS should be good...

Posted by blancheee – August 2, 2008 10:12 PM

Is this girl CRAZY?!?!?!? Do she not realize shes on across the WORLD. People are looking at her if not a design star winner as possible a pitch person for some other endeaver that features design. If I was an ad person she would be the last person pitching my product. TRACEE you blew it on your exit interview. In less than two minutes you blew it. Good luck in whatever city you came from America HATES that attitude.

Posted by fred – July 14, 2008 2:53 AM

Somehow I feel I am out on a limb all on my own. I have been able to accurretly predict who would be eliminated each week thus far based on the criteria set forth by the show and the way things evolved in the previous two seasons. If things continue as they have thus far I predict that the two final contestants will be either Trish and Mikey V. or Trish and Matt.

Posted by Debra Samuel – July 7, 2008 6:59 PM

I'm also finding myself a bit disappointed with this season. It feels like the show has fallen more into "good TV" vs. "good design". Tracee's room was according to a judge "cartoonish" yet she is still on the show. This leads me to believe that the show's focus this season seems to more about keeping the character who provides the drama and less about design. This season is missing the mark for me because it's not showing the evolution of each designer. Part of what makes these type of shows work is that as a viewer I start to feel like I'm are getting to know each competitor (the good and bad) and that is what I connect to. It is this connection is what makes me want to watch again and again. I'll continue to TIVO the show but this isn't my favorite season either. Too bad.

Posted by expressive69 – July 5, 2008 2:13 AM

Another week of Tracee and her narcissism. Her design was atrocious, dreadful and looked like it belonged in Alice in Wonderland rather than a Season 3 Design Star competition. If the judges thought it was awful why in the world would they keep her and eliminate Michael? Michael’s design was not much better but at least it wasn’t glaringly offensive. If HGTV decides to run a Season 4, please, please, please think about using either guest judges or brand new judges. The ones we have now are not impartial and objective enough. I am embarrassed for all three of them.

Posted by Linda – July 2, 2008 6:54 PM

I want my mommie. Geeze, he had better talent than Tracee. I'm still not seeing anyone step out of the box and show great talent. Maybe next week......

Posted by Fran – July 2, 2008 3:12 AM

I am a faithful watcher of design star...season 1 and 2 were much bettet than season 3.
last night's show was especially poor. I don't believe anyone should have won. What was chosen was the best of the worst.
It was very disappointing.

Posted by susan – June 30, 2008 7:15 PM

I am amazed that the judges continue to send talent off the show and keep Tracee - one of the judges even state that her room this week looked cartoonish! I wasn't necessarily a fan of Michael's, but at I could have sat in his room and had a conversation - what in the world would one do in the room designed by Tracee?

The judges need to listen to their own comments when addressing the contestants and not try to shock the viewers with their decisions. Otherwise, HGTV needs to hire new judges!

Posted by bnolan – June 29, 2008 11:24 PM

I am soooo sorry!! I was having a senior moment! it is TRACEE that I do not like--Trish is very creative; and I was disappointed that D-Paul and Scottie got booted too soon-Tracee has to go----please.

Posted by helga penzabene – June 29, 2008 10:25 PM

I am so disappointed with Season 3 so far;Trish should have been the first to go, and she is still on;WHY!!? She has very little talent,she is a crybaby,she does not work well with others--how will she relate to a client? also,I do not like the fact that you got rid of Scott;his room was not so bad-a little bland maybe,but not bad. Then last week you dissed Todd,now Micheal, and that room Trish did was horrible!!!! The contestants this year are NOT AS TALENTED. I will still watch because I love HGTV, but I have no favorite;I can't get into the show with Trish still there. Helga

Posted by Helga – June 29, 2008 10:17 PM

I wish I could have seen something else that Scottie designed, but unfortunately that is not to be. I was horrified that the dinningroom table was painted!!! That girl should have been gone, not scottie. I'm sorry about D.Paul, but I didn't like the dropped ceiling at all! People love tall ceilings. I feel sorry for Tracee; she's taking everything TOO personal. I'm reserving judgement on the rest. I agree about the judges. I'm tired of them.

Posted by Linda Wilson – June 27, 2008 5:53 PM

As my luck would have it, the cable went out just as the judges were confering on the designs. (Typical Florida weather - storming.) I was sorry to learn that D. Paul was eliminated. It seems that the designers do not have a chance to show how well they can do on their own without being in a team situation. I, too, do not want to see all the fighting, crying, whining, etc. Do your best and stand by it. A word to Tracee: I don't know if you are being set up by the producers or what, but you need to stop acting the way you do. DON'T blame others for your shortcomings - be an adult and take the criticism like you should. I feel you need to change judges each year rather than sticking to the team you have now. Cynthia is way too emotional to be objective, Martha is useless and Vern is getting above himself. By the way, I do not think he is the great designer he seems to think he is. WAY TOO MANY CANDLES. Surely you can come up with better design than that. Can't pick a clear winner at this point so will keep watching, but I am really tired of all the drama - I just want GREAT DESIGN ideas. Love Clive! Would like to know what his personal opinions are on some of the designs, however, I know that it would not be kosher for him to comment. Here's hoping things will get better as I love HGTV.

Posted by Eleanor – June 27, 2008 10:06 AM

I LOVE watching Design Star. I looked forward to this new season with anticpated enthusiasm. What a disappointment, however. I thought Scottie's room although not the greatest was still better looking than some of the others. I thought Tracee's behavior was abominable. Her conceit thinking that she is a threat! Please. The only threat she has is in her own mind... D.Paul was/is fabulous. Why he was eliminated for being so creative is unclear to me. I agree with the other bloggers...we need a fresh set of eyes on the judges' panel. They are seeing something that is not there. Please eliminate Tracee and stop the melodrama; this is a design show, not a circus performance.

Posted by Linda – June 26, 2008 8:04 PM

My husband and I have enjoyed "Design Star" since the first season. (I secretly think he watches it just for me.) After reading half the comments on this blog, I find I agree with most of them: Scottie should not have been booted off. His design was not bad, though orange is not a relaxing color for a bedroom, and these exhausted designers probably need relaxation rather than passion. But he seemed to be a team player who got on well with everyone and was not afraid to go bold. Same with D. Paul.

My husband said that Tracee was obviously kept in just for the controversy. It does appear that your edits put her in the very worst light, making none of us like her, and I think some of the other contestants circled her like a pack of wolves, taking turns running in and attacking. Moreover, according to the scene that aired, none of the others were courteous enough to even offer a grudging "congratulations." I'm very suspicious of the editing you have done, and it may make me stop watching "Design Star" altogether. Like most of your viewers, we prefer design over drama.

I also question the credentials of the judges. Your viewers could probably suggest a better panel, and it would be nice to have at least some idea of what adds or detracts points before the judging begins.

BTB, I agree that painting that magnificent table was a crime! The team spent way too much of their own time and robbed the others of time trying to muscle it in, when they could have achieved a similar painted result by just rummaging through a dumpster for some old derelict. At least dumpster diving is a green solution.

Posted by Syl – June 26, 2008 5:31 PM

I posted a comment on Scottie's room design but wasn't sure how many people might see it and decided to make one here as well. I have been a fan of Vern's since Trading Spaces and I still am. However, I was very disappointed that Vern made such a big deal about Scottie putting beds toe to toe. Low and behold, I found on the Deserving Design site Vern did exactly the same thing. Find the rooms he did for Katrina victims. There they are toe to toe. Scottie should never have been taken off, nor should D. Paul. Tracee please say goodbye. I agree the judges votes should count as half and the viewers votes should count just as much as theirs do. After all, it is us (the viewers) which will watch or not watch the show the winner hosts. I don't watch Color Splash because I don't like David's designs.

Posted by Lynn – June 26, 2008 1:05 PM

Once again I disagree with the judges decision. I feel that Tracey might have some talent but certainly not enough to make up for her overall last of personality, temper tantrum, and tendancy to treat everyone like they were beneath her. I cannot image a show with her as the design star. I am a avid viewer of HGTV and there is no way she meets the standards of any of our current talented hosts to build a base with the viewers. I would think it a bad decision to ever place her in an environment she would think below her. Basically she is not only a snob but seems to have no problem with it. She has remained on the show for some reason, I really do not understand. Her lack of talent is as apparant as the tears she can turn off and on. I think it would prove beneficial if the judges used the same standards for every show. To simply not like something is not a viable criteria to cancel
one of the contestants. Perhaps the producers should work on that issue to avoid so many other issues arising from it.

Posted by DONNA – June 26, 2008 11:50 AM

Tracee should have gone in the first show, and defintely the second one. I do not appreciate watching this type of show do what Trump does. Rather than having the person go that rates it based on the rules of the show people like Tracee remain for ratings. If you are going to pull that kind of crap than just state so right from the beginning so everyone is playing with the same sets of rules all the time. It's not fair to the contestants and it's not fair to the viewers to keep or dismiss someone based on what you preceive the ratings to be. Keep it up and there will be no ratings to concern yourself with.

Posted by jane – June 26, 2008 2:13 AM

This show has turned into survival of the unfittest! If you truly want to see how well these designers can work--give them equal footing. Get rid of those who can only whine and keep the ones who are gifted and multi-talented. If you wnat this show to go to a fourth season--listen to the viewers NOW! Maybe the judges should include a previous contestant and not just name plates. Maybe a "guest" judge each week would keep this from being the same old same old. What would David Bromstad say?

Posted by Cheryl – June 25, 2008 11:11 PM

I have to agree with almost every entry I read below. This is supposed to be a show about decorating talent - loose the people who are only there to cause conflict. I prefer to watch adults on such shows, not uncontrollably emotional children! I would have thought that HGTV's preshow screening process would have weeded out such unbalanced individuals!

Posted by L Bowers – June 25, 2008 6:40 PM

Ever entertain the idea of true Architectural competition or using real AIA Architects to come up with cool homes, green homes, eco homes,etc...
-Lee Jubas
Architect

Posted by Lee Jubas – June 25, 2008 6:38 PM

I hope the judges/producers--whomever--show a little respect for avid viewers who don't want to see another Omarosa (Tracee). I feel viewers are owed an apology, and at the very least, an explanation of why Tracee's show was not canceled.

Posted by Chris – June 25, 2008 5:03 PM

First of all, let's cut the drama. We're interested in seeing talented folks with reasonable challenges.
Secondly, the judges heads are inappropriately attached this time -- why why why allow and/or encourage Tracee to remain. This is a walking Drama Queen and disruptive to those around her.
She should've been gone day one.
Also, Vern Yip needs his head examined. He uses a lot of bold colors, especially orange and Scottie was "cancelled"??? Can we say a loud, unanimous "DUH!" Bring Scottie back, let Tracee go and have a serious chat with Vern about "ugliest room he's ever seen" when I've seen his creations that mirrored those of Scottie's room. Tell ya, Vern's talking out both sides of his mouth.

Posted by nancy ghantt – June 25, 2008 1:49 AM

Please someone tell me what's happening this season. I can't believe an unfinish room was better than Scotti's bedroom. Wasn't having an unfinished room a reason to elimate a person. What about the little geek Vern called back, all he seem to be able to do is shop (I could do the same with $5,000. I don't understand how Vern (on his show) act like he cares for people and their feelings and say the things he has said. Tracee should have been been the first to go, getting alone with others was something the judges have commented on before. HGTV should change judges each season so that the judging would be fair. If you want rating how about letting people vote each week (like dancing with the stars) this show took the audience votes in determining who would go each week and we cared about the dancer. Remember the judges was able to comment be the vote from the audience was the final say. I think that would bring more people back to design star.
Oh one more think get Tracee off and bring Scotti back the judges did not follow their own rules and I think this should be corrected this season if not he should be on the next design star, if there is another season

Posted by Dotti D – June 24, 2008 9:19 PM

D Paul should have stayed. I realized half way through the show that they would keep Tracee because she adds conflict. That is just not right; this is about designing, not sparring/quarreling.

Posted by Nancy Robleski – June 24, 2008 10:35 AM

ok, what is up with the judges this season?
scotty finished his room,and got sent home, then u send D. Paul home, another bad choice, there is not another person left on the show that i can stomach to watch, im done watching this season, i hope the judges do better next season... please pick a better group of contestants for next season....
oh ya a little advice, get tracee of the show before u lose more fans

Posted by sooo done – June 24, 2008 2:08 AM

Tracee was instrumental in the success of Week One's room with two major focal points (painting over mantel and the suggestion of silver leaf) BUT was awful (personality-wise) both weeks. Unless she comes up with a spectacular design for Week Three I don't plan on watching the show again. I watch to see the designs and NOT the unsettling effect she has on the other designers. Not one of them even bothered to speak to her when she squeaked by at the end of Week Two.

Susan

Posted by susan – June 23, 2008 6:27 PM

While I wasn't at all impressed with D. Paul's work this week, he did not deserve to go home before Tracee. Her chairs and tacky design contributions were as awful as her attitude. I am really thinking this show must be rigged - like they need Tracee for the drama? PULEEZ send her home....

Posted by Annie – June 23, 2008 9:48 AM

I have to concur with my fellow Design Star watchers. If I wanted Real World I would watch MTV. I want to see more then a selfish women get ratings for HGTV. She should have been gone from day one. One has to ask themselves if she is a plant, why would someone who doesn't work well with others survive. Who ever wins Design Star needs to be able to communicate with clients and understand their wants and needs, which she can't work one on one with someone, how is she going to deal with clients?

Posted by lisa – June 23, 2008 9:28 AM

My first logon to the blogs - - have read almost every one and it seems my opinions of the first couple of shows agree with the majority: 1st show: Scottie finished the bedroom, although not a sterling choice of colors, he should not have been eliminated; painting that beautiful wood dining table was a crime, the perpetrators should go; D. Paul's artwork should have been highlighted; and the behavior of Tracee's was awful. 2nd show: Again, Tracee's behavior should have eliminated her; and D. Paul's work was admirable, he should have stayed. Disappointed in judges!!

Posted by Jolene Barr – June 23, 2008 3:54 AM

412242- Sorry, but you judges nees to watch all the videos from the seatting room desing but i believe the tracie is the one should be eliminated not Paul,look and you see the she took more time for her self than help, sorry but she is lazy in my opinion, she don't have style.
You need to bring Paul back and give him another change

Posted by anna welsh – June 23, 2008 1:58 AM

This season's show has already sunk to a new low. It is apparent that the producers are going for the ratings based on how much drama the show produces and NOT on design. I want to know how in week 1 the two that didn't even finish the room were not the bottom two and this past episode, the drama queen is once again in the bottom two and is once again saved from elimination. This isn't even sweeps week. If I wanted to watch a bad drama show, I would watch JERRY SPRINGER, or wait, maybe I was and you just changed the name of the show and I didn't know it.

Posted by tddybear_2000 – June 23, 2008 1:56 AM

D. Paul should NOT have been kicked off! Who wouldn't enhance the architectural detail of a room like that with more crown moulding?! Perfectly logical thing to do. If all the judges are dissatisfied with all the rooms, then something about how the challenge was set up is wrong. These were huge rooms with tons to paint given the high ceilings. Maybe they should have had more time, more budget, or each have a painter. They kicked D Paul off and kept the female because she is bitchy and they think they need a villain. (They don't!) P.S. I like Kim Myles but man I miss surfer Todd something fierce! I wish he could do a cameo on at least one show helping one of the other designers. Todd had such a fresh point of view!!!!!!! Here's to you Todd! The judges were so hypocritical. They didn't like the clubby room because it was so coherent and predictable. They didn't like the fancy mirror with the gnarly thing coffee table as they didn't go together. So which is it--you can't hate both!!!! Geez Louise!!!! This should be a competition that showcases talent and creativity not just setting up unrealistic challenges to stress them out.

Posted by Ninjaturtle – June 23, 2008 1:45 AM

I agree with other posters who said that Tracee was only kept because she creates conflict. That is an appalling reason to keep a contestant, while kicking off one who has shown both promise and an ability to work with others.

I also think Vern needs to rethink the critiques he gives. I do think he is a talented designer, but I don't think his comments are at all constructive. He harped on D. Paul for focusing too much time on the molding, which was a good idea that did not have the impact he desired. It was not as horrendous as Vern suggested, and I don't think the time he spent on it had anything to do with why their design was less successful. For that matter, I'm not sure why it was so heavily criticized at all, whereas Tracee andher partner's room was clearly weak.

Posted by Kimberly – June 23, 2008 1:33 AM

Wow - I can't believe you kept that unpleasant annoying Tracee woman and sent D Paul home - HUGE mistake imo - she has so far contributed little to nothing except discord - and you punish D Paul for going for his big idea right after you say go big or go home - what is wrong with this picture? ~megan

Posted by Megan – June 23, 2008 1:07 AM

Hi I watched Design Star tonight and I hated the fact that you rewared the girl that went straight to defending herself, and saying she did not have a say. You punished the guy that stepted up to his mistake and by the way his ideas to me where not as bad as painting a wood table white. But mainly I did not like the way you choose the woman that acted like a shelfish kid over a man that was not ashamed to step up to bat. You all where wrong. Carol

Posted by Carol Johnson – June 23, 2008 12:31 AM

I stopped watching last season after the first week.I still think the wrong person won.I think the people should be the ones voting.The judges can give there ideas on the rooms but we should be the ones to decide.I also watch the show for design not the drama.The first show was so good I'm not sure I'll make it till the end of this one either.

Posted by LorieS – June 22, 2008 11:57 PM

The judges were obviously there this week to choose the most controversial and "disruptive" candidate to stay in the competition. By choosing Tracee to remain you condone her selfishness, lack of team spirit, total unprofessional mannerisms, and give all lovers of design style that also possess a willingness to be open, honest, and caring about their creativity and visions seem NON-EXISTENT in the world!

If your decision tonight reflects what you believe keeps viewers coming back, and ratings up, you are in my opinion . . way off base and give us no credit for seeing through your sensationalism scheme!

I have been a tried and true fan of HGTV since its' inception, and most especially the Design Star concept. I am astonished and disappointed you've gone down the rude, disruptive, unlikeable personality path . . as have so many other reality TV shows . . rather than seeking out the "best of the best" as your new design host!

We, as fans or former fans, really do have brains and passion for design!! I, for one, expected a higher level of professionalism and decision making ability from you, the so-named expert judges of this show, to be unbiased, believable and fair! I'm highly questioning your credibility to choose who the HGTV audience has the opportunity to vote for in choosing the next design star.

Posted by Appleanni – June 22, 2008 11:28 PM

Michael Stribling comes across on the show as conniving. He also seems to be constantly on the scene when Tracee is having problems and egging it on. I hope the others watch out for him because from his comments and behavior I see him back-stabbing anyone who gets in his way... and right now Tracee is on his radar. The fighting gets old really fast!

Posted by Sarah – June 22, 2008 11:26 PM

Just finished the third episode tonight. I'm so disapointed that this has turned out to be a reality cat fight , cry baby show! It's supposed to be about talent and great new inspiring design right? Too much time taken away from the design aspect. Matt is amazing in how he turned the plastic lady parts into a great art piece over the mantel. Thats talent. I think HGTV is working on his image now for the new show, let's hope so. So far they have discovered two great design stars, David and Kim. I'm hoping Matt Locke is next for his talent. I think he will really inspire, I'd watch the show for sure.

Posted by Kimberly R. – June 22, 2008 11:11 PM

I am absolutely amazed that the quality of this show continues to go downhill. The first year was pretty terrific with talented designers. Of course the "compelling" drama of of Donna and Temple was supposed to be entertaining. I just muted the TV whenever they were on screen together. Last year I was not that impressed with the designers though there were a few nice designs, and I thought Will should've won it all. And of course we had Rob. With Rob you didn't need a second person for him to argue with - he argued with everyone. This year... Oh PLEASE! I could have designed a room better than any of them and I have absolutely no talent in this field!! These people are professionals?? And for heaven's sake get rid of Tracee!! If the designs don't pick up and Little Miss Muffit is not gone this time next week, you've lost me, HGTV. I watch all your shows, but will make an exception for Design Star. It should be cancelled. Remember HGTV - Your viewers have brains.

Posted by Anne M – June 22, 2008 11:08 PM

I'm totally disappointed and shocked. I can't believe Tracee was kept on the show after screwing up again this week. She obviously has no design taste -- just look at those chairs. I thought D Paul's room was one of the better ones.
I've watched this every year and I have to say this year is the worst. Perhaps there shouldn't be a next year. And to think I pay extra for the HGTV channel!

Posted by Disappointed – June 22, 2008 10:41 PM

Is Tracee a plant to mess up everyone's life? She might have credits behind her but she did worse than those sent home-she did not follow plans-to buy paint and come back and go out again-she waisted time in worse ways than D.Paul with his trim-at least his team had a plan. She is negative energy for everyone she works with (or is supposed to work with.) I don't think cutting down the judges will accomplish anything-they've worked hard to get where they are-and constructive critism is harsh at times-but they must have a plan by leaving Tracee there-I just don't get it-she is a spoiled brat that has no consideration for anyone but herself and gets what she wants by crying. Well-the group needs to work around her and show her stupidity. They're better than that and her. Unfortunately someone has to go in a contest. It's sad and everyone prays it isn't them. We've learned from previous shows it only takes one mistake. Good luck to all.

Posted by Susan – June 22, 2008 10:36 PM

I was not a fan of Design Star before and I surely will not be a fan now. I feel that the person who should have left the show tonight(June 22, 2008) was Tracee Dore. She has been a total disappointment since the first episode. She surely isn't a team player and is soooo arrogant and dramatic! How could the judges not vote her off? I definitely would have!

Posted by Linda DeRouen – June 22, 2008 10:33 PM

This show is turning into complete crap already, just like last season with the stupid surfer that couldn't do a half way descent design but the judges kept kissing his butt. The judges are once again being hypocritical with their rules saying "oh you didn't finish a design you have to go" if that's the only thing to judge people on then do crap but get it finished. I can't believe D. Paul was kicked off when he spent to much time on a project but the annoying crying Tracee can sleep instead of working and she's considered doing a good job. I don't want all this drama nonsense, I watch for designs. If i wanted drama i'd watch Simon Cowell. I think they should let us vote and then have the judges make thier predicitons and see who really gets kicked off. Stupid show, if Tracee doesn't go soon and the drama end I wont be watching it long.

Posted by Brett – June 22, 2008 10:18 PM

I can not believe that Tracee is still there!!!
D Paul did much better than her. What a cry baby! What is the matter with the judges?

Posted by TIZ – June 22, 2008 10:17 PM

This is supposed to be a contest. Tracee has been the bottom on both shows. It is not fair to the other contestants that you are just keeping her on to create drama. Do you honestly think that anyone in America wants to see Tracee with her own show? She is so abrasive that no one would want to watch. What's up, Judges? Your show needs to be cancelled.

Posted by Denise – June 22, 2008 10:08 PM

Please get rid of Tracee. I watch the show for the design not the drama. If I want drama I'd watch the zillion other reality shows/ I like shows that I could actually learn something and that watching them make me feel good, not put my foot through the tv.

Posted by donna hunt – June 22, 2008 10:06 PM

I would love to know where Design Star found this house! The bedrooms should have been cut in two with a full bath between each. What was the original plan for this home? I want to say that the living room and dining room both were superior work. The sun room would have worked if the lime green had not been used in the bar area. Contrary to the opinions of the judges, I actually liked the color of HUGE bedroom number one. I do want to say that I think there is no room for rudeness on the part of team members. This behavior happens with novices ( home partners who become highly frustrated) and Design Star is supposed to be about talent. I was impressed with the team effort to move the dining room table :-) Although, I shudder every time I see any HGTV show paint natural wood!!!!
Yikes!

Posted by Roberta Wood – June 22, 2008 9:28 PM

i agree with the above post. vern is negative and mean spirited. he's no design genius at all. but then there's cynthia. what did she do to get this gig? she's annoying and old news.

Posted by gregory – June 22, 2008 8:52 PM

the first design show, Scottie should have stayed, a true gentleman and needed to be able to show more of his design style.
Stephanie, Tracee, Jennifer and Michael, need to hit the road now, all lack professionalism and who cares if they can design, they can't get along or they are too whiny.....whhaaaaaaa
get rid of these 4 then lets see the designs!

Posted by Beverly – June 22, 2008 7:57 PM

I agree with one blogger...who does Vern Yip think he is??? His designs are not that great and could he be any more rude? He doesn't deserve his own show!!!! How does Scottie end up doing a room all by himself when you have 4 people on one team???? What a train wreck!!!! They need some new judges!!!!!!! They should have eliminated the drama queen that couldn't take responsibility for her lack of vision!!

Posted by R. Weathers – June 22, 2008 6:28 PM

Like so many of this type show whoever can cry the most continues on.

Posted by zelda – June 22, 2008 6:05 PM

TAPE?! They were that worked up about the dining room "not being finished" over some painters tape?! When, in real life, will you EVER not have time to rip some paint off the wall? NEVER. I thought the dinning room was very nice. It had it's flaws like the painted table, and a bit of time managment issues, but I liked the overall look. I do love this show, but will someone please do something about the judges?! I can't stand Vern Yip's snide comments! They aren't even really constructive, just downright mean. I don't even particularly like his designs, even though he's supposed to be so "famous." Then there are the other two. Does Cinthia Rowley REALLY have ANYTHING to do with interior design?! She just designs rather ugly cothes. And Martha McCulley just edits a design magazine. Does she do any ACTUAL designing?! Probably not. I did not think Scottie should go. His room was not that bad at all, he did it by himself, AND he never hesitated to help another group with their project, whereas it seemed he didn't recieve any help with his. He was very sweet and such a team player, I was sad to see him go. Scottie was nothing but polite and kind and would have made a great, loveable host. Once again it seems the judges made the wrong decision. I hate it when people throw their teammates under the bus. (cough, cough TRACEE cough) When you agree to be a team, you agree to share the whole project, including the praise and criticism. I agree that Michael S. was a bit controlling, but she had plenty of opportunity to speak up. The beds Matt made were amazing, I can't wait to see more of him. I thought the sun room turned out nice. With all of the windows, you can pull off a dark color. So far I'm not sure I see a whole lot of potential. Certainley nothing like season one's winner David Bromstad. But at this point, anyone could win.

Posted by Erica – June 22, 2008 2:38 PM

Very interesting. Really liked the art work. D.Paul's seems like a very talented person. Hope to see more of him in the future.

Posted by IBACAJUN – June 22, 2008 2:25 PM

I have to say I liked the little twist about build your own home to live in, nice going Clive. But i also think that Scottie was sent home way to soon and that the judges should have looked more at sending Tracee home. I know that they're little spats make good tv but any adult that can't work as a team is just nuts. The guys have it on ya in my book.

Posted by TX mom – June 22, 2008 11:01 AM

Re: Last Design Star episode. Why the stupid time wasting practical joke at the beginning of this show? How could HGTV stoop to such? Time is so short on this show normally and to have Clive do that little skit was very "Vaudeville". Shame on you HGTV. You are classier than that. Also what is with the histronics this year? Please. We can really do without all that. This is supposed to be about being the best Designer, not the best Drama Queen. All that said, Scotty should NOT have been the one to be let go. Agreed his bedroom was one we probably could see in a cheap chic setting (I certainly would not want to sleep there)and it was finished.(Too easy to do perhaps?) At any rate, maybe one of the drama queens should have left. Painting that
beautiful table was enough to send one of them home and oh bye the way, they need to take Vern with them. He is a pain this season.(How can he have a show called Deserving Design and not be civil to the designers on this show?) I did like the color in the living room and even the white fireplace as well as the animal skin rug in the living room. The dining room was so-so as was the other bedroom. Let's hope it gets better. D-Paul, Loved your art work. I hope to see more of it. Michael Please no more Mr Awesome. The only way I will believe that is for you to Prove It.
Looking forward to next week's show,I've always loved a good ghost story.

Posted by Jewel – June 22, 2008 2:10 AM

I was very disappointed and shocked that Scottie
was sent home. The worse design by far was the dining room. I would like the juding criteria posted. The criteria should be objective and standard with the #1 criteria being completion of design. Professional behavior should also be on the list. The first episode did not abide by criteria the judges had verbalized in past years episodes. Also, I agree with another writer, this first episode was a "Jerry Springer Jr show" starting with the judges and extending to the designers.

Posted by karen s – June 22, 2008 1:24 AM

I was shocked and could not believe it when Scottie was the first to go. I thought the colors and his presentation were over the top, original and very well organized. What do these judges want? Scottie has some fans out here and I hope some firm grabs this young and upcoming designer. You go, Scottie.
I'm looking forward to those whiny women leaving!

Posted by Stella – June 21, 2008 7:27 PM

I think Tracee is being given an unfair reputation. This is, as are all reality shows, edited to specifically highlight and frame certain things. It is unfortunate that the producers have cast Tracee as the villian. All her interactions will be frame in the most dramatic and contentious light, simply to achieve ratings. In my opinion, it is a form of character assassination. Tracee went out of her way to try to be a team player with her group but did not seem to be given the same consideration by her teammates. For example, the group decision was to not go with a pool table, yet Michael and D.Paul rolled right over that decision. Then to attack Tracee in the green room for feeling as though her opinion was heard and considered is beyond wrong. As for the elimination decision, the dining room was the worst room. Painting that table was a crime. Stephanie compounded that mistake by letting her team down and not completing her tasks in the alotted time. She should have been eliminated not Scotty.

Posted by Old Dominion Design – June 21, 2008 6:28 PM

i couldnt WAIT for next weeks episode, but after reading this blog i now feel like im gonna DIE if i dont see it right now! Ghosts? Pivotal moments? i rewatched the part in ep. 2 where they carried in the dining room and posted my own theories on the message board. i thought ep. 2 was brilliant and though im not a big fan of the judges, i was less than reluctant to see scottie go. cant wait til sunday!!!

Posted by mandykn* – June 21, 2008 6:05 PM

Tracee needs to get cut. She's the worst and I agree with all the folks that said she should be cut simply for hanging everyone else out to dry.

And serioulsy, painting that table SUCKED. You cannot fix everything with paint. Those two need to be cut also.

Posted by Sarah – June 21, 2008 9:38 AM

I liked Scottie and hated to see him leave so soon, but he did have the weakest design AS SEEN ON THE TV IN THE STUDIO. Remember, that is ALL the judges get to see. They do not see or know about the behind the scenes drama (just what is shoved in their faces during the judging period). From the online clips, we know that there is more discussion when they see the rooms than we get to see during tha one hour show, so I'm sure there were constructive comments as well as critical ones. All that the judges know about how things were done (and by who) is what they are told at that time. (They don't know what the table looked like before; they just know it was painted.) And their focus is on the DESIGN. Hosting skills do play a part, but it is not as critical at the beginning.

D. Paul's artwork should have been acknowledged as his during the show, not just mentioned on this blog. That oversight should not have been allowed, especially since close watching of the previews leads me to believe that he will not be around much longer to show his talent.

I also need to say that I agree with those who would like less drama and more design.

And thanks to HGTV for allowing us to comment.

Posted by Beatrice – June 20, 2008 10:38 PM

My favorite show - and I am not a big TV fan. I now wait for every Sunday to come like I did as a kid waiting to watch the 'Lost in Space' (ha ha)

Posted by Desert Diva – June 20, 2008 10:27 PM

Bravo, Ann! I totally agree, and I'm glad to see others view the judges as snobbish and elitist. I lost all respect of Judge Martha, last year, when she liked the skateboard ramp in a living space. And Cynthia! I've questioned her choices, as well. As for Vern Yip, I can't stand his snooty, superior, condescending attitude, his audacious arrogance and his total lack of empathy and sensitivity. In lieu of scolding others for their mistakes and for "not taking risks", he needs to take a solid, hard and honest look at his own mediocre designs. Having reseached his websight, where he showcases his redundant creations along with his colossal ego (not to mention his overpriced and mundane tchotchkes), I was not surprised to discover that his rooms are not only dull, but they all look the same, akin to carbon copies. Furthermore, they lacked warmth like the man himself. His designs are akin a hospital surgical room. They are cold, clinical, robotic, impersonal and look as comfortable as the waiting room in the DMV.

To paraphrase Clive's words - Vern's show should be cancelled. Futhermore, all the judges should be tossed off the show. Design Star needs new judges, real professionals, not some self important dilettantes who made it through luck, timing and marginal talent.

Posted by Don – June 20, 2008 9:55 PM

The living room is awesome! I absolutely love the zebra rug! It is gorgeous!
But my favorite room was the downstairs bedroom! I loved... Wait, I mean LOVE, the design of the beds! That is so neat!

I wonder what they will come up with next!

Posted by Shell – June 20, 2008 7:06 PM

D. Paul - D. Paul - D. Paul...I'm rooting for him...even if he goes home early than expected..which he shouldn't...he's too hot and has great porfolio. I will watch his show anyday. I know he has more than what they aired on TV and poor Stephanie has a great portfolio as well. Regardless of all the emotions...who can say that they can do the things they have under that kind of pressure with cameras in your face. Give her and Jennifer a BREAK!!!

Stephanies personality is very spunky...and she is a great designer...or she wouldn't be on the show. As far as I'm concerned...D- and Steph need thier own show together...they look like the next David B. and Danielle - with a twist!

Posted by denise – June 20, 2008 1:26 PM

I felt strongly that Scottie should not have been the first voted off based on the outcome of everyone's projects. While color is a issue,overall design is the real issue and the dining room with that bad choice regarding the table as well as many other issues was in my opinion the worst designed room. Like other bloggers I agree that Scottie did make some mistakes but his room was complete and in comparison it was better than other rooms. I think a mistake was made on this selection for the canceled show.

Posted by Donna Cronk – June 20, 2008 10:41 AM

Comment to the Design Star producers:

Please do not let Design Star become a fake reality series, selectively editing to make a point, which may not necessarily be consistent with a designer's personality or design practices. These are real people with lives that will carrying on well after the show is over. I am sure they are all good people or you would not have selected them to be on the show in the first place. What good comes from harshly tearing down others and promoting drama? Highlight each designers strengths, share their ideas on their design and let the best designer win based on his/her talent. We will then have an opportunity to learn more about the designers' individual design styles and the show will continue to have talented designers apply for the program without fear of being made to appear foolish or even worse, evil.

Posted by Susan from California – June 20, 2008 3:36 AM

I'm adding my voice to those who know we need new judges for 'Design Star'. None of the three have the credentials for this task. Including Yip Yip - who was given a show where he throws money at ordinary people whom he paints large for egotistical bragging. I suspect his relationship to the VP of Event Programming would explain his presence on the panel as well as his 'show'.

I watch HGTV for DESIGN and not for "drama". And not for childish tricks or treatments of 'star' candidates. Standing 3 hours in the rain as a
"joke" was demeaning. Far from creating/bonding a group, it evoked childish behaviors in response.
Please don't ever do that again.

I agree with all who said the Drama Queens must go - and the sooner the better. I agree with all who objected to that Dining Room. I agree with all who loved the drawings in the Living Room. And I support Scottie's use of ethnic colors. Why didn't anyone mention the lack of wall treatments in his Bedroom? I had the feeling that his Bedroom was really the unfinished space...because he was helping others...?

Finally, if this show doesn't grow up I will join with others and find more mature programming.
for my television viewing. I, too, have seen a deterioration in old favorite shows including Design to Sell.

Posted by Esther – June 19, 2008 10:50 PM

If we are lucky, this will be the last season of Design Star....Season One was the best and the best won..DAVID!!!
Season Three...Enough already!!

Posted by Marilyn – June 19, 2008 8:13 PM

I guess from a producer's point of view they think it makes for good television to have people on a show that fight amongst themselves but from a diehard HGTV watcher, it isn't very appealing to me. The judges decisions based on "design" just don't make any sense. Vern literally said because painter's tape was left on the wall that the room was incomplete and therefore considered a failure and yet they let Scottie go just because they didn't like the color and the vintage 70's look of his room! Makes no sense!!!! Scottie had the personality to host, had the initiative to do and complete a job and yet he lost over a person who blamed all of her shortcomings on others!!?????? I like the premise of the Design Star show and love Clive but it would be nice if the judges made dicisions that at least made some sense to the people at home. We get behind these designers and support them with our viewing and then the judges make decisions that make absolutely no sense whatsoever. In my opinion, that painted table and painted fireplace was totally unacceptable if you are judging style and taste. I am still 4 days later still shaking my head in aggravation over the judges decision. I guess we are just really only getting a judges personal opinion about these rooms and there is no point system for measuring these designers against each other when they design their projects. I, as a viewer, would be VERY interested in being shown HOW the judges make their decisions. Perhaps then I could accept what they say without feeling so upset about it. Fairness is always acceptable but unfairness just makes me want to change the channel! I surely hope it improves over the next few weeks. On a positive note, the downstairs bed idea was terrific! Matt and Mikey are talented! Wish we could have seen more of the artwork. Nice to hear from other bloggers too; it always helps to read other opinions whether we agree or not.

Posted by Joanie – June 19, 2008 4:21 PM

Another thing that bugged me. The two women got the "tut-tut" line from the judges for leaving blue painter's tape and a lecture on "time management". Give me a break!! What a total crock!! It takes less than 5 minutes to pull down the tape, which they couldn't do until the paint dried. My husband and I do a lot of great building projects, and to make a big deal about that seems so silly. In the real world of professional design, they would all have teams of people that do all the work on things like this. Comments like that are exactly the kind of phony snobbery that makes me want to turn the channel. These two contestants at least had the integrity to tell the truth. What they should have done is pretended it was part of the design, and said something like: "This blue color lends an air of elegant simplicity to the edging and makes it pop." I'd like to have heard the judges' comments on that one!! It's all so stupid and insipid, and, I might add, not worth watching!

Posted by Ann – June 19, 2008 2:46 PM

I think that in every show you have to have someone who is selfish and selfcentered, drama sells. If I was Tracee I would be pretty embarrassed once I went home and saw myself on National Television like that. Although in trying to be fair to her there is the element of "EDITING",but I am sure that the editing people are having a field day with all of the material that she is providing. Keep it up Tracee and you'll end up alone.
Also to the judges, Scottie's design may not have been the Most "outside of the box thinking" however, he did finish his work.
Vern I used to watch you on Trading spaces and some of your rooms were absolutely HORRIFIC.

Posted by MariaPia – June 19, 2008 2:39 PM

I stopped watching Design Star after the first episode last season - don't like the critiques from Vern "Yip the Pip", whose own designs are not very good, in my opinion. I watched the first episode on Sunday - part of it, anyway, to see if my response to this year's show would be the same. And, I didn't like this episode, either. I won't watch again for the remainder of the year. It seems like they deliberately or unfairly set up parameters where someone looks bad, and then they eliminate them. I'm glad that HGTV is thriving, and if this show makes them money, that might give them the budget to bring back shows I enjoy, like Redesign, with Kenneth Brown. I do enjoy watching Clive Pierce, and I enjoy the challenges, but it doesn't make up for the idiotic challenges, the eliminations, and the rudeness of the snobby, undeservedly elitist attitudes of the rude, self-centered, egotistical judges. Donna Freeman (or her daughter) can get away with her criticism on Designed to Sell, because she basically has the homeowner's interests at heart, and she's got a friendly tone - like your mom trying to give advice. That's why none of the other DTS realtors have been as successful - they're missing that. I'm not a fan of American Idol or dancing shows where they have the cutthroat criticism, either, so it's probably me. Anyway, I don't enjoy Design Star, and I won't watch it this season, either. I do watch Designed to Sell, Get it Sold, Secrets that Sell, House Hunters, etc. I don't enjoy the "cheap junk" shows, like Design on a Dime. None of the spin-off shows, like Color Splash, or Myles of Style, have captured more than one show of my attention. I'm out for the duration of Design Star. If you ask me all those contestants are automatic losers for agreeing to listen the loser judges in the first place!

Posted by Ann – June 19, 2008 2:11 PM

Bring Scottie back. He did not deserve being canceled and I think he showed a lot of guts doing a room alone. Plus he helped where ever he was needed.
That dining table was beautiful when they brought it into the house and both women should be sent home for painting it and doing what ever it was they called the fireplace. The room color would have been much better with a white fireplace and wooden table.
Come on judges....get a clue and do what is right and chose the best designers to stay longer not just go with who you like, as a person.

Posted by Annette – June 19, 2008 1:50 PM

I did not think that Scottie should have been eliminted first. His room would not have been my personal choice as to color, however it was finished and looked serene. A bit ethinic, though. I hated the dining room! Who in their right mind would ruin such a beautiful table by painting it? And that horrible paint job on the mantel! Please eliminate all the high drama and get down to the nitty gritty - DESIGN. Leave all that stuff for the other awful realty shows. I love to watch HGTV, but I am beginning to wonder about their handling of what could be a really good show showcasing unknown talent. I DON"T want to see all the infighting - just good design. I also think we need to change judges each year so we can get a fresh prospective on what others think. Shame on the designer who tried to place blame on others and shame on the decision to paint the table. Bad decision!

Posted by Eleanor – June 19, 2008 12:31 PM

I think it's a shame to let Scottie go. He did finish his design and all those tears whats up with that. They needed to let the lil drama queen go. This is first time I have watched this show thought it was going to be great. I was so disappointed.

Posted by Ellie – June 19, 2008 8:57 AM

Eliminating Scottie was unfair. He completed a room all by himself, no other contestant did that! I respect Scottie for standing behind his project and not pointing blame on others-for you judges, that is called integrity-something this show, this season is lacking.

And the way Vern talked to him was unnecessary and unprofessional. Where was your heart Vern?
Didn't Scottie DESERVE another chance to DESIGN?

In all fairness, you should bring him back and give him a second chance like you did others.

Posted by KT – June 19, 2008 1:59 AM

Although Scottie is a great guy, his project was nothing spectacular. The show is about designing outside of the box. He was the right person to be eliminated if only based on this show. Personally, I would have loved to get to know his style more, but... About the drama queens...Michael is there for exactly that...drama. Plus I think Vern likes him. Although the girls in the dining room did not get eliminated, they were designing outside of the box. I look forward to seeing more from all the designers. I like Matt's coolness. I especially want to see more from him. I look forward to getting to know D. Paul and the police man. I don't think they were showcased enough.

Posted by diane – June 19, 2008 12:30 AM

Design Star started out as an interesting concept showcasing new, innovative, original designs by talented unknowns. The first season was promising. However, based on this past episode, I have concluded that this show has turned into the other cheesy reality shows. Too much personality dramas and not enough constructive design coverage.

Posted by Carol – June 18, 2008 6:35 PM

I personally know Tracee and what you see on the TV is NOT the whole story. IT IS VERY CREATIVE EDITING! She knows her stuff and is as far from a "diva" or "whatever" as you can get. She is an incredible designer and person to work with. A couple of my friends have also worked with her doing design and renovating and her clients turn into her friends...now that's what i call running a successful business. She is also VERY highly respected in this community and all of us that KNOW and LOVE her know that episode 2 was VERY edited to have her play the "evil" part.

Posted by matthew – June 18, 2008 6:10 PM

I cannot find the words in my vocabulary that could adequately describe what I felt when Scottie was eliminated. The judges' choice to eliminate him was and still is mind boggling to me.

My first area of unsettling dissatisfaction is the fact that two contestants were allowed another chance by remaining on the show despite their incomplete project/assignment. At least Scottie finished his project/assignment. Another area of dissatisfaction is another contestant was allowed to remain on the show despite her inability to work together in a team capacity and add some sort of input to her team’s project/assignment. Although Scottie was in the upstairs bedroom alone, I was with the understanding he was working together with the other two men that did the downstairs bedroom given the fact they worked on their ideas together and went shopping together. The biggest thing I admired about Scottie is that he stood behind his project/assignment 100% and did not shift nor place blame on anyone. To me that shows a lot about a person.

Finally, I did not agree with is the way in which the judges "attacked" Scottie about his design choice. I guess in the business of Design tears can take you far. The judges did not offer ONE constructive thing about his project/assignment. I think the judges’ choice to eliminate Scottie was a very big mistake and I strongly feel in my heart this is not the last design we will see of Scottie. Good Luck!!!!

Posted by Rhea – June 18, 2008 4:39 PM

I agree with many others here that the wrong show was canceled this time. Scottie completed his design, which he did alone, and helped others when an extra hand was needed. I agree that the color choices were not that great, but it was better than that gothic, unappetizing disaster of a dining room. I think that either Tracee needed to go, for not using her voice and trying to have more input in the design, then playing the cry and blame game which is very unprofessional, or Stephanie for lack of time management and the atrocious decision to paint that lovely wooden table.

The strongest designers this year, and where I expect to see the winner chosen from, are D. Paul, Trish, Matt and Mike V. D. Paul definitely did not get enough credit for those pieces of art, nor enough focus on them during the filming, or at least the completed film shown to us. I'd rather see design work than drama, thank you.

That drama queen definitely needs to go, but I understand why he's still there at this point, 'cuz only one can go per show. I don't expect him to stay long. However, he needs to realize that there are time crunches to this and also to learn how to express his design ideas better (phffft is not a design term and was confusing to his audience as much as it was to his team mates). Time to grow up, Michael!

Posted by Diane Y – June 18, 2008 3:22 PM

I was so disappointed in Tracee as a fellow Kentuckian I would like to think we are made of stronger stuff. We don't blame others for our mistakes, when we make a decision we stand by it and if it was wrong, so be it. We are not children, I didn't do it Johnny did or Kellie made me do it, how childish. Scottie should not have been sent home, it was the first project, it was not a disaster. The dining room that was a complete disaster, I don't care who you are you don't take a beautiful piece of art work like that table and paint it! You want to paint something get a piece of scrapwood, build a table and paint it. Scottie's design might have been out of the 70's but at least it was a design. The dining room looked like what it was a room that needed a designer, before it just needed furniture and paint. This was the first project they had, I will withhold my decision on the show itself until later on, but crying and in-fighting are not acceptable. You aren't on an island and no ones looking to get married or form alliances. Being lazy... Michael - grow up, this is a design show it is not a show designed to star you. Furthermore not doing your share of the work is not acceptable.

Posted by Marlene Baird – June 18, 2008 1:57 PM

The show looks like it is going to be fun, but all those tears. This is a "design show", not a family drama. The boo-hooing was a real turnoff for me and I won't watch much more if they continue. I also disliked the placing blame game.

Posted by Nita H. – June 18, 2008 10:29 AM

I have been angry for two days since watching the second show and do not plan to watch the show again. I do not believe that Scottie should have been eliminated. He is very likable and would have heen a good show host. I believe that painting the table was a crime and that the mantle was a mess. I was also disgusted with the woman who blamed her teamates. Reading the comments that others have posted makes me feel less angry. I love knowing that others feel as I do.

Posted by Jane – June 17, 2008 11:41 PM

i loved the color of the living room!!!
what is the name of that color of blue? and what brand of paint is it? It is just the right color that i wanted to use on a current project. It is classic and elegant but a design star needs to make it something special.. it needs that je ne sais quoi
some litle thing to make it POP more than just\
'; lp[o[\\== the silver foiling.

Posted by docappel – June 17, 2008 10:10 PM

I can not believe that such partiality is shown to Michael. He got away with goofing off more than anyone on the show--at least Scottie worked his idea-rather than clapping like a child. Michael is the prime example of why shows like this lose viewers. He is nothing special. He baited the Designers and should have been sent home when he went crying from his interview. He most assuredly is no one I would let set foot n my home, much less design anything. His public persona is that of a crazed adolescent and personally he is scary to watch.

Posted by Sharon – June 17, 2008 9:43 PM

WOW! Ya know, I'll just bet there is a LOT left on the cutting room floor. All that drama with the girls was probably nowhere near what we saw on Sunday night. I feel sorry for Tracee. I think the "villian" has been chosen and the appropriate footage has been shot to support it. I think that she probably came in there as a team player, was nice enough to do just what she said - let other people have their opinion and got caught up in trying to defend herself. You can tell that she designs more on the edge than the some of the others and got in a downhill snowball with the emotional side. Watch her design next week - we'll see her talent I'll bet.
I did think that the downstairs bedroom was ingenious and definately where I would want to sleep considering no one is given any privacy. What's up with that??
Michael is definately the chosen "Cinderfella" and was probably selected in the first place for that role. Let up on him and let's see what he produces next week. After all, that cutting room floor could tell us all a whole lot more!!!
Stay tuned......

Posted by bethers – June 17, 2008 8:53 PM

how could u get rid of scott and not stephanie at least he did finish the project. just because u guys didn't like the room he designed does not mean it was bad, i liked the bedroom. did he get points for completing the project? on the other hand if stephanie is going 2 b a designer who wants to pay 4 something that's half done or r u telling me that i would have 2 pay more money 2 have her complete a task. i think what was done 2 scott was so unfair.

Posted by rosalyn – June 17, 2008 6:39 PM

I STRONGLY belive that the judges, NOT Scottie, should have their shows canceled. They sent home a man who, 1, took FULL responsiblity for his design, 2, is VERY personable, 3, I belive would make a GOOD host, 4,NEVER criticized anyone, but rather attempted to help whenever and where ever he was needed and/or asked to help.Who ever made the desision to paint that table (and by the way, not even finish their room) should have been sent home. I watch this show to watch ADULTS design and compete. NOT BABIES.(Vern Yip included) I know I can't be alone in suggesting that the WRONG show was canceled.

Posted by Michael – June 17, 2008 5:23 PM

I have expressed my opinion about each room at the individual sites but I guess I can express them again.
The dining room was a mess. Of course, the worse part was painting that beautiful table!!! The "fireplace" looks like they did not know how to complete it so they left it looking nasty. Where are the chairs, I would not like to sit on those stools, which they deemed not to paint. The candles were UGLY. Of course, the one things that the judges always said in the past was "you have to complete your project" but it did not seem to make any difference here. The bedroom that made such a big hit has a few problems also. There really is not enough "elbow" room for the period of time they will be there. Also the 5th person is going to sleep (thank goodness a man was cancelled) on top. How was he suppose to get up there. It was not finished, at least not the one time I saw it. Candles are a no no and there is only one light. If one person wants to read, the light stays on. Also where are they to put their clothes. The sunroom had a few bad comments. Now the other bedroom. It may not have been to "your" taste but it was completed.
There was two people that should have been "cancelled" before Scottie and maybe in those weeks he would have shown what kind of designer he would be. I would also like to know how the money was given out. Did they all get the same amount for each room? Also all this DIVA DRAMA is not appropriate! I know there were some rules about what each person was suppose to be able to accomplish. From what I heard and saw, a few had not "clue" about some of the things they were to know.
I hope Scottie becomes famous in spite of this big mess up.

Posted by Lucy – June 17, 2008 5:05 PM

There was nothing about any of the designs that was fresh or exciting. There was nothing that made me go gaga like with David.
I think Scottie's design was bad, he should have listened when the others complained about the choice of color.
The show needs the D+ drama it has -- the planned bitching, the crying, etc. or else we all would fall asleep.
I wonder what new drama is being scripted as I type. Nothing about Season 3 is original.

Posted by Caramel – June 17, 2008 4:31 PM

I didn't care for all aspecs of Scottie's room.

In my oppion it was far superior than anything I have ever seen last years winner do HANDS DOWN!!
Her designs are still as tacky if not more so than on last years show.

Posted by Bill – June 17, 2008 4:04 PM

Don't agree with Scottie leaving first! I have an IDEA...in later shows, lets have America pick who we want to see back and have some of the prior contestants back to compete. Scottie should have another chance as should Sparkle or even Todd.....Think on that! thanks

Posted by Kay – June 17, 2008 3:47 PM

I had to tape the show on my DVR. But before I could watch it there were already ads for the next show indicating who was sent home! What a disappointment! Why not just show ads but don't give away who was sent home? There are lots of us whose life doesn't revolve around TV and use DVR's. Don't ruin it for everyone!

Posted by N. – June 17, 2008 3:42 PM

Thank you DVR!!! After rewinding and pausing several times, it looks like their selection of paint colors was labeled "Easyliving Weatherbeater." It looks like they were in Sears, and I heard them say what sounded like "two gallons of the 'blue stone." We'll see if it's right.

Posted by Jenny H. – June 17, 2008 3:38 PM

I don't particularly go for scottie's bedroom design either. I agree with Vern Yip when he
mentioned that point about the beds being end
to end. I hoped that eventually, scottie maybe
should have been booted off, but not first. I
think that it is between Stephanie the cry baby,
or Tracee. I think maybe Tracee may be an o.k.
designer, but her personality is for the birds.
I think that they all should have taken time to
discuss things before jumping in which caused the fighting. Even though time is of the essence, I think less time would have been wasted by coming to some kind of agreement.

I despised the painted table & the mantel piece
& all of the dining room. To me, that was the
worst room in the whole house. Then, I think
that the Sunroom came in second. I did kind of
like the pool table though.

If Tracee stays, she has got to stop giving people orders as to what gets done by whom &
when. Who put her in charge? I loved it when
Michael, or whomever it was said, "O.K. Mother."

Maybe after the stress of the first challenge,
once the contenders are more at ease, Stephanie
can learn not to be a cry baby. If she can't,
then she should be gone soon.

Alice G Craig

Posted by Alice Craig – June 17, 2008 3:16 PM

I cannot believe scottie went home. His room was generic but it was finished, I think it was a little ethnic, but the dinningroom, OMG! they painted that table and they ruined the fireplace. I would have a hard time eating in there. Why didn't one of them go home before scottie. There is to much drama for a design show, hope it stops, not sure i can watch that stuff.

Posted by kathleen – June 17, 2008 3:07 PM

Scottie was given his walking papers, for working alone and for designing a room that will serve as a “motel” during the series….considering all it was a nice clean space for the purpose it will serve. However, to have sent him home, and kept the girls who painted the table and the female who blamed every one else for her shortcomings…said a lot about the judges….this was a joke. Guess we (my and friends, family and me) will not watch too much Design Star this year. The first show was a drag… B-A-D a millions time over. Shame, shame HGTV!

Posted by Viewer@HGTV – June 17, 2008 3:07 PM

The first two seasons of Design Star were great. It was exciting and new. The third season is a little boring and the opening challenge was dull. I think that the first week there should not have been any elimination. Last, the judges are getting on my last nerve…, Vern is at the top of my list, and the two females follow.
We need new judges...This is season three of Design Star....three strikes and you are out!!!

Posted by Marilyn – June 17, 2008 2:56 PM

"The way Scottie was berated seemed to be very well planned, and a bit political. The dining room was a shambles...The judges were unusally cruel and heartless, as though they were reading a script..."

I totally agree with above bloger, I have never seen the judges so hateful, so unprofessional, so unforgiving, and ultimately vendictive, it makes we wonder why. Don't believe it was the choice of color or the placement of the beds, which was totally subjective. I , personally, would not like to sleep in a quad with total strangers. Ever heard of personal space, dear judges? I use to think this was a good show, sensitive to artistic sensibilities despite personal preferances. Tell me dear judges, why were you hating on Scotie, was it the suite and bow tie or was it his self-confidence, or perhaps both? Won't be watching this one again...judges, "your show has been cancelled" in this house. Though I do like HGTV and Vern's designs and his humanity towards his clients in particular. So, I just don't get it, the group resentment of Scottie. Sorry for the collective injustice dear Scottie, no one deserves that!

Posted by milagro93 – June 17, 2008 2:41 PM

Judges you made a mistake the dinning room was horrible, the bedroom was not great but not as bad as the dinning room.

Posted by carole – June 17, 2008 12:43 PM

Hi i just have to say that three people should have been voted of scottie stephanie and that really weird girl with a hairband. It was ridiculous what they did in the dining room. it didnt match at all how stupid are they?

Posted by Evan – June 17, 2008 12:10 PM

Thank you for the extra details about the rooms. I loved the artwork above the fireplace, and the silver leafing behind the glass shelves was beautiful. Matt and Mikey did a superb job--amazingly clever solution! The dining room by the ditzy twins was terrible. It was painful to look at the TV screen during the reveal. I agree with the judges' decision to cancel Scottie's show. He had the opportunity to really promote himself with his room and failed miserably. A great room requires more than ugly paint and bed linens. I watched DesignStar for the first time last year. I was disappointed that Todd did not win. He was truly talented with energetic and inspiring ideas, and I hope this year's finalists will be just as interesting. I'm watching the guys; Matt appears an obvious candidate but what will the future episodes reveal?!!

Posted by Iris – June 17, 2008 11:47 AM

Tear, fighting, that makes a good design star? Don't we have enough of that in the real world?
Grow-up and get with people. Good Honest work and fun will get you more, than tears and fighting on national TV! We're out guest judges, and the ones that won in the passed what do they think really? Who has to live in this mess after their done?

Posted by foxiesuzanne – June 17, 2008 11:31 AM

One of the Judges has to go... who ever chose to end Scotty's show over Jennifer or Stephany need to find a new line of work...

Scotty's room was not great, but it was a darn sight better then the dining room (an aweful mess) and on par with the sun room.

Painting the beautiful wood table was a crime, the work was not finished and the place was cluttered... at least Scotty's room was finished.

Posted by Hamfast – June 17, 2008 10:27 AM

Holy Cow!!! What is going on????? D Paul did those fantastic black pen art works and he wasn't even showcased!!! SHAME ON YOU!!!!...Let go of the Jerry Springer antics and give us our design show back!!!!!!!!!

Posted by Jan – June 17, 2008 8:33 AM

Stephanie should have gone home just for painting that beautiful table and horrid mantal.

Posted by Carole Rule – June 17, 2008 3:14 AM

the wall color of the living room ws brilliant.
Scotty should not have been eleminated, he finished his project.

Posted by peyton – June 17, 2008 2:49 AM

If they were going for personality, Tracee should have went home. If they for going for the whole layout of the project one the girls in the dinning room should have went home. Even though Scotti's room is not exactly what I would have picked out it was finished, and he took full responsibility instead of playing the blame game. He should not have been cut first. Either you judges are a sucker for tears, or the network just needed the ratings, your first elimination was wrong. True I don't think he's the next design star, but I think he should have been kept another week. You just lost viewers.

Scottie I hope you still become very successful in what you do, because even if they didn't like what you did, they don't speak for the the majority.

Posted by Latrice – June 17, 2008 1:13 AM

This is the only "reality" show that I will watch because I like seeing what the designers will create each week BUT I could live without the fighting and such because that really turns me off.

Posted by Laurel – June 17, 2008 1:04 AM

The dining room was bad. I could not believe they painted that beautiful table and the fireplace looked terrible! I could do with a lot less crying and whining too.

Posted by Leandra – June 17, 2008 1:03 AM

You know what? I wish Scottie the very best and I hope he becomes very successful in what he does next. It sucks to see the person who took full responsibility for his "finished" room get cut first as oppose to seeing the people who not only argued with the judges and teammates but didn't finished the project. Either you judges have weird taste, nitpicking just to be nitpicking, or you just needed drama for ratings I have to 100% disagree with your first elimination. True I don't think he's the next design star, but I think he should have at least been kept another week to prove himself. You just lost viewers.

Posted by rae – June 17, 2008 12:34 AM

All I can say is I think Vern Yip should be ashamed of himself. The way he talks to the contestants is horrible. I can't even look at his face anymore, and I sure won't watch Deserving Design again. He doesn't "deserve" his own show. All of his designs are becoming redundant and boring. He needs to look at some of his own stuff, before making such comments to others. I can't even begin to imagin how hard those people worked on those rooms. I thought maybe when he got his own show he would acquire a little more couth.

Posted by scruffy – June 17, 2008 12:18 AM

I've been watching this show for 2 seasons and it is an insult to see that there was only 1 black person that made it through the selection process and to see that 1 black person go home the 1st round was even more of an insult.Vern I've seen some of your unfinished rooms to!!!!

Posted by Shelli – June 17, 2008 12:13 AM

aloha- to me as a hgtv fan some of these new constant some of them do not have the design style at all. and they do not know how to answer the question to the selection committe at all on tv.

Posted by suzan – June 16, 2008 11:33 PM

Matt's bed design was amazing, great use of space. Living room color was right on. Looking forward to next weeks competition!

Posted by kev – June 16, 2008 11:13 PM

Ah...and I was so looking forward to an outdoor space!
Okay - some non-professional opinions from this armchair designer:
The best this week - by far,definitely Matt and Mikey. Great spacial planning, serene color pallet, the subtle leaf pattern on the wall - fabulous!
Also, some good design elements in the living room - loved the color of the walls against the white architectural trims and built-ins, but hated the dark curtains...and why oh why, with this room looking right out into the adjacent sunroom, wouldn't you incorporate some sort of design flow or relationship between the two rooms...either through color or artwork?
Leading us to the upstairs bedroom - I didn't dislike this design, but I didn't love it either. The walls felt empty and nothing said WOW!
Oh yes...the dining room. Where was Mikey with his handcuffs when the design crime of the week happened? (painting that beautiful, wonderful, full-of-character table!!!)

Posted by Pret – June 16, 2008 11:12 PM

Ok what was that all about. Glad they didn't have to build a house, but what a waste to the 1st show. I loved the living room, esp. the plain furnature and the accent pillows. Great job ladies. I feel bad for Scottie. I also did not like the colors for myself, but it flowed nicely. Teamwork is all I can say about the other 4. Tracee was shown as a know it all during the challange and I thought she should go. The judges like to see them fight. Matt- you are the best. I hope to see more great style come from you. Of course you already know how far you've made it or if you went home. I want you to be the next design star. Michael- what we saw was not any work. So hope you or Tracee are the next to go.

Posted by Denise – June 16, 2008 10:40 PM

Sorry guys, but Scottie's bedroom was really awful. It was like a bad hotel. It was cave-like. It was not supposed to be designed for children, who might like to sleep with their feet touching. That said, whoever decided to paint that table should have gone home. That was one of the worst things I have ever seen on this show. Finally, I am sorry they allowed Michael to interview twice. He is too obnoxious for words.

Posted by qwert123 – June 16, 2008 9:58 PM

There are a batch of drama queens on this year's show including one of the judges, "I just can't take it, it's so hard." My, my and only two episodes. Can you imagine some of those drama girls (one's a guy), hosting a show? Agree dining rooms girls both go, especially the criminal table painter. Scottie completed his room and even helped with the other bedroom. Good work bedroom guys for all four helping each other; hope you do more together as a team. Let the whiners drown in their own tears.
"Bed" in top of four unit bed: they knew it would not be a place to sleep as with one to be canceled, the show would only need 8 beds. Some guys are smart from the start. And the snoring -- who would go sleep in a room with a mass of other folks without taking ear plugs? Ear plugs are more important than hair spray for this show.

Posted by MA – June 16, 2008 8:25 PM

I thought Clive's "joke" was a ridiculous waste of time and money. Surely, the show's producers could have better utilized the Designer's and THE VIEWER'S time with something creative, educational and entertaining.

Why does Vern Yip have to be so nasty, particularly to the female designers? The way he talked down to that one female designer (who designed the Dining Room) was totally out of line and needessly cruel and rude. He scolded her like she was a naughty schoolgirl. He seems abundant with his praise for the male designers (and I have my own theory as to the reason why), and moderately careful when addressing them with criticism. Yet he is brutal to the women who transgress and violate his sense of taste. It's just my opinion. By the way, in case you think I'm some bra burning feminist - think again - I'm a man! I too, did not care for the women's dining room, but I questioned Vern's liking of that tacky pool table in the sun room. It just confirms my thought that Vern Yip is a mediocre, one note designer with a sadistic streak and a huge ego.

In Donald Trump's words - FIRE HIM.

Posted by Don – June 16, 2008 6:28 PM

Does anyone know where I can find the color of paint used in the Living Room? Love it!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks.

Posted by suzi – June 16, 2008 6:26 PM

So far I think that the best designer is Mikey because he can design, construct and speak another language which it can be really helpfull to the new program. He is the best by the way.

Posted by Rafael Caycho – June 16, 2008 5:56 PM

Well, Vern is doing it again. The judges are such smart alecs. That dining room looked like it was decorated for Halloween. Black walls is certainly no appetite teaser. I saw Vern paint a bedroom black and of course put candles everywhere. Eliminating Scottie was such an unfair travesty. There was nothing wrong with that bedroom. I don't know what those judges have got against good guys. They do it every time. The way to win with them is to be a jerk.

Posted by edna – June 16, 2008 5:05 PM

It appeared this year that the advertising was increased and the show decreased. I'd like to see more of the Design & Designer phase if possible. "Advertising outdid PROGRAM!!!!!"

Posted by K.J. Texas – June 16, 2008 4:30 PM

Sounds like that huge table is going to bite someone in the rump later, kinda worries me that we already know about later tho.

Seriously, leave the cat fights, grand standing, crying and all the rest of the drama for the other 200 channels.

Do the judges get to see the same show we do? Maybe if they did they would have a better clue as to what REALLY (reality the edited version) goes on during these assignments.

Posted by DesignJunkie – June 16, 2008 3:55 PM

I can't believe Stephanie wasn't sent home. Is she going to disolve in tears if the client doesn't agree with her? Her tears and snotty nose look very unsanitary and she clearly has no backbone.

Posted by Janet M. Gleason – June 16, 2008 3:54 PM

I think the judges were correct in complimenting Michael and his paint choice for the living room, it was the basis for the room. The silver leaf was a great choice also and they worked together so well. The sun room should have had a garden room look in my opinion. Don't like to see crying ladies, grow up.

Posted by Marilyn – June 16, 2008 2:46 PM

I loved the joke that they had to build their own hous