Comments on: Challenge 9: Meet Your New Design Star

By: MANCAVE

MANCAVE — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:14:44 +0000

WOW the Hate fest moves on, The true ratings of who watch the show is what they go for, the market share.

But come on people, lets be honest and fair:

Antonio problems:
Kids room really only half done no real toy storage
Bathroom not finished I noticed that.
Yo! Was too much rest of the Hosting was fine

The Good: edgy design,
interesting rooms,
design elements cool
He moved walls and re-purposed the space to be more useful.

over all I felt it was good

Dan Problems:
Paint color, the judges were clear, do not always do everything the client loves to suffer design, Dan should of done different colors in one of the rooms
I did not like the back splash also
The bedroom design was OK not a show stopper

The Good:
Moved the Laundry into a custom closet
The Living room was great!
The Girl's bedroom awesome!
Over all design was good but not truly exciting

Over all a great space

Between the two I felt Dan won this week, but over all it was a tough call between the two.

I know I will not be agreed with because I'm not biased, and I'm a male. Anyone posting they like Antonio at all get – on here and hateful posts, how immature!

Good luck to both I hope both have shows!

By: wildfire_66

wildfire_66 — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:06:18 +0000

I am so upset. If you look at the "individual" designs, Dan's is so much better. Take a look at the white rooms. Antonio showed no creativity at all in the white room – Dan rocked! Look at the celebrity rooms – again, Antonio had more negatives. What, Antonio came up with hot pink ducks on a wall and that makes him the next design star, yeah right. I thought Dan was going to win when I was listening to the judges critique the houses. Again, Antonio had so many more negatives. He barely touched the little boy's room, where's the storage? Vern even pointed out the lack of storage. Didn't he have this same issue when he designed the other little boy's room? Dan was very creative with the 15 yr. old's room. The storage and sliding storage was a great use of limited space. Where's the artwork or whatever on that long wall in the master bedroom? I bet they'll be repainting that room! The main thing was the reactions of the families. I couldn't tell if the husband liked Antonio's design or not. Dan's family loved everything and you could tell. The mother said, "I feel like I'm home!" I won't be watching anything Antonio is doing. I love HGTV, but I'm totally disappointed with them right now. Shame on you!!!!

By: Shelli

Shelli — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:48:57 +0000

One more thing….that kids room Antonio did….what was up with that? AWFUL!!! the only good thing was the stars. My 10 old daughters could have done better with that room!!!!

By: Shelli

Shelli — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:46:42 +0000

DISAPPOINTING results!! I was mad, not worthy staying up for. Antonio has some good ideas but as whole Dan's designs and exections are much better!!! Antonio gets very annoying listening to as well. He repeats the same thing over and over every time! He doesn't tell anything new. Drives my husband and me both nuts!!! Don't think I will be watching his show. Would watch Dan in a heartbeat. Great ideas, gives more information, better flow verbally and in the design. Dan hands down should have won. Mush more inspiring. Antonio did some great things here and there but as a whole did not come close to Dan. Dan….wish you all the best in the future. You will go far. You can do my house any day…wish you would!! This should have been yours!!!
HGTV, Judges…..you really goofed on this one. You just lost a lot of credibility in my book and I have always watched all of your shows.

By: Leo2theNet

Leo2theNet — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:36:43 +0000

Dan was robbed; let's be honest here. My guess is that Vern voted for Dan, based on his supportive comments, while Candace and Genevieve gave their votes to Antonio. If true, I'm disappointed in Candace most of all because Dan's "aesthetic" most reflected her own. Further, I find it odd that viewers didn't get the final say this time (except for the rather feeble online show consolation prize). At the very least, potential viewers' votes should have factored into the final outcome. My theory is that HGTV wanted a different look or vibe to represent the design world, so they picked a rough around the edges, arrogant, straight guy in an effort to bring more "real guy" viewers to the channel. Dan, by their estimation, looked too much like Carter Oosterhouse and seemed too much like David Bromstad, down to the nervous giggle. It's unfortunate that the best man didn't win, but somehow the best man will prevail.

By: GGG

GGG — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:11:43 +0000

Well, HGTV, I hope you’re happy with yourselves … you now have a show that Candice and Genevieve will watch … but not much of your viewing audience! I wanted to throw up when Antonio was hosting and Candice was so taken with him she put her head down on the table in front of her! C’mon, Candice … surely you have better taste than that … or perhaps not!
No one guaranteed fair, and we didn’t get it this time! The final challenge should have been between Dan and Lonnie … then no matter who won, we could have felt good about it! Remember season one with Alice and David? They became friends, and both were great designers.
I’m not sure why any of the contestants would want an online show with HGTV. I would think they would want to put as much distance as possible between the HGTV execs and themselves.
This seems to be the direction HGTV is taking. The Property Shop with Tatiana fits right in there with Antonio’s abrasiveness. Who wants to watch that? Maybe they should work together (ha … like there’s “working together” for either of them) … then they could show real drama … not that they would have any viewers watching!
I’m so disappointed on so many levels — primarily that HGTV doesn’t trust their viewers to vote. The total lack of integrity in editing is nothing short of shameful … the problem is that their compass is so far off, they don’t even feel shame!
I guess Color Splash will be the only HGTV show I’ll be watching. I love that David allows Danielle and Ian, and occasionally Clair, camera time to explain what their part in the design is and how to do it. They obviously work together well as a team and have respect for each other.

By: faithful watcher

faithful watcher — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:10:03 +0000

Gosh–I am so NOT happy with the results of this finale! I love HGTV–cannot live without it–but am so so very disappointed with the judges. I love their shows but think they totally left out the integrity factor when they chose Antonio. He slithered his way through each show–not caring how he treated others and even plotted against them–what kind of example is this??? It doesn't seem to matter as long as his so-called "personality" comes through…All this for ratings??????? I will not be watching his show–and I'll now need to think long and hard before I sit and watch the judges' shows. These judges seem so sincere in their efforts to please their clients–I just can't see them acting like Antonio has–why would they choose someone so blatantly dishonest and different from themselves? If I wanted to watch cut-throat high drama reality shows, I would NOT be watching HGTV all the time! HGTV–PLEASE TAKE NOTICE–we want good desigh shows MINUS the theatrics, PLEASE!!!

By: Jana

Jana — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:54:53 +0000

I just knew Dan was going to win. I fell asleep right before the annoucement but I really though Dan would win. His design was great and I know giving the family a new start was his goal and he did it.What happened,are the execs reading these blogs?I read the results on your site this morning and yes I was dissapointed,not just because Dan didn’t win but how he just walked off the show with not letting him know he did excellant work and he was and awesome contestant. Even Americas Got Talent,bent thier rules. I know Antonio is great and it was a tough decision,but couldn’t HGTV let Dan in their lineup somewhere. AMerica Idol gives thier two final contestants a car even. Come on guys show Dan he is a winner also,at least in the viewers eyes. By the way congratulations,Antonio, I will watch your show.

By: shelly

shelly — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:54:23 +0000

Wow, I thought I was the only one dissappointed last night. Before the show started I really did not favor one contestant over the other. Even though I have to say that Dan’s designs were way stronger throughout the season (who can forget the white room challenge, YUM). But I was going into the finale with an open mind. And the minute I saw Dan’s design I was blown away. I mean to come up with a pulled together, sophisticated, innovative, beautiful design and to be able to finish it in 44 hours was an amazing achievment. And the best part was that he really kept the homeowners in mind and the house suited those ladies well. Antonio’s design was OK. Episode after episode I feel like he could take things to the next level (the designer level) but he just did not. I was going to give him a chance this last episode but he just did not do it for me. The living room looked awkward. I disagree with the judges on the use of color. I felt like the colors were harsh. The kitchen could have been out of a showroom, nothing original (like Dan’s use of cabinet for washing machine), closing off the bathroom was brilliant but that was it. The rest of the room was not pulled together at all. Again, he was almost there. The worst for me was the kids room. Anyone can come up with star cutouts, show us what a designer would do differently.
As for the judges, I really respect these three people and love their shows but I have to say that I will not be as excited the next time Devine Design comes on. I totally think that they went on personality (that they liked) and not on talent. Good luck to you Dan, you have a fantastic future I am sure.

By: Alsdas

Alsdas — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:49:54 +0000

What a shame. Not only did the new format fall flat so did the rating system. Dan was a far better designer and had the great personality to match. Design Star has been slowly falling apart since season one and now I have no interest in watching this show any longer. Antonio has a poor attitude and personality. Don’t expect my family to watch his show ever.

By: ZZTop

ZZTop — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:49:25 +0000

Judges – you got it wrong. Dan’s design was FAR superior to Antonio’s. I could have designed a better bedroom for that little boy in the Starr family. If I had an oddly situated 2-sink bathroom that some designer decided to change to a 1-sink bathroom, I would not have been happy. Hello, just close in the wall and add a pocket door. I will NOT be watching Antonio’s show. His designs are ODD, not thoughtful….and I find him quite abrasive. My TV is set to HGTV all the time – that will change when his show comes on.

By: textrekkie

textrekkie — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:49:07 +0000

I think the producers were trying for a “macho” designer. Did you notice the judges had no imput whatsoever. Over the course of the entire contest, Dan was consistent, while Antonio was all over the place. I’m hoping that Dan wins the fan favorite to get his own show.

By: Chaz

Chaz — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:45:59 +0000

??? Don’t get the choice but I was not a judge, that thing/cabinet over the fireplace was a mess and the living room did not look like that family…. the kids bed will need to be replaced sooner than later. The last design star still has no show and I thought that choice was off. We’ll see if Antonio makes it — I will NOT go out of my way to catch his show. I DVR Candice will not DVR Antonio.

By: Lee

Lee — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:45:41 +0000

I think the judges went the wrong way. While Antonio is not the run of the mill designer – his hosting style is too abrasive and his design style not nearly as creative as Dan’s. I want to see more of Dan!

By: kasm

kasm — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:44:56 +0000

How sad that HGTV has joined other networks in thinking that big, bad, bold, rude, and no talent is what TV watchers want to see. Antonio insulted all designers throughout the series and HGTV bought it. Maybe Dan can be hired to design Antonio’s rooms. Still I won’t be watching. Big, bad, bold, rude and no talent is not my style.

By: Laurie

Laurie — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:43:40 +0000

So very, very disappointing. Agree with most of the comments here: Dan is a far better designer, Antonio is a boor–won’t ever watch his show, the finale seemed predetermined from the beginning, am very put off by all three judges, and the network’s, behavior. Just want kind of demographic are they going after that would prompt them to choose Antonio? Good luck with a show hosted by a lackluster, uneven designer with an obnoxious personality. Dan, you rock!

By: Liza Cardona

Liza Cardona — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:41:57 +0000

I agree I love Antonio but Dan was WAY superior. The last challenge HANDS DOWN the winner should have been Dan. Also Dan’s nursery was better than Kathy’s office space..Seriously, what is going on..shady

By: Judy

Judy — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:41:50 +0000

Yet ANOTHER show NOT to watch. What are they going to call it Antonio’s Attitude! I didn’t watch it last season and am sorry I watched this season. I love HGTV but their treatment of Dan during the finale was unforgiveable! The finale was CLASSLESS, just like the winner!

By: fan in ocala, florida

fan in ocala, florida — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:39:14 +0000

It is obvious that HGTV did not judge the designers on their actual creativity but on their ability to bring a new show to their lineup. Antonio’s home was no where near as well designed as Dan’s. In fact, I thought his child’s room was completely uninspired and a throw away room. No storage for toys or clothes, no place for the parent to hold the child except for some small cushion chair? I feel bad for Dan because he was by far a better designer, he was just not bringing anything new to their show lineup.

By: Judy

Judy — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:36:20 +0000

Dan is the much better designer. I think the judges picked Antonio because they liked his persona and TV presence better. Sorry, Dan is sooooo much more believable and they really messed up by not picking him. He has talent and Antonio’s design style is NOT!

By: francesca

francesca — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:35:11 +0000

i feel antonio was a jerk he argued with his co-workers and acted imature i will not be watching his show
dan was a true professional and easy on the
eyes. he did much better than antonio in the
next to last challage.antonio should of been cancelled for his minature tables,chairs and rugs
i think you have made a mistake and by what i am reading by all the comments everyone agrees with me
get dan a show

By: Patty

Patty — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:30:42 +0000

Hopefully everyone possible will vote for Dan in the Designer vote. That way he will still get his show. I just thought it was rather rude that he wasn’t able to speak at the end. He just left and that was it. He was the better designer but I hope he gets the most viewer votes for his own show.

By: Cyndi

Cyndi — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:27:36 +0000

Antonio brings something fresh and new to HGTV. He will draw in a whole new demographic. Finally there will be a design show that my husband will watch with me.

By: bumblebee55

bumblebee55 — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:16:49 +0000

I am so disappointed! To me, the rooms seemed worse than the "befores" except for the kitchen. . And was he kidding about the mother sitting on the ottoman to read while her son played? That thing was ugly and certainly wasn't a comfy reading chair!. You could tell that his clients weren't overly excited about the finished result either. They did the "oh, wow" response that's expected, but they didn't look like they were "blown out of the water". Their neutral "thank you for doing this for us" said it all. Maybe the judges had him in mind all along because of his personality, but his show should have been cancelled after the White Room challenge. Painting the walls in a striped design that matched the show's colors? Where was the creative unique design, the creative use of the existing pieces in the room? Dan got robbed !!! His house was classy, elegant and functional as well as giving everything the clients wanted – and more! He was truly happy that he had pleased the client, whereas Antonio was happy just watching himself on the screen. It should have been Dan that won hands down!

By: Duane

Duane — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:00:16 +0000

I couldn't have said it better! Kudo's to you. As a trained set designer, in my opinion Dan should have won. I doubt Candice would ever decorate a house or live in a house that didn't have elegance. Dan's designs reveal elegance and are divine. Antonio's designs seem to lack that refinement- in my opinion. Why was there the rudeness, in not acknowledging Dan's contribution's and hard work, at the end of the show? I don't know what they were thinking. I'd never enter a contest rigged like that one- where superior talent is dismissed without even a glance !

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:59:03 +0000

I hope HGTV understands the gravity of the decision of picking Antonio vs. Dan. Looking for something fresh and different to bring to the viewers is a great concept, though feeling that Antonio is that person falls flat. I look to HGTV for inspiration and great ideas for making my own house into a home; the shows that inspire me are Color Splash and Divine Design–they always bring it. Antonio isn't what I think (based off my network of friends, family and such) that any of us would want to watch for any inspiration. Dan, on the other hand, brought ideas to the table in this "contest" which I would love to use in my own home and feel cheated by HGTV for not giving him his own very deserving show which my network of friends would watch week after week. I think HGTV has cheated alot of fans and may have lost some in the interium. Really, Antonio????

By: Ann

Ann — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:55:21 +0000

You are completely right. I just don't understand why the network wouldn't respond to viewer opinion. They do want more people to watch, don't they? I guess it's like when Antonio disregards what the homeowners want because he thinks he knows better.

By: Ann

Ann — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:50:26 +0000

Did America tell you this???

By: Ann

Ann — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:44:21 +0000

LOL. Couldn't agree more, Susan!

By: marsha

marsha — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:43:58 +0000

Yep, just did! Everybody vote!!!!

By: Ann

Ann — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:41:21 +0000

Why do you consider Antonio "fresh and exciting"? Is it because he's covered with tatoos and looks like he needs to be flea dipped? Or is it his total disregard for homeowners and cast mates? I see 100 Antonio's every day. His look and demeanor are anything but original.

By: MANCAVE

MANCAVE — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:38:35 +0000

This is still here?

By: Lee

Lee — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:38:21 +0000

Right on! HGTV was the one channel I loved to watch! Now,I'll find another one.Dan got the shaft. The President and judges on HGTV seemed so rude in not acknowledging Dan at the end of the show. Last season all contestants were brought out and at least recognized for participation. The viewing audience deserves an explanation by management of HGTV as to why Dan was treated so rudely,in my opinion. Words can't express my disappointment in Vern Yip and Candace Olsen. I thought better of them. It would be nice if the judges would explain to the viewers the rationale in their decision making.

By: Marsha

Marsha — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:32:23 +0000

Dan was totally ripped off! I love Vern Yip and Candice but they really screwed up on this! Dan did a better job on every show (except for the $10,000 pergola), especially on this last house. The whole house was beautiful, the colors were great and he totally clicked with the family. Then there was Antonio's mess. The kitchen was nice but the living room was a disjointed mess of colors and the horrible green in the master bedroom was sick. And what happened to the sitting area in the master–he stuck a couch over there just like they already had and didn't like. And the kids room–a plywood dumb looking bed and wooden stars. The mom is supposed to sit on a little cube and read?? It was awful and I can't believe the judges really liked it better. I WILL NOT WATCH HIS SHOW! OR DESIGN STAR AGAIN!! What a fake contest. Sorry Dan and Lonnie! You were both better than the gross, tattooed thug that "won".

By: wcvnc

wcvnc — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:32:09 +0000

Agreed, but an intensely slow process.

HGTV has nowbarred my access to the blog and removedmy comments (directing folks to respond to them via their website...) whichwere professional, not derogatory and seemed to support the majority.

I am a faithful viewer, Home-building and Kitchen and Bath professional. Very sad that they are trying to stifle viewpoints.

By: mandysmom

mandysmom — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:30:33 +0000

Could it be???
Perhaps Antonio won because he is different and HGTV has no one like him..(good or bad)
Perhaps because Dan is going to "win" (already decided) the ON-LINE show.
No one wants HGTV to keep the results of the voting a surprise, not the viewers at least, but because HGTV is going to "pick" the winner of the so called public voting on-line show. If they weren't going to stack the deck against everyone but Dan, why not let us see the voting and current tally. They can't!! They are afraid someone might actually be able to add the votes up, legally, and find someone else the winner. What a mess that would be!! a legal even contest!!
HGTV already has Antonio doing shows and he doesn't have a show yet. No one else did a special after winning, just the one we did not vote in as the winner. How strange is that??
What would happen if eveyone voted for Tori for the on line show??? How would HGTV explain the announcement that DAN won?? Kinda fishy right??? Why not do it and see? bet Dan still wins??

By: Ann

Ann — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:30:27 +0000

I see why you like Antonio, "Helpful Friend". You're both incapable of producing a complete sentence.

By: Smilin' Dog

Smilin' Dog — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:29:38 +0000

I'd be willing to bet that the owners of Antonio's livingroom have already removed the TV Amour AND re-painted!! That room wasn't eclectic it was nothing but a mess. Nothing that Antonio designs is EVER in balance!! ". I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT THE JUDGES FELL FOR THE 'TEARS' AT THE TIME OF JUDGING..THAT IS THE OLDEST TRICK IN THE BOOK!!!" No one favors a BULLY and that is precisely what Antonio was the entire season to his teamates! I'll be one less viewer for his show! By, By Bully…..

By: Alice

Alice — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:27:36 +0000

Antonio is the most interesting — Dan is all about drama and whining; Answer me this — is there a safety exit in the bedroom from which a window was removed in case of hazard? What is great by pasting mirrors everywhere? That was a poor imitation of what Candice creates with beauty and balance. Dan uses a blow-up of someone's picture all the time when he actually is a good artist. Dan provided a place for the washer and dryer in the kitchen — Antonio provided a functional entrance to the bathroom! Dan pasted mirrors above the fireplace on doors opening for the TV; Antonio dismantled a gorgeous old piece of furniture and formed a beautiful housing for the TV above the fireplace. Antonio does not try to imitate anyone but goes with a sense of what is going to work. Again, congratulations, Antonio!

By: Brenda

Brenda — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:26:16 +0000

Did anyone else get the impression that Antonio was going to win no matter what his design ( or lack of design)?

Were we all duped into watching a design competition when it was predetermined? I find it hard to believe that the judges were truly enamored with Antonio. I won’t watch his show and won’t watch DS any longer. HGTV so lucked out with David Bromstadt – he’s a real gem.

By: guest

guest — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:25:47 +0000

I too feel that Dan should have won. Antonio is a great handyman, but as a designer he just isn't quite there. Actually, his bedroom color seemed eerily similar to the wall color used in the new "Paint Over" show starring last year's winner (whose name I don't recall and whose show I won't be watching again). I agree with Vern Yip that his living room floor plan was off, and with David Bromstad that he uses too many little vignettes and doesn't focus enough on the big picture. As for his "refreshingly different" personality, I seem to recall at least one other show with 2 brothers who also have big, bold personalities and they don't seem to have attracted a lot of viewers. I really liked Dan's idea of using the seasons as inspiration for design — personally I am a big fan of autumnal colors and love to decorate with this season in mind. I hope Dan gets the online show and develops this idea some more — I look forward to seeing more of his work.

By: spiket

spiket — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:25:32 +0000

HGTV wants to draw a new type of viewer – the edgy, young, hip crowd. I would assume they and their sponsors know that type of crowd does not spend big dollars on design.

If one picsk an old cabinet up off the street and a few pieces of PVC piping up from Sears and makes an attractive and functional piece of furniture out of it, it may be edgy but it is still cheap.

By: Ann

Ann — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:24:53 +0000

You just said exactly what I've been thinking. I feel like it's some kind of episode of Punked. How could they do this? Like you, I am disgusted with HGTV and have lost respect for the so called "judges".

By: MANCAVE

MANCAVE — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:19:52 +0000

Reported your post to HGTV, uncalled for

By: Tekron

Tekron — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:19:47 +0000

I usually don’t comment on who wins or looses and just enjoy the competition. But, even though Antonio was good Dan was far superior. Did anyone really think that horrible green in the bedroom with those tacky bed linens were nice? Did you notice how unfinished and clunky that Asian cupboard over the TV looked? Dan’s house is much more liveable and classic. Beyond what the home owners could have hoped for. It’s what most people want. Antonio’s house was nice but looked dated and seemed to lack that attention to details and professional design skills. Even the judges had quite a few mistakes and misses to comment on Antonio’s house. Seems like the “producers” decided that they had a Dan already (color splash) and lacked someone like Antonio abrassiveness.
During this season Dan made one big mistake with the boring expensive arbor but besides Antonios pink ducks Dan was far superior. Also, Antonio may be good for a chuckle but I am not looking forward to watching him on TV. Dan was much more pleasent and actually designed. Hopefully, next season will be better or I’ll be tuning out.

By: Sharon

Sharon — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:19:03 +0000

Antonio? What were the judges thinking? Dan's designs were the best! The decision was disappointing to say the least. I have enjoyed watching Candice, Genevieve and Vern but now, in my house, their shows have been cancelled. HGVT just lost a fan!

By: Moscowjoe

Moscowjoe — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:18:57 +0000

I had to sleep on this before I commented as I'm still boiling mad!!! I guess Candice & Gen are just too hard up for a straight guy so they pounced and coooed over the first one they saw on Design Star; but girls, he ain't that good a designer and I wouldn't watch. Am still trying to come up with a logical reason as to why he won and it must be a pre-ordained result. What a mess!! Dan's rooms over the whole series trounced all others consistently. And what was that little Pres of HGTV dancing out there for to lend credence to the travesty. What a bunch of yentas!!

By: jack

jack — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:18:03 +0000

I won't watch design star again and the judges shows either!!

By: MANCAVE

MANCAVE — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:17:58 +0000

SO many people are posting they hate the judges and the show and what ever, I doubt that HGTV will take all of you seriously, these three judges get good ratings on their shows, along with other attacked hosts I saw on posts, Tisk Tisk people stop and think how you are acting.

Ratings will tell HGTV what to do, since the advertisers who pay for the shows, not you, use ratings to decide where the money goes.

By: Kristin

Kristin — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:17:50 +0000

Such a disapointment!!! Dan really should have won, he is by far the better designer. He proved it week after week. Antonio’s little boy’s room was horrible. It was so boring. Dan’s kitchen was great I love how he hid the washer/dryer.I don’t think I will enjoy a show by Antonio.

By: lori

lori — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:17:12 +0000

I watched DesignStar for the first time. I started from the beginning. Dan's white room was the best everon the show. Vern said that the night of that challenge and he said it last night. Dan's house was by far the best. He gave them storage and more storage. The use of the mirrors was great. I hope Dan is seen on HGTV because he truly is a designer. Dan builds, sews, and paints. I already miss his smiling face and laugh. Shame on Vern, Candice, and Geneve.

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:16:55 +0000

I liked Antonio and Dan for different reasons. Dan has better designs, but Antonio is more at ease on camera. Wished it could have been a draw – I would have enjoyed them sharing a show. (Is that too diplomatic?)

By: Sue

Sue — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:16:35 +0000

This is an BAD choice!!! Not worth watching! Dan was waaaaaayyyy better!!! Make sure you vote for DAN in the viewers choice section to host his own show!! That's how we can show him our support!!

By: Rusti

Rusti — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:16:08 +0000

Dan got robbed !! Couldnt believe in results!! Dan is by far the best designer !! The show didnt even acknowledge him after the announcement !! TACKY !! HGTV will lose alot of viewers because of this poor choice !!!! Dan did a fabulous job on the final challenge and his hosting skills were fantastic !!

By: fdembmea

fdembmea — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:16:02 +0000

Looks like a rainbow threw up in Antonio's final challenge living room. Dan's designs are beautiful, sophisticated, and functional and he listens and understands the needs of his clients. Antonio just does what Antonio wants. Yes, Antonio's designs are different, but I don't think I could live with all that "ykes" for very long.

By: mary J

mary J — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:14:15 +0000

I so agree with most! Dan’s design was so much better, I think the judges let the persona tha Antonio brings cloud their judgement!

By: Susan

Susan — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:12:54 +0000

Antonio is not a designer I want to watch. I am very disappointed with Genevieve, Candace and Vern for picking him. I think I like the old judges (I know Vern was one of them) better since they look at this competition from a different perspective. I think HGTV should rethink this show.

By: Ann M

Ann M — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:12:47 +0000

I thought design star was to find the best DESIGNER. They may have liked Antonio better but Dan had it all. A sweet personality AND talent. I thought Antonios last challange was horrible. Very dissapointed with their decision!!!! Im not sure I will watch design star again.

By: spiket

spiket — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:12:03 +0000

Who were the sponsors of this season's Design Star other than Sears? I want to email them all.

By: Spiritchild

Spiritchild — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:11:59 +0000

Wow people ~ let go of the negativity? I actually thought (as the judges said) that this was a difficult decision as it SHOULD be. I think both designers grew on this show and will continue to grow as they learn. I personally wouldn't mind following both of them, but I am interested to see where Antonio takes his work and a show. I feel both of them had shining moments throughout the series and I'm sure those moments were weighed in the final decision.

I felt the ending for Dan was a bit awkward and that yes he deserved something else….what, I don't know but maybe the producers could and should tweak that a bit?

I wish them both luck, because to me although personality wise they had moments where I'm sure they were frustrated with each other, they were both gentlemen before the reveal…and to me it didn't seem forced.

By: Leo2theNet

Leo2theNet — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:11:24 +0000

Sorry, Vanessa… you're wrong. He hugged Antonio. What were you watching?

By: MANCAVE

MANCAVE — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:10:54 +0000

OK but ratings will do more I think

By: guestfromthemidwest

guestfromthemidwest — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:10:28 +0000

I have been reading the comments about the new "Design Star". I couldn't agree more!!!!! I was absolutely floored that Dan didn't win. HIs house makeover was beautiful and comforting. The picture of mother and baby shows how thoughtful he is. Antonio's house makeover looked like a second hand furniture store gone wrong. That master bedroom was attrocious! I thought you wanted more viewers for HGTV, but I will not be watching Antonio with his offensive tatoos and tattered looking wardrobe. Talk about low class. Dan you can be proud of your talent and your class.

By: Sally

Sally — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:10:21 +0000

Though Dan did a very nice job on most of his challenges, he lacks that unique quality to make him stand out. I have been an Antonio fan from day one. His enthusiasm and “shoot-from-the-hip” approach are extremely refreshing, as are his designs. Can’t wait for this fresh vision on HGTV. From a Senior Citizen who knows that life is much more fun outside the box.

By: Katsy

Katsy — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:10:01 +0000

I am very disappointed in HGTV. Isn't this show about good design? We sure didn't see it in Antonio's rooms and he's going to have his own show! I watch HGTV to be inspired for the creativity and the functionality of their designs. Antonio might be slightly entertaining to some but I find his brash personality offensive. I'm surprised that Candice especially would choose this guy when her design is always so immpeccable. Why would I watch someone on HGTV that I could out design!

By: Lee DeMoranville

Lee DeMoranville — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:09:56 +0000

Dan was the clear choice from the overall design and change of his house to the other challenges over the weeks on the show. Antonio has very little excitement to his designs or hosting. My favorite was Lonnie but when it came down to Dan and Antonio, it was Dan all the way. Also, your own poll always showed Dan as number 1 most popular. Your ratings would go up with Dan having his own show. I really like your show but was totally disappointed in the judges choice.

By: Katyd 4 the 32976ers

Katyd 4 the 32976ers — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:09:45 +0000

We (the 32976ers) will not be watching Antonio's show. He is not either the designer or the person that Dan is. We would have supported any one except this person, who really isn't nice.
he comes across very aloof and "snotty".

By: Nita Wilkes

Nita Wilkes — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:09:26 +0000

What a pathetic choice! Antonio's house was horrible–a dark livingroom with chairs only the child could use and a piece on the fireplace that belonged on the nearest junk heap; a master bedroom that was the most hideous shade of green I've ever seen, with postage stamp pictures on a huge wall, no storage, and, in fact, practically no furiture; and what kind of idiot designs a room for a small boy with NO storage for toys? No only will I NOT watch Antonio, who is nothing more than a Hell's Angel thug with no design talent whatsoever, but I will no longer watch the judges' shows, and this may very well be the last Design Star I watch if these three jackasses continue to judge. I. I just wonder how much he had to pay Vern, Candice and Genevieve to win last night, because he certainly didn't win on talent. Hopefully, Dan will get his own show because Antonio will be lucky if his lasts a full season!

By: MANCAVE

MANCAVE — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:09:10 +0000

WOW the Hate fest moves on, The true ratings of who watch the show is what they go for, the market share.

But come on people, lets be honest and fair:

Antonio problems:
Kids room really only half done no real toy storage
Bathroom not finished I noticed that.
Yo! Was too much rest of the Hosting was fine

The Good: edgy design,
interesting rooms,
design elements cool
He moved walls and re-purposed the space to be more useful.

over all I felt it was good

The Good:
Moved the Laundry into a custom closet
The Living room was great!
The Girl's bedroom awesome!
Over all design was good but not truly exciting

Over all a great space

Between the two I felt Dan won this week, but over all it was a tough call between the two.

I know I will not be agreed with because I'm not biased, and I'm a male.

Good luck to both I hope both have shows!

By: wcvnc

wcvnc — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:08:33 +0000

Go to HGTV.com, Home Page. Scroll to bottom of the page and click 'Contact Us'. Let them know how you feel.

Use 'NO Antonio' as your subject line.

Viewers have a voice, HGTV needs to hear from you!

By: Mary

Mary — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:07:58 +0000

Yes, both Genand candice had mad crushes on Antonio. Just shows what the dated in high school. Most of us out grow that kind of thing and look for quality in people. Antonio, is dirty looking – his clothes are messy–The judges are not the blame as mush as HGTV for allowing such a mess to get where it is today. I will not watch Antonio (although he is of Italian origin and so am I) . I think there should be a panel of viewers giving their input to the judges–for what the viewers want and need. I hope all sponsors pull out over this one.

By: Sharon

Sharon — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:07:32 +0000

CONGRATS ANTONIO! Can't wait to see your new show, you have a uniqueness about you that stands out from all the other design shows currently showing. HGTV is looking for a new approach to their shows and I think they hit the right button choosing Antonio.

By: foxfire

foxfire — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:07:18 +0000

The only rational reason for awarding the Design Star crown to Antonio was to punish Dan for his over expenditure on the back yard challenge, a win by default in other words. What a waste of time the show’s new format is, as if the ratings Antonio’s future show generates will substantiate providing him with a 2nd season – NOT going to happen. You heard it here first.

BTW, if anyone watches a rerun, notice how underwhelmed Antonio’s homeowners are when he shows them their bedroom. HGTV cuts away fast as soon as it becomes clear the gushing had turned to polite thanks.

By: SANDYSANDY

SANDYSANDY — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:07:17 +0000

GET A NEW HOST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SO LONG CLIVE!!!

By: mebc

mebc — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:06:50 +0000

Antonio is the winner? How can that be??? I agree that Candice seemed to be in love with Antonio from the start and that's probably how he won. I never liked his ideas – hot pink geese???? No on would want to live with that. I won't be watching Antonio's show – I'm very disappointed in Candice and Genevieve – I don't like Candice's designs either.

By: SANDYSANDY

SANDYSANDY — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:06:44 +0000

TO THE JUDGES YOU BUNCH OF STUIPED IDIOTS!!!!! WHAT THE HELL WAS WRONG WITH YOU!!!!
ANTONIO KISS YOUR ASS!!! YOU KNOW DAMN WELL DAN WAS THE BES AND SHOULD OF WON I COULD TELL THAT YOU HAD HES HOPES UP THEN TURNED AROUND AND KICKED HES ASS!!!!
THE WHOLE THING SHOULD BE VOTED AND DECIDED BY THE VEIWERS NOT YOU!!!!!

By: sandy

sandy — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:04:28 +0000

You have just voiced all of my thoughts. I am very done watching the whole show.

By: Sylvia Percy

Sylvia Percy — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:04:05 +0000

I totally agree with you. Antonio is arrogant and a bully, and he should have been eliminated weeks ago. Dan should have won. After reading a lot of these comments, I do not see Antonio's show lasting for very long. He will need viewers to stay on TV.

By: SANDY

SANDY — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:04:02 +0000

tTHE HELL WITH ANTONIO!!! HES NOTHING BUT A WHAT HE THINKS “LADIES MUCHCO SUPER STUDE”!!!! WHAT THE HELLS WRONG WITH THOSE DAMN JUDGES!!! THEYGAVE DAN NOTHING BUT PRAISE PRAISE AND WHAT DID THEY DO THEY TURNED AROUND AND KICKED HES ASS!!! DAN SHOWED OF WON!!! NOT MR. TATTO MAN!HES HOUSE WAS CRAP!!!!AND I DONT THINK THE HOME OWNERS WERE BEING POLITE I COULD TELL THEY BOTH HATED IT DANS HOUSE WAS SO MUCH BETTER COME ON DO AUDIENCE VOTE!!! THATS ANOTHER THING NO AUDINCE NO FAMILY NO CAR AND A BASTARD OWNER!!!! I REFUSE TO WATCH MR MACHO SHOW HE CAN GO TO HELL!!!!

By: randi

randi — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:03:49 +0000

never again. i'm finished. candice and genieve were a big disappointment. i'm not going to watch any of their shows again. dan was robbed, period. this sucks!!! the boy's room was awful, the bedroom color stunk, and the living room looked like something from goodwill. egads…this was worse than kim myles winning…boooo,hisss…