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Jennywa
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07-17-2003

Sunday, June 20, 2010 - 7:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jennywa a private message Print Post    
I would never watch a show hosted by Nina. I'm sure she was kept for drama, but will not win.

Dipo
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04-23-2002

Sunday, June 20, 2010 - 9:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
LOL, so amazing how the first three minutes made me dislike Nina even more than I did last week!

Does it seem like Genivieeve(sp) is speaking funny, like she is trying to be sophisticated or something.

Tishala
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08-01-2000

Sunday, June 20, 2010 - 9:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tishala a private message Print Post    
That Tera girl was the worst IMO. Much worse than that girl who left last week. Her inspirations were the colors of the garment? WTH?

I can't figure out Candice on this show. I love her regular show--Divine Design and Sarah's House are the only shows on HGTV I hate to miss--but on this show she's just wasted. Besides, I can't figure out why they can't ever give her a hair style for her face. She's not an unattractive woman, but her hair always emphasizes the narrowness of her face, and not to good effect.

Mummy35332
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09-09-2005

Monday, June 21, 2010 - 12:12 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mummy35332 a private message Print Post    
I missed the first week too. I don't like Nina either. The whole you can't be bullied unless you allow it reasoning argument realy miffs me off. If someone can fight the bullies, the bullies move on. For a judge (Yip) to defend the actions really really made me angry. Yes it is a competition and yes you do have to fight for yourself when you are there, but when you are in a group with a bully......the group needs to stand united and push out the bully.

Anyone else catch the glimpse of Zarin Fabics about 14 minutes into the show?

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Monday, June 21, 2010 - 4:19 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
I don't watch any of the design stars' shows, but if I did, I sure as heck wouldn't watch Nina's. Talk about an abrasive personality! Ugh!

Bombaycat
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07-21-2007

Monday, June 21, 2010 - 5:10 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bombaycat a private message Print Post    
I disliked Nina on the first episode when she threw Courtland under the bus and ultimately won the challenge. She is a mean-spirited bully. I can only hope it bites her in the butt.

Mummy-Yes I caught the Zarin Fabrics sign. I made up my mind right then if they have Jill Zarin on this show for any reason I will quit watching. I've seen enough of Jill on RHONY to last a lifetime.

Does anyone know if there is a connection between HGTV and BRAVO TV that might explain the Zarin Fabrics promo?

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Monday, June 21, 2010 - 6:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
Like her or not, Nina did a good job in the first design challenge, and quite honestly Tera equalled her in nastiness this episode without producing a real reason for the choices she made in her design. And of course there is the drama factor. I don't think she will win because the producers have to know that she's already turned off the viewers, but keeping her around will make her ultimate fall from grace so much more fun to watch (I'm feeling a little mean this morning).

I thought that was a very difficult challenge and I don't think either team did a great job.

Lilfair
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07-09-2003

Monday, June 21, 2010 - 8:53 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lilfair a private message Print Post    
I agree with Jgalt that Nina will never win this competition but will be kept around for the drama.

Nina doesn't come across as likable and likability is 99% of why people succeed on TV. Tera didn't seem very likable either.

None of them has stood out for me as a potential star. Nina will be around for a while just to give the audience someone to root against.

I'm watching The Art Design show, Next Food Network Star and this show and all the contestants are running together in my mind.

Thank you Jimmer for posting all the pic of the contestants on so many different threads xoxo!!!

Chitchat58
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07-25-2008

Monday, June 21, 2010 - 10:01 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Chitchat58 a private message Print Post    
I have that same mirror that the girls had in the bedroom, and believe it or not I have it on a wall that is painted similar in color.

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Monday, June 21, 2010 - 10:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
Yes, I was wondering what Michael did that merited him winning last night. Would have been helpful if they had explained that to us. Michael and Courtland kind of blend for me, Trent doesn't seem to bring much to the table, and Dan is kind of my favorite at this point, simply because he has a great smile. Tom seems a bit over-confident and smug.

Are they gearing for a male win this year? The females are dropping quickly.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Monday, June 21, 2010 - 11:01 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
I thought Courtland won last night?

Tntitanfan
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08-03-2001

Monday, June 21, 2010 - 11:01 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tntitanfan a private message Print Post    
How soon is the full episode usually available at the HGTV website? I found episode 1 and a couple of clips from last night, but I didn't see the whole episode available - or maybe it's me?

Dipo
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04-23-2002

Monday, June 21, 2010 - 11:26 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
Courtland did win, LOL.

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Monday, June 21, 2010 - 12:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
See...I can't tell them apart!

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Monday, June 21, 2010 - 1:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
LOL Roxi! :-)

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Monday, June 21, 2010 - 2:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
OK so I finally have a minute and can comment on last night's show.

I thought both apartments had elements of "good design" but they all failed in one area. The boys' bedroom was awful, I thought. I didn't see the cute jammies or the over the top wedding gown at all in there. I actually liked the girls' living room, but hated that wicker basket with the blanket barfing out of it. I did like the creamy yellow walls in the bedroom, but hated the "navy" (was that really NAVY? looked royal blue to me) drapes in both rooms. Also hated Nina's "mural" but did love Stacey's chair.

So far, I don't see any real standout designers in this group. Not like in the past two seasons, where you sort of knew someone was gonna be a total rock star at some point. The designs I've seen so far are nice. Nothing spectacular, nothing that blows me away, nothing really all that noticeable.

Dipo
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04-23-2002

Monday, June 21, 2010 - 2:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
I have been wondering if the quality of the designers or challenges is down because Marc Burnett is now producing the show. I miss Clive (wasn't he the host before) hosting and talking to the designers as they are working.

It almost seems like it is now the Vern Yip show (I like Vern) and Genevieve and Candice are window dressing or something. I can't put my finger on it other than Marc is involved and wasn't before, but it is definitely not the same show.

Plus, that is crap that the interpersonal relationships don't have anything to do with the winner. If the person can't get along with the other teammates how are they going to manage a show where they have to get along with assistants, carpenters, etc.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Monday, June 21, 2010 - 2:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
I was thinking the same thing while watching this show, Dipo... "I miss Clive!"

I kind of thought the same thing about the interpersonal relationships thing, too, but then I realized... maybe it's just the interpersonal relationships with you fellow designers and competitors that he means. I'm sure the contractors will provide input to the judges at some point (and we'll see more interaction with 'em as the show heads towards the finale).

Teachmichigan
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07-22-2001

Monday, June 21, 2010 - 2:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Teachmichigan a private message Print Post    
I got the feeling all three judges were speaking extra slowly last night - like it was a pronunciation contest or something. Drove me a bit batty.

I miss Clive, too. :-(

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Monday, June 21, 2010 - 3:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
I'm not sure this set of judges actually mesh. They also seem to be sharing duties, which is confusing. Who's the actual host? Is it Vern? Is it the tall blonde? (Can't remember her name offhand.)

And didn't Clive generally check in and/or toot the air horn when time was up? Now they just seem to stop all on their own, and then line up and wait for the judges. Seems like there is much less interaction between the host and the contestants.

Plus Clive had a slightly snarky tone sometimes that was hilarious.

Lakecat
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10-01-2006

Tuesday, June 22, 2010 - 9:24 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lakecat a private message Print Post    
This is a bit OT but what happened to Antonios show? I saw one episode-is that it? How can TPTB know if the viewers are going to like a design show if there is only one episode.I probably wouldnt have his design in my house because Im uber traditional, but at least it was interesting.

Tntitanfan
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08-03-2001

Tuesday, June 22, 2010 - 1:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tntitanfan a private message Print Post    
I saw the second episode today! Was I THRILLED to see Nina in the bottom two - I could only have been more thrilled if she had left!!

I officially HATE team challenges. Very difficult to blend different styles, tastes, etc. into a cohesive whole.

Vsmart
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02-10-2003

Wednesday, June 23, 2010 - 6:17 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vsmart a private message Print Post    
I hate to think that Nina will be the next Antonio-someone who the public hates, does ugly design, but has already been signed up to host.

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Wednesday, June 23, 2010 - 7:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
Although I agree about team challenges, when you think about it, most of the HGTV shows are a "team" effort...a designer, a carpenter or two, and usually one or two other shows. If the designer is so egotistical and stubborn then the design usually doesn't get pulled off well (for instance I rarely watch Jamie Drurie (SP?) show because I find him usually rather rude to his staff...it might have gotten better but that was the impression I got the first few shows so I was turned off). The host has got to work as part of the team and respect his or her other coworkers in order for the designs to get pulled together in what is usually a very short timeframe.

Dipo
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04-23-2002

Wednesday, June 23, 2010 - 8:50 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
I don't watch Jamie Drurie for the same reason Roxip. I will watch all the shows around his but turn the channel when he comes on, his attitude makes me uncomfortable which makes the show not enjoyable.

I think we have time for Nina to go, as the show goes on she shows her true colors more and more.