"HGTV Design Star 2011" is an interior design reality competition series in its sixth season.
"HGTV Design Star 6" adds a star-studded panel of guest judges, including designers Thom Filicia, Robert and Cortney Novogratz, Nate Berkus and Kathy Ireland, as well as Food Network's Paula Deen and Dina Manzo, event planner and former cast member of "Real Housewives of New Jersey." The series' celebrated line-up of stars includes HGTV's own returning judges Genevieve Gorder, Candice Olson and Vern Yip,
The finalists, who include professional interior designers, retail merchandisers, stylists and artists, must impress the judges with their ingenious designs and sharp on-camera skills to avoid elimination. The "Design Star 2011" contestants include Alisha J Allen, Meg Caswell, Kellie Clements, Mark Diaz, Leslie Ezelle, Blanche Garcia, Kevin Grace, Douglas Hines, Cathy Hobbs, Bret Ritter, Karl Sponholtz and Tyler Wisler.
The judges will visit the location of each design challenge to complete in-person evaluations of the finalists' work. The finalists also must successfully complete tests of their on-camera hosting skills, which range from providing simple design tips to executing a full design demonstration on a national talk show. Along the way, David will offer the finalists his helpful design insights and hosting advice.
"HGTV Design Star" Season 6 is produced by 495 Productions.
"HGTV Design Star 6" adds a star-studded panel of guest judges, including designers Thom Filicia, Robert and Cortney Novogratz, Nate Berkus and Kathy Ireland, as well as Food Network's Paula Deen and Dina Manzo, event planner and former cast member of "Real Housewives of New Jersey." The series' celebrated line-up of stars includes HGTV's own returning judges Genevieve Gorder, Candice Olson and Vern Yip,
as well as a guest appearance on the panel by John Gidding. David Bromstad, the first "HGTV Design Star" champion, will mentor the finalists as they compete for a chance to win their own show on HGTV. The series is hosted by Tanika Ray.
The finalists, who include professional interior designers, retail merchandisers, stylists and artists, must impress the judges with their ingenious designs and sharp on-camera skills to avoid elimination. The "Design Star 2011" contestants include Alisha J Allen, Meg Caswell, Kellie Clements, Mark Diaz, Leslie Ezelle, Blanche Garcia, Kevin Grace, Douglas Hines, Cathy Hobbs, Bret Ritter, Karl Sponholtz and Tyler Wisler.
The judges will visit the location of each design challenge to complete in-person evaluations of the finalists' work. The finalists also must successfully complete tests of their on-camera hosting skills, which range from providing simple design tips to executing a full design demonstration on a national talk show. Along the way, David will offer the finalists his helpful design insights and hosting advice.
"HGTV Design Star" Season 6 is produced by 495 Productions.
Blanche Garcia and Mark Diaz Design Star 2011 Blanche Garcia, Meg Caswell and Tyler Wisler Design Star 2011 Cortney Novogratz and Bob Novogratz Design Star 2011 Kellie Clements, Karl Sponholtz and Leslie Ezelle Design Star 2011 Thom Filicia and Genevieve Gorder Design Star 2011 Kevin Grace Design Star 2011 (right) Design Star 2011 Pictures
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