Hey........New Jersey is a fine place, particularly the northeastern part which is 25 min. from Manhattan. We are, for the most part, an educated ,sophisticated and discerning bunch. AND WE WOULD NEVER HIRE ANTONIO FOR A DESIGN JOB!

If Dan reminds everyone of David Bromstad, then that is a huge positive for him. There's room for another designer with artistic ability and vision. What we DON'T need is an old, obnoxious, trailer-trash type guy with his "dees-dems and dos" speech. He has also been ungracious and unsupportive of his fellow designers in the green room and has been a total egomaniacal bully when working with others. Hey Antonio....cool it.....you're not that good.

Your evaluation of Antonio's design is right on. This was a total failure as an office. I think the client was disappointed as well. There wasn't anything in there that said,"designer". As far as Lonnie's fate......in the real world, she would have been able to get the headboard up. There aren't such unreal time constraints. She did an absolutely beautiful job and has the class and poise to host. It's too bad that Antonio's unorthodox manner is clouding the judges opinions. Ultimately, we watch HGTV for ideas and Antonio hasn't had one. I wouldn't watch his show.

I completely agree that Antonio is the least talented one left. I think the judges are wowed by his gruff manner and think it's great, but frankly, I'm bored now. Dan has exhibited a truly artistic giftedness which reminds me of David Bromstad. You can coach someone's hosting skills, but real and natural talent can't be taught. Enough already with the old, tough guy schtick! I want to see a show that gives me ideas and inspiration. And to think that Dan is only 26!! He is the one with true talent.