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I think HGTV knows they basically ruined the validity (whatever it actually had) of this show by what they did last season by negatively impacting good design teams. I am pretty sure they had a more difficult time getting participants this year, and it looked like a dumbed down version of the show versus previous competitive seasons, imo.

I was just relieved Chelsea and Cole didn’t win, so I was okay with anyone else.

I wasn’t thrilled with the winner, but I understand the choice. I also don’t really like the tallest competitions either. It takes away from good design.

Several years from this post, lol, but I agree! I just did a rewatch, and I couldn't figure out why LG looked so weird since I have seen her recently and she looks much better than this--and it is because she has so much unnatural eye makeup on. I have no idea why, as she is very pretty and doesn't need it, nor does it suit her personality or the character. I found it distracting all of the way through, and I kind of remember thinking the same on the 1st time I watched years back.

I waited a long time for another rewatch of the Gilmore Girls as I find that after having seen it several times, it is better to have a few years distance before diving back in--to watch it with a fresh perspective (as much as possible anyway) I found last time my perspective on Season 7 changing, and this time clinched it for me. Other than the Christopher stuff--after that, it is a favorite season for me. The reasons why are listed below, but I will preface that even the Christopher stuff bothers me less over time as others have said on a different forum--it was almost like Lorelai needed to get that out of her system and once she did she could really move on--not that I would ever have wanted her split from Luke or for her to marry Chris, but I can better digest it thinking of it that way. For me Season 7 gets back to Stars Hollow charm, and cleans up what Season 6 messed up. I know everyone loves the original writers, but Season 6 was not their best work, imo. Season 7-- I loved: Luke / Lorelai moments of building their relationship back up--him reaching out to her for help, her being there for her for her dad's health, the corn maze moment, the singing to Luke, and of course the coming together in the last episode. Richard--had 2 beautiful moments with Lorelai at Rory's graduation and at the going away party Lane and Zach--even though not what I would have chosen, they took on their new roles beautifully and it was nice to see the town support them so nicely (and the funny moments with her mom) Logan growing up and all that went on with the relationship that seemed very real Paris was amazing in this season, and her relationship with Rory, and also her funny relationship with Doyle Emily had some great moments in this season as well. The discussion about the kayak and other ways she respected Lorelai, and also how she tried to get L to borrow money so they could continue Friday night dinners, lol Rory finding her path in a realistic way I am probably forgetting so much, but I love the last few episodes so much, especially the party and all that happened there, along with the ending scene at the diner.... tears! so many tears at the end :-)

I really like this show, and think they are doing a great job of enjoying the space and being realistic about the renovations they can complete.

I watched Survivor for many years but once they switched to 90 minutes I only lasted a season of that. I just got too bored and had to stop watching.

Page wasn’t my favorite on Rock the Block, but she was okay here. She and David worked well together. That said her design work doesn’t come close to Hilary’s. All of Hilary’s designs were impeccably done. I found Page’s to be just okay. I am surprised they chose to stay.

I think the bros are into the same color of wood for all of the kitchens this season, lol. I have never seen so many similar kitchens from them.

Nothing came up on my dvr yesterday. Did they end up having the event and ladies final?

I don’t see women’s free on the tv schedule? Is it only on peacock and not on E like the other events?

I just want to know why almost all of the designs are pretty bad? They are both capable of doing better, and I don’t even care for them as designers. And Ant was right, how did they end up with such similar designs for the bedroom? Both were ugly, but similar.

Thank you! I figured I missed something but rewound back and still couldn’t figure it out, lol.

I am confused. I understand Cam not passing as they weren’t doing much to him and he caved. But the other football player wasn’t clearly threatened by just being on a diving board? So why would he know to confess, as they decided he should to pass? The other two had more obvious examples that they would drown so had no choice but to confess. I think the finale is always a little confusing and I can’t help but think more would pass if they better understood what the expectations are. I am happy with the winners but not sure why the ending is always like this.

I was pleasantly surprised. I feel like he is trying to have conversations and truly interact/engage with the women, which is a good start. Many of the women seem sincere and nice, and so hopefully there are some good in the bunch to make it to the end without too much drama.

That episode was much better. It is nice to see the remaining hang in there.

On Ben and Ashley's Almost Famous podcast, they have an interview with Brad Womack that is really nice. I have always respected him, and his general character, and this interview really shows that. He is also funny and self deprecating. Just wanted to mention it, as it is worth a listen :-)

I really enjoyed this show. I was hesitant at first as I thought it would have too much creepy factor, especially after the saw scene early on in the show. However, the show really took off after that in a positive way, and I loved the last 3 episodes and how they built up the storyline. I was pleasantly surprised by the ending and the character growth.

I felt the whole series dragged on. I would not have started it had I known I would dislike it as much as I did. But I made myself finish it, lol. So you are not alone.

I think this season is not as good as the previous two. The editing is awful, they hardly show some even though they know they don’t last long. In previous seasons if they ignored someone it was because they knew there was time later. The challenges are also less interesting. I didn’t watch the fighting section so that explains why so many were missing later. I am not really into anyone that is left.

So you have to wonder why some that know they leave early build up the experience so much. I was looking forward to Trista and assumed she stayed longer as she has been talking about it a lot. Then on this episode she is basically out in the first 5 minutes as she asked to leave. I just find it odd she would be so hyped about the whole thing when she was barely even a part of the show. I think she was expecting to be shown more, and will see they basically shoved her off quickly, lol.

I don't know if anyone watched the celebrity special this past 2 weeks? I thought it was mostly good, but I wasn't always in agreement with the winners. There were some times that Sophia Bush's team was overlooked when it shouldn't have been so I was glad to see that she won the last build.

The quads were off a bit but that happens once in a while as they get into the season. Nathan had a few off competitions as well. Ilia added some quads in at the end to make up for the earlier mistakes. They said he had begun going off the program elements he submitted beforehand. As for Amber I think the thing that is really great this season is that she isn’t unraveling with minor mistakes and still winning…so much different than her previous imperfect routines,imo.

I never really felt much about any of Chandler's dances throughout the season. She was very good, but a connection was lacking for me. I always felt that Joey and Jenna brought a great energy throughout, and I am happy with the ending. Danny-- I don't think Barbie was a fitting freestyle. It felt too much like they were copying something versus doing something original.

She makes a big to do about how he made her feel bad, and then she "clarifies" on instagram how much she loved him and all of the great things. Well, then don't do an interview with the other stuff as the focus then....