All-Star Judging Panel Delivers Expert Evaluations in New Season of 'HGTV Design Star'

All-Star Judging Panel Delivers Expert Evaluations in New Season of 'HGTV Design Star'

Original HGTV Design Star Winner David Bromstad to Mentor Finalists

NEW YORK, June 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- With the addition of 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, HGTV Design Star returns for a sixth season on Monday, July 11, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. 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. Hosted by Tanika Ray, HGTV Design Star will air on Mondays through September 12.

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