HGTV star David Bromstad is the high-energy host of a handful of your favorite shows — but some viewers aren't too keen on his quirky TV persona.
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00:00HGTV star David Bromstead is the high-energy host of a handful of your favorite shows,
00:06but some viewers aren't too keen on his quirky TV persona.
00:10David Bromstead has been a staple on HGTV since 2006, when he won the first season of
00:16the competition show Design Star.
00:18After proving his talents, he was offered a hosting gig on several other shows, including
00:23Color Splash and Design Star All-Stars, and has appeared on nearly a dozen other HGTV
00:29programs.
00:30However, his spotlight really picked up in 2015, when he became the host of My Lottery
00:35Dream Home, which focuses on helping those who have come into large sums of money find
00:40their perfect house.
00:41Despite Bromstead's outgoing personality and successful shows, some people aren't a fan.
00:46As the designer's career has progressed, so has his personal style, which hasn't always
00:51gone over well with viewers.
00:52A self-proclaimed tattoo addict, Bromstead has continued to ink his skin over the years
00:57as a form of self-expression, and as of 2024, has most of his body covered in art, including
01:03his arms, legs, hands, torso, and even up his neck.
01:07Some HGTV fans have taken to message boards to express their distaste in Bromstead's look,
01:13with one saying,
01:14"'What the hell has David Bromstead done to his body?
01:16The tattoos make me think he isn't okay in the head.'"
01:19Others, however, are more understanding of his choices, as one person on Reddit explained
01:23that they, quote,
01:24"...genuinely believe his body art is personally meaningful to him."
01:28Even if other aspects of Bromstead feel too eccentric for their tastes, like his, quote,
01:33"...attention-seeking clothing choices and flamboyant TV persona."
01:37"'Oh, the Lottery brings couples together, I love that.'"
01:40The David Bromstead who hosts My Lottery Dream Home is much more out of his shell than the
01:45David Bromstead from his early HGTV days, while his burgeoning personality may be a
01:50result of being more comfortable expressing himself.
01:53Some viewers find it off-putting, suggesting that he's aiming for attention and that his
01:57overly positive attitude is a put-on.
01:59As one commenter said,
02:00"...he's totally over-the-top and ridiculous in the things he says.
02:04So many cliches."
02:05Multiple people explained their irritation that Bromstead often uses the phrases,
02:10"...adorable and cute," in reference to his clients, who are often couples.
02:14Someone else put it simply,
02:15"...he doesn't act natural."
02:17One video that Bromstead posted to Instagram with behind-the-scenes footage of an episode
02:21of My Lottery Dream Home showcased his playful personality, over-the-top outfits, and interaction
02:27with his clients and the show's crew.
02:29While it may seem outrageous to some, one viewer expressed a more nuanced opinion, posting
02:34on Reddit,
02:35"...I think the never-ending positivity can read as condescension sometimes, but I genuinely
02:39think he's just a really positive, open-minded person."
02:43"...come on, give me something, give me a challenge."
02:45Part of the reason that Bromstead may come off as fake to some viewers of My Lottery
02:50Dream Home might have more to do with the show itself than the host.
02:53Some HGTV fans feel that Bromstead acts as little more than a chaperone for clients as
02:59they walk through their prospective homes, and is only there for his colorful commentary.
03:04Without a renovation aspect to the show, his job is more focused on his outward persona
03:08than anything design-related.
03:10Bromstead has clearly proven his skills with his time on Rock the Block with his fellow
03:14design star winner, Tiffany Brooks, with whom he has a great relationship.
03:18One viewer claimed,
03:19"...My Lottery Dream Home is surely a waste of his design talents."
03:23Another suggested he would be a better fit for a different project, writing,
03:27"...I think he'd be great for a DIY budget design decorating show.
03:31HGTV is missing that, something colorful and fun and low-stakes."
03:35With Bromstead's love of bright colors and exciting designs, we think that viewer might
03:40be onto something.
03:41If Bromstead were to give up his hosting gig on My Lottery Dream Home for something more
03:45artistic, viewers might be more interested in his designs than his personal expression.
03:50But whenever your job revolves around you being entertaining and engaging, especially
03:54on television, there are always going to be some haters.
03:58Besides, it doesn't look like David Bromstead is leaving HGTV anytime soon.