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David Bromstad | |
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 Bromstad in 2010 | |
| Born | (1973-08-17)August 17, 1973 (age 52) |
| Education | Ringling College of Art and Design,Sarasota, Florida |
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| Known for | Winner of season one ofHGTV Design Star, host ofColor Splash andMy Lottery Dream Home |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Parent(s) | Richard Harold David Bromstad, Diane Marlys Bromstad |
David Reed Bromstad (born August 17, 1973) is an American designer and television personality. In 2006, he became the winner of the debut season ofHGTV Design Star. He has hosted a number ofHGTV shows, includingColor Splash,Beach Flip andMy Lottery Dream Home.[1]
Bromstad was born the youngest of four children to Diane Marlys Bromstad (née Krueger) and Richard Harold David Bromstad inCokato, Minnesota. His mother is of Swedish and German descent, and his father is of Norwegian descent. His siblings are Richard Bromstad, Dynelle Renee Bromstad and Dyonne Rachael Bromstad. He was always interested in art and design, and while attendingWayzata High School made a decision to pursue a career as aDisney animator. He attended theRingling College of Art and Design inSarasota, Florida,[2] a school known as a starting point for careers with Disney. After graduating, he worked as a Disney illustrator.
At the urging of a friend, Bromstad moved toMiami Beach and tried out for HGTV'sDesign Star, a reality show competition to pick a host for a new show on the HGTV cable network.[3] OnDesign Star, Bromstad competed against nine other potential designers, winning the grand prize – a car, and the chance to host his own show on HGTV. He hostedColor Splash on HGTV from 2007 to 2012.
Bromstad was a guest on the second season ofHGTV Design Star, appearing as a guest judge in the first episode and as moral support to the finalists in "Challenge 7: Island Dreams". He was a mentor from Season 6, and host from Season 7.
In 2012, he hostedDesign Star All-Stars.[4] He appeared on HGTV'sDesign at Your Door and was a competitor in the second season ofRock the Block, partnered with designerTiffany Brooks.[1] He has also appeared onHGTV'd,HGTV Showdown, andBang for Your Buck.[5]
In 2015, Bromstad began hostingMy Lottery Dream Home.[1]
Bromstad is gay.[6]
He owns a home inOrlando, Florida, which was featured onMy Lottery Dream Home: David's Dream Home.[7]
He has a "tattoo addiction" and favors designs that speak to his love of family, color, gay pride, and Disney.[1]
He was the first HGTV personality to be named toOut magazine's Out100 list of prominent LGBTQ people.[5]