I have just watched my first episode today, Jan 03, 2009---Was not familiar with this show nor Kirsten Kemp.
The 2 Chinese guys were ---well, Laurel and Hardy, Abbott and Costello, Keystone Cops--I really can't make up my mind. Either way, they were probably 2 of the most ignorant men I have witnessed in some time--Obviously, Nathan needs a few thousands gallons of reality and common sense pumped into him. He is simply out of touch with life.
Kirsten and her producers must have picked these 2 loonies for their 'viewer ratings potential', knowing how out of touch with reality these 2 guys were, and that it would make for 'good TV.'
Kirsten is what they call in baseball a triple-threat man. She can bat, field, and run. She has intelligence, personality and good looks.
She so obviously knew what she was dealing with , with these 2 knuckleheads, and was up to the challenge.
I would have simply killed Nathan, and then let the other guy finish the remodel. However, she decided to let him live and did her professional best to make the episode as palatable as possible for the viewing public.
Her facial expressions were better than Master Card's PRICELESS!!!!
I have now found out that Kirsten is doing a new show on TLC--I will have to make sure I catch it on Direct TV.
Kirsten-----don't know if you will ever read this---but, IF you ever make it to the Atlanta, GA area, email me (it's registered with my sign up)---I would love to buy you lunch and just chat for an hour or so. I can tell you are an amazing woman and it would be a privilege to meet and speak with you-----
You have a long career ahead of you---keep up the good work!!!