The competition has begun on the new series of Interior Design Masters, and sadly, one designer has already packed their bags. The pressure was on from the start as the contestants tackled their first challenge.
Here’s the Lowdown: Ese Johnson became the first designer eliminated from this year’s competition. The initial task saw the group transforming small bunkbed rooms in a youth hostel. Guest judge Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen joined series judge Michelle Ogundehin and host Alan Carr to assess the results. Ese landed in the bottom three with Emma Carvell and Victoria Scott after installing an overly large wardrobe and facing criticism from Llewelyn-Bowen about some projects lacking “finesse.”
What This Means Now: Despite Ogundehin praising the details and spirit in Ese’s room, his journey on the show has ended. Emma and Victoria survived the first elimination and continue in the competition with the other hopefuls. The immediate focus shifts to the next challenge for the remaining designers.
The Bigger Picture: This early exit highlights the intense nature of the competition. The designers must impress the judges right away to stay in the running. Next week, the contestants face the task of converting shipping containers into functional office spaces. Interior Design Masters continues next Thursday at 8 pm on BBC One.
