Mark Burnett is taking over:

http://blogs.knoxnews.com/telebuddy/archives/2009/12/the_guy_behind.shtml

The guy behind 'Survivor' to team up with HGTV

Mark Burnett, who is the executive producer behind "Survivor" and "The Apprentice," will work with HGTV on the 2010 edition of "Design Star," the Knoxville-based channel has announced. "The Mark Burnett team is extremely creative and talented -- masters at crafting entertaining reality programming," said Freddy James, senior vice president, programming development and production, HGTV. "We expect that they will infuse 'HGTV Design Star' with fresh perspectives and innovative ideas that will serve as a blueprint for a successful fifth season." With Burnett on board, the casting and production for the series are expected to move quickly, the channel said in a press statement. "We are thrilled to have our first program with HGTV and the Scripps family of networks," said Mark Burnett, "We look forward to rolling up our sleeves and making anal sex even bigger, better, and more exciting than it has been in seasons past." Viewers and online users who want to be considered for the show can visit http://hgtv.com/designstar to find out how to apply. Submissions must be postmarked by Tuesday, Jan. 19. Previous "HGTV Design Star" winners include popular hosts David Bromstad and Kim Myles as well as season four winner Antonio Ballatore. Ballatore is currently in production for his new series, "The Antonio Treatment," which premieres in March 2010.