I think the prize isn't great for an interior designer if the show is to be a spring board. Some sort of actual interior design project would perhaps attract better people. Maybe even have each week as a smaller example of part of the bigger prize project.Michelle speaks to the contestants like they're lower sixth students who are full of enthusiasm but need a lot of knowledge and skill imparted, I appreciate all the contestants develop over the series but I think Michelle would prefer a group that's a little more accomplished and need less of her guidance. I bet she's in the equivalent of the teachers lounge cracking open a gin before the bells' even gone when filming
Like the prize is a hotel makeover. Week 1 is standard guest bedroom in a posh hotel. Week 2 is a dining room of a charity. Week 3 is still shop week etc and one of the judges is the owner of the final prize building seeking out who's style they like best.
Hope that makes sense, just a random brain dump of an idea!