The King of Christmas Whimsy Heads to HGTV!
Glitterville's Stephen Brown joins HGTV's new holiday competition series,
Big Bargain Holiday Showdown,
as a judge!
Get ready for a holiday showdown with a little extra sparkle! ✨
Glitterville Studios founder and creative visionary Stephen Brown, known as “The King of Christmas Whimsy,” is bringing his signature holiday magic to HGTV's brand-new competition series, Big Bargain Holiday Showdown, premiering Tuesday, November 10th!
Hosted by Olympic gold medalist Tara Lipinski, the festive new series challenges teams of Christmas enthusiasts to transform ordinary spaces into extraordinary holiday wonderlands, all on a budget! With just 48 hours and $500, each team must dream up imaginative designs, clever DIY creations, and showstopping holiday transformations.
And who better to help judge all that Christmas creativity than the King of Christmas Whimsy himself?
Stephen joins fellow judge and interior designer Pelar Fullilove to evaluate the festive transformations, bringing his unmistakable eye for imaginative design, playful details, and larger-than-life holiday magic to the competition.
From Santa's Workshop to Retro Christmas and everything in between, the series promises plenty of creative inspiration, friendly competition, and holiday cheer.
View Stephen's Sneak Peek on Instagram!
Tune In for a Little Holiday Magic!
HGTV's Big Bargain Holiday Showdown
Series Premiere: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
9 PM ET / 8 PM CT | HGTV
Don't miss Stephen as he helps crown the Christmas champions in this festive new series!