now the host of hgtv's "show house showdown." bob has been married but is sadly no longer.ng to turn the beat around, baby. >> he's never been married, ladies. and he's been married a lot. >> let's go to sarah for the first question. >> hi, guys. i'm with alison from rhode island. she has a dating question. >> hello, gentleman. i would like to know why when you ask me out on a date, i have to plan said date. >> ooh, good one. >> i'm working. >> said date. >> she may be working, too. >> because you know what, here's the thing, that is me being very considerate of you. i'm going to do what you want me to do as opposed to what i want to do, which is probably not go anywhere and spend money on you. [ laughter ] guys do not like to be wrong. we took enough of a chance to ask you out. we took the chance you're going to say no. so let's not mess this up anymore. >> i will say this to you. i will eat anything, clearly, anywhere. and women tend to have a more particular diet. maybe they only like a particular type of food. we'll go with it. >> let's go back to sarah. >> next up i ha

in 2007, only 11% of americans had hgtv in their home. >> i still don't know how to use mine. >>> the average student loan debt for recent college graduates is up, apparently. a new report found the class of 2011 finished school with the average debt of $26,600, that is up 5% from the class before. the unemployment rate for recent grads is 8.8% right now, and that is still lower than those without a degree. the unemployment rate for those with only a high school diploma is 19.1%. >>> on a much happier note, it is still fall, but a lot of people may want to start thinking about christmas. >> that's because today you'll have a chance to win free tickets to the national christmas tree lighting ceremony. there are 3,000 seated tickets and 14,000 standing room tickets available. the musical performances at this month's ceremony will be available next month. you can win a ticket online starting at the nationaltree.org starting at 10:00. we'll also have a link on our website. the lottery will run through monday. the 90th national christmas tree lighting ceremony will be held december 6th at

more than three quarters of american homes now have an hgtv. in 2007, only 11% of americans had an hgtv in their home. >>> the average student loan debt for recent college graduates is up apparently. a new report found the class of 2011 finished school with an average debt of 26,600. that's up 5% from the class before. the unemployment rate for recent grads is 8.8% now, still lower than those without a college degree. the unemployment rate for those with only a high school diploma is 19.1%. >> that's a lot. >> it's a lot of money. it is. it is still fall out there, but some people may want to think about christmas. >> next week, you'll have a chance to win free tickets to the national christmas tree lighting tickets. the musical performances at thissier's ceremony will be announced next month. you want a ticket, you can enter online next thursday, october 25th at t thenationaltree.org. the lottery will run through monday. it will be held on december 6th at the ellipse. always beautiful to go down there, even if you can't get down for ceremony i

never, ever, ever getting back together ♪ >> with me now from atlanta, egypt giraud, she is host of hgtv'st show. and from hollywood, brian saffi. he is the hit of "growing shade." "red" just debuted, and with all of her albums, this comes with what taylor is thinking about in her songs. vulture.com did a deep analysis, a scientific analysis of each track. and they claim that taylor's smash hit "we are never, ever, ever getting back together" is a direct hit at ex jake gyllenhaal. egypt, does that make sense to you? >> i'm sure all her ex-boyfriends, their blood pressure goes through the roof every time she drops a new album. but you have to expect she's going to right about her experiences. if you're going to date pandora's box, don't be surprised if something jumps out at you. i just wish i could write a song and make $2 million on my ex relationships. >> the thing is, she plays it close to the vest, she doesn't spill a whole lot, but it keeps us talking about it. a rule -- vulture.com, and they vulture.com. and they think it was her pent boyfriend written all over it. he says, i will te

also known as hgtv's "kitchen cousins." the good life without breaking the bank. >> we were told you might need a little help redesigning a room in the house. >> reporter: cousins have come up with a plan of action. >> you want to focus on one focal point for the room. this room, it's going to be a couch. we build off with other pieces that work well with that centerpiece. >> reporter: two months later, it was the moment they had been waiting for. >> it's beautiful. >> reporter: behold the difference. here's the before. here's the family room after. >> i really like my new desk. i love the couch. >> reporter: now, there's storage for all those toys. a new stain-free rug. and a nod to richard's love of baseball. and stylish, new lighting fixtures. >> now, all i want to do is cuddle down on the couch. >> who doesn't love a good cuddle. joining us now is the stars of "kitchen cousins," anthony and john. happy birthday, by the way. >> appreciate it. >> let's get some tips. if you're going to splurge, one key piece. a sofa, for

. >> let me tell you, from somebody who doesn't do it, this is better than hgtv for the night. >> jimmyes? >> michael is fine. >> jimmy: why do you use the middle name like a serial killer? >> it's just ego and bigger billing. no, when i first started there was another michael roman. >> jimmy: you weren't able to have him desfloid. >> who is to say didn't. >> jimmy: when did you start? >> a professional at 5. >> jimmy: you got paid right away? >> yes. >> jimmy: what was your first thing? >> my first thing was for -- a regional commercial for a hospital in nashua, massachusetts. >> jimmy: isn't that in new hampshire? >> wow. this is home schooling 101. i'm sorry. >> jimmy: nashua is in new hampshire. >> that's amazing. >> jimmy: okay. you got that. >> from there was just a steady workload of commercials and i did a lot of television pilots. >> jimmy: which? >> i did guest spots, i worked with michael j. fox at "spin city." i played the young ted danson on "becker." >> jimmy: young ted dan son? is that how they labeled it? or young becker? >> like young ted becker. >> jimmy: did you a soa

. >> next, the very funny comedian chuck nice, host of hgtv's "strange homes." show every time you're on. premiering october 19th. then we have another very funny guy, rick younger, married with a toddler son. he was just in the commercial that ran before this segment. >> he's in every commercial, i'm tired of it. >> soon to host "face true love." >> another show for him? >> yes. last but not least, the divorce, so sad. now single buff. kidding. currently touring with his band ginny and the grimes. >> scott grimes. he's a nbc guy. >> all right, let's go across the street to sarah and hear the first question. >> barbara has a question about her boys. >> hi, our son is 22 years old and is engaged to get married. we're thrilled for him, but we would really like to know if you have any advice for him. >> 22 and engaged. >> wait, wait, wait. 22. >> wait till you're 30. >> happy wife, happy life. >> date for awhile. >> that's my son's age. that's the last thing in the world i'd want right now, honestly. but we wish him all the best. >> all right, let's go to facebook,

. >>> also, robert pattinson, has he been watching my show on hgtv?he actor diy'ing it, with a drill in a bar. there's a joke there somewhere. someone tweeted, memories from last night. robert pattinson using power tools. new york never ceases to surprise. i'm all for a little diy. hopefully the bar owners were, as well. >> maybe he was going to make a change. >> robert, you're invited on the program. >> and a little twitter piece theater. >>> also in the news. remember dog shaving? well, namo has been a bad doggy. his favorite pastime is stealing and hoarding. his owner caught him in the act of breaking a slinky. he has a sniffing addiction, with dirty sneakers. and he also chewed the face off an antique panda bear. and look what his owner made him do. pa payback. payback is a you know what, everybody. that is "pop news." >>> let's go to sam. >> he's running out. >> hi. wait a minute. let's see this sign because you guys -- tell me your names. >> avery. >> and? >> jack. >> jack, this is awesome. this is your first time in the big apple. take a look a

host lara spencer now on "good morning america" taking her passion of turning trash into treasures on hgtvale some diamond in the rough items. >> you're doing a lot of thinking and the clock is ticking. my mom started taking me flea marketing when i was a little girl. i could always see the good bones behind the bad finish. >>> we showed you this viral video promoting the movie "pitch perfect." which features the cast and others taking on nicki minaj hit "starship." now, we're with the man behind it. >> he's the youtube sing sensation revealing how he created that and he's with our debbie matenopoulos. ♪ >> how many subscribers and followers do you have on your youtube? >> over 100 million now with all of the videos combined. >> he's youtube's a cappella superstar. covering pop hits from katy perry to coldplay. and adele. but get this, mike tompkins doesn't use any instruments, just his own voice and mouth. he showed me how he does it. >> okay, i'll show you what i do. and i'll let you try it. okay? ♪ >> mike is from canada. 25 years old and started beatboxing when he was only 8. >> my par

. >> next, the very funny comedian chuck nice, host of hgtv's "strange homes."for him? >> yes. last but not least, the divorce, so sad. now single buff. kidding. currently touring with his band ginny and the grimes. >> nbc guy. >> all right, let's go across the street to sarah and hear the first question. >> barbara has a question about her boys. >> hi, our son is 22 years old and is engaged to get married. we're thrilled for him, but we would really like to know if you have any advice for him. >> 22 and engaged. >> wait, wait, wait. 22. >> wait till you're 30. >> happy wife, happy life. >> that's my son's age. that's the last thing in the world i'd want right now, honestly. but we wish him all the best. >> all right, let's go to facebook, shall we? stephanie says what does it mean when a guy says he likes you but doesn't want a relationship. >> he is keeping his options open. >> if you look at that statement, you can say it another way and get the same message, i like you, but not enough to have a relationship with you. >> he's telling you the truth. >> he's le