In a revelation that has left fans stunned, HGTV’s golden star David Bromstad—best known as the charismatic host of My Lottery Dream Home—has opened up about the turbulent path that shaped him into the resilient, radiant figure audiences adore today. Behind his trademark smile and kaleidoscope of colors lies a story marked by bullying, betrayal, personal crises, and hard-won redemption.
Growing up in the small town of Cokato, Minnesota, Bromstad was far from the celebrated TV personality he is today. He endured relentless bullying that culminated in one of the most shocking episodes of his young life: over 600 classmates allegedly orchestrated a public humiliation that left him scarred for years. “It wasn’t just bullying—it was cruelty on a scale I couldn’t understand at that age,” Bromstad later admitted. These experiences sowed the seeds of depression that haunted him throughout his twenties, forcing him to fight battles that fans would never see on camera.
Art became David Bromstad’s salvation. After losing his dream job as a Disney animator, he reinvented himself through interior design—a bold move that led to his 2006 victory on HGTV Design Star. Fame followed with Color Splash and My Lottery Dream Home, making him a household name. But behind the success came turmoil: a dismissed lawsuit, family illness, and personal loss tested his strength, revealing his true resilience and heart.
