Jonathan Knight is back on Rock the Block, and his return to the HGTV series is giving him a chance to flex his creative muscles. The New Kids on the Block star is most comfortable taking on old farmhouse renovations in New England. But Rock the Block has him tackling a 5,500-square-foot new build in Utah.
The Farmhouse Fixer star is more than up for the challenge, and he's brought along his brother and NKOTB bandmate Jordan on the adventure. After falling short in the kitchen renovation from week one, Jon decided to up his game for the den, powder room, entry, and mudroom renovation.
After seeing Alison Victoria and Michel Smith Boyd winning week one with their sophisticated finishes in the kitchen, Jon chose a bolder direction for his "modern farmhouse." He said, "We chose the swan fixture because I felt it was whimsical, it had a little farm touch to it. I know this could be risky—somebody's going to really love it, or somebody's going to really hate it."
Jasmine Roth and Mina Starsiak Hawk joined the episode to judge, and it's safe to say they did not love it. Jasmine said, "This is unexpected, right?" And Mina added, "It feels very disjointed." When the judges questioned the brothers about their choice, they explained that it was meant to be a conversation piece. Jordan clarified, "It's a swan flanked by two ducks." The other teams couldn't stop laughing at the reveal.
HGTV shared a video of the powder room on Instagram and said, "I'm bored. Tell me your honest thoughts on this faucet." Fans did not hold back in the comments, leaving messages like, "I’m a fan! I love anything that’s different from the norm. It’s fun, I think." Another said, "It’s gaudy but ok." Others had stronger feelings and wrote, "Not for me" and "No. Just no."
One gracious fan said, "I love anything Jonathan and Jordan love ❤️" What do you think of the swan? If you're a fan, you can buy it on Wayfair.
Katie Bowlby is Digital Director at Country Living, where she covers pop culture news including country music, Yellowstone, and all things HGTV, plus gift guides and product reviews. She has been with Country Living for more than 11 years. Before that, she worked for Southern Living. The Indiana University grad also stitches up the cross-stitch pattern for every issue of the magazine.
