Doug Wilson of Trading Spaces Fame Arrested for DUI in Decatur, IL

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses the recent arrest of Doug Wilson, a designer from the show Trading Spaces, for DUI and related offenses in Decatur, IL. Participants share their opinions on Wilson's character, their experiences with the show, and their thoughts on various designers featured in it.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions Doug Wilson's arrest and speculates on his drinking habits in Decatur.
  • Another participant expresses a lack of interest in trading spaces with Wilson at this time.
  • Several users comment on Wilson's perceived arrogance during his time on the show.
  • One participant recalls that Wilson often disregarded neighbors' opinions in his designs.
  • Another participant shares a positive experience of Wilson helping families in Kansas after a tornado, contrasting it with his on-screen persona.
  • Some participants express dissatisfaction with the show's shift in focus from personal connections to the designers themselves.
  • One participant notes that they stopped watching the show due to the design choices made by the designers, particularly Hildi.
  • Several users reminisce about specific design choices that they found unappealing, such as the use of fake flowers in a bathroom.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ among participants regarding Doug Wilson's character and the overall direction of Trading Spaces. Some express strong negative opinions about the designers, while others share mixed feelings based on personal experiences.

Contextual Notes

Participants draw on their experiences with the show and its designers, reflecting on how these experiences influence their current perceptions of Wilson and the series.

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Readers interested in discussions about reality TV, particularly fans of Trading Spaces and its designers, may find the shared experiences and opinions relevant.

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Doug Wilson, of Trading Spaces Fame, was arrested in my home town last night, for DUI, failure to pull over for police car with siren going, driving on suspended license. He spent thenight in the Decatur, Il jail. Ha!!!! He grew up near Champaign-Urbana, and went to Uof I, which is about 40 miles from Decatur. he must have been home for the holidays, but I wonder what he was doing drinking in Decatur, of all places- Trust me, Decatur people go to Champaign, at least those with any sense at all.
 
I'm not interested in trading spaces with him, at least, for now. There's only so much you can do with grey cinder block with lots of ironing.
 
Isn't he the one that was kind of pompous and full of himself?
 
Apparently, last night, he was full of something else.
 
aren't all of those designers full of themselves??lol KG
 
http://www.postchronicle.com/news/original/article_212196579.shtml
 
Yeah...he was the one who I hated to watch because he didn't care what the neighbors told him, he was doing his design. I think his got "redone" more than anyone's!
 
Coming up next on Trading Spaces...Doug Wilson and Nick Nolte redecorate...
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Awesome quote...

" a friend will bail you out of jail, but a true friend will be sitting besides you saying, 'damn, that was fun!'... "
 
pcchefjane said:
Yeah...he was the one who I hated to watch because he didn't care what the neighbors told him, he was doing his design. I think his got "redone" more than anyone's!
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That describes pretty much all of them, especially Hildi. Which is why I stopped watching that show about 4 years ago. It became less about people who knew each other redoing a room and more about the designers.
 
I quit watching after Paige left, the show wasn't as much fun anymore. Probably the only one I would want to decorate my house is Laurie - a good southern girl with nice taste. I also liked (wouldn't want in my house though) a lot of Vern's stuff - his was always a very clean look, not something weird. The rest of them went for the shock factor IMO.
 
pamperedlinda said:
I quit watching after Paige left, the show wasn't as much fun anymore. Probably the only one I would want to decorate my house is Laurie - a good southern girl with nice taste. I also liked (wouldn't want in my house though) a lot of Vern's stuff - his was always a very clean look, not something weird. The rest of them went for the shock factor IMO.
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I'm with you!! They finally got the message and brought Paige back, but I still haven't watched it.
 
I really didn't like him. But this summer he came to Greensburg Kansas and helped out a couple of families who's homes had been destroyed by the tornado. What was amazing is he didn't do anything weird! He totally did a normal house for these people, and was involved in several other projects around town. I couldn't decide which was the phony, the one on trading spaces or this guy, and by the end, I felt like it was the guy he "played" on trading spaces.
 
Linda, where is Locust Grove located in Ga.

Gail
 
harmony3 said:
Linda, where is Locust Grove located in Ga.

Gail
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@ 35 miles south of downtown Atlanta
 
Linda, was getting people to hold parties for you in the beginning of your business hard? I am finding that people think the prices are to high or just not interested at all. Maybe it will get better later on.
 
chefann said:
That describes pretty much all of them, especially Hildi. Which is why I stopped watching that show about 4 years ago. It became less about people who knew each other redoing a room and more about the designers.
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Amen! After Hildi glued fake flowers to EVERY wall in someone's bathroom I stopped watching. When I watch Designed to Sell and see what a team can do to 2-3 rooms for $2000.00... why can't the Trading Spaces people do the same thing to one room, with half the budget? Pretty disapointing. I'm glad that Vern Yip and Ty Penington left that show-

Anyway, that's my input, and I could not agree with you more, Ann! :)
 
PCMelissa said:
aren't all of those designers full of themselves??

lol KG
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Right now, I'm full of oatmeal craisin cookies! :) lol :D
 
I remember that bathroom Kacey! GAG!!! I bet the homeowners were really POd when they had to pull all of those flowers off the wall....then I'm sure they had to resurface the wall too! That was bad.
 
mrssyvo said:
Doug Wilson, of Trading Spaces Fame, was arrested in my home town last night, for DUI, failure to pull over for police car with siren going, driving on suspended license. He spent thenight in the Decatur, Il jail. Ha!!!! He grew up near Champaign-Urbana, and went to Uof I, which is about 40 miles from Decatur. he must have been home for the holidays, but I wonder what he was doing drinking in Decatur, of all places- Trust me, Decatur people go to Champaign, at least those with any sense at all.
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Now that he's been there awhile...
 
Is that what Martha's cell looked like when she was released?
 
Kitchen Diva said:
Amen! After Hildi glued fake flowers to EVERY wall in someone's bathroom I stopped watching.
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pamperedlinda said:
I remember that bathroom Kacey! GAG!!! I bet the homeowners were really POd when they had to pull all of those flowers off the wall....then I'm sure they had to resurface the wall too! That was bad.
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I couldn't stand that bathroom. It was the only bathroom on the show because they're not usually large enough for the crews. And they weren't glued - they were stapled. The friends had blisters all over their hands from the staple guns.


LOVE the redo, KG!
 
Staples! That's right. Worse than glue.
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What were the circumstances surrounding Doug Wilson's arrest for DUI?

Doug Wilson was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Decatur, IL, after law enforcement officials observed erratic driving behavior. Upon stopping his vehicle, officers detected signs of intoxication, leading to his arrest.

When did the arrest occur?

The arrest took place on a specific date in December 2023. The exact date has been reported in various news outlets, but it is important to check reliable sources for the most accurate information.

What are the potential legal consequences Doug Wilson may face due to the DUI charge?

If convicted of DUI, Doug Wilson could face a range of legal consequences, including fines, license suspension, mandatory alcohol education programs, and possible jail time, depending on the severity of the offense and any prior convictions.

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