Ryan I just finished watching the show and I have to tell you I think you are amazing! You always keep your cool and you definetly have it together and I think Jeff is so jealous of it. He even said in this episode he screwed your relationship up! Keep doing what your doing and you definetly have this viewers support!

Hi Ryan- I love watching you on the show. You are a wonderful designer, father and friend. Great blog, keep up the good work.

Ryan, for Jeff's sake I hope that you are being sincere because it sure doesn't look like you have been completely forthright.

Mr Brown:

I can't believe your nerve and how dare you twist around FACTS that show your TRUE motives and behavior! You need INTENSE therepy. Jeff caught you RED HANDED through your web site, Lying, schemeing, STREALING work FROM JEFF for yourself ONLY!

That client CALLED FOR JEFF, NOT YOU (as most do) and you intentionally did NOT inform him of their interest IN HIM (NOT YOU) and STOLE that client AWAY from Jeff for YOURSELF! By the way, why are YOU on HIS SHOW to begin with??? You are a JEFF LEWIS WANABE and also are a liar, sneak and a THEIVE! You have always ridden Jeff's coat-tails!

You are one who is JEALOUS, ENVIOUS and Jeff has FINALLY kicked you to the curb, where you belong!

I hope SCREWING Jeff over to line your own pockets was worth it cause he does NOT NEED YOU, it's the other way around, YOU FOOL!!!

What comes around, goes around! Everybody will BOYCOTT BROWN DESIGNS!!!

Ryan, As a Mom, I would be upset and protective of my daughter as well. Jeff definitely does not know boundaries! However, he seems to be justified in his suspicions of your behavior. It does seem odd and back handed of you to be rerouting internet requests for more info on Jeff to your own site. Very sneaky Ryan! What else are you up to!

It seems pretty clear that you are only worried about yourself and your business and are using Jeff and your history together to only further yourself and your business. Really sad.

If it wasn't for Jeff, no one would even know you existed!!!

Wow. I am glad I don't have friends like you. So, you get some popularity on Jeff's show and receive new clients because of it, then basically stop sharing any clients with him. I can't believe that you took an A-list client without even telling him. No, you are no friend. I hope Jeff can take you off of the show.

Ya, I had to turn the channel when Jeff was going on about girls gone wild with Ryan's child! Yikes...Jeff can be hilarious, but this was being raunchy with a little girl. Not good. Kind of bummed this season. A lot of sexual undertones. Seems kind of desperate. I love the sarcasm and the actually creative transformations of the houses...:) hope it gets better. Was one of my favorite shows!!

I'm sure it is difficult to see how shady you were being.

It was very sad to see such a great friendship like yours going through something like this.

I really hope that you two have worked things out!

Friendships like that don't come along very often.

As for chloe. I agee that teaching poor chloe those things in the first place was not a good idea.

However, from what I saw, She did bring most of it up again herself (well except when Jeff asked her what her favorite drink was)

Hopefuly with time he will come to understand how inapproprate teaching her that was in the first place.

You can tell that he really loves that child though!

Ryan I like you but you have not specifically denied the things Jeff has accused you of. You're just making general statements about how hurtful the words are, or how active Jeff's imagination is. I think you have stiffed Jeff out of things. But you won't your own identity seperate from Jeff, so I get it. But it's still not right.

Hi Ryan, I like you on the show and I appreciate you are trying to raise your daughter correctly. She is obviously a bright child. However, lighten up a little. You are blessed to have a friend that wants to be in her life and cares for her very much. They have fun together and it is harmless humor. Lisa from NY

Ryan this is the nicest thing I have ever read or heard you say about Jeff. Maybe you should think about THAT when you are talking about how close you two are. On the show you always seem to go on and on about how difficult he is. While I'm sure this is true, I never hear him cream you the way you cream him. That being said I like your friendship with Jeff and hope it continues. You two are good for each other.

Ryan, It seems as though your actions are very calculated. Jeff obviously hurt you in some way and you're acting like a scorned business partner/lover, finally able to flaunt your success. As a parent you gave mixed signals when you laughed with Jeff about Chloe's acting out last year. You don't appear to be very honest or forthright this season.

I don't know, Ryan. You seemed a little sneaky(on the show). People love Jeff because he's an open book. You, on the other hand, always say and do the right thing on the show. Just not sure if you are being truthful.

Jeff is in a tuff situation with Ryan and i think that wasnt the right way to go ahead and separate one thing from another.

Ryan, I just wanted you to know one of the little girls in my family had been taught similar things.... I am happy to report she grew up to be the most conservative and classy of young women.... Trust me there was no permanent damage done by Jeff...Seriously...

Jeff bottom line he loves that little girl. Although annoying he is not doing long turm damage to the child. He did not hit her harm her or teach her the b word. My mother in law tought my son F@#! and he now yells it in public. We had a talk but does this mean she can no longer see the boy she loves so much. Absolutly not! Her love outways the negative any day of the week. Something about you lately Ryan is a bit snake like lately.

There are always many sides to every story...and then there is the truth. Ryan- I enjoy watching you on the show and hope that you and Jeff can work out your differences as I think you both have a lot of history as friends and partners.

Ryan, I find that what you are doing to Jeff by going behind his back with your business is sneaky and i hope you don't loose your friendship with Jeff for money because you can always make money but it will be very hard to find a friend like Jeff P.S. I an if It don"t work out, You won't be missed on the show.

Ryan, I'm hoping that you eventually hashed it out with Jeff and told him the truth about your actions. Perhaps you weren't being malicious or under-handed, but it certainly does seem that way. Just like Jeff needs to learn to be a better uncle for Chloe, it looks like you need to learn how to be a more honest friend and business partner.

If I were you, I'd NEVER let him alone with her again!! The man is sick!!! ( throwing her doll on the floor, letting the dog rip it's head off????? Are you kidding me???) And his excuse is that he has a "dark sense of humor???" Maybe it's because of the way he was raised that he's as emotionally f'd up as he is!!! But my question would be, why carry that baggage on to another generation?? Jeff as a father???? PLEASE.... NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

Ryan,

I was so upset with your behavior in last night's episode. I have always liked you as Jeff's sidekick---a sidekick who benefited greatly from your friendship with Jeff. It seems like you are now gloating about being the new "top dog" and not sharing your good fortune with Jeff. I know we only see a snippet of your life (and Jeff's) on the show but I went to your design website soon after you were introduced to the show and saw that most of your highlighted work was projects you had worked on with Jeff. I went back today and see more diversity, but you have clearly used your work with him to jump start your success.

Ryan, I truly hope all of the accusations are a result of Jeff's imagination. I would hate to think you would be so selfish and backstab a good friend.

Jeff, I think you have become a very "low" down person. Jeff has always been upfront and honest with you. You even sit at his dining room table eating lunch dening how devious and under-handed a person you are to him. If you have redirected work away from Jeff to your own company, then it is only right that Jeff is paid back immediately and the website should be taken down immediately also. You are never nice to Jeff and I don't know why he has bothered to help bring your company along with his own success. Don't forget Jenni's words, that basically, Karma is a bitch. Good Luck Jeff, and hope you find some one else to attach your shirt tails to. If Jeff forgives you then he is a bigger person than me.

Ryan- What everyone does not realize that you have a right to build your own business (on the design side), which has nothing to do with your other business with Jeff. Jeff is jealous about your success. As he stated on the show, the "flipping" business had dried up. Kudos to you for recognizing the turn in the market and building your own business. Jeff wants it his own way - his issue is that he cannot control what you do!! Hang in there, keep your head high, and don't let the critics get you down.

I don't understand these other viewers (like Brock, Shiela, etc.) complimenting you. I understand your child being precious, but I think you are using this as a smoke screen for your greedy, unethical actions that have come to light.

Ryan, think about what you are doing. It seems to be very selfish. That selfishness will hurt you in the end. If you do not want to be partners with Jeff and do business solely, just say so. Why continue to be partners with Jeff? Could it be that Jeff is your ticket to success? What does Jeff have that is helping you get ahead in your career? If you continue to be partners with him be a professional. The truth will always come out! Be careful.

if what's being portrayed on the show is true... your transition from business partner/friend to competition was underhanded. & you're using jeff's personality traits as an excuse for your behavior. from what i can tell jeff may be shrewd with a festival of annoying qualities, but he's sincere and trustworthy. if you are such a 'dear' friend you should review & own up to it.

if what's being portrayed on the show is true... your transition from business partner/friend to competition was underhanded. & you're using jeff's personality traits as an excuse for your behavior. from what i can tell jeff may be shrewd with a festival of annoying qualities, but he's sincere and trustworthy. if you are such a 'dear' friend you should review & own up to it.

I don't know, Ryan. It doesn't look good for you. You don't seem to be denying the allegations.

I really hope what you said above is the truth, that Jeff just has an "overactive imagination"... but it definitely doesn't seem that way. You're the one who came across as the arrogant jerk in the last ep, and even now you're refusing to acknowledge the fact that it's Jeff Lewis who's the star of the show, and his designs that are bringing you business by association. I hope you manage to stop being so judgmental towards others, and learn to more accurately judge yourself.

Why then, Dear, Sweet, Innocent Ryan, did you find it necessary to taunt him about the "A-list celebrity" client that he didn't call back and you were going to meet with? That is NOT something you do to a person you care about. I don't think Jeff needs therapy again, I think he needs to realize that you are just jealous of him and his fame. The show is about him, not you and I think your maybe you were trying to extend your 15 minutes of fame. Would any of us know who you were if it weren't for him? I hope he can see that as the rest of us do.

Hi Ryan, I am a huge fan of the show. I have to say, even though I know it is edited, you are looking a little sneaky lately. I aqree you don't seem to be as open as Jeff, but I can understand that since you have a child. Please work this out. You know you two love, respect, and need each other. Ten years is a long time when you consider you guys weathered a break-up and ended up best friends. You seem to be a real emotional connection for Jeff. Get it together, guys!!

Ryan,

You are correct about protecting Chloe, but you can also use Jeff as an example of what "Not" to say.

In regards to your business, come on man, you are leveraging your friendship to build business and are not including Jeff.

The A list star that you called, and Jeff had not gotten to, you should have had his back and worked together on it.

I think you guys need a contract, something on paper, and you need to go back to being a better friend to Jeff.

My .02

Eric in Austin

I don't know Ryan. Yeah, Jeff is not the babysitter of the year, but we all knew that. You appear to be a nice guy with a great family. I know that these shows are edited to basically tell a storyline. All editing aside, it seems like your business behavior is now pretty shady. Jeff is not imagining things, there are enough examples to make anyone beyond suspicious. It's offensive to say he's imagining things, like you're using his mental challenges to excuse your own behavior. You seem to want to break loose from Jeff now that he's helped you get to a place you want to be. Not completely loose though - you still want to keep the show and name recognition ties. You even appeared to take some joy in one-upping him last night, or even stepping on him. Maybe that's leftover stuff from the previous relationship? I don't know, this business partnership now looks a bit like the big fadeout we do with friends we don't really want to hang out with anymore. Not making sure credit is shared for work that Jeff did is wrong. Using his name recognition to drive business to only yourself is wrong too. Taking business that people request him for without making any effort to include him is not cool, especially when you know he's struggling. That's not how to treat a partner.

Ryan, it is so obvious that Jeff's suspicions are true. No matter how far Jeff's imagination have gone in the past, this time he's on the money. Not denying any of it is the proof right there. The most discusting thing about it is that you wouldn't even admit to it. I feel that out of respect, you should at least man up, be forthright about what you did, and apologize to Jeff (only if you feel remorseful about it). It is totally ok to want to move on on your own (business wise), but a true friend would have sat his partner down and discuss it with him. The sneaky way you went about it only shows that you had malicious intentions and Jeff deserves better than that. I still like you as a person, but not this decision making.

You don't think that buying "Jeff Lewis" as an adword and then routing the people to your website is sneaky? Very bad business, you should be ashamed. Gross.

With friends like you who needs enemies? Without Jeff you would still be a nobody that nobody knows. It's seems like you got what you wanted then dumped him. Not nice at all. It's obvious he loves your baby, so stop making excuses to relieve your own conscience from your underhanded behavior.

Did you ever think that potential clients who call jeff and then you think that the two of you are still partners. If you are paying Google to link your name to jeff's it is definitely a tactic to steal business. You're not as innocent as you like to appear.

I'm a big fan! Ryan, I really hope that you are not being sneaky when it comes to your business with Jeff. If you don't want to be partners with him, just tell him that rather than doing it behind his back (and probably save your long long long time friendship). Please tell us your side since we never know what happens behind the scenes. I for one doesn't want to start thinking of you in a bad way. I think you are cool guy that's if you didn't do this to Jeff. Thanks.

no one would even know who ryan was without JEFF LEWIS'S SHOW!

Ryan, you are a cutie and the main reason I watch! HOT! But I do understand your concern with your daughter. And Jeff had been so in charge and loud, that Im sure Ryan wants to be heard for once. Jeff dominates. Not only that, Jeff never seems to be happy unless drama is around!! Whats with the "that could have been me if I didnt mess it up" comment about Chloe might have been his?

Ryan: I think you are GREAT! You owe NO ONE anything! The fact that Jeff's office did NOT return a phone call to a potential client {especially in this climate}, then that, is on HIM, period. We are ALL held accountable for our actions. I believe you & I completely understand, as to why you would distance yourself. At times, Jeff is emotionally draining. Don't get me wrong....I do LOVE Jeff but he makes it out, that everyone seems to OWE him.

XOXO

Ryan, I hope that you & Jeff are able to work this out. I have always admired your design skills and think that you are one put together individual. Best of luck to you in your business.

I just have to say (based only on the show, which could have been badly edited), that you might take a long, hard look at yourself in the mirror.

If I had a friend and a business partner who made me lots of money in the past and actually helped me GET to the point that celebrities were calling me, I would not go behind his back to get business.

And, yes, it IS going behind his back to return a call BEFORE telling your so-called friend you were doing so. You obviously were well aware that Jeff had been called first, because you shoved it in his face several times.

How hard would it have been to tell Jeff you got a call from that celebrity and you would like to call him/her back right away, but perhaps he would like to have the meeting TOGETHER?

Obviously, the celebrity wanted Jeff, not you. And that would actually have made YOU a stronger commodity, because it was YOU who gave him/her Jeff.

Glad I'm not in business with you. Hope you can apologize.

Ryan, you and Jeff need to work this out. You did go behind his back on some things, or were not open about it. It caught up with you. Chole will be the loser since she is so loved by Jeff, Jenni and Zoila.They are part of her extended family. The more people that love your child, the child will benefit. Jeff's dad was honest and did not take sides. He speaks so highly of you that this seems so out of character for you. If you just cant take Jeff anymore then cut the business relationship but keep the personal one for Chole's sake.

Hi Ryan, One thing struck me on this last show. Jeff lamented that your child could have been his child-but he spoiled it all! From that statement I detect that he loves you, and really wishes that he had not ruined things betwen you two. I don't know what separated you, but even if things can never be the same again, you can still be friends and business partners{though this must be very awkward for your Partner}. I hope, for Jeff's sake, you remain good friends! Ric

Judging by your own behavior I hope you'd be more concerned with teaching Chloe how to be loyal to her good friends and how not to cheat them. I think Jeff can teach her that, to negate the crass jokes he taught her. I know you can't.