HGTV Cancels Rehab Addict Following Nicole Curtis’s Controversial Video
HGTV has officially canceled its long-running home renovation program, Rehab Addict, along with host Nicole Curtis, following the emergence of controversial video footage. The clip, filmed during the upcoming eighth season of the series, shows Curtis using a racial slur in a derogatory manner.
Details of the Incident
The video, which was not intended for broadcast, surfaced online and has sparked significant backlash. In it, Curtis uses the slur not directed at any individual but rather as an exclamation during a renovation task. Following the recording, she appears to realize the implications of her words and requests that the moment be disregarded. Her immediate reaction includes expressing regret with a frustrated statement.
Network Response
In response to this incident, HGTV swiftly removed the entire series from its viewing platforms, including HBO Max and Discovery+. The network made a public statement emphasizing the hurtful nature of such language, which they believe does not reflect their values. HGTV remains committed to promoting a culture of respect and inclusion in its content and workplace.
Nichole Curtis’s Statement
Curtis herself has spoken out, clarifying her position in a statement to TMZ. She admitted that the language used in the video is inappropriate and maintained that it is not a word she typically uses. She extended her apologies to her viewers and the broader community.
Background on Rehab Addict
Rehab Addict first premiered in 2010 and focused on Curtis’s work in home renovation predominantly in Detroit and Minneapolis. The series has garnered a loyal following over its years but will no longer be part of HGTV’s programming lineup.
- Show: Rehab Addict
- Host: Nicole Curtis
- Network: HGTV
- Year Premiered: 2010
- Cancellation Announcement: Following controversial video incident
- Statement from HGTV: Emphasis on respect and inclusion
