Furious HGTV fans threaten to BOYCOTT the channel entirely amid latest round of axed shows
In recent weeks, the channel has axed numerous popular shows including, Bargain Block, Married to Real Estate, Farmhouse Fixer, Izzy Does It, and Battle on the Beach.
More recently, it's been said that Tarek and Heather Rae El Moussa's The Flipping El Moussas has been shelved, along with Christina Haack 's Christina on the Coast.
The culling spree has been slammed by angry viewers who are demanding an explanation over the decisions and declaring that they will no longer be tuning into the channel at all.
Furious fans made their feelings known underneath HGTV's last Instagram post, dated July 3, which outlined its July schedule.
Taking to the comments, one said: 'How could you get rid of Izzy Does It! One of the best new shows you have brought on in a while. This show is so entertaining! Funny, heartfelt and why we are there to watch: beautiful renovations that help us all watch and learn!
'I enjoyed every episode, loved the designs and couldn't wait for the next season. Come on guys rethink this ridiculous decision. We fell in love with Izzy with Tarek and Christina so it was exciting to see him with his own show.' (sic)
Another begged: 'Bring back Married to Real Estate, Bargain Block! Those were two of my absolute favorites! I am very disappointed with your decisions HGTV! Please explain how you came up with this decision.'
A third continued: 'Bring back the shows with diversity. Married to Real Estate & Bargain Block. They were my favorites. No one wants to see more of Drew & Jonathan. I won't be watching.'
'Can't believe you're not renewing Christina on the Coast and The Flipping El Moussas!' another said. 'Literally the best shows besides down home fab to be on the channel... smh.'
A fifth added: 'Congratulations to Egypt and Mike on their cancelled show Married to Real Estate on being nominated for an Emmy!
'Way to go HGTV for canceling a top five rated Emmy nominated show and losing tons of viewers.'
A sixth speculated: 'Something fishy. My favorite shows were canceled. Christina on the Coast was the best, followed by Married to real Estate. Gotta find me another channel to watch. Sad.'
HGTV, a basic cable channel owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, primarily broadcasts reality programming related to home improvement and real estate.
Over the past few weeks, the network has sent shockwaves as a result of its sudden cancellations.
'Decisions are still being made,' an insider who works directly with programming told Daily Mail earlier this month.
Furious fans made their feelings known about the cull underneath HGTV's last Instagram post
'It sucks for everyone involved but that's the TV business.
'Everyone understands that. Cable networks are struggling now, and we all have to make smart decisions.'
Farmhouse Fixer host Jonathan Knight confirmed that his show, co-presented by Kristina Crestin, had been axed after three seasons.
'A lot of you have been asking about the future of Farmhouse Fixer,' he said.
'I am sad to say HGTV has decided not to move forward with another season.
'While I'm still processing the reasons that led to their decision, Kristina and I are so grateful for all your support over the past three seasons.
'Television has been so incredibly fun for us.'
Despite the spate of cancellations, it was recently announced that John Cena is now executive producing a new series for the network: Junk or Jackpot.
It will follow collectors who have filled their houses with unusual collectibles - miniature sets, action figures, antique dolls - and after assessing the value of the items, the show will help the collector decide whether to keep them or sell them in order to afford much-needed renovations.
Queer Eye alum Bobby Berk will host the new show.
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