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Pink Villa
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Here's How Christina Haack is Dealing With Life After Christina on the Coast Show Cancelation and It's Giving UNBOTHERED Queen
Christina Haack was seen enjoying her time with boyfriend, Christopher Larocca, amid the cancelation of her HGTV show. The reality TV star was seen dressed in a tennis skirt, as she donned a tennis skirt and matching top for the outing. According to the reports of the Daily Mail, Haack and her partner dined at Javier's in Newport Beach. As for Larocca, the TV personality's boyfriend was dressed casually in a maroon t-shirt and beige pants. He also wore black sunglasses to complete his look. Christina Haack talks about cancelation of Christina on the Coast Previously, HGTV announced that they were chopping off five shows from the network, including Battle on the Beach, Farmhouse Fixer, Married to Real Estate, Bargain Block, and Izzy Does It. Many of the media portals also stated that Haack's show, Christina on the Coast, and Tarek and Heather Rae El Moussa's Flipping El Moussas, were also on the verge of cancellation. Reacting to the news, the TV personality took to her Instagram account and shared a post with the caption, 'Basically just eating and laughing. Canceled looks good on me… Only kidding, only kidding.' As for the reality TV star's other show, The Flip Off, where she appears as a co-host alongside Tarek and Heather, it has been renewed for a season two on the network. However, the filming date for the same is not yet revealed. Meanwhile, the trio in conversation with US Weekly said how they enjoyed working with each other. 'I've never shot with Heather, so I was like, 'What's that going to be like? Tarek and I have a playful banter; is she going to be jealous?'' Christina explained. 'It was like, 'Are we going to get along? Are we going to work well together?'' Heather added. Speaking of relationships, before getting together with Larocca, Christina was married twice, first to Tarek El Moussa and then to Ant Anstead.
Daily Mail
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
HGTV star unloads on network in scathing post after show's shock cancellation
Bargain Block star Keith Bynum left fans stunned with a blistering swipe at HGTV after his show fell victim to the network's shock cancellation spree. Without warning, HGTV pulled the plug on Bargain Block, Married to Real Estate and Izzy Does It - with sources warning more changes are coming. The sudden cancellations sent shockwaves through the channel's fandom last week, and left employees of several shows fearing for their jobs. As news spread, Bynum - who starred on Bargain Block with his boyfriend of over a decade Evan Thomas - shared an Instagram post confirming the axe has fallen on their home renovation series after four seasons. Bynym then candidly expressed his feelings about the 'fickle world' of television, his career in which has taken place almost entirely on HGTV. 'Tv is full of a lot of great people but it's also full of some of the worst people I've ever encountered,' the 38-year-old tellingly wrote. 'The last six months have been a pretty wild journey,' he wrote in an Instagram post uploaded shortly after news spread of the cancelations. 'Our entire business and lives have been put through the ringer at the hands of a giant corporation, yet we persist lol,' he quipped. 'Though you may not be seeing us for much longer on HGTV, we're excited that we've built such an amazing base of followers and we're very excited about the future. Everyone always told us TV is a fickle world and they are very right,' he added. 'Tv is full of a lot of great people but it's also full of some of the worst people I've ever encountered. Evan and I have always tried hard to stick to what we know and what we're good at which is being ourselves.' Striking an upbeat tone, he told his more than 130,000 followers: 'We love you all and we're very excited to announce what's next soon!' On the Fourth of July, HGTV's Battle on the Beach joined the channel's scrap heap as co-host Alison Victoria revealed the show had not been renewed for season five. Shortly after the initial raft of cancellations, network sources spoke exclusively to about the thinking behind the move. 'We had to stop the bleeding,' said the senior source, who claimed that revenues were underperforming and the network needed to act. 'Decisions are still being made,' said the insider, who works directly with programming. '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 on Wednesday 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.' It was a surprise move by the network, given that former New Kids on the Block singer Knight is one of the most recognizable stars on the HGTV roster. 'We were hemorrhaging money. So in order to stop the bleeding, we had to have a bloodbath. It was calculated cuts to make things make sense, financially.' 'He's well-known for sure,' said the network insider, 'but there are hosts on our shows who are more the face of the network. We're not getting rid of [Hometown hosts] Ben and Erin Napier anytime soon. They're probably the biggest stars we've got.' The decision to keep or cut a show comes down to revenue, and the Napiers enjoy the network's highest ratings. Each episode of Hometown garners around one million viewers, and is rebroadcast several times throughout the week. Other top performers include Rock the Block, My Lottery Dream Home, 100 Day Dream Home, Castle Impossible and House Hunters International. 'Obviously, things can change but the ratings performers are probably pretty safe,' said the insider. 'House Hunters International is a bit more expensive to produce, but the ratings justify it.' But some of the lesser-known shows, including Luxe for Less and Unsellable Houses, are facing uncertain futures. The show Izzy Does It was an easier cancellation decision, the executive said, because it was just entering Season 2 and had not yet built a devoted fan base. Host Israel 'Izzy' Battres has not issued a statement directly addressing his show's cancellation, but did respond to a fan online. 'Unfortunately, no season two,' Battres said, 'but we're truly thankful for everyone watching and supporting us!!' Married to Real Estate's hosts Mike Jackson and Egypt Sherrod described the decision to axe their show as 'unexpected' in a joint statement. 'Mike and I just landed back in the States after an unforgettable family trip through the Mediterranean, and we're met with unexpected news: HGTV has decided not to move forward with Married to Real Estate,' it read. 'While the chain of events leading up to this is disheartening, we are deeply grateful. Grateful for four incredible seasons. Grateful for our amazing crew and supportive fans.' The network insider acknowledged that the cancellations were 'brutal' but believes that all those impacted would find other projects. 'There are so many opportunities in home renovation media, whether it's on a network like HGTV or something online or something totally different. I am pretty sure everyone will land on their feet.'
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Bargain Block's' Keith Bynum Slams HGTV After Show's Alleged Cancellation: 'Some of the Worst People I've Ever Encountered'
HGTV's Keith Bynum shared his thoughts about the alleged cancellation of his series, Bargain Block, in a recent Instagram post Bynum, 38, said that the television industry is 'full of some of the worst people I've ever encountered' in his June 22 post Bargain Block initially premiered on HGTV in 2021 and followed Bynum and his partner, Evan Thomas, as they restored properties in DetroitBargain Block's Keith Bynum isn't holding back when it comes to how he feels about his show's alleged cancellation. The HGTV star recently shared a message with fans announcing the end of his home renovation series — which he costarred in with his partner, Evan Thomas — after four seasons. In a June 22 Instagram post, Bynum said that he came across 'some of the worst people' he has 'ever encountered' while working in television. 'Happy Sunday!!' Bynum, 38, began the message, which was paired alongside a carousel of recent photos from his life. 'The last six months have been a pretty wild journey,' he continued. 'Our entire business and lives have been put through the ringer at the hands of a giant corporation, yet we persist lol. Though you may not be seeing us for much longer on HGTV, we're excited that we've built such an amazing base of followers and we're very excited about the future.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Keith Bynum (@keithbynum_) is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! He added, 'Everyone always told us TV is a fickle world and they are very right. TV is full of a lot of great people, but it's also full of some of the worst people I've ever encountered. Evan and I have always tried hard to stick to what we know and what we're good at, which is being ourselves. We love you all and we're very excited to announce what's next soon!' PEOPLE reached out to HGTV for comment regarding Bynum's post on Thursday, July 3, but did not receive an immediate response. Bargain Block premiered on HGTV in 2021, and the series followed Bynum as he paired his design knowledge with Thomas' carpentry skills to restore abandoned properties in Detroit. The pair specialized in curating 'stylish starter homes for first-time homebuyers,' according to the show's synopsis Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Keith Bynum (@keithbynum_) Bynum shared a follow-up post on June 26 in which he spoke of "letting go" of "anger and hurt." HGTV star Egypt Sherrod, whose show Married to Real Estate was also recently canceled, responded to the post, voicing words of support. 'Indeed it is!! Anger and hurt are part of sitting in the ashes, a necessary and understandable part of the process,' she wrote. 'But once we clear the rubble, we can build back better!!! Onward and upward my friend. The world is still watching and cheering us all on!!" Read the original article on People
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Farmhouse Fixer Cancelled at HGTV, Host Jonathan Knight Says: ‘Still Processing the Reasons'
Another HGTV series appears to have bitten the sawdust. After three seasons, renovation series Farmhouse Fixer has been cancelled at the cable network, according to host Jonathan Knight. More from TVLine HGTV's Married to Real Estate Cancelled After Four Seasons - Read Co-Hosts' Statement FBI: International Co-Creator Reacts to Cancellation, Believes It 'Had Nothing to Do With the Quality' of Spinoff Melissa Rauch Opens Up About Night Court Cancellation as Revival Fails to Find New Home: I Was in 'Straight-Up Denial' 'A lot of you have been asking about the future of Farmhouse Fixer. I am sad to say HGTV has decided not to move forward with another season,' Knight wrote in an Instagram post on Wednesday. '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. We are so proud of what we created together and look forward to sharing what's next for us.' Farmhouse Fixer, which aired on HGTV from 2021 through 2024, followed New Kids on the Block band member-turned-renovation expert Knight as he restored old New England farmhouses, with the help of interior designer Kristina Crestin. The show is one of several HGTV series to recently reach their apparent ends at the network: Earlier this month, the hosts of Married to Real Estate, Bargain Block and Izzy Does It all stated their shows will not be returning for additional seasons. TVLine has reached out to HGTV for confirmation of the series' futures. Are you bummed to see leave the network's lineup? Best of TVLine 'Missing' Shows, Found! Get the Latest on Ahsoka, Monarch, P-Valley, Sugar, Anansi Boys and 25+ Others Yellowjackets Mysteries: An Up-to-Date List of the Series' Biggest Questions (and Answers?) The Emmys' Most Memorable Moments: Laughter, Tears, Historical Wins, 'The Big One' and More
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
2 HGTV 'Bargain Block' homes hit the market in Detroit
Two Detroit homes featured on HGTV's 'Bargain Block' are for sale, and fans may recognize the creative flair and bold design that transformed them from abandoned structures into fully furnished, income-generating properties. Located side-by-side on Santa Rosa Drive, the homes listed at $144,900 each, were renovated in 2023 and are currently operating as Airbnb rentals. According to listing agent Andre Abney of Match Realty in Detroit, the properties generated more than $44,000 in combined gross rental revenue over the past year. 'They're rare finds — fully furnished, professionally designed, and already producing rental income,' Abney said. 'Whether you're a first-time buyer looking for a stylish home or an investor seeking a revenue-ready property, these are exceptional opportunities.' Each home was given a distinct custom-designed interior, staying true to the creative aesthetic of the "Bargain Block" team, designer-builder duo Evan Thomas and Keith Bynum, along with Detroit-based real estate agent Shea Hicks-Whitfield, known for reimagining neglected Detroit properties. Homes featured on the show are sold fully furnished, offering instant appeal for homeowners and investors alike. The trio's work has been showcased as part of their mission to help rebuild the city "one block at a time." More: Historic Lake Michigan estate in Charlevoix listed for first time in decades for $4.2M Here's a look at each home: Built in 1938, this 895-square-foot brick bungalow offers two bedrooms, one bathroom, and a basement. It's designed to feel like a calming retreat with neutral decor, bamboo and hardwood flooring, updated appliances, and a bathroom accented with classic penny tile. The atmosphere is intentionally serene, designed to feel like a peaceful retreat. Next door, the 910-square-foot home built in 1941 leans into bold vintage charm. It features two bedrooms, one bathroom, and a basement, with interior touches that channel the 1970s: rich browns and golds, shag textures, and hand-painted wall details. The design merges retro flair with modern sensibility. As seen on the show, this home's transformation was described as going 'from drab to fab.' This season, "Bargain Block" has shifted its renovation focus from Detroit to New Orleans with the launch of its spin-off, "Bargain Block New Orleans." The Santa Rosa homes serve as a reminder of the show's Motor City roots — and of Detroit's ongoing story of reinvention. 'These homes are a testament to Detroit's creativity and resilience,' Abney said. Brendel Clark (previously published as Brendel Hightower) writes about real estate and other topics for the Detroit Free Press. Contact her at bhightower@ Support local journalism: Subscribe to the Detroit Free Press. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit homes featured on HGTV's 'Bargain Block' now for sale
