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Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
I had my home transformed on TV and it ended in DISASTER - my family had to flee the property after show bosses left us battling two horrendous problems
A family who had their modest rental transformed into a sprawling mansion on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition have revealed how the TV dream ended in disaster - forcing them to flee the property after facing two devastating consequences. On Extreme Makeover, host Ty Pennington would rally volunteers to dramatically overhaul the homes of 'deserving' families, shouting the now-famous line: 'Move that bus!' to reveal the extravagant transformation. But behind the glossy TV moments lay some hidden nightmares, reports. More than a decade after the original ABC series ended in 2012, former participants have come forward in Vice TV's Dark Side of Reality TV, claiming the promised fairy tale quickly turned into a financial and emotional ordeal. Among the most shocking stories is that of the Okvath family from Arizona, who were featured after young Kassandra, then seven, was battling cancer. Her family were living in a small rental when producers stepped in, not only agreeing to renovate the hospital's cancer ward, but buying the rental and replacing it with a six-bedroom mansion with a high-tech cinema. The generous gesture initially left the Okvaths in tears. They were handed the deed, mortgage-free, and believed their luck had changed. But their relief was short-lived. 'It was an expensive house,' said Kassandra's mother, Nicole. 'Our first electric bill was like $2,200, which was way more than our rent ever was, and I about died.' The Okvaths tried to keep up with skyrocketing bills by shutting down half the house and eventually borrowing $400,000 just to stay afloat. But another nightmare soon emerged. After their new home, brimming with gadgets, was aired on national TV, thieves began targeting the property. Costly security measures were installed, but to no avail. Eventually, facing mounting debts and the threat of foreclosure, the family sold the home in 2009 during the height of the housing crash - fetching just $540,000. After settling debts, they were left with only $8,000. Still, Kassandra, now a healthy adult with two young daughters, remains optimistic. Another disturbing tale comes from the Higgins siblings of California. Orphaned as teenagers, they were taken in by the Leomitis family, who applied to the show to create a larger space for the newly expanded household. The producers responded with a lavish nine-bedroom rebuild, complete with brand-new cars and tech for all the teens. 'The night after they finished filming, me and my brothers and the Leomitises had a meeting, and we were told we had to turn our cars in, so the dad could get a new truck,' claimed Shari Higgins. Her brother Jeremiah added, 'I constantly didn't feel wanted… It was so degrading and demoralising, and it makes you not want to be there.' The siblings say they were eventually kicked out and fled the house with nothing - not even photos of their parents. They later filed lawsuits against both the network and the Leomitis family, citing fraud and emotional distress. While the case against the network was dismissed, the Higginses were awarded $50,000 in a settlement with the Leomitis family. And these two families aren't alone in their struggles with the show. Reports suggest that by 2020, at least nine families featured on the programme had given up their homes, with two suffering foreclosure. Ty Pennington himself addressed the fallout in a 2018 interview with The Wrap, defending the show's intentions. 'We left them with a financial adviser,' he said. 'However, if the family chooses to triple-mortgage their house to start a business… that's their own demise.' He added: 'That's how you lose your home, is you're like, "Oh, let's use it as a lottery ticket and see what we can get out of it." And then you lose it because you can't make the payment.' With rumours of another reboot of Extreme Makeover in the works, families like the Okvaths and the Higginses are left wondering whether the reality TV fairy tale was ever meant to have a happy ending.
CBS News
22-07-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Jets players greeted at training camp by fully renovated locker room
The new-look New York Jets underwent an Extreme Makeover: Locker Room Edition during the offseason. Players such as star wide receiver Garrett Wilson, cornerback Sauce Gardner and new quarterback Justin Fields reported for the team's training camp Tuesday and arrived at the Jets' facility to a fully renovated locker room with some state-of-the-art upgrades. In a release on its website, which also included a drone-footage tour, the team announced that it added 92 customized lockers along with several other amenities, including a barbershop, a larger sauna and a brightly lit 2,000-pound 3D Jets ceiling logo in the middle of the locker room. "It's like you're in a whole new area," defensive tackle Quinnen Williams said. "Like when you, I guess, renovate your house and you walk into your house for the first time. It's unbelievable. I've been here six years and then this year, I get a new locker room." The upgrades, which the team said had been in the works for a few years, came after a players poll released by the NFL Players Association in February gave the Jets a D-plus for their locker room, ranking 26th in the league. The team moved into its current facility in 2008. Woody Johnson received an F and was the lowest-ranked owner. The team received an overall ranking of 29th. "We take pride in having a first-class environment for the players," Robert Mastroddi, the Jets' senior vice president of security and facility operations, told the team's website. "These upgrades will certainly provide more comfort, but they also will help with wellness, efficiency and ultimately performance. There is a commitment to winning and that's where this all derived from." The Jets, who have the NFL's longest active playoff drought at 14 seasons, have a new general manager in Darren Mougey and head coach in Aaron Glenn. The two revamped the roster this offseason by infusing more youth -- moves that included releasing veterans such as Aaron Rodgers, Davante Adams, C.J. Mosley, Greg Zuerlein and Thomas Morstead. The new lockers, designed by the Texas-based Longhorn Locker Company, have fully automated video screens -- the Jets say they're the first pro or college team to have them -- that include the players' headshots, names, hometowns and colleges. "It's super dope," a smiling Williams said. "The new chairs are really comfortable and nice." There also are three separate fans inside the lockers to dry their helmets, shoulder pads and cleats in an effort to reduce moisture and lower risks of staph infections. Mastroddi said the Jets are also the first team to have an on-site barbershop that includes two vintage barber chairs. "We want to make it comfortable, keep players in the building because they want to be there," Mastroddi said. "We're offering them all the amenities that they would have to go outside to get."
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Meet Garth Fisher, the plastic surgeon the Kardashians can't keep calm about!
Kardashians are letting the 'kat' out of the bag! The American family of socialites, reality stars, businesswomen, and the inducer of near-impossible beauty standards is finally opening up about the series of cosmetic procedures they have undergone, and in the process, they are giving a shoutout to the one(s) who helped them achieve those beauty standards. Meet Garth Fisher, a renowned Beverly Hills-based plastic surgeon, who has become the talk of the town overnight, after Kylie Jenner dropped some pretty intimate details about her breast augmentation procedure. What happened? Kylie Jenner, the 27-year-old Kylie Cosmetics founder revealed her exact order to her cosmetic surgeon to achieve the look she wanted for her breasts, after a fan asked her on TikTok what she requested when she had her 'boobs done.' After the fan, Rachel Leary, addressed Jenner in her TikTok video, 'You have got what I am looking for to have done, in terms of like, a boob job," and asked for some specifics, to everyone's surprise, Kylie actually responded with pretty precise details, writing in a comment, '445 cc, moderate profile, half under the muscle!!!!! Silicone!!!' She also shared who was responsible for her perfectly augmented breasts, and it is the Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, Garth Fisher. After Kylie gave him a shoutout, as Dr. Fisher shared an Instagram post responding to that, writing, "I'm honored to be acknowledged by Kylie — her kind words were unexpected but truly appreciated," Kris Jenner (Kylie's mother, the Momager) called Dr. Fisher a "superstar class act" and spilled some more tea. Kris added, "You did my first facelift in 2011… 14 years ago!!! and made it the most amazing experience ever and even gave us access to film so that others could get a peek inside what it's like and not be afraid." She continued, "You have taken great care of us always and remain such a close and treasured friend!! Such an incredible talent!!" Here's all you need to know about the plastic surgeon Kardashian-Jenners can't get enough of! Who is Garth Fisher? Dr. Garth Fisher, who has become a household name, courtesy of Kardashian-Jenner's shoutout, has expertise in aesthetic surgery when it comes to cosmetic procedures. The renowned Beverly Hills-based plastic surgeon's discreet, personalized approach has made him the go-to surgeon for Hollywood's elite. Dr. Fisher earned his BA and MD from the University of Mississippi and completed his surgical training at the University of California, Irvine. He is best known for his role as the first plastic surgeon on ABC's Extreme Makeover, where he gained national recognition for his transformative work. Specializing in facial, breast, and body aesthetic surgery, Dr. Fisher has been consistently recognized as one of America's top plastic surgeons. The Kardashian connection: As it has already been revealed now, Dr. Fisher's association with the Kardashian-Jenner isn't anything new. Rather, it goes way back. He has performed various procedures on family members, earning their trust and praise. Take a look. Kris Jenner: In 2011, Dr. Fisher performed a "Format Face Pinnacle Lift" on Kris Jenner to rejuvenate her appearance ahead of her daughter Kim's wedding. The procedure aimed to freshen up and open the eyes, elevate the cheeks, and provide youthful contours to the jawline and neck. The surgery was documented on Keeping Up with the Kardashians, offering viewers an inside look at the process. Kourtney Kardashian: Dr. Fisher performed breast augmentation on Kourtney, enhancing her silhouette with a natural-looking result. She has publicly credited Dr. Fisher for his meticulous work and the beautiful outcome. Khloé Kardashian: In 2022, Dr. Fisher removed a cancerous facial tumor from Khloé. He praised her for her courage and the swift process, noting that the procedure was completed just three days after her initial consultation. Kylie Jenner: As Kylie recently revealed on TikTok, Dr. Fisher performed her breast augmentation, using 445 cc, moderate profile silicone implants placed half under the muscle. She expressed satisfaction with the results, and her mother, Kris, also acknowledged Dr. Fisher's role in her own facelift years earlier. The elite clientele of Garth Fisher: Operating out of his Beverly Hills clinic, Dr. Fisher caters to a clientele that includes entertainers, business executives, and other high-profile individuals. His reputation for delivering natural-looking results has solidified his position as a leading cosmetic surgeon in the industry. And needless to say, when he is Kardashian-Jenner approved, he becomes everyone's go-to – which eventually adds to his ever-growing heap of wealth! Priyanka Chopra Jonas says she didn't open up about plastic surgery in her book 'Unfinished'. Here is why!
Business Insider
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
Meet the Kardashians' plastic surgeons responsible for Kris Jenner's new face and Kylie's 'teardrop' curves
While most celebrities stay tight-lipped about their plastic surgeons, Kylie Jenner surprised fans by doing the opposite: listing exactly what she got done, down to her implant size and plastic surgeon. It all started when TikToker Rachel Leary posted a video asking Kylie to share details of her surgery. "Please, can you just tell me/us/anyone that's interested, what it is you asked for when you had your boobs done?" Leary said. "It's the most perfect, natural-looking boob job ever." About a day later, Jenner, 27, responded. "445 cc, moderate profile, half under the muscle!!!!! silicone!!! garth fisher!!! hope this helps lol," Jenner wrote in a comment. The Kardashians and Jenners are no strangers to plastic surgery, or to public speculation about what they got done. But between Kylie Jenner's TikTok comment and Kris Jenner recently confirming her plastic surgeon, the family is becoming a little more open about the men behind their updates. Dr. Garth Fisher, Kylie's surgeon, is known for 'teardrop' breasts Dr. Garth Fisher, a board-certified Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, has been the go-to plastic surgeon of half the KarJenners for years. He's been practicing for over 20 years. Known for his breast augmentation technique (which favors a more natural-looking teardrop shape over a circular look), he performed the surgery for both Kylie Jenner and Kourtney Kardashian. Fisher is also popular for his trademarked "pinnacle facelift," a more customized and minimally invasive facelift that avoids skin looking too pulled-back or pinched. Prior to her viral facelift, Kris Jenner got a pinnacle facelift from Fisher. He also revised a facelift for Caitlyn Jenner prior to her transition, which was shown in an episode of "Keeping Up With the Kardashians." Fisher has appeared on "ABC's Extreme Makeover" and has been ranked as one of America's top doctors by Castle Connolly, a healthcare research company. Dr. Steven Levine was behind Kris Jenner's viral facelift View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kylie Cosmetics (@kyliecosmetics) Kris Jenner, 69, is a client of Dr. Steven M. Levine, a New York-based board-certified plastic surgeon who does everything from eyelid lifts to breast implants. He opened his private practice in 2019. A year later, during the pandemic, he was so in demand that some clients offered to pay double or let him stay in their Hamptons home for a month, according to People. While Jenner has been less open than her daughter about the exact procedures she's undergone, some speculate that she had a deep-plane facelift, where a layer of connective tissue between the skin and facial muscles is lifted to provide a more drastic, longer-lasting outcome. While it's unknown how much Jenner paid, Levine told People back in 2020 that his facial work starts at $45,000. Levine has been ranked as one of the top doctors in the NYC area. New York Magazine also named him one of the top doctors for several years in a row. The Kardashians have had mixed plastic surgery experiences The Kardashians haven't always raved about their surgeons' work. Some have regretted past plastic surgery. In a 2023 episode of " The Kardashians," Kylie Jenner said she regretted getting a boob job when she was 19, months before her daughter Stormi was born. She thought she looked "perfect" before and wished she "never got them done to begin with." The KarJenners being more forthcoming about their plastic surgery could be a sign that they're happier with the results. Or, as The Cut speculated, they could be launching a plastic surgery-related venture. "Dr. Levine works hard, but Kris Jenner works harder," Carol Lee, a beauty writer, wrote. "If you know anything about the Kardashians, it's that everything they do is strategic — nothing is an accident."
