HGTV Cancels ‘Rehab Addict’ After Host Nicole Curtis Used Racial Slur During Filming

HGTV has ended its long-running home restoration series “Rehab Addict” after star Nicole Curtis was caught using a racial slur during filming.

“HGTV was recently made aware of an offensive racial comment made during the filming of ‘Rehab Addict,’” the network told Variety in a statement. “Not only is language like this hurtful and disappointing to our viewers, partners, and employees – it does not align with the values of HGTV. Accordingly, we have removed the series from all HGTV platforms.”

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The statement continued, “We remain dedicated to fostering a culture of respect and inclusion across our content and our workplace.”

The first two episodes of “Rehab Addict” Season 9 aired in July 2025, but the run was cut short after Curtis made an “executive decision” to shelve the remaining episodes and recut them for a later release. The rest of the season was supposed to come back Feb. 12, but that plan has been scrapped.

In a statement to TMZ following the cancellation, Curtis said, “I want to be clear: the word in question is wrong and not part of my vocabulary and never has been, and I apologize to everyone.” She tells us she was unaware of HGTV’s decision to pull the plug on her show on the same day it was set to return to air after a hiatus.” She added, “I’m grateful for the 15-year journey we’ve shared. It’s been a meaningful chapter, but my focus isn’t on my career. My focus, at this moment is rightfully on my relationships, and my community — the people who truly know my character and where my heart is.”

“Rehab Addict” debuted its first three seasons on the DIY Network before moving to HGTV in 2014. The show follows Curtis as she restores old homes.