HGTV has announced that Retta will return later this year with new seasons of the fan-favorite shows “Ugliest House” and “Scariest House.” The comedian and host is set to once again guide viewers through some of the most jaw-dropping homes, proving that sometimes the strangest houses make the most entertaining television.
Fans React To Official Announcement With ‘Joy’
HGTV announced the news on Thursday with the caption:
“Brace yourselves!!! Retta will be returning with new seasons of #UgliestHouse and #ScariestHouse later THIS YEAR. Don’t avert your eyes! 👀😮🤢👻🏘️”
HGTVFans were quick to celebrate the news online, sharing their excitement about Retta’s return to the screen. Many praised the comedian and host for her humor and charm, with one viewer writing, “I love these shows!!!!!!!”
Another added, “Love Retta, she’s so cute!! 😍,” while a third fan gushed, “OMG I LOVE HER ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Retta and Alison Victoria are a great team!!!”
HGTV’s 2026 Lineup: Shows, Premieres, and Renewals
HGTV2025 proved to be a dynamic year for HGTV. The network continued to showcase many of its biggest stars and deliver a lineup of popular home and design shows that kept viewers engaged.
As per TV Insider, a few fan-favorite series came to an end, prompting strong reactions from longtime viewers who had grown attached to the programs.
Major HGTV Shows Canceled in 2025
- “Bargain Block”
- “Married to Real Estate”
- “Izzy Does It”
- “Farmhouse Fixer”
- “Battle on the Beach”
- “Christina on the Coast”
- “The Flipping El Moussas”
Some HGTV Stars Returning in 2026: Christina Haack will compete again against Tarek and Heather Rae El Moussa in Season 2 of “The Flip Off.” Ty Pennington will return to host a new season of “Rock the Block.”
Major HGTV Shows Returning in 2026
- “Rock the Block” — Season 7: Premieres April 13 at 8/7c.
- “Renovation Aloha” — Season 3: New episodes begin March 31 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
- “100 Day Dream Home” — Season 7: New season begins March 3 at 8/7c.
- “Home Town” — Season 10: Premiered January 4 with 16 new episodes.
- “Ugliest House in America” — Season 7: Premiered January 7 with Retta and Alison Victoria exploring unique homes.
- “Fixer to Fabulous” — Season 7: Continues airing new episodes into the new year.
HGTV Series Continuing With New Episodes
- “Celebrity IOU” — Season 11: Premiered December 28 with additional episodes airing into 2026.
- “Don’t Hate Your House with the Property Brothers” — Season 2: Returned December 29 with new episodes continuing into 2026.
- “House Hunters”: Nearly 400 new episodes scheduled throughout 2026.
- “House Hunters International”: Additional episodes will air across 2026.
- “Love It or List It” — Season 21: David Visentin and Page Turner returning for another season.
New HGTV Shows Coming in 2026
- “Neighborhood Watch”
- “Property Brothers: Under Pressure”
- “Botched Homes”
- “World’s Bargain Dream Homes”
- “Junk or Jackpot?”
- “Tropic Like It’s Hot”
- “Wild Vacation Rentals”
Additional returning series include “Zillow Gone Wild” Season 3 hosted by Jack McBrayer and “Castle Impossible” Season 2 featuring Daphne and Ian Figueira.
I will not watch HGTV anymore because they cancelled the only two shows that would educate the public about home buying, selling, and home renovations. The two shows that were excellent at this were “Married to Real Estate” with Mike & Egypt and “Unsellable Houses” with the twins. HGTV, the public enjoys being educated while being entertained as well. You made a mistake with getting rid of these two shows.
Agreed. Some of these shows are absolutely awful, but they are cheap to produce. Bring back shows that you actually learn something while you watch
Bring back Bargain Block. These new shows aren’t worth watching. I hardly watch HGTV anymore.
I agree with you, they were two of the best shows!!!!!!!
Bring back Unsellable Houses with Lindsay and Leslie!!!!
I LOVE THEM AND THEIR SHOW!!!
Why the property brothers all the time. I’m definitely tired with all the same old with them. If they weren’t on every season maybe some of the cancellations would be returned.
To me, with shows like “Bargain Block” and “Married to Real Estate” being no longer available, I seldom watch HGTV. They are being replaced by inane shows fit for 4th graders. For the most part, the only thing I will watch on this network are ones with the Property Brothers because of their humor and heart and maybe House Hunters. I miss the good shows and wonder if maybe it’s time to stop “expensive” renovations and maybe show how to fix things up on more of a budget, fitting today’s times.