HGTV has canceled “Rehab Addict” after host Nicole Curtis was caught using a racial slur during filming. See what the network said about the situation and read Curtis’ apology.
HGTV Cancels ‘Rehab Addict’
In response to a video that RadarOnline published on February 11, in which Curtis says a racial slur while filming a renovation, HGTV made the decision to cancel “Rehab Addict.”
“HGTV was recently made aware of an offensive racial comment made during the filming of ‘Rehab Addict.’ Not only is language like this hurtful and disappointing to our viewers, partners, and employees — it does not align with the values of HGTV,” the network explained in a statement.
“Accordingly, we have removed the series from all HGTV platforms,” the statement continued. “We remain dedicated to fostering a culture of respect and inclusion across our content and our workplace.”
Nicole Curtis Apologizes for Offensive Comment
Curtis took to Instagram to share a brief statement about the situation, noting her commitment to be transparent and honest.
“There is more to this, but my family comes first and I need to be mom right now more than anything else,” she wrote in the since-deleted post.
Curtis added, “I will take the time to be as I’ve always been with you, transparent and honest. TMZ called me as I had just turned my phone on after being at school. I said this briefly — but there is more.”
The home improvement star told TMZ, “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.”
“I’m grateful for the 15-year journey we’ve shared,” she continued. “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” season 9 kicked off in summer 2025 with two episodes, then Curtis delayed the final two episodes, prioritizing family and travel. The final two episodes of the new season aired on February 11, with the network scheduling them for the afternoon rather than primetime.
In a February 11 Instagram post, Curtis noted, “I’ll go to my last breath being proud that I did this more real, more raw than anyone else. There’s never been 100 people, let alone, 25 people, even 10 people labeled production when I’m working.”
“It’s me, it’s my construction guys, on big days (meaning there’s a huge build like roof going on) it’s 2 cameras, but most, it’s one,” she explained. “It’s never been about how I look (I fix that in post😊😂) it’s always been about the house.”
She added, “We had squatters, drugs, human waste, the nastiest you can imagine and we ended up with the beautiful Doris house. Proving again — flippers flip — Nicole Curtis (that’s me) and team restore history❤️❤️❤️.”
