HGTV Cancels ‘Rehab Addict’ After Nicole Curtis Racial Slur Controversy

United States- HGTV has removed the long-running home renovation series “Rehab Addict” from its platforms after footage surfaced showing host Nicole Curtis using a racial slur during filming, according to network statements and media reports published this week. Curtis issued a public apology and said she was unaware of the cancellation decision when it occurred, as the show had been set to return from hiatus.

The video, first published online, captured Curtis blurting the slur while frustrated on set, prompting swift backlash and internal review by the network. HGTV said it was “recently made aware of an offensive racial comment” that did not align with its values and confirmed the series’ removal from all platforms.

Curtis apologized in statements to media outlets, saying the word was “wrong and not part of my vocabulary” and expressing regret to those affected. She also described the end of the show’s 15-year run as a meaningful chapter while emphasizing that her focus was on family and community rather than her career.

The controversy emerged the same day the program was expected to return for a new season, intensifying scrutiny around the network’s response and the future of Curtis’ television work. HGTV reiterated its commitment to respect and inclusion across its content and workplace following the incident.

Curtis rose to prominence through the series’ focus on historic home restoration and had remained a recognizable figure in lifestyle television for more than a decade. Her public apology and the network’s decision mark a significant turning point for the franchise and her on-screen career.

No further programming plans involving Curtis have been announced.

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