Curtis's team has gone radio silent since the footage leaked. No apology, no statement, no damage control β just crickets from a star who built her brand on restoring broken-down homes.
Industry insiders say HGTV executives were blindsided by the leak and moved fast to distance the network from Curtis. Sources claim the footage has been circulating privately for weeks before going public.
Page Six confirmed the cancellation and the existence of leaked footage showing Curtis using the N-word. HGTV has scrubbed 'Rehab Addict' from its upcoming programming slate.
Curtis spent years building homes and her reputation β it took one slur to tear both down. HGTV's swift cancellation sends a clear message: there's no renovation project for racism.
Nicole Curtis's decade-long run as HGTV's renovation queen just came to a screeching halt. The network has officially canceled "Rehab Addict" after leaked footage surfaced showing Curtis using the N-word.
The video, which reportedly began circulating privately before going public, captured Curtis blurting out the racial slur. Page Six broke the news of both the footage and HGTV's swift decision to pull the plug on the series.
Curtis built her brand on restoring historic homes with grit and determination, earning a loyal fanbase over multiple seasons. But the leaked footage has demolished her reputation faster than any wrecking ball could take down a condemned house.
HGTV didn't hesitate. The network scrubbed "Rehab Addict" from its programming slate and made it clear Curtis won't be returning. Industry sources say executives were caught off guard by the leak and moved quickly to distance the network from the controversy.
As for Curtis? Complete silence. No apology, no statement, no attempt at damage control. Her team has gone dark, leaving fans and critics alike to wonder if she'll ever address the footage publicly.
The cancellation marks a stunning fall for a star who spent years in America's living rooms, teaching viewers how to salvage old homes. Now she's the one who needs salvaging β and there's no blueprint for rebuilding a career after this.
