Multiple beloved TV series terminated by a leading broadcast station, prompting a wave of discontent among viewers: "Prepare for a significant drop in audience numbers"
HGTV, the popular home-improvement and real estate television network, has recently made a shake-up in its program lineup, cancelling several fan-favourite shows including "Married to Real Estate", "Christina on the Coast", and "The Flipping El Moussas" in 2025 [1][2][4]. This decision has surprised viewers and sparked significant backlash, especially given that some shows ended shortly after their renewal seemed likely.
The cancellations are believed to be linked to strategic shifts within Warner Bros. Discovery, HGTV's parent company, which announced in mid-2025 a corporate restructuring into two separate publicly traded companies focused on streaming/studios and global networks, respectively [5].
Despite the cancellations, HGTV continues to renew and focus on other popular series such as "Home Town", "100 Day Dream Home", and "Fixer to Fabulous", signaling a possible pivot to different types of content or formats moving forward [1][4]. According to Warner Bros. Discovery’s CEO David Zaslav, the split aims to give brands like HGTV sharper focus and strategic flexibility to compete in the evolving media landscape, though which entity will manage HGTV's programming pool remains unclear [5].
One of the new series HGTV announced is "Junk or Jackpot?", featuring executive producer John Cena and starring Bobby Berk, an alum of "Queer Eye". This series will follow collectors discovering the monetary value of their collections [6]. "Junk or Jackpot?" represents a departure from the real estate and home-improvement genres of the canceled shows, offering a different type of content [7].
The cancellations have left some viewers frustrated and confused, with many expressing their disappointment on social media platforms like Instagram [3]. Some viewers have even threatened to switch channels due to the cancellations. Notably, "Married to Real Estate", which starred Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson, was nominated for a 2025 Daytime Emmy Award after its cancellation [8].
Haack and El Moussa, who were previously married, are some of HGTV's biggest stars. They co-starred on HGTV's megahit "Flip or Flop", which ran for an impressive ten seasons [9]. Allison Victoria, another popular HGTV personality, confirmed on her podcast "Pap Smear" that "Battle on the Beach" was canceled after four seasons [10].
As HGTV navigates this transition, fans eagerly await further announcements about the network's future programming plans. For now, HGTV has not announced any plans to bring back the canceled shows [11]. The new series "Junk or Jackpot?" has not been given an air date yet [6].
References:
- HGTV Cancels 'Flipping El Moussas' and 'Christina on the Coast' Amidst Programming Shake-up
- HGTV Cancels 'Married to Real Estate' and 'Bargain Block'
- HGTV Fans Frustrated Over Cancellations of Shows Like 'Married to Real Estate' and 'Bargain Block'
- HGTV Cancels 'Married to Real Estate', 'Christina on the Coast', and 'The Flipping El Moussas'
- Warner Bros. Discovery Restructuring: What It Means for HGTV and Other Brands
- HGTV Announces New Series 'Junk or Jackpot?' with John Cena and Bobby Berk
- HGTV's New Series 'Junk or Jackpot?' Features a Different Genre Compared to the Canceled Shows
- Married to Real Estate Nominated for a 2025 Daytime Emmy Award After Cancellation
- Tarek El Moussa's Show 'Flipping El Moussas' was Also Reportedly Canceled by HGTV
- Allison Victoria Confirms 'Battle on the Beach' was Canceled After Four Seasons
- HGTV Has Not Announced Any Plans to Bring Back the Canceled Shows
Viewers are expressing their disappointment on social media platforms following HGTV's cancellation of fan-favorite shows, such as "Married to Real Estate" and "The Flipping El Moussas," hinting at a potential shift in the network's content focus.
The new HGTV series "Junk or Jackpot?" represents a departure from the real estate and home-improvement genres, offering viewers a different type of entertainment.
