Michigan HGTV Star’s Show Cancelled After Racial Slur Caught on Tape

You won’t be seeing Michigan native Nicole Curtis’ show Rehab Addict on TV anymore. HGTV has canceled the series after a video surfaced showing Curtis using a racial slur during filming.

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Nicole Curtis Ties to Michigan

Curtis, who is originally from Lake Orion, became known for renovating historic homes across the country, including several in Detroit.

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Rehab Addict premiered on the DIY Network in 2010 before moving to HGTV in 2014. The show followed Curtis as she restored older homes, often highlighting preservation efforts in struggling neighborhoods.

The Controversial Video Leak

According to Deadline, Curtis was caught on camera using the n-word while working on a project. In the leaked clip, first shared by Radar, she asks for the moment to be “killed” and then says, “F--- my life.”

Warning: The video contains unedited language, including a racial slur. Viewer discretion is advised. The video can be seen here.

HGTV Cancels Rehab Addict

After the clip surfaced, HGTV removed Rehab Addict from its platforms, including HBO Max and Discovery+. In a statement to Deadline, the network said:

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. Accordingly, we have removed the series from all HGTV platforms. We remain dedicated to fostering a culture of respect and inclusion across our content and our workplace.

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Curtis’ Apology and Instagram Statement

The Detroit News also shared a statement from Curtis’ team. They said she is “deeply saddened by the hurt her words have caused” and added:

She takes full responsibility for their impact, regardless of context. What occurred was a clear slip of the tongue, a mistaken version of one of her well-known expressions, spoken after 17 hours of physically demanding work and very little sleep. Even so, she understands that intent does not erase impact, and she is truly sorry.

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Prior to being canceled, new episodes of Rehab Addict had been set to premier Feb. 11. Curtis shared on Instagram they'd begin airing Wednesday at noon:

I could say more, but I shall say less.Thank you for 15 years of amazing, amazing support! Your love took me from a struggling mommy working odd jobs in Craigslist to a real estate mogul whose voice (more than face) gets recognized all over the world...
Set the DVR -stream it -just make sure these old houses are saved.