Nicole Curtis Apologizes After Racial Slur; HGTV Cancels Rehab Addict
Nicole Curtis Apologizes After Racial Slur; HGTV Cancels Rehab Addict
HGTV cancels Rehab Addict after resurfaced footage shows Nicole Curtis using a racial slur; she says the clip was stolen and manipulated to spark hate.
Nicole Curtis, the longtime host of HGTV’s Rehab Addict, apologized after a resurfaced 2022 clip showed her saying a racial slur. HGTV canceled Rehab Addict on Feb. 11 in light of the controversy, marking a swift end to the show’s run. The host has claimed the footage was stolen and manipulated to create this chaos of hate.
Curtis’ career has been marked by controversy, including legal woes and a public custody fight, and the cancellation adds another chapter to the saga. In her statement, she said the clip does not reflect who she is and that she regrets the harm caused by its release. She asked for privacy and time to reflect, while emphasizing that the footage was edited to misrepresent her.
Observers note that networks have been increasingly swift to distance themselves from on-camera remarks that cross lines into hate speech. For fans of Rehab Addict, the loss of the show is a disappointment, but the broader takeaway is a renewed focus on on-set conduct and accountability. Whether Curtis will remain in the design world or associated TV projects remains uncertain as the industry processes the fallout.
As the story develops, industry watchers will be watching for more statements from Curtis and for any steps from production partners aimed at supporting crew and setting clearer policies for future productions.
