Feeling Overwhelmed by the Same Old HGTV Shows?
Are you tired of seeing the same familiar faces every time you tune into HGTV? You’re not alone. A growing number of viewers are expressing their frustration with the network’s repetitive programming, and they’re not shy about voicing their opinions. Recent polls and online forums have become hotbeds for fans eager to see certain shows get the axe.
From over-the-top home makeovers to formulaic real estate dramas, many viewers feel that HGTV has lost its spark. One fan even quipped, “If I have to sit through another episode of House Hunters, I might just switch channels for good.” Clearly, some shows are wearing out their welcome, prompting fans to call for a major shake-up in HGTV’s lineup.
Shows That Are Testing Viewers’ Patience
HGTV is facing a wave of criticism from its audience, who are increasingly vocal about which shows they think should be canceled:
The Flipping El Moussas
Despite Tarek El Moussa’s established fame from Flip or Flop and Heather Rae’s popularity on Selling Sunset, their new show The Flipping El Moussas isn’t winning over fans. The main gripe? Viewers feel that the show focuses more on Tarek and Heather’s relationship than on actual home renovations.
One Reddit user summed it up: “It didn’t even really focus on the design of the house or anything.” Critics also argue that the couple’s design choices don’t reflect high-budget projects. As one commenter put it, “Design-wise, it looked like a $700k house they’ve done before—not a $3 million dollar property.”
The sentiment is clear: many viewers would be happy if this show never returned.
Property Brothers
Another long-standing favorite that’s starting to wear thin with audiences is Property Brothers. While Drew and Jonathan Scott still have a loyal following, some fans are growing disillusioned with what they see as an increasingly repetitive format centered around buying and selling homes.
More troublingly, critics have begun questioning the brothers’ attitudes. One Reddit post captured this shift in perception: “Anyone else feels like Property Brothers’ egos are getting way too big? They were likable before all these celebrity rehabs; now it’s just too much.”
This sentiment was echoed by others who find themselves turned off by what they perceive as inflated egos and an overly polished brand image.
Ugliest House in America
Another show drawing ire is Ugliest House in America. While intended as light-hearted entertainment focused on extreme home makeovers, many viewers take issue with labeling someone’s home as “ugly.” Critics argue that such titles are unnecessary when most houses simply need renovation rather than ridicule.
Moreover, some fans believe that these renovations strip away unique characteristics in favor of bland trends. Comments like “It was such a chromatic wonderland before; now it’s just white walls everywhere” highlight how disappointed some viewers feel about losing original charm during these makeovers.
Love It or List It!
Then there’s Love It or List It!, which has been accused of being overly staged and predictable. Fans complain that Hilary Farr’s competition with David Visentin feels forced rather than genuine—detracting from any real tension between renovating versus selling homes.
Additionally—and perhaps more damning—many participants seem more interested in discounted renovations than actually considering selling their homes at all! As one critic noted sarcastically: “Nobody wants to list their house—they just want free renovations.”
Is It Time for an HGTV Overhaul?
These examples represent only part of what seems like widespread dissatisfaction among longtime HGTV watchers who crave fresh content instead of recycled ideas across different series—from Zillow Gone Wild to Lottery Dream Home—the list goes on!
So maybe it isn’t just your TV screen needing refreshment; perhaps it’s time for HGTV itself undergoes its own renovation project!
I have watched HGTV since its inception. It is no longer a channel where people learn how to enhance their homes AND gardens. That has changed to arrogant designers who have BIG budgets. Also, none of the projects that quote the price of a project are realistic. David Bromstadt has gone over the top in his appearance. I loved his earlier shows. The design programs that pit designers against each other are old news. Again, unrealistic additions for mainstream people. Love it, or list it…done. House Hunters….done. Tarik and his wives….done.