"The Property Brothers" Reveal the reason why they had to cancel filming the show.

Jonathan and Drew Scott, born on April 28, 1978, in Vancouver, Canada, are identical twin brothers renowned as the dynamic duo behind the popular HGTV series “Property Brothers.” Raised in a creative and entrepreneurial family, the Scott brothers developed a passion for real estate and design at an early age.

Drew, the older of the two by four minutes, pursued a career in acting and real estate before co-creating “Property Brothers” with Jonathan. Jonathan, on the other hand, immersed himself in the world of construction and design. The synergy of Drew’s real estate expertise and Jonathan’s construction skills became the foundation of their success.

The premise of “Property Brothers” revolves around the brothers assisting homebuyers in finding a fixer-upper and transforming it into their dream home. The show’s success has spawned several spin-offs, making the Scott brothers household names in the world of home improvement and reality television.

In addition to their television ventures, the Scott brothers are accomplished entrepreneurs. They have a production company, Scott Brothers Entertainment, and have expanded their brand with a line of home goods and furniture. Their charisma, design acumen, and genuine brotherly banter have endeared them to audiences worldwide, solidifying their status as beloved figures in the realm of home renovation and entertainment.

Property Brothers shares why they had to stop filming

Working on people’s homes inevitably brings a personal touch to the job. Add tight deadlines and the pressure of being filmed for national television, and you’ve got a perfect recipe for intense moments. Jonathan and Drew Scott, known as HGTV’s Property Brothers, are well-acquainted with this scenario. Apparently, they’ve encountered some eccentric clients during their home renovation endeavors.

Drew candidly shared, “You’ll notice I get a throbbing vein when dealing with certain homeowners. I’m usually patient and try to empathize with them, but we’re condensing what would typically be a lengthy renovation into a single episode.”

“Occasionally, individuals can be so eccentric that the audience immediately develops a dislike for them,” Jonathan interjected. “We encountered this one woman on Buying and Selling who was absolutely out there. While our construction team was diligently working, if her cat strolled into the room, she insisted that we halt all activity until the cat decided to leave on its own. We were like, ‘No, that’s not feasible, especially when we have a two-week deadline.'”

However, the brothers acknowledged that the network might be partly responsible for such situations—after all, HGTV selects the homeowners. “At times, we suspect they cast people just to get under our skin,” Jonathan remarked.

If the idea of being featured on Property Brothers or Buying & Selling has crossed your mind, don’t be deterred—the Scotts assert that they refrain from editing episodes to portray clients negatively.

“When homeowners express concerns about not wanting to come across as difficult on TV,” Drew stated, “my response is, ‘Don’t worry, if you’re being difficult, it will show.'”

Nevertheless, some of the tension is inevitably heightened due to the show’s format.

“The homeowners are never as challenging as they might seem on the show,” Drew explained. “We’re condensing two or three months of renovation into forty minutes. You witness both the highs and the lows, so it’s not as intense as it appears. In cases where it becomes frustrating, I usually remind them, ‘You’ve brought us in as professionals. This is our daily work, and you have to trust us.’ There was only one homeowner who didn’t grasp that concept; we began filming and had to cancel midway.”

The particular client in question was a firefighter on the hunt for a home in Toronto. Initially enthusiastic about the prospect of making compelling television and envisioning his firefighter friends contributing to the construction, things took a turn when he disregarded Jonathan and Drew’s advice. He opted for a house situated on an old landfill that was gradually sinking. Rather than addressing the issue properly, his plan was to level the floor.

“We firmly declined that approach,” Drew recounted. “We had documented the entire search process, and at the end of the day, he purchased that house. However, we made it clear that we wouldn’t proceed with the renovation because obtaining permits for such a situation would be impossible.”

Jonathan chimed in, “Moreover, HGTV would never broadcast that kind of scenario.”