Which Designers do HGTV Viewers Miss Most?

HGTV viewers were asked in a Reddit threat about personalities from a design-related show that they would like to see return to the network. There was no shortage of responses.

One name that that frequently got mentioned was Candice Olson.

“If I only had ONE choice… it would hands down be Candice Olson,” said one response. “She was awesome and she actually went through the process to explain how and why she came up with design choices. I really miss that part of HGTV and I learned a lot from her, plus she had a great style.

“Candice Olson is such a versatile designer,” another commenter agreed. “Very stylish but also accessible.”

Candice Olson Has Focused on Her Design Business Since Leaving TV 10-Plus Years Ago

On her website, Olson noted that she was the host of HGTV’s “Divine Design” for eight seasons, from 2003-2011, giving viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the design process, from the initial sketches to the final reveal. She then hosted a second show, “Candice Tells All,” from 2011-2013, which delved even deeper into the world of interior design, examining fundamental design principles while showcasing more complex renovations.

A YouTube Channel titled “HGTV News & Updates” stated that Olson also made regular appearances on other HGTV shows such as “Design Star” and “Makeover Manor” during those years, then stepped away from TV work to focus on the real process of interior design, which she frequently showcases on her Instagram page.

Fans Lament Abrupt Dismissal of Programs Involving Nate Berkus & Jeremiah Brent

A design duo that appeared in many answers was Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent.

“Love these guys,” exclaimed one respondent.

The married couple – who are still together, as confirmed by a Valentine’s Day post on Nate’s Instagram page – hosted a pair of programs on HGTV between 2020 and 2021, albeit with a limited number of episodes. According to IMDB, “Nate and Jeremiah: Save My House” ran for three seasons and 13 episodes, showing the duo help clients fix renovations gone bad, and “The Nate and Jeremiah Home Project” ran for two seasons and 14 episodes from 2020-2021, with the twosome helping families transform spaces and emotions by decluttering homes and creating meaningful spaces that honored the past.

“HGTV News & Updates” reported that the programs were not renewed, much to fans’ dismay, due in large part to a shift in the network’s focus to “other projects and new programming strategies,” while also noting that “the couple’s growing commitments outside of HGTV may have also played a role.”

Other designers that viewers miss included Sarah Richardson, Leanne Ford and Christopher Lowell.