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Rehab Addict Cancelled After Star's Racial Slur
12 Feb
Summary
- HGTV show cancelled after host used racial slur.
- Nicole Curtis apologized for offensive comment on social media.
- Ex-beau Ryan Sawtelle assisted with a show renovation project.
HGTV has cancelled "Rehab Addict" due to host Nicole Curtis's use of a racial slur during filming. Curtis expressed shock at her own usage and has since apologized on social media, acknowledging the gravity of her comment.
The show's cancellation occurred just as it was returning after a three-year break, with the third episode of its latest season slated for release on February 12, 2026. Curtis stated her intention to focus on relationships and community moving forward.
Amidst the recent controversy, attention has turned to her ex-beau, Ryan Sawtelle, who had previously assisted with a renovation project for the show. Sawtelle is known for his work in home improvement and founded the White Heart Foundation, a nonprofit supporting veterans and first responders.
Curtis and Sawtelle dated from 2018 to 2019, initially connecting over shared concerns about a child's battle with DIPG. Despite their eventual breakup, they remained on good terms. Curtis recently reached out to Sawtelle for assistance on a renovation in Wyoming, confirming their professional, non-reconciliatory interaction.
