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Rehab Addict Canceled After Racial Slur Scandal
12 Feb
Summary
- Show canceled after Nicole Curtis used racial slur on camera.
- HGTV removed the series from all platforms due to offensive language.
- Curtis apologized, citing family as her current priority.
HGTV has officially canceled the series "Rehab Addict" after host Nicole Curtis was filmed using a racial slur. The network announced on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, that they were made aware of the offensive comment, which does not align with HGTV's values. Consequently, the entire series has been removed from all HGTV platforms, including past episodes from HBO Max and Discovery+.
This decision followed Curtis's earlier announcement on Saturday, February 7, 2026, that new episodes of season 9 would begin airing. The show's return was met with fan questions about its afternoon time slot, which Curtis herself acknowledged lacked a sensible explanation. Ultimately, the planned new episodes were pulled before they could air.
Curtis has since broken her silence, posting on Instagram Stories that her family comes first. She also provided a statement to TMZ, expressing gratitude for her 15-year journey with HGTV but focusing on her relationships and community. Curtis apologized for the remark, stating the word is not part of her vocabulary, and explained she was catching up on the situation after being unplugged.
