Back in 2014, twin brothers David and Jason Benham were set to star in the new series Flip It Forward, but HGTV canceled the show before it ever aired. HGTV star Erin Napier hasn't been posting Black Lives Matter content on her social media feeds, but there's a reason. And back in the day, when Rachael Ray began her career with the network, Scripps had no idea that she would wind up making the kind of money she did off of her partnerships outside of it. The chance at bringing positive light to their little town was something they couldn't turn away from. More than anything, HGTV is looking for actual experts to lead their TV series lineup. Kathleen Finch, president of HGTV, also told Variety, "That's one of the reasons that, as a brand, HGTV's been so successful. Helen asked who they were and why they were here, and we never told her the truth. Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. HGTV hosts, as honest and real as they are, still have to answer to the network. The Home Town star was teased in grade school and middle school "because she had different. The Laurel Mercantile owner added that her husband was making sure she didnt overexert herself ahead of their daughters arrival. Now, as a confident woman and mother, she has proven to be someone proud of her diverse hobbies and interests because, well, they've obviously been worth sticking with. He and his wife attended the premiere of the pilot in January 2016, according to the Laurel Leader Call, before they knew whether HGTV would pick up the show. But, if Ben's 2013 bid for. For access to all our exclusive celebrity videos and interviews Subscribe on YouTube! We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back. In an interview with Variety, Allison Page, general manager of HGTV, said it's a network that thrives on being "aspirational, attainable and fun." " "Thanks for sharing. Erin and Ben are parents to their daughter, Helen, who they welcomed in 2018, and they have a growing home improvement brand that includes Home Town, the spinoff series,Home Town Takeover, plus two businesses, a line of furniture, and a book. HGTV is a business, and like any other business, its goal, ultimately, is to bring in viewers, advertisers, and cash flow.