HGTV canceled “Rehab Addict” after star Nicole Curtis was caught on camera using a racial slur.
On Wednesday, Radar Online published leaked footage of Curtis blurting out the N-word in frustration while working on a renovation project.
Curtis seemed shocked by his words, and quickly continued, “What did I just say?”
She then asks a man off camera to “kill that thing.”
“Oh, fuck my life,” she said.
“HGTV recently became aware of racist and offensive comments made during the filming of ‘Rehab Addiction.’ Such language not only hurts and disappoints our viewers, partners and employees, but is also inconsistent with HGTV’s values,” the network said in a statement to Page Six.
“Accordingly, we have removed this series from all HGTV platforms. We remain dedicated to promoting a culture of respect and inclusion across our content and workplace.”
Curtis, 49, expressed his regrets to TMZ on Wednesday, saying, “To be clear, the words in question are incorrect and are not and never have been part of my vocabulary. I apologize to everyone.”
She added of the network, “I’m grateful for the 15 years of journey we’ve shared.” “It was a meaningful chapter, but my focus is not on my career. My focus at this point, of course, is on my relationships and my community, the people who really know my character and where my heart is.”
Curtis also posted on her Instagram account on Wednesday, writing, “There’s more to this, but family comes first and right now I need to be a mom first and foremost. I’m going to take the time to be as transparent and honest as I have always been with you guys.”
A representative for Curtis did not immediately respond to Page Six’s request for comment.
“Rehab Addict,” which chronicled Curtis as he restored his home to its former glory, began airing on the DIY Network in 2010 and moved to HGTV in 2014.
The show ran for eight seasons and was scheduled to begin airing new episodes on February 11th before HGTV decided to cancel it.
“Rehab Addict” has also been removed from HBO Max and Discovery+, where it was previously streamed.
