HGTV has canceled Rehab Addict after the show’s star Nicole Curtis was caught using a racial slur on camera.

On Wednesday (February 11), RadarOnline posted a video of Nicole, 49, using the n-word while filming. The video was released the same day part two of season nine was set to premiere on HGTV.

After using the racial slur, Nicole realized what she said immediately and asked to “kill” the moment, but it still ended up online and the series was subsequently canceled.

Keep reading to find out more…In a statement with People, HGTV said it was “recently made aware of an offensive racial comment made during the filming of Rehab Addict. Not only is language like this hurtful and disappointing to our viewers, partners, and employees – it does not align with the values of HGTV.”

“Accordingly, we have removed the series from all HGTV platforms,” the statement continued. “We remain dedicated to fostering a culture of respect and inclusion across our content and our workplace.”

Then in a text exchange with TMZ, which she shared on her Instagram Story, Nicole apologized for using the racial slur.

“Regarding HGTV, I’m grateful for the 15-year journey we’ve shared,” Nicole wrote. “It’s been a meaningful chapter, but my focus isn’t on my career. My focus, at this moment is rightfully on my relationships, and my community — the people who truly know my character and where my heart is. I want to be clear: the word in question is wrong and not part of my vocabulary and never has been, and I apologize to everyone.”

She continued, “As discussed, I’m a mom and I was doing mom things all day and unplugged. I realize my shows were airing, but my family is my priority and I’m just catching up to all this now.”

Rehab Addict, which premiered in 2010, followed Nicole as she restored historic homes so they weren’t demolished. In July 2025, she announced that she was pressing pause on the show, and that the second half of season nine wouldn’t air until February 2026.

See all of the shows HGTV canceled in 2025.