HGTV Stars Egypt Sherrod And Mike Jackson's Love Story Is More Complex Than We Realized

As mentioned, Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson first met when working in radio entertainment. Sherrod shared in an interview with Authority Magazine that her husband was a DJ and she was the personality. She wasn't on the lookout for any love connections, but Jackson felt instantly pulled toward the Philadelphia native when he spotted her at an event.

"I saw her from afar at a nightclub. There were 10,000 people there," Mike told HGTV. "And I saw her backstage and the light was literally only on her. From that moment on, I knew she was my wife. I told the security guard to let me back there, because I needed to talk to someone."

While Sherrod felt an instant attraction to her future husband, it wasn't a connection she was looking to pursue. "The wisest words I ever received as a woman in entertainment was to NEVER date a co-worker in the industry," she explained to Authority. Despite this, Jackson wasn't deterred, with the builder feeling confident that they would somehow meet again. Turns out, he was right.