Why Nicole Curtis Took A Step Back From HGTV

Nicole Curtis had her son, Ethan, when she was just 20 years old, continuing to raise him solo. At the same time, she single-handedly renovated her way to television success. That same success allowed her to take a step back from working in 2018. She has admitted to struggling those first few years, trying to manage her startup rehab business, maintain viewership on HGTV, and keep some semblance of normalcy for her child. However, she credits both of her sons, the second being Harper – a pregnancy she kept secret during the show – with giving her the push she needed to put herself back out there.

After spending a few years devoting herself to her family, Nicole Curtis was ready to amaze everyone with her home transformations once again. "Rehab Addict Rescue" was released on HGTV in January 2021, in which Curtis swoops in to assist families who bit off a bit more than they could chew with an old home renovation. Before the premiere, Curtis admitted she was a bit nervous about returning to filming. Nevertheless, the season was a great success, and fans were happy to see her return from her hiatus.