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Crafty Competition Series “Meet Your Makers Showdown” Starring Chrissy Metz and LeAnn Rimes

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Crafty Competition Series “Meet Your Makers Showdown” Starring Chrissy Metz and LeAnn Rimes Available to Stream Saturday, Nov. 27 on Discovery+
Each episode will spotlight four of the world’s finest makers who will compete in challenges that test their ingenious creativity, unique skills and passion for their craft.
[via press release from Discovery, Inc.]
CRAFTY COMPETITION SERIES ‘MEET YOUR MAKERS SHOWDOWN’ STARRING CHRISSY METZ AND LEANN RIMES AVAILABLE TO STREAM SATURDAY, NOV. 27 ON DISCOVERY+

(New York, N.Y.) – Stunning handmade creations designed by top artisans from across the country will take the spotlight in the exclusive discovery+ competition series, Meet Your Makers Showdown. The six-episode series – hosted by Emmy(R) and Golden Globe(R) nominated actress, recording artist and crafting enthusiast Chrissy Metz, best known from NBC’s This Is Us – will be available to stream beginning Saturday, Nov. 27. Each episode will spotlight four of the world’s finest makers who will compete in challenges that test their ingenious creativity, unique skills and passion for their craft. As an avid scrapbooker and former preschool teacher with a passion for motivating people to achieve their dreams, Chrissy will helm the action as the competitors contend in a wide range of artistic categories including paper art, fluid painting, stained glass, polymer clay, candle making and artisanal soap.

During Meet Your Makers Showdown, inspiration judge LeAnn Rimes, a multi-GRAMMY Awards(R) winning singer, songwriter, actress and author, will lead fellow judges on a walkthrough among contestants that delves into each artist’s creative process to uncover what makes them tick. LeAnn has expanded into crafting herself, creating her own candle line where she is hands on throughout the entire process. Craft expert judge Mark Montano, a best-selling author, designer and TV host, will evaluate each maker’s technique and originality. Along with a weekly guest judge who specializes in the featured trade, LeAnn and Mark will award $10,000 and bragging rights to the competitors who best wow the judges by creating items worthy of the world’s best online boutiques.

“Crafting is bigger than ever and talented makers have turned it into a multi-billion dollar industry,” said Chrissy. “Each week, Meet Your Makers Showdown spotlights a new trending craft and the artisans who pull out all the stops to create inspirational, one-of-a-kind masterpieces.”

“In every episode, these brilliant makers put their heart and soul into intense crafting challenges that truly stretch their imaginations,” said LeAnn. “As a fellow artist, it was inspiring to see their incredible, creative ideas come to life and get showcased on this show.”

Fans also are invited to connect with the series across the discovery+ digital platforms at discoveryplus.com and via @discoveryplus and #MeetYourMakersShowdown on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and TikTok.

Meet Your Makers Showdown is produced by Michael Levitt Productions.

About discovery+

discovery+ is the definitive non-fiction, real life subscription streaming service. discovery+ features a landmark partnership with Verizon that gives their customers with select plans up to 12 months of discovery+ on Verizon. discovery+ has the largest-ever content offering of any new streaming service at launch, featuring a wide range of exclusive, original series across popular, passion verticals in which Discovery brands have a strong leadership position, including lifestyle and relationships; home and food; true crime; paranormal; adventure and natural history; as well as science, tech and the environment, and a slate of high-quality documentaries. For more, visit discoveryplus.com or find it on a variety of platforms and devices, including ones from Amazon, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Roku and Samsung.



discovery+ Announces November Programming Slate

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discovery+ Announces November Programming Slate
Among the featured highlights: “90 Day: The Single Life,” “Kendra Sells Hollywood,” “Foodgod,” and “Undercover Underage.”
[via press release from Discovery, Inc.]
DISCOVERY+ ANNOUNCES NOVEMBER PROGRAMMING SLATE

Highlights Include 90 Day: The Single Life, Kendra Sells Hollywood, Foodgod, Undercover Underage and the First-Ever Holiday Central Hub

New York, NY – October 27, 2021 – discovery+, the definitive non-fiction, real life subscription streaming service from Discovery, Inc., today announced new and original programming that will be available in November. discovery+ is the streaming home for the holidays with the Holiday Central hub launching on November 1 including themed programming such as the scripted feature Candy Coated Christmas with Ree Drummond, Home Town: Ben’s Holiday Workshop and other seasonal favorites. Additionally, discovery+ will welcome new names in November including Kendra Wilkinson as she embarks on a new career as a real estate agent in Los Angeles in the new series Kendra Sells Hollywood. In Foodgod, the lifelong foodie visits hotspots with his celebrity friends including Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian West in search of the craziest, most exclusive restaurants and dishes. 90 Day fans can catch a new season of their favorite newly single cast members on 90 Day: The Single Life. November will also feature new True Crime titles including Undercover Underage, in which the team at the nonprofit organization SOSA works in collaboration with law enforcement to combat online sex abuse and exploitation.

Titles premiering in November include:

True Crime

· Undercover Underage – Tuesday, November 2

Every day, countless adults utilize the internet with insidious intentions to groom, sexually exploit, and abuse children online. Committed to stopping these perpetrators, child advocate Roo Powell and the team at her nonprofit organization SOSA (Safe from Online Sex Abuse) work in collaboration with law enforcement to detect and identify the menacing adults who use the internet to harm children. Undercover Underage follows Roo as the 38-year-old mother of three transforms her appearance into a teen online. Once adults engage with Roo’s underage decoys, it’s a race against the clock to gather enough information to positively identify the offenders and get them on law enforcement’s radar.

· Unraveled: Experts on Trial – Monday, November 8

Following the success of The Long Island Serial Killer and Stalker’s Web, the third installment of the Unraveled anthology podcast and series exposes an alarming problem with the American criminal justice process: the business of forensic experts. Citing several cases as examples, co-hosts Alexis Linkletter and Billy Jensen expose serious flaws with forensic expert testimony that routinely leads to tragedy and injustice within the U.S. court system. It is a crisis in the courts that is decades in the making. The companion podcast is out now.

· Anni: The Honeymoon Murder – Saturday, November 13

Also known as ‘the honeymoon murder’ this is one of the most compelling and dramatic cases of the 21st century, and yet it is still shrouded in mystery. In November 2010, a millionaire couple from London were on honeymoon in Cape Town, South Africa when they were kidnapped and 28 year old new bride Anni Dewani was later found dead having been shot through the neck. The case became infamous worldwide when after initally suspecting her death resulted from a violent robbery, teh police became convinced that the murder was orhestrated by her new husband Shrien Dewani.

· The World’s Biggest Druglord – Sunday, November 14

The World’s Biggest Druglord takes an inside look at Tse Chi Lop, a mysterious criminal mastermind behind the largest drug trafficking operation in history. Yet unlike Escobar or El Chapo, he was a virtual unknown. Investigators from the FBI, DEA and Australian Federal Police reveal how Tse stayed below the radar for more than a decade, quietly ending rivalries between the world’s top crime syndicates, from the triads, to motorcycle gangs, to Sicilian mobsters, for one aim… to make tons of money from drugs. Harvard professor, Laura Huang, reveals business insights, charting Tse’s rise, from committing petty crimes on the streets of Guangzhou, China, to deploying the latest entrepreneurial strategies, to ultimately capturing the global drug trade. More CEO than druglord, Huang examines how Tse capitalized on the shift in consumer taste from heroin to meth, to the tune of billions of dollars. That is… until he was caught.

· Chasing Ghislaine – Monday, November 22

From executive producer and international best-selling author James Patterson and New York Times best-selling author and journalist Vicky Ward comes an explosive investigative documentary series, Chasing Ghislaine. Ghislaine Maxwell is many things: a fallen socialite, an alleged sexual abuser and an accused sex trafficker of minors. But with the spotlight often focused on her employer, one-time lover and accused accomplice Jeffrey Epstein, the full breadth of Maxwell’s alleged crimes and the many vital secrets she still keeps have remained closely guarded – until now. Chasing Ghislaine will change everything we think we know about the Epstein saga and the woman at the center of it all.

· The Baby Killer Conspiracy – Saturday, November 20

In 1998 solicitor Sally Clark was jailed for murdering her 3 children who had died of cot death. The key evidence came from Professor Sir Roy Meadows and his ‘Meadows Law’ “one cot death is a tragedy, two is suspicious and three is murder”. The killer stat that jailed her was 1 in 73 million. That stat was eventually discredited, and Sally freed, but her life was ruined beyond repair. In this series, speaking to relatives and the victims of those wrongly accused, we uncover the stories of the women still fighting from behind bars – and follow the last and final appeal of Kathleen Folbigg, who has spent the last 18 years in prison, currently dubbed ‘Australia’s deadliest female serial-killer’ for allegedly killing her four children.

Love & Relationships

· 90 Day: The Single Life – Friday, November 12

Moving past their failed romances, some of the biggest names in the 90 Day universe must navigate the modern dating world and overcome cringe-worthy encounters, ghosting and, as is truly fitting for the franchise, traveling to other continents for a first date.

· Candy Coated Christmas – Friday, November 19

Molly Gallant is a Beverly Hills marketing executive whose carefully planned life takes an unexpected turn when she takes a business trip to the picturesque town of Peppermint Hollow, the “Peppermint Capital of the World.” where it begins to seem as if fate, and the weather, are conspiring to keep her there. Starring Molly McCook (Last Man Standing) as Molly Gallant, Aaron O’Connell (The Haves and The Have Nots) as Noah Winters, John McCook (The Bold and the Beautiful, and real-life father of Molly McCook) as Fred Gallant, Lee Garlington (Broken) as Kim Winters, Jae Suh Park (The Big Short) as Gracie, newcomer Landry Townsend as Dakota Winters, Lonzo Liggins as Patrick, Dia Frampton as Chloe, and Food Network’s own Ree Drummond as bakery owner Bee.

· Wife Swap Australia – Monday, November 22

Two wives from completely different backgrounds with opposing morals, social behaviours and parenting styles, swap lives for one week.

Food

· Foodgod – Sunday, November 14

Foodgod is a lifelong foodie who has gained 11 million followers for his unique celebration of all things food on social media and in his self-titled series, executive produced by Kris Jenner, he takes his obsession to the next level in search of the boldest, craziest and most exclusive restaurants and dishes. In Foodgod, he visits hotspots in Los Angeles, New York, Las Vegas and Miami accompanied by celebrity pals, including Jenner, Kim Kardashian West, Fat Joe and Criss Angel.

· Well Done with Sebastian Maniscalco – Tuesday, November 16

Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco has two passions, making people laugh and eating. He loves food and the craft behind it, but has questions about where it comes from, how it’s made and why we eat the way we do. He will take a comedic deep dive into the culinary world he loves but sometimes doesn’t understand by talking and cooking with the world’s top chefs, restaurant owners, other comedians and his own family. Go on a journey with this comedian, social observer, and exasperated food lover, as he explores, digests, and answers his own hot button questions in the world of food.

· The Great Soul Food Cook Off – Saturday, November 20

The Great Soul Food Cook-Off is a first-of-its-kind soul food cooking competition series celebrating Black chefs and the Black culinary traditions that are the cornerstone of American cuisine. Today, we see Black culture recognized like never before in music, film, fashion, TV, sports, and more, but that same cultural recognition remains long overdue in the kitchen. OWN has partnered with discovery+ via the original series, “The Great Soul Food Cook-Off,” in a cooking competition that finally spotlights the culinary contributions of Black chefs with challenges designed to highlight the past and present of soul food. Eight chefs will go head-to-head throughout the show in this high-stakes, spiritual, and emotional competition, but only one competitor can take home the grand prize of $50,000.

Home

· Kendra Sells Hollywood – Wednesday, November 17

Kendra Wilkinson, reality TV star and former resident of the iconic Playboy mansion, will take on a new career as a freshly minted real estate agent in the exclusive discovery+ series, Kendra Sells Hollywood. The six-part docuseries will follow the model and best-selling author as she embarks upon a new career as a real estate agent in Los Angeles. With no prior industry experience, Kendra will rely on her signature humor, resilience and unwavering work ethic to learn the ropes and land her first sale.

· Home Town: Ben’s Holiday Workshop – Friday, November 19

In Home Town: Ben’s Holiday Workshop, Ben Napier (HGTV’s Home Town) will welcome father-daughter duo Captain Sig and Mandy Hansen from Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch to make special wood creations just in time for Christmas. Ben also will team up with dancer and TV personality Stephen “tWitch” Boss and his wife, Allison Holker Boss, host of Design Star: Next Gen, to build an interactive wall display for a local children’s center play space.

Adventure

· Space Titans: Musk, Bezos, Branson – Thursday, November 4

A new wave of space exploration has begun. The year 2021 will go down as the year that billionaires went to space – with highly publicized launches around their big budget orbits. NASA has engaged the help of private companies to send astronauts into orbit, and to go even further into space exploration. Space travel isn’t just for NASA astronauts now. But how did we get here and what is next in the incredible race to space?

Animals

· Carole Baskin’s Cage Fight – Saturday, November 13

Carole Baskin was thrust into the spotlight when “Tiger King” transformed the big cat activist and business owner into a pop culture phenomenon. The series fueled rumors about Baskin’s business and personal life, which she dismisses as gossip spread by her foes in an effort to detract from her life’s mission: to finally end the abuse of big cats in the United States. In Carole Baskin’s Cage Fight, audiences will witness a very different side to Carole Baskin. In the two-part doc series, Baskin and her husband Howard, along with their team, get their hands dirty and investigate the treatment of big cats, often coming into direct confrontations with dangerous operators.

· The Mighty Underdogs – Wednesday, November 17

The absolute pinnacle of the fierce world of dog show competitions are the AKC National Championship and the Westminster Dog Show, but it takes countless hours of practice, grit, and determination to get there. And while the adult competitions are fierce, emotions run higher in the junior division where kids are still learning the ropes of competition on top of figuring out who they are as individuals and where they fit in the world. In this all-new coming-of-age competition series, The Mighty Underdogs, brings a never-before-seen look inside Junior Showmanship where teen handlers compete among thousands for one of the limited, and highly coveted spots at the Westminster Dog Show, while also navigating the everyday journey of being a typical teenager! Get ready to meet this unique group of champions who reveal the heart, spirit, and what it ultimately takes to be “best in show.”

Competition

· Good with Wood – Friday, November 19

Mel Giedroyc rules the workshop as woodworking enthusiasts battle it out to be Britain’s best woodworker. They’ll build wonderful works that combine epic scale with fine craftsmanship in order to impress the judges and stay in the competition.

· Meet Your Makers Showdown – Saturday, November 27

Meet Your Makers Showdown, hosted by Emmy(R) and Golden Globe(R) nominated actress, recording artist and crafting enthusiast Chrissy Metz, is a crafty new competition series that showcases the country’s top artisans as they test their ingenious creativity, unique skills and passion for their craft to win bragging rights and a $10,000 cash prize. Working in a variety of mediums, the competitors’ creations must impress the judging panel, including inspiration judge LeAnn Rimes, a multi-GRAMMY Awards(R) winning singer, songwriter, actress and author; Mark Montano, craft expert judge Mark Montano, a best-selling author, designer and TV host; as well as a weekly guest judge.

Paranormal & Unexplained

· Shock Docs: Demon in the White House – Friday, November 26

Demon in the White House reveals the historic origin of paranormal activity at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. This new Shock Doc uncloaks the horror that two grieving First Ladies may have unwittingly invited into their temporary home – spirits that may still torment America’s presidents, their families, and their closest advisors.

Documentaries

· Set! – Friday, November 12

Once a year, a group of feverishly determined table setters vie for the “Best of Show” ribbon at the Orange County Fair table setting competition. Often referred to as “The Olympics of Table Setting,” contestants can spend over 6 months preparing their table to compete and ultimately be judged. A mere misplaced soup spoon can mean the end for an otherwise perfect table. But like any competition, it is not without its dramatics. Old rivalries, controversy, and eccentric personalities come to a head as SET! explores topics far beyond the silverware

· Keep Sweet – Wednesday, November 24

Warren Jeffs was the Prophet of the FLDS, an offshoot of Mormonism. Jeffs’ demanded absolute loyalty, and instituted complete adherence to the religion, requiring strict dress codes, banishing community celebrations and casting out followers who didn’t fall in line. His controversial reign ended with a conviction for sexual assault with underage girls, landing him in jail for life. Ten years after his arrest, those left behind attempt to rebuild their community. KEEP SWEET is an allegory for the unsettling reality we are living through in America. Can we learn how to live with one another despite our different ideologies, or are we destined to live apart?

Magnolia Network

· From the Source – Friday, November 19

Award-winning chef and restaurateur Katie Button explores the origins and stories behind different delicious ingredients. She also shares her knowledge of cooking techniques to inspire others to be more curious, creative and joyful cooks.

Immersions

· Surfing Santa – Friday, November 26

Get in the holiday spirit by catching a wave with the one and only Santa Claus. This journey to a surfer’s paradise invites audiences to relax and celebrate the festive season from the beach.

· Cozy Holiday Kitchens – Friday, November 26

Step into the kitchen to prepare holiday meals with four chefs from around the world. This episode takes viewers on a journey to India, Mexico, Ethiopia, and the United States to experience festivity through food.

· Festive Fireplaces of the World – Friday, November 26

Cozy up next to fireplaces from all over the world. An extraordinary group of over 30 global filmmakers take viewers to the farthest corners of the earth to experience the unique warmth and comfort of sitting by a fire.

For more information on discovery+, visit discoveryplus.com. You can follow discovery+ on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

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About discovery+

discovery+ is the definitive non-fiction, real life subscription streaming service. discovery+ features a landmark partnership with Verizon that gives their customers with select plans up to 12 months of discovery+ on Verizon. discovery+ has the largest-ever content offering of any new streaming service at launch, featuring a wide range of exclusive, original series across popular, passion verticals in which Discovery brands have a strong leadership position, including lifestyle and relationships; home and food; true crime; paranormal; adventure and natural history; as well as science, tech and the environment, and a slate of high-quality documentaries. For more, visit discoveryplus.com or find it on a variety of platforms and devices, including ones from Amazon, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Roku and Samsung.

About Discovery

Discovery, Inc. (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) is a global leader in real life entertainment, serving a passionate audience of superfans around the world with content that inspires, informs and entertains. Discovery delivers over 8,000 hours of original programming each year and has category leadership across deeply loved content genres around the world. Available in 220 countries and territories and nearly 50 languages, Discovery is a platform innovator, reaching viewers on all screens, including TV Everywhere products such as the GO portfolio of apps; direct-to-consumer streaming services such as discovery+, Food Network Kitchen and MotorTrend OnDemand; digital-first and social content from Group Nine Media; a landmark natural history and factual content partnership with the BBC; and a strategic alliance with PGA TOUR to create the international home of golf. Discovery’s portfolio of premium brands includes Discovery Channel, HGTV, Food Network, TLC, Investigation Discovery, Travel Channel, MotorTrend, Animal Planet, Science Channel, and the forthcoming multi-platform JV with Chip and Joanna Gaines, Magnolia Network, as well as OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network in the U.S., Discovery Kids in Latin America, and Eurosport, the leading provider of locally relevant, premium sports and Home of the Olympic Games across Europe. For more information, please visit corporate.discovery.com and follow @DiscoveryIncTV across social platforms.

HGTV and discovery+ Ready to Premiere 20 New Series Before Year End

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HGTV and discovery+ Ready to Premiere 20 New Series Before Year End
“Just when fans think they’ve seen it all, we’re here to surprise them,” said Jane Latman, president, HGTV & Streaming Home Content, Discovery, Inc.
[via press release from HGTV]
HGTV AND DISCOVERY+ READY TO PREMIERE 20 NEW SERIES BEFORE YEAR END

Lil Jon, Marsai Martin, Chrissy Metz, Tamera Mowry-Housley, LeAnn Rimes, Martha Stewart and Kendra Wilkinson Among Celebrities in New Series

More Than 100 New Episodes of Popular Series Also On Tap For 2021

New York [August 16, 2021] The biggest, buzziest, boldest, breakout show concepts are coming to HGTV and discovery+ Home in 2021/early 2022 and attendees at today’s Television Critics Association (TCA) virtual tour will get a sneak peek at new celebrity-led series that focus on everything from blowing out walls for major renos to room designs for Gen Z’ers. The network and the streamer also will showcase series with fun twists on home renovations; dynamic new stars who break design boundaries with their non-traditional vision; follow-doc series that show the unvarnished journey of families’ tackling their own home renos; and compelling real estate and renovation competitions that will keep fans glued to their screens.

Featured panelist Kendra Wilkinson, who is currently in production, will share behind-the-scenes experiences from her upcoming discovery+ series, Kendra Sells Hollywood. Best known from Girls Next Door, Kendra is no stranger to iconic Hollywood homes. But now, as a newly minted real estate agent, she must prove she has the hustle to make it in the intensely competitive Los Angeles real estate market.

“I’m excited to dive into a new career,” said Kendra. “I’m willing to do the hard work to get to the top of my game.”

In addition to Kendra’s new series, which is expected to be available for streaming on Wednesday, November 17, fans will get two more series starring celebrities who have a passion for real estate, renovation and design. GRAMMY Award(R)-winning producer, rapper and DJ, Lil Jon is ready to reveal his love of out-of-the-box home renos in Lil Jon Wants To Do What?. And, actress Marsai Martin, best known from the ABC sitcom Black-ish, will showcase her love of design when she helps extraordinary teens get personalized bedroom makeovers in her new series, Remix My Space with Marsai Martin (wt). Both series launch on discovery+ in 2022.

“Just when fans think they’ve seen it all, we’re here to surprise them,” said Jane Latman, president, HGTV & Streaming Home Content, Discovery, Inc. “We’ve always known that there are infinite ways to tell the story of home and in the next few months we will premiere more than a dozen new shows that push the boundaries of the home genre, while delivering on heart, humor and inspiration.”

Here are additional discovery+ and HGTV series that soon will be available to viewers (*Schedule subject to change):

Captivating Competitions

Meet Your Makers Showdown, a crafty new competition series slated for discovery+, stars Emmy(R) and Golden Globe(R) nominated actress, recording artist and crafting enthusiast Chrissy Metz. Best known from NBC’s This Is Us, Chrissy will helm the action as the country’s top artisans test their ingenious creativity, unique skills and passion for their craft in a variety of mediums, including paper art, fluid painting, stained glass and more. To win bragging rights and a $10,000 cash prize, the competitors’ creations must impress the judging panel, including inspiration judge LeAnn Rimes, a multi-GRAMMY Awards(R) winning singer, songwriter, actress and author; Mark Montano, a craft expert, best-selling author, designer and TV host; as well as a weekly guest judge. Available to stream on discovery+ Saturday, November 27.

Martha Stewart returns to raise the stakes in Table Wars, a new extreme tabletop and special theme event competition on discovery+. During the series, lead judge Stewart, an Emmy(R) Award-winning television personality and The New York Times bestselling author, will be joined by actress, design enthusiast and Emmy(R) Award winner Tamera Mowry-Housley and luxury event planner and designer Chris Hessney to review the show-stopping, large-scale party environments created by the country’s best event designers. The finalist whose breathtaking work wins over the judges will win the Table Wars title and a $50,000 cash prize. Premieres on HGTV Friday, November 12, at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

Rounding out the competition offerings is Flipping Showdown, starring fan favorite real estate experts Ken and Anita Corsini who first attracted the attention of renovation fans in their series Flip or Flop Atlanta. During the series, the Corsinis will put their own money on the line to purchase three investment properties for each of the three competing duos. They also will provide the funding for each team to design and renovate the homes in only six months. Ken and Anita will judge each team on three criteria: budget management, design talent and ability to successfully oversee the renovations. When the time is up, the flipping team that gets the highest score will win $100,000 and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join the Corsinis in their real estate firm. Premieres on HGTV Monday, November 15, at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

Home Renovation and Real Estate

In the coming months, HGTV will premiere many more entertaining renovation and real estate series. The Nate & Jeremiah Home Project stars married designers and dads of two, Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent, who will help families moving into a new place let go of the things they no longer need to get a fresh start. Premieres on HGTV Tuesday, October 5, at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

Tough Love with Hilary Farr will showcase the home renovation savvy of popular HGTV interior designer Hilary Farr. Best known for her inspirational design work in the network’s mega-hit series Love It or List It, Hilary will use her invaluable design expertise and life experience to help families with unique challenges renovate their homes to better suit their needs. Available to stream on discovery+ Monday, October 18.

HGTV’s reigning Design Star: Next Gen champion, interior designer and social media influencer Carmeon Hamilton, will make her discovery+ debut in her highly anticipated series, Reno My Rental. In each episode, Carmeon will help renters make their place feel like home by transforming the spaces with personalized improvements on a realistic budget that don’t compromise the structure of the property. In addition, Carmeon will access the products and services of local design vendors and artisans to create the breathtaking, unique designs. Available to stream on discovery+ Saturday, September 18.

Business partners Luke Caldwell and Clint Robertson know a thing or two about family – they have ten kids between the two of them. In Outgrown (wt), they will put that knowledge to good use by renovating homes for growing families in Boise, Idaho, who need more space. In each episode, the duo will seek to understand each family member as they customize their home to be a perfect fit. Premieres on HGTV Saturday, September 18, at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

For years, contractor Mike Holmes has been living out his personal mission to “make it right” for hundreds of homeowners who have fallen victim to careless and dishonest contractors. In Holmes Family Rescue, Mike will team up with his kids, Michael Holmes, Jr. and Sherry Holmes, to rescue clients who have nowhere else to turn after living through botched construction jobs. During the series, Mike, Michael and Sherry will expose shoddy renovation work and then help their clients fix the problem. Premieres on HGTV in December.

Fix My Flip stars popular real estate expert and house flipper Page Turner, best known from HGTV’s Flip or Flop Nashville, who returns to star in the network’s newest flipping series. Now back in her hometown of Los Angeles, Page and her team help overwhelmed flippers by taking over their project. And, banking on her extensive expertise, Page will put her own money down to get the wayward flip back on track and help clients make top dollar. Premieres on HGTV in December.

Powerhouse real estate broker and designer Egypt Sherrod and her husband, builder Mike Jackson, will star in Married to Real Estate (wt). The series spotlights Egypt and Mike as they juggle their busy professional and personal lives while helping clients land their perfect home in a dream neighborhood. With a keen eye for design and ensuring future profit, Egypt leverages her knowledge of the market to find affordable properties in desirable locations for her clients, while Mike and his team then create a gorgeous home with smart renovations that increase its worth and return on investment. Premieres on HGTV in January 2022.

In Cheap Old Houses, social media stars Ethan and Elizabeth Finkelstein bring their Instagram sensation to life on HGTV and discovery+. Inspired by the couple’s uber-popular Instagram feed, which racks up millions of views with images of surprising property bargains, the series will follow the Finkelsteins tours of low-priced older houses across America and which properties they choose to feature on their famous site. Airs on HGTV Mondays at 9 and 9:30 p.m. ET/PT.

Families who have languishing home improvement projects will get needed renovations in Unfinished Business. In each episode, a member of a deserving family will reach out to builder Tom Reber with a cry for help – and he will swoop in to guide them through the completion of their long abandoned spaces and get to the root of why the projects were left unfinished in the first place. Premieres on HGTV Saturday, October 23, at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

I Bought A Dump…Now What? will follow homeowners who purchased dilapidated properties in hopes of renovating them into their forever home. By trying to tackle the overhauls themselves to save money, they end up behind schedule, over budget and exhausted. During the series, cameras will track the progress of each renovation and, in the end, reveal whether the owners can complete the work or are left out in the cold. Premieres on HGTV in December.

Real estate phenom Lauren Risley knows how to get results from the toughest and pickiest buyers. In Call the Closer, Lauren will help clients break through the barriers that are standing in their way of finding the right house. Then, alongside her talented team, she will guide them through a renovation that will give them the home of their dreams. Premieres on HGTV Wednesday, November 10, at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

HGTV also will take a fresh look at the fascinating backstories of America’s oldest homes. In Houses with History (wt), history buff Mike Lemieux, carpenter Rich Soares and designer Jen Macdonald will team up to save centuries-old properties in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Along the way, they will share the homes’ origin and renovation stories. Premieres on HGTV Wednesday, September 29, at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

Reboots, Spin-Offs and Prequels

Fresh reboots and spin-offs are also on tap for HGTV, including the epic makeover of fan favorite series Curb Appeal. Curb Appeal Xtreme, the spin-off series, will combine the architectural and design savvy of John Gidding, the horticulture and landscape design genius of Jamie Durie, and the custom carpentry and furniture wizardry of newcomer Rachel Taylor. During the series, the talented trio will dramatically overhaul home exteriors, front lawns and backyards, tackling the most challenging–and extreme–outdoor projects. Premieres on HGTV Wednesday, September 8, at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

Cash in the Attic will make a comeback to highlight collectible items relevant to today’s audiences. Courtney Tezeno, a passionate collector, and her team of expert appraisers will sort through homes looking for classic toys, vintage comics, original video games and other valuable pop culture treasures to sell at auction. Homeowners will use the money to fund life-changing dreams, such as a down payment on a new house or a once-in-a-lifetime vacation. Premieres on HGTV Friday, October 1, at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

Bryan and Sarah Baeumler, whose epic journey of buying and renovating a beachfront resort in The Bahamas was documented in the popular HGTV series Renovation Island, are back in three new series this fall. Renovation, Inc: The Lake House will follow the couple as they design and build their dream lakefront property despite extreme weather and supply challenges. Premieres on HGTV Sunday, August 29, at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

In Renovation, Inc: The Beginning, fans will see how Bryan and Sarah Baeumler began their booming home reno business in Ontario, Canada, and follow along as they build their first family home in just six months. Available to stream on discovery+ Sunday, August 29.

Renovation, Inc: Home Sweet Home will showcase the Baeumlers’ humorous look back on this chapter in their life as Bryan spearheaded construction efforts on the family home and Sarah juggled her roles as wife, mother and chief designer who transformed their new house into a home. Premieres on HGTV Sunday, October 10, at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

In addition to new series, more than 100 fresh episodes of fan-favorite series will premiere on HGTV’s lineup before January 3, 2022.

Popular Returning HGTV Series Include:

*Schedule subject to change

Help! I Wrecked My House
Jasmine Roth, renovator and designer
Premieres Monday, September 6, at 9 p.m. ET/PT

Selling the Big Easy
Brittany Picolo-Ramos, real estate agent
Premieres Friday, September 10, at 9 & 9:30 p.m. ET/PT

Flipping 101 with Tarek El Moussa
Tarek El Moussa, real estate expert
Premieres Thursday, September 16, 9 p.m. ET/PT

My Lottery Dream Home
David Bromstad, artist and designer
Premieres Friday, November 12, at 9 p.m. ET/PT

Love It or List It
Hilary Farr, designer, and David Visentin, real estate expert
Premieres Monday, October 11, at 8 p.m. ET/PT

Property Brothers: Forever Home
Drew and Jonathan Scott, home renovators/real estate experts
Premieres Wednesday, November 3, at 8 p.m. ET/PT

Fixer to Fabulous
Dave and Jenny Marrs, home renovators/designers
Premieres Tuesday, November 16, at 9 p.m. ET/PT

Flip or Flop
Christina Haack, designer, and Tarek El Moussa, real estate expert
Premieres December TBD

100 Day Dream Home
Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt, builder/designer
Premieres Monday, December 20, at 8 p.m. ET/PT

Home Town
Ben and Erin Napier, craftsman/designer; home renovators
Premieres Sunday, January 2, 2022 at 8 p.m. ET/PT

ABOUT HGTV and discovery+

HGTV delivers families with relatable stories, superstar real estate and renovation experts and amazing home transformations that inspire a passionate audience. For anyone seeking entertaining and aspirational home and lifestyle content, HGTV is the place to be. HGTV offers: a top 10 cable network that is distributed to 79 million U.S. households; a website, HGTV.com, that attracts an average of 9.9 million people each month; a social footprint of 27 million; HGTV Magazine, a monthly publication that reaches more than one million readers; and exclusive collections of home-oriented products through the HGTV HOME(TM) consumer products line. HGTV content also is available on discovery+, the definitive non-fiction, real life subscription streaming service. Offered on a variety of platforms and devices, including ones from Amazon, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Roku and Samsung, discovery+ features a landmark partnership with Verizon that gives their customers with select plans up to 12 months of discovery+ on Verizon.

Viewers can become fans of HGTV and interact with other home improvement enthusiasts through Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and TikTok. HGTV is owned by Discovery, Inc., a global leader in real life entertainment spanning 220 countries and territories, whose portfolio also includes Discovery Channel, Food Network, TLC, Investigation Discovery, Travel Channel, MotorTrend, Animal Planet, Science Channel, and the multi-platform JV with Chip and Joanna Gaines, Magnolia Network, as well as OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.



discovery+ Greenlights Competition Series “Meet Your Makers Showdown”

Posted on by Danielle Langer





discovery+ Greenlights Competition Series “Meet Your Makers Showdown” with Superstar Cast Including Chrissy Metz and LeAnn Rimes
In each of the six hour-long episodes, four of the world’s best artisans will complete two challenges that test their ingenious creativity, unique skills and passion for their craft.
[via press release from Discovery, Inc.]
DISCOVERY+ GREENLIGHTS COMPETITION SERIES “MEET YOUR MAKERS SHOWDOWN” WITH SUPERSTAR CAST INCLUDING CHRISSY METZ AND LEANN RIMES

(New York, N.Y.) – The country’s top artisans will produce stunning creations in the newly greenlighted discovery+ series, Meet Your Makers Showdown. The series will be hosted by Emmy(R) and Golden Globe(R) nominated actress, recording artist, and crafting enthusiast, Chrissy Metz, who is an avid scrapbooker and former preschool teacher with a passion for motivating people working to achieve their dreams. In each of the six hour-long episodes, four of the world’s best artisans will complete two challenges that test their ingenious creativity, unique skills and passion for their craft. Inspiration judge, multi-GRAMMY Awards(R) winning singer, songwriter, actress and author, LeAnn Rimes will lead fellow judges on a walkthrough among contestants that delves into each artist’s creative process, uncovering what makes them tick. Craft expert judge, best-selling author, designer and TV host, Mark Montano will evaluate each maker’s technique and originality, and together with a weekly guest judge who specializes in the featured trade, the three will award $10,000 to the maker who creates something fans would covet. The wide range of artistic categories include paper art, fluid painting, stained glass, polymer clay, candle making and artisanal soap. The series will be available to stream on discovery+ later this year.

“Meet Your Makers Showdown spotlights the nation’s obsession with handcrafted goods as featured in the countless viral videos and tutorials exploding on social media,” said Jane Latman, president, HGTV, whose team also greenlights home content for discovery+. “With encouragement from creative powerhouses Chrissy Metz, LeAnn Rimes and Mark Montano, these makers will pull out all the stops to impress the judges, make boutique-worthy creations, and walk away with a $10,000 prize.”

Digital Surprises

Fans also are invited to connect with the series across the discovery+ digital platforms at discoveryplus.com and via @discoveryplus and #MeetYourMakers on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

About discovery+

discovery+ is the definitive non-fiction, real life subscription streaming service. discovery+ features a landmark partnership with Verizon that gives their customers with select plans up to 12 months of discovery+ on Verizon. discovery+ has the largest-ever content offering of any new streaming service at launch, featuring a wide range of exclusive, original series across popular, passion verticals in which Discovery brands have a strong leadership position, including lifestyle and relationships; home and food; true crime; paranormal; adventure and natural history; as well as science, tech and the environment, and a slate of high-quality documentaries. For more, visit discoveryplus.com or find it on a variety of platforms and devices, including ones from Amazon, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Roku and Samsung.