HGTV Cancels 'Rehab Addict' After Video Shows Nicole Curtis Using Racial Slur

February 12, 2026
HGTV Cancels 'Rehab Addict' After Video Shows Nicole Curtis Using Racial Slur
  • Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans will premiere February 25 as an all-returnee season filmed in Fiji, focusing on nostalgia and strategic play.

  • Nicole Curtis faced HGTV’s cancellation of Rehab Addict after a resurfaced on-set video captured her using the n-word, prompting the network to remove the show from all platforms.

  • HGTV said the offensive language does not reflect the network’s values and reaffirmed its commitment to a culture of respect and inclusion.

  • Radar Online published the set footage first, triggering wider media coverage and public backlash.

  • Curtis remained highly active on social media during the fallout, posting updates about delaying or recutting episodes and emphasizing family and accountability amid ongoing production discussions.

  • Curtis is 49, a mother of two sons, and has previously faced custody issues involving Harper dating back to 2015.

  • Tame Impala announced a spring 2026 UK/European arena tour after their 2025 album, described as a psych-rave/disco-tinged run with dates across Europe and the UK.

  • Detroit News provided contact details for further information on Curtis and the case.

  • Curtis had announced shelving new shows until fall 2025, citing production strain and signaling a planned fall return that ultimately did not occur.

  • Curtis previously battled the City of Detroit Land Bank over a dilapidated property, a case she won in May 2021, cited as indicative of broader property-rights tensions.

  • The February 11, 2026, return of Rehab Addict aired in an unusual daytime slot, causing viewer confusion that Curtis acknowledged.

  • The report notes that words carry historical pain and audiences increasingly demand accountability from public figures.

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