HGTV Announces 'Surprise' Return of 'Rehab Addict' After Star Nicole Curtis Claims She 'Was Told Now or Never'

The fan-favorite renovation show will air new episodes starting this Wednesday after Curtis suddenly pulled it from the air mid-season last year.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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HGTV and designer Nicole Curtis have announced that new episodes of the renovation series 'Rehab Addict' will air this Wednesday, February 11th. The announcement comes after Curtis suddenly pulled the show from the air in July 2025 after just two episodes had aired, noting she made the 'executive decision' to shelve the rest of the season. In the months leading up to the official announcement, Curtis teased the return of the show and told fans it would be coming back in early 2026.

Why it matters

Rehab Addict has a loyal fanbase, and its sudden mid-season removal last year left viewers disappointed. The show's return is a welcome surprise for fans who have been eagerly awaiting new episodes of the popular renovation series.

The details

In an Instagram post, HGTV and Curtis revealed that new episodes of 'Rehab Addict' will air this Wednesday, February 11th, with back-to-back episodes starting at 12pm ET. The upcoming episodes will feature Curtis continuing her work on the historic Doris House in Detroit, including exploring a creepy, cobweb-filled basement space that she says has already had issues with squatters.

  • In July 2025, Curtis made the 'executive decision' to pull 'Rehab Addict' from the air mid-season after just two episodes had aired.
  • In January 2026, Curtis teased that a return date for 'Rehab Addict' would soon be announced.
  • On February 9, 2026, HGTV and Curtis announced new episodes of 'Rehab Addict' will air this Wednesday, February 11th.

The players

Nicole Curtis

The designer and star of the renovation series 'Rehab Addict'.

HGTV

The television network that airs 'Rehab Addict'.

Doris House

A historic property in Detroit that Curtis is working on renovating in the upcoming episodes of 'Rehab Addict'.

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What they’re saying

“This is exactly my nightmare in old homes. There are like, these weird little rooms. I never want to be surprised. The fact that we already had squatters in here... I never want to be in a house where there [are] secret rooms and people are in them.”

— Nicole Curtis

What’s next

Fans will have to tune in to the new episodes of 'Rehab Addict' on HGTV this Wednesday, February 11th, to see what other surprises Curtis encounters as she continues her renovation work on the Doris House.

The takeaway

The return of 'Rehab Addict' is a win for fans of the show, who were disappointed when it was suddenly pulled off the air last year. Curtis' commitment to her renovation projects and her willingness to tackle even the most daunting challenges in historic homes continues to make the series a must-watch for home improvement enthusiasts.