Secret Celebrity Renovation
Celebrities in sports, music and entertainment are given the chance to gift a surprise home renovation to a meaningful person who helped guide them to success.
Seasons
1. Wayne Brady
Air Date: 2021-07-09
Wayne Brady, Emmy Award-winning host of Let's Make a Deal, returns to his roots in Orlando, FL, to give his Aunt Lily, who helped raise him and set him on the path to success, the home makeover of her dreams. Also, a member of NSYNC makes a surprise guest appearance.
2. Anthony Ramos
Air Date: 2021-07-16
Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and actor Anthony Ramos ("Hamilton," "In the Heights") takes a hands-on approach to helping makeover the Brooklyn home of his drama teacher, Sara Steinweiss, who first recognized his star potential.
3. Chris Paul
Air Date: 2021-07-23
NBA All-Star Chris Paul surprises his "Granny and Pops," who instilled in him humility and the importance of family, with a transformation of the Winston-Salem, NC, home they have lived in for 50 years.
4. Eve
Air Date: 2021-07-30
Grammy Award-winning artist Eve returns to Philadelphia, PA, to help update the classic row house she grew up in and that her role-model mother, Julie, still calls home.
5. Lauren Alaina
Air Date: 2021-08-06
Lauren Alaina helps transform the Georgia home of her former cheerleading coach, Susan Bradley, who helped her stay grounded when her career took off at age 15 after auditioning for "American Idol."
6. Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Air Date: 2021-08-13
Emmy Award-nominated actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson ("Modern Family") travels to tiny Dobbin, TX, to help take on the biggest renovation yet - a dilapidated family farmhouse belonging to Kevin Doubin, a longtime friend.
7. Paula Abdul
Air Date: 2021-08-20
Emmy and Grammy Award-winning singer and choreographer Paula Abdul rolls up her sleeves to help renovate a recreation center in the Los Angeles area and gift her childhood dance teacher, Dean Barlow, with a sleek new state-of-the-art dance studio.
8. Emmitt Smith
Air Date: 2021-08-27
Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith returns to Pensacola, FL to renovate the humble home he grew up in for his father, Emmitt Smith II.
9. Boomer Esiason
Air Date: 2021-09-03
CBS sports analyst and NFL MVP Boomer Esiason heads home to the Long Island, NY neighborhood where he grew up to renovate the home of Sal Ciampi, his high school football coach and father figure.
10. 'Boston Rob' Mariano
Air Date: 2021-09-10
"Survivor" legend 'Boston Rob' Mariano returns to his hometown to make over the kitchen and backyard deck of his parents' house, who made great sacrifices to help their son pursue his million-dollar dreams.
1. Billy Gardell
Air Date: 2022-07-29
In the season premiere, comedian and actor Billy Gardell, star of CBS’ hit comedy "Bob Hearts Abishola", returns to his hometown of Pittsburgh, PA , to renovate the home of his best friend’s mother, Marianne O’Connell. In an emotional tribute, Billy takes contractor 'Boston Rob' Mariano to his late father’s neighborhood bar, where Rob surprises Billy with a special dedication in honor of his dad.
2. Debbie Gibson
Air Date: 2022-08-05
Multi-platinum selling pop icon Debbie Gibson returns to Long Island, NY, to surprise her longtime friend and manager, Heather Moore, with a ranch-style home renovation. Debbie’s time in Long Island becomes an emotional journey, as she visits many of the people and places from her childhood that helped shape her into the person she is today.
3. Nathan Chen
Air Date: 2022-08-12
Olympic gold medalist ice skater Nathan Chen gifts his hometown’s Salt Lake City Sports Complex a brand-new figure skater lounge area and changing room. In an emotional return to the city where his skating days began, Nathan surprises the community that impacted his life by dedicating the entire renovation to them. In a fun moment during the construction, Nathan invites show contractor 'Boston Rob' to join him on the ice for some ice hockey and figure skating drills.
4. Annaleigh Ashford
Air Date: 2022-08-19
Tony Award-winner Annaleigh Ashford returns to her childhood home in Denver, CO, to give her recently retired mother, Holli, the home renovation of her dreams. After years of making Annaleigh’s ambitions her priority, Annaleigh gets to give her mother (and father) an unforgettable gift. While taking a break from renovating, Annaleigh receives an emotional surprise as well, a visit from the cast of "Ruthless," the very first show she performed in.
5. Utkarsh Ambudkar
Air Date: 2022-08-26
"Ghosts" actor Utkarsh Ambudkar returns home to Gaithersburg, MD, to help renovate his parents’ home and create a backyard oasis (and more!) for them to enjoy with their large extended family. During his visit, Utkarsh reflects on finally being able to give back to his parents who sacrificed their own dreams to make sure he had opportunities they never did.
6. Kandi Burruss
Air Date: 2022-09-02
Grammy Award winner and reality TV personality Kandi Burruss returns home to Atlanta, GA, to surprise her Aunt Bertha with a renovation of her home, which has served as the hub for family gatherings for decades. In a trip down memory lane, Kandi takes Nischelle to the Old Lady Gang southern eatery for a meal with some childhood friends.
7. Shaquille O'Neal
Air Date: 2022-09-09
Legendary NBA champion Shaquille O’Neal returns to Orlando, FL, the place where his NBA career began, to give his selfless Uncle Roy a supersized home makeover. While renovations are underway, Shaq takes a break to visit the local Boys and Girls Club where he has some mega surprises for the kids.
8. Aaron Donald
Air Date: 2022-09-16
Superbowl LVI Champion Aaron Donald returns home to Pittsburgh, PA, to tackle the biggest surprise of the season, by turning his childhood home into the ultimate clubhouse for his father, including a major upgrade to the home gym. While in his hometown, Nischelle takes Aaron back to high school where he is surprised by his old defensive line coach Demond Gibson.
9. Nicole Scherzinger
Air Date: 2022-09-23
Grammy -nominated singer Nicole Scherzinger returns to Hawaii to gift her "Tutu and Papa", who introduced her to the world of singing and dancing, a home transformation that will make the house more spacious and accessible. After taking a paddleboarding break at the beach, Nicole takes Nischelle to a big family get-together.
1. Phil Keoghan
Air Date: 2023-08-05
Reality TV host Phil Keoghan returns to Antigua, where he grew up, to surprise his former neighbor Lotte Edwards with a much-needed renovation to the local hospice center where she volunteers.
2. Max Thieriot
Air Date: 2023-08-05
Max Thieriot returns to his hometown of Occidental, CA, to surprise his childhood best friend, Josh, a local firefighter, with the home renovation of his dreams. Max takes 'Boston Rob' to the local fire station for some training drills.
3. JB Smoove
Air Date: 2023-08-12
Emmy Award-winning actor and comedian JB Smoove returns to Plymouth, NC, to help restore his childhood home — which once belonged to his grandmother and has now become the spot for family gatherings.
4. Beth Behrs
Air Date: 2023-08-19
"The Neighborhood" star Beth Behrs gifts her longtime friend Lauren, the rock of her college friend group who has always supported her dreams of becoming an actress, with a special makeover to her Buena Park, CA home.
5. Damar Hamlin
Air Date: 2023-09-02
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin returns to his hometown of Pittsburgh, PA, to tackle a major home renovation for his grandmother Portia, who has always been there for him with unwavering support and guidance.
6. Niecy Nash
Air Date: 2023-09-16
Niecy Nash surprises her lifelong friend and biggest cheerleader, Wendy Raquel Robinson, with a complete renovation to the Amazing Grace Conservatory in Los Angeles.
7. Davante Adams
Air Date: 2023-09-23
Las Vegas Raiders All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams trades his football for a sledgehammer as he gifts his grandmother Bettie, who helped raise him, a modern upgrade to her East Palo Alto, CA, home where he grew up.
8. Elle King
Air Date: 2023-09-30
Elle King returns to her roots to surprise her "Pawpaw," who has always been her biggest fan, with a transformation of the Wellston, OH, home he has lived in for nearly 50 years.
9. Mookie Betts
Air Date: 2024-09-21
Fresh off the heels of his return to the Dodgers starting lineup, Mookie will trade in his baseball bat for a sledgehammer as he returns to his hometown of Nashville, TN, to surprise his father WILLIE with a much-needed home renovation.
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Rating
7.0/10
Release Date
2021-07-09
Episodes
28 (3 seasons)
Status
Ended
