HGTV’s Egypt Sherrod Slams New York Times Over ‘Slanted’ Article About Her Show
HGTV star Egypt Sherrod has hit out at the New York Times after the outlet published what she called a “slanted” article about home renovation shows and “DIY influencers.”
Sherrod, who hosts the show Married to Real Estate with her husband, Mike Jackson, took to her Instagram account on Monday (April 14) to respond to the NYT article, which described the HGTV series as “a hard-hat Keeping Up With the Kardashians.”
The piece also called the production “a well-oiled machine” where Sherrod and Jackson “breezed in” to perform some grouting work while “a construction worker with AirPods in his ears revved a power drill for background noise.” The reporter noted, “An hour and a half into shooting, it was already time to wrap the scene.”
Sherrod took issue with the article, telling her Instagram followers, “I am tired y’all. I am tired of having to prove myself. I am tired of being overworked, underpaid, if paid at all. I am tired of not getting equal press or publicity. I am tired of being the scapegoat. I am tired.”
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She continued, “So there’s this article in the New York Times because Mike and I were invited to be in the New York Times by our network to promote this season of our show. And they came to set, took pictures of Mike and I, documented the whole experience, and then wrote it in a slant, as if we ease in and ease out of properties. As if we’re not doing the real work.”
Sherrod filmed her response while working on a client’s property, noting, “We’re here right now, working on a clients’ house. No cameras… this is what we do. When I leave here, I gotta go limewash a wall… Oh and no New York Times reporters here for an hour to tell us we’re just doing this for TV.”
The real estate broker and designer continued her thoughts in the post’s caption, writing, “You have no idea. You see the glory, but not the grind. The beauty, but not the behind-the-scenes story.”
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“We were so excited to have the @nytimes come to set and write a story about US. Imagine our surprise this morning to see ONLY me… with a hypercritical article about the entire home tv movement,” she continued. “I won’t be a scapegoat. I won’t be martyred.”
Sherrod went on to say she and Jackson are “still a small family business,” adding, “So for a publication like The New York Times to use my image to headline an article filled with distortions and mediocrity? That’s not just irresponsible—it’s unacceptable! Let the fakes be your poster child. Not me.”
The reality star, who rose to fame hosting HGTV’s Flipping Virgins and Property Virgins before debuting Married to Real Estate in 2022, stated her show is “one of the very few positive shows about Black families on television.”
“And yet, we’re constantly overlooked—left out of the press, the covers, the licensing deals, the invites,” she added. “We don’t get equal treatment. We don’t get equal protection. We have to fight for every inch to protect our narrative. Even from BIPOC media.”
She took particular issue with the NYT article only showing her “when my husband stood right there with me, gave that interview with me?” Sherrod stated, “That’s not just a slight. That’s erasure. And it reinforces exactly the kind of division we work so hard to fight against.”
“I’m choosing to share this pain. For every woman, every family, who can’t speak up. Who can’t cry out. Who can’t scream at the hypocrisy. I see you. I am you. Enough,” Sherrod concluded.
The NYT responded to Sherrod’s post in a statement to the Daily Mail, writing, “Our piece on D.I.Y. home influencers was well-reported, thorough and fair, covering a wide range of figures and how they’ve turned renovation videos into a lucrative career.’
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I love your show! You and your husband are so talented. You are also positive role models. When things aren't so rosey keep being you and moving forward 1 step at a time. It may not seem like it but you and your husband are making a difference!
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Great rebuttal Egypt. You & Mike are a class act & I hate in 2025 someone's work & dedication doesn't stand out as much as others & we know why. I love your show. You & Mike are a team as my husband & I are in our roofing business. Stand proud & continue to be you 👏🏽🫶🏼.
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Yes God Got ya!
From Varnado Louisiana
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Egypt, I’m standing with you and Mike. You have a positive and creative show. You are both extremely talented. Your interaction with one another and your family is a blast! Please know you have tons of viewer support. Thanks for the quality show.
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I Adore the show! Your interactions with each other is so touching and sincere. I am so proud to see a black couple united in sharing their gifts and talents with each other and people like me.
Thank you for amazing ideas and beautiful finished products. Your use of color brings a room to life!
Please know there are many, many people of all races that appreciate and value your work ethic! Keep moving forward doing excellent work! You're awesome!
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I love their show. I really appreciate how she designs each home as a new canvas & not with those cheap white shaker cabinets. Egypt actually designs a space & not merely another home improvement show with white walls. As we all know- we/you have to be twice as good to get half as much. Keep doing what you two are doing- your show is the best and brightest show depicting a strong loving black family working as a team!
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I love HGTV and All their shows especially Married to Real Estate. People who are lovers of everything Renovation respect how hard people like Egypt and Mike work. Shame on the NYT for downplaying what they do. Their loss Egypt if they don’t see it. Your fans do. We got your back! Love you ♥️
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I love all of HGTV designer/home improvement shows. Married to Real Estate is a wholesome show. I would not expect the hosts of any of these shows to do all of the work themselves. Obviously they have tradespeople working for them as would any boss. I hope HGTV continues to offer this series as well as all on now and others that hopefully will return for another season.
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But they DO do a LOT of the work themselves, so that's different than most of the shows!
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Egypt and Mike I love your show so much. You know the devil is busy all the time trying to kill and destroy. Don't let anyone or anything stand in the way of your success. You and Mike keep up the good work and I will pray that the Lord will protect you and guide you.
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EI enjoy your show. Especially the care you take for your clients. I hope to be a client in the near future! Keep up the good work!
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Egypt and Mike thank you very much for your wonderful talents and great expertise that you two share with the world! I so appreciate your show and the craftsmanship that out shines many of the other diy projects! God will continue to bless you and He will show the world that victory is yours! Be blessed!
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I LOVE your show and admire how you and Mike co parent while working together. You can see that you both really work hard to please your clients and the combined knowledge is amazing!! Please continue to do what you do. It’s wonderful to see so much love and devotion in a couple constantly striving to maintain your good standing and success while raising a beautiful family.
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The NY Times should have taken time to think before coming for Mike and Egypt. We ❤️ them!!
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Married to Real Estate is absolutely my favorite show on HGTV. I love the interaction between you and Mike and all the family scenes. I find myself smiling throughout the show! Haters are gonna hate and that will not change but you can continue to rise above. Keep your faith strong and continue to walk with ur family and business. See how far He takes you! Much love. And gurrrll...that house y'all designed for ur friends that had moved 11 times? The one with the double ceiling and the wine room? Yeah y'all did that. Adding you to my prayer list. Much lovè...
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Ike an Egypt are great! I live their show, two very talented people. The NY times got it wrong, don't listen to the hate
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I couldn't wait for your new season. You are my top 2 in design shows and I watch them all! I love the designs and the whole family vibe! Although I couldn't afford to do all you do, I just love a beautiful home, and I can do some of it!
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Wow, I’m surprised and disappointed! I’m rethinking my subscription actually!
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New York Times is another Corporate business wants to bring up DEI scenario. They are another company that kiss the ring of the felon in the white house.
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I love Egypt & Mike on Married To Real-estate! They have great personalities! I enjoy them showing their families and letting us see some of their personal lives so that we can connect with them. Egypt's design and decorating skills are superb! Mike is a talented contractor! They are two of the best on HGTV! I don't see how anyone could be critical of those two.
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Egypt and Mike thank you! We love your show and look forward to it every week! Not only do you change lives with the amazing renovations but you are an amazing couple. The way you and Mike interact with each other and the girls. Honestly, with other HGTV shows we fast forward to the end but not with yours! We enjoy watching the entire show so thank you!! Don't let the enemy discourage you. To God be the Glory! You both are doing what He has purpose!! Serving others professionally, passionately and with excellence! HGTV is fortunate to have you. I'm declaring in the name of Jesus you will own your own network. Trust the process as it won't be easy, but Fil 4:13 says, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Keep focused, stay on course ....."No weapon formed against you shall prosper." Isaiah 54:17.
Blessings Nelida Machicote, Spencer, MA
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U are one of my favorite designers. I love your show and watching the interaction between you and your husband and family. Forever fan 💯💯
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Egypt and Mike are two of the Top Contractor and Designer Teams on HGTV. We, hear and Love, Luv, Loove, your exceptional renovations and designs. What, if anything, has that same NY Times reporter/journalist, said about ALL of the Other HGTV contractor/designer couples??? Unless, you are a GC Or Interior designer, You should never, ever, Ever, right anything negative about them...keep up the Good Work, wonderful cousin exceptional Egypt Sherrod-Jackson and husband professional GC, Mike. WE ALL SEE YOU, AND KNOW/Love your work.
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Bravo to Egypt and Mike. I like the because they do not linger on all the minor details, but summarize and to what viewers really want to see and that is the final project si we can dream.
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Egypt and Mike, I absolutely 💯 ❤️ 👏 your show. I love all that you as a working family represent. Erasure is exactly what we strive to combat everyday of our lives. Mike, I 🥰🥰🥰🥰 the interaction you have with all "your girlz". It is beautiful and so are you and Egypt. Praise God for the work you and all your family members do in front if and behind and the cameras. I 🥰🥰🥰 DIY shows and appreciate HGTV sharing you all with us. Thank you!!!
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I think it's just another example of the news MAKING the news, not fairly reporting what is right in front of them, which was both you and Mike and your team. Keep up the great positive work and attitude that keeps your viewers coming back. I love your show!
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This should show the whole world that the Media is no longer truthful about pretty much anything these days!
What happened to journalists having to have proof of everything that they've written? It used to be that if there were falsehoods printed, there were dire consequences for the journalist and the paper or media who employed them
What happened to ethics and truth??
People now just print what they want for the sensationalism without regard of the damage that it does to those that they print about....
It's disgraceful
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What a shame. I watch your show when I can and I find it enjoyable. I’ve even found little things that I can take away from your show and incorporate into my own home. I hope that you and your husband will continue to move forward and continue to do the great job that you do and love. I’m praying that those who choose to slander others will realize they can very easily be next. Rooting for Married to Real Estate and you.
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My husband and I were just talking the other day that your show is the real deal and we enjoy watching it! I’m sorry they did this to you! Not fair at all..
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I love your show, and your darling family! Especially little Harper!
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I've been watching your show from the beginning with property virgins and was so excited for you and Mike's new show. I love the dynamics of your family and the love that resonates thru the screen. You and Mike are very talented and your designs are beautiful! Unfortunately we know what's going on here, story of our lives, always have to work harder to be a little seen. I see you and have a fan here.❤️
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Absolutely Love their show!
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Don’t worry about what people got to say there is always haters. I love your show. Wish y’all would come to Fort Smith, Arkansas. God Bless!
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I think Married to Real Estate is one of the best shows on HGTV. Chip and Joanna, Tarek and Christina were great too but Egypt and Mike have a lively, beautiful show with remarkable results. I love the dynamic between them. It’s a shame peoples back woods attitudes are so hurtful. Egypt and Mike should just keep going! Forget those losers at the Times. There’s more of us that are huge fans. I’m sorry that happened.
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I Love Married to Real Estate!! Egypt & Mike are fantastic!! I love their family dynamic & work ethics!! Too bad that in 2025 African-Americans still have to over & beyond to prove themselves!! I support y’all!! I watch every week!!
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Love your show! It is so much more then your beautiful talents in design, decorating etc. Your relationship with Mike and your family are so real and positive! Oh and can we talk about the many chuckles you give us!
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I remember you from Property Virgins.
I loved that show. Then when your husband joined you on this show I loved you both. Your knowledge about properties and renovations are right on. You give each client all the information they need to know and you follow through.
Your workmanship and designs are amazing. I know you are angry and disappointed by this article. I would be too. Just know that all the fans are behind you and Mike. Keep up the good work and try not to let this one person take your joy.
Love you guys and your sweet family
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My family Ane I love yall show. My daughter is at Morgan State University is majoring in Architecture and her boyfriend is majoring in Engineering. We say you and Mike are the new day Huxtables. You know when you are making an impact in the community when my grandprincess tells her mom that she loves watching the show.
Keep showing up and doing what y’all do. Much love from THE POCONOS
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I absolutely love your show and it is disgusting that the New York Times seemingly participated in the all too familiar downplaying of your and Mike’s accomplishments. We all know why! Can we just call it what it is? It is downright racism and jealousy. Some people just weren’t raised right and they delight in doing whatever they can to hurt the success of people of color. Keep shining, queen and king, your show is AMAZING!
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I love your show. Don't let the devil steal your joy. God gave you and Mike gifts and you use those gifts well. Beautiful Couple doing beautiful works. ❤️
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It’s such a pleasure to watch Egypt and Mike every week. I find it refreshing to watch this family work, plan, execute and present some of the most beautiful work ever done and keeping in mind what the homeowners want and fulfilling what they want in their dream home. Thank goodness The NY Times are better known for their lack of honorable work because that makes it easy right off the bat to dismiss their opinions.
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I too have notice the disparities that is shown to them as compared to the others. They do not get the publicity as the others. This is so sad that we are still judge by the color of our skin. I love and enjoy your show. I pray for your peace and strength to continue on.
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Egypt, my cousin and I were just talking about your show, Married to Real Estate!! And, how much we love your show!! The designs, and the lime wash!!! Yes!!! I also, love your furniture design collection. We look forward to watching your show on Wednesday night's and I love the new time slot!! #yournumber1fans!!! We love you!! ❤️
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I love your show it’s shows a positive energy and style.. me and my daughter watch the reruns as well as the new shows. it’s not a lot of people of color on HGTV so I stay in tuned to what you and your husband brings to the show. And let’s not forget your uncle as well. Keep up the good work on and off screen.
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While I love many of the shows on HGTV, Married to Real Estate is my favorite. I love seeing a family that looks like mine doing something positive and helping to change a homeowners life through renovation. I love seeing the interactions between Egypt and Mike as well as the relationships with their daughters and employees. Your true supporters who actually watch the show know how hard you guys work and know that you are renovating multiple houses at a time in order to have a show therefore, you have to have a team behind you just like any other show on HGTV. Keep being the bright light that you guys are and know that there are tons of fans who watch your show weekly (and the reruns too) that know the real deal. We're not persuaded by some pathetic writer who probably doesn't even watch your show who spent an hour or so with you only to write a subpar article at best for click bait. Many blessings to you guys!
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I truly love your show
You have a lovely talented Family.
I love the format of the show
You really care about your clients and seem to do. quality work.
Love your style.
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Egypt you and Mike keep doing what you do i love y'all and your work. Consider the source they are part of the media that's bringing this country down and causing divide, can't let them control the outcome of your hardwork. Besides who are they and what do they know about what y'all do, after watching you for an hour? Your fans see you thats what matters!!
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I am with Egypt and Mike! Always watch the show! Bad NYT!
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Don’t worry Ma’am, The NY Times is garbage just like their newspaper which nobody buys, so they have to try to be politically correct and go outside to have some sort of revenue coming in, but for them to stoop this low is not surprising at all to me!
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Egypt, you and Mike are must see scheduled TV for me. I and my hubby are buying rental properties and ur real estate knowledge helps and Mike showing what to look for in old properties along with issues that may arise are gems. Keep doing you we are supporting ur program and need you both. Also love seeing Black Love represented by u guys and being a team. ❤️
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They never publicized how Fixer Upper Chip and Joanna weren’t really showing homes, how that was staged and most of the homes had already been purchased. I only watch HGTV because of Mike and Egypt and 100 Day Dream Homes. Those two shows go, that’s it for me.
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I love the work you and your husband do. I also admire the love represented on the show between you, your husband and children. Sometimes you just get tired of fighting and fighting a system that is so unbalanced. Please continue to present your beautiful designs and workmanship as well as the positivity the show brings. I look forward to your show every week. I pray your family, business and television show continues to be blessed.
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Because you both are Black...its sad it's 2025 and these white people are still so Afraid of Us...We not going nowhere we are gaining Knowledge Wisdom n Understanding as a Beautiful Black People. We are taking back our Crowns as Kings n Queens. Take back what the devil stole. Not Like Us We will no longer sit n watch the show go by.
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I love your show and disgusted that NYT wrote awful things about you and Mike. Keep up the good work!
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I love what Egypt and Mike represents, they can't take it when we win. Can someone please give Pastor Jamal B. a call?
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I absolutely LOVE your show!! Like anything you have to ignore the naysayers! You have tons of support and viewers who love you guys! You are the best
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I love this show. Sherrod and Jackson really have a well balanced show and part of the charm is that there are no big egos among them. Just a really good, informative, entertaining program.
Also, white guy from North Carolina. Didn't think about them being positive black role models on TV, but certainly that is true also
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NYT is soooo wrong. Been ridin' with Egypt since Property Virgins. Mike & Egypt are professionals. You can see the respect & commitment to their clients, crew & each other. They share real life family stuff too. It's wonderful to see a successful black family on TV. While being professional, they are also flirty and fun!
Thank you Egypt & Mike, keep up the good work!
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I love you and Mike and your show! Reporters only report what “sells”. No truth anymore. They skew everything and distort to their liking. Ignore them. We see you and your hard work. Stunning designs! ❤️❤️
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NYT struggling for subscriptions, while Egypt and Mike out here thriving!! Don't worry Sis, we got y'all!!
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I think they are a terrific team and have a wonderful family.
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Married to Real-Estate is the only black home make over show I watch. I haven't seen any other like Egypt and Mike. I do notice that they are getting a lot of haters because they take pride and enjoy what they do. I learn a lot from the show along with their special projects. I love the show and keep up the awesome work. Ten stars 🌟
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Although not my favorite show as your style doesn’t speak to me like some of the other shows on HGTV, thanks for the clap back on The NYT article. They are trash and I'm glad you called them out. If you want to support Egypt and Mike, watch the show and let's get the ratings up and show them.
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Watch your show all the time and love love love it. Keep up the good work and don't listen to the haters.
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Egypt and Mike I enjoy watching Married to Real Estate. I remember Egypt from being on the radio in NY. Don't allow the media to disrupt your success and family.
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Let me start by saying "I started rocking with you during your radio days and now I'm rocking with your show"! So proud of you both, keep doing what y'all doing. HATERS (Having Anger Towards Everyone Reaching Success).
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NY Times likes to print articles that fit their judgmental narrative, true or not. Your show is as good as most on HGTV. Unfortunately, the editing of some shows says alot about the way the "stories" are portrayed, just like written articles. This has nothing to do with you, your husband, or your family. It has to do with an agenda. I love your show. Your personalities and the way all of you interact, is proof that all of you are well oiled machine. Being self employed myself with a home upholstery business, I know just how important that is. Keep up the good work!
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You and mike are a real talent. One of my favorite HGTV shows on the network. Not only are your Reno's beautiful,but l especially enjoy seeing your family. Don't let some idiot reporter get you down. We all love what you do!
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FROM the...NYT's, I EXPECTED NOTHING LESS from THEM!! KEEP doing the EXCELLENT that you do, Mike and Egypt!! Darkness is their guide!
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Well Said, but GOD sees you! Trust the process! When HE steps in NO man came open the door or closed it!
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I love your show and your positive family. Don’t let stupid people change you and Mike !
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NYT article ridiculous! I love Egypt and Mikes show. I hope they continue the show for many seasons! Glad she responded to it.
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Your show is great! And you and Mike are hard workers. Don't listen to that rag, newspaper. Keep doing what you're doing!
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What do you expect from the NYTimes!!
Love your show.
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I really enjoy her show, Hey, Mike ! This so call reporter is a hater and always will be one. Just stop and take a look at who you are. You and Mike are doing a wonderful job. I'm happy and proud of you both. Be blessed
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They always have something negative to say about the Black race! I love you two and your family. I was so glad to see a Black couple doing renovations.
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Your show is awesome! The haters are just jealous. Don't ever change!
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I love the show you and your husband are the best to ever do this y’all work is exceptional we don’t even have a platform here in the south that’s number 1 in my book they need to keep it going with the show and give y'all what y’all are worth y'all have a gift and that can’t be taught. Be blessed
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I'm so proud of Egypt and Mike I believe in you two. I love your show before cancellation, but know God got your back indeed. When one door closes God opens a bigger and better. So you two get ready to walk into your new Destiny. But I loved watching you both renovate people homes. To hell with the lies the NYT put out, that's what reporter's do tell lies. Blessings to you both and family.🙏
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Of course there's a lot of menial jobs that need to be done & get done by the show hosts when the cameras are not filming...or even there! The network only wants to show the highlights because "we peons watching should only see the big major stuff that THEY decided is what we should see. We're not fools! Anyone who has owned a house knows there's lots of generic maintenance & repair. It's a shame we are forced to watch what they choose & not go by popular opininion.
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I don't know why these fabulous shows "Bargain Block" and "Married to Real Estate" were cancelled but it was a VERY stupid idea. These shows were great!! I feel sad and disappointed. I see some strange new people showing up and I'm totally NOT interested. A lot of the HGTV shows are downright boring, but these 2 shows were not. And, I'm straight, white and Republican.
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I watch Married to Real Estate faithfully. Never miss a season. I use to watch you Egypt on the other shows you were on. You're excellent at what you do. I love all of the transformations. And your husband Mike is the best at what he does as well. He knows what he's talking about and he's so smart. The outcome of all the properties is awesome. So beautifully done. I don't know how the two of you are able to make every house look different from each other every time. The two of you are some bad a** people. Your work ethic is amazing. You have a beautiful family and home. Keep doing what you do. And keep helping others.
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We are talking the NYTimes here! Not a great resource for honesty and positive opinions. Ignore them. You have a great show and you and Mike do a great job. I never thought that the two of you did all the work yourselves. You have a talented crew of designers and trades people who work with you. We, the public support you and enjoy your show.
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I absolutely love your show. You guys are great! I always look to see when your new season will start. It's on my list to watch! There's always going to be haters in this world. Keep doing what you're doing and moving forward!
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Continue thanking God. No one can take what God has bless the both of you with. You both are a great example, expiring us with your love, your talent, your family and dedication to push pass the negative things. I love watching the show and love seeing the beautiful transformation of each home. You two are where you are because of God. And he has blessed you both to shine. Just know you both are doing something good when people try to down play your talents. Keep Shining ❤️❤️🙌🙌🙏🙏
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My family enjoys your show ..keep pushing lady you have a beautiful soul that shines..and many blessings focus on that..your beautiful family. God bless you and your family and your journey.
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Egypt, you and Mike have a great show. I think you are amazing,and so very creative and enjoy watching you and Mike so much.
You both are so talented, some of the things you come up with just amazes me ,and Mike just smiles and makes it happen. You two have so much chemistry and it us so great to watch. I enjoy your show so much, you go above and beyon as far as I am concerned .
And who ever came out from the New York Times must have been a rookie on he or she's first assignment ,and did not do the homework they should have done,
Even people watching the show every week all know that you have a crew that helps you. When the person came out to do a story on you, they did not come alone right?
I bet they came out with 3 or 4 people ,they cannot do the job alone,
they also need a crew, so what makes them think that you and Mike
get this done without a crew.
I am so angry at the NYT for writing what they think people want to read ,they are so far away from
having a clue on what readers want to hear. We want to hear about people with talent and working hard to get the business to be successful and are so happy to see that happen. So all I can say is keep doing what you do so well ,we love and support you.
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Egypt, I love your show! You and Mike show what a great family you have and a positive role model for many. I could never afford your remodels but I love to watch them and dream!
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Love the show Excellent Work Married To Real estate GOD BLESS YOU ALL💗💗💗
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I love married to real estate Egypt is a very knowledgeable real estates agent and designer with Mike by her side there's nothing they can accomplish to downgrade their success is just ridiculous all I can say is that I will continue to support and watch their show it's always a problem when a black intelligent family makes something out of nothing they're always has to be a spin to it keep up the great work Egypt Mike hopefully they won't be bothered with this nonsense
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Hang n There Girl! You n Mike are The Best, I watch All the HGTV shows Dont you Dare Fold .Awesome Couple😊
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I will continue to watch your work Egypt! My husband and I really enjoy watching you and Mike on Wednesdays…together! Watching you guys work together to bring beautiful transformations to life is so inspiring! Can you come to Lufkin, Texas? 🫶🫶🫶
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Married to real estate is doing a great job people love them don’t let hate and negativity ruin what you have going on
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I watch lots of HGTV/home improvement shows, and I throughly enjoy yours along with many others. I hope you will see how your fans support you and want to you to continue.
If you feel you can't continue, come to Montana. From what I see there's plenty of work to get done here! 🙂❤️
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Sabatage, they know it's a great show, Ricky & Lucy at their best, positively, 5 ⭐, realness eludes from the set, great American family
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I ABSOLUTELY LOVE LOVE LOVE watching Mike and Egypt on Married To Real Estate. It's one of my favorite HGTV shows. They showcase such amazing talent and beautiful design in their hard work on clients home. If anyone can't see for themselves the amount of skill and dedication it take to achieve the final look/reveal is plain out ignorant because EVERYONE know it's more that go into renovating someone's dream home than what we're shown on TV (guess common sense isn't so common these days). Shame on you NYT! To My Peeps keep on keeping on making us, our community proud of you! You have such a beautiful family and spirit ❤ Much love and continue success to you all. Remember there's NO limit when God is in it!
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Reporters are not what they used to be now they have hacks in other words no truth is in them
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I stand with you and love your show. Your designs are authentic to each and not to mention down right gorgeous. I hope in the near future that I will be one of your clients. I SEE YOU, MIKE and your family. Keep up the extraordinary work. I ❤️ MARRIED TO REAL ESTATE!!!
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I just absolutely love you and Mike along with the rest of your family!! Your program is refreshing. I have watched the programs you were on before "Married to Real Estate". Now it is great to see you and Mike working together. It is wonderful to now get to see you interact with your husband and your family. I already knew you had a lot of talent remodeling homes and your natural ability to selling real estate. Now I love seeing how talented your husband is remodeling a home even the ugly ones. LoL. I am sorry the NY Times was was unfair to your husband. They were so wrong. I am so glad you spoke up about how you feel about the situation. Your whole family is fantastic and everyone is lucky to get to know them even if it is only through magazines.
Good Luck and Best Wishes!!
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NYT ought to be ashamed of themselves and I agree the writing is irresponsible. Clearly the writer did not do their homework.
Egypt and Mike are the real deal. Very talented in their fields and are one of the few home decorating/renovation companies on TV that put EXPERIENCE, love, integrity and ABOVE ALL ELSE: excellence in their work. It's why we love and follow them. When you know, you know.
Your writer didn't do the required research to be able to write a QUALITY article, and didn't care. This article reflects low work ethic (personal and organizational) that shouldn't be acceptable by NYT.
I will not be renewing my subscription.
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Love the show and will continue to watch it. Egypt and Mike are awesome and I love to watch them interact with each other and their kids. Who cares about the NYT. Your audience loves you!!
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I love your show. We have watched you on every prior show. We love your ideas and taste. Everyone in the Atlanta area should be using your company. Keep strong. We’ve got your back
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I love this show!! I love to see how my people can work together in a marriage and in there business. Keep your head up and eyes on God, King and Queen! 🙏♥️👑👑♥️🙏
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I love your show! It's great. It includes family and you guys do amazing work. I look forward to your show every week and I hope it never stops!
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I love the show!!!!!
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Keep Doing Your Thing You And Mike. I Watch All Your Shows I Don’t Care How Many Times They Rerun It I’m Watching It.
You And Mike Are Smart People, You Know That The Hate Is Always Coming Your Way.
Colonizers Are Always Going Try And Dim Your Shine. Keep It Moving Forward And Don’t Look Back.
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My husband and I love watching you and Mike, you two have a great show and do beautiful work! You have beautiful style and your finished products are always winners! Don’t worry about the NYT trying to bring you down, they won’t succeed!
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The NYT printed a smear piece. Egypt has been on HGTV longer than any other host in various capacities and I've made sure to watch every show she starred in. Yes, "starred"!" And Mike is a great general contractor who plays off of his wife and daughters beautifully. It is meant to be an "entertainment" show. That's a given, but I always learn a lot from their show such as how to build equity or keep an eye on a GC. I tuck away every design idea. Each couple mentioned in the article gives me new insight but I would pick Egypt and Mike to update my house if they were willing to travel to Seattle.
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Love your show . May GOD continue to bless you and your family
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Love your show. I find if very real and nice. More fake news!
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My husband & I love your show. I've watched you for years and look forward to many more. I also love the real feeling from the show. I'm tired of a couple shows that are nothing but drama and whining.
You & Mike and the kids keep up being you, I'll be watching the show as long as you're there.
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It's what's wrong with so much of america right now... I have been following you since your first shows and I honor your family for all you do to bring positivity in spite of the uphill journey. Keep pushing forward... you'll have a crown and they will have some 'splaining to do!!
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Glad you're not being silent, Egypt! You guys are one of the few home shows that my hubby will watch with me. So, I applaud you for standing up for your husband, your family, your YEARS of hard work and your brand! Shame on you #NewYorkTimes !
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I, too, love your show and am proud of your accomplishments. Home renovations take months so I don't understand how an article can be penned from a one hour interview and accurately articulate what you do.
Keep doing what you do so well. God's got you and you have my admiration and support! See you on HGTV's "MARRIED TO REAL ESTATE"!
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I’ve watched your shows starting with Property Virgins to now and enjoyed them all. I especially like the current show with your hubbie. Y’all do a great job showing what home renovation is like for real. NYT should be ashamed of publishing such an article. Those of us who watch know their article is crap. Don’t let the jerks get you down.
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Get em' girl! I absolutely love you and you're husband. I'm located in Texas, I would love it if y'all would come and renovate my home. I love this show never miss an episode!!
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I love Married to Real Estate! It's a great show and Egypt and Mike are real. To see a hard working American family demeaned by the NYT is despicable. I will always watch HGTV, but I will never read or subscribe to the NYT.
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Egypt and Mike are definitely NOT the Kardashians. I wouldnt watch their show if it was the only thing on tv. I enjoy watching Egypt/Mike as they navigate running a business while blending their family. It's also interesting to see how real estate fluctuates based on location. I also like that they show there are sometimes glitches in there design plans and how they overcome them. Married to Real Estate is an enjoyable show.
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My husband and I love watching your show.
Thank you for sharing your gift . You guys are professional, polite, and respectful.
We love your work ethic.
May God continue to bless you and your family!
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I stand with Egypt and Mike and absolutely love the show!!!
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Egypt, I’m so glad that you are standing up for Mike and yourself! It’s not enough that you are a family run business but a black owned company! HGTV asked you to the do the interview to bring notice to your show and this season because of the awesome amount of work, hard work and dedication that you both bring to the job every day! So, for a newspaper like the NYT to write such an ill informed piece.. we all know why and honestly we are not surprised! Keep your heads up and rise above the evils of this world that just want to destroy us! 🖤🖤🖤
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Egypt, I absolutely stand with you. I love your show. It's enjoyable and entertaining. You and Michael have a beautiful family and you both work hard.
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I don't ever comment on articles but I feel the need to on this one. You're show is one of my favorites. There will always be people who work at being and presenting negative spins on everything. I love watching the way you and your husband interact. I'm sorry the NYT did this but I wouldn't pay any attention to what they say anyway. Keep up what you're doing. Your show (and y'all) are great!
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I watch your show for a number of reasons. It shows a highly qualitative, thriving black business. I enjoy the whimsical and at time fun loving antics of a real, not reality TV African American family. We may also be related, my mom's maiden name is Sherrod and I have a niece that's twinning with you. The New York Times won't come back with a rebuttal. You did what we use to call "chumped their smitty."
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I love your show, and I love the teamwork.So ,glad that you are standing on business and not allowing your husband to be dismissed, disregarded and disrespected.THE NERVE!! This is my favorite show and I love seeing someone who looks like me be successful.
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We never miss a week of this show! I just wish it was on more often! They are fun & genuine. I love how they sometimes put in a side story as well. Keep being you!
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We see you. And we fans love you and the show. We know that the transformation doesn’t come out of thin air, poof like magic. We know that a lot of planning and hands on hard work goes into every aspect of the renovation. Keep your chin up, you don’t need to prove yourself to any jealous naysayers.
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EGYPT &MIKE...the people who work at nytimes are out of their mind. I am 80ish yrs and l have watched you from the beginning when you were a property virgin leader and now having Mike with you and your staff your show is a pleasure to watch. How dare they insult you both shame on them. I believe they are jealous no one reads their paper like years ago. So keep doing what the 2 of u do. God bless you both and your family. 🤪 to them
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The media usually posts negative things in order to boost their readership. Who cares what they think or say! I know what I see since I found you and Mike on TV! I have loved every episode, and this season has so far been extra special. The way you treat your clients shows the care and concern you have. There have been so many instances where you've incurred the expenses yourselves, who else does that? I have laughed and cried during so many episodes, so please, ignore the naysayers!
We love you Egypt & Mike!😊💜😊💜😊💜
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Certain publications will aim to do negative press to boost readership. I don't care what they write, because I see what you and your husband do, the way you interact with your clients. There hare times, especially this season that I have been brought to tears because I feel the care and concern you both have. Forget the naysayers!
We love you Egypt and Mike!💜💜😊💜
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I love this show. Egypt and Mike are consummate professionals, who care greatly about their clients
This is a show that highlights that highlights a hard-working family in a positive way, rather than what is projected in too many shows on television today! Instead of this hit piece they should be celebrated for what they do for their clients and the communities they impact in a their charitable work.
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Dear Egypt please don't let them bring you down. Your show is amazing. I love watching your show. God bless you both.
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I love the show. I love Egypt and Mike! They are real people and a fun, loving, couple.
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There are and always will be people who have to spread hate. It is so sad. Keep on keeping on Egypt and Mike. I love your show!
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I love Egypt and Mike's show. And it makes me feel good, lifts my spirits when I'm feeling down. You are by far the cutest couple and I love seeing how you interact with each other and your clients. Clearly NYT needs to fire that reporter. Please don't stop what you're doing.
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I personally think her family has been well blessed. They are not struggling to buy food, pay a light bill. I've also seen her and her husband at events. Every woman is over worked, underpaid, the difference is most of us see our blessings in our families, amd the roof we have over our heads. Our farmers work sun up to sun down 7 days a week , 365 days a year , how many farmers get on social media and complain? One if her purses cost more than some of our monthly salary. One episode, she redid her daughters bedroom. She had a budget of 2000$ to redo a kids bedroom . Goid for them that they can afford to do that, just remember while you're complaining about what you DONT have , many of your fans are struggling some working 2 jobs , hell some homeless, stop complaining!! You have been very blessed with opportunities that afford you to spend $2000 to redo a bedroom while there are kids sleeping on tge floor ! BE GREATFUL, BE HUMBLE and stop making it about color!! Black, white, red and green women have always been paid less. It should be a women's issue, nit a color issue, this is the exact reason our country our people are divided instead of togetherness.
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Articles like that insult viewers like us. A multi -week/month project is condensed into a 1-hour show; of course one only sees so much! Egypt_ I've watched you since you started on HGTV, when you previewed the US version of Property Virgins, and then Flipping Virgins. You and Mike _ your show is fabulous, and fun to watch. Keep up the excellence! 👏🏾✊🏾👊🏾
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Worth 6 million & growing, don't play the boohoo card
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I love your show and both you and Mike! You keep doing what you’re doing and keep your head up and know that you’re the best and you have a great team behind you! You rock girl!
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Being under paid, or not paid at all? Look at the place you live in. Talk about coming back from Panama. How many of us could afford those things? What would you do without the monies you get from your show?
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