Are ‘Love It or List It’ Stars David Visentin & Hilary Farr Still Friends?
David Visentin and Hilary Farr worked together for 15 years before she left Love It or List It in 2023. The two competed against each other on the show for 19 seasons, but Farr has since moved on, leaving Visentin with new a new cohost for Season 20.
But now that these two no longer have a working relationship, are they still friends? Fans have been wondering about the status of their personal relationship today, and TV Insider rounded up everything to know. Scroll down to find out!
Are Hilary Farr and David Visentin still friends?
Yes, Farr and Visentin are still on good terms. In fact, ahead of the Season 20 premiere of Love It or List It, Visentin told TV Insider that he and his former costar will be “friends forever.”
“You can’t work with somebody for that long and not appreciate them as a human being and have love for them,” he shared. “I appreciate everything she gave to this show since 2008. I mean, it got to be where it is because of her.”
He proved that they’re still amicable with a cheeky comment on one of Farr’s Instagram posts in April 2025. After she posted a video debating whether she should renovate her Toronto home, Visentin commented, “Are you really going to make me say it? Of course you design to List It! You know where to reach me ;).”
Of course, he was referencing the Love It or List It concept, where Farr helped homeowners renovate their homes in the hopes that they’d stay put, while Visentin showed them new properties in hopes that they’d list their residences.
Farr replied to Visentin’s comment, writing, “Ha!! You’re on my speed dial.wait-is that an archaic reference..”
Why did Hilary Farr leave Love It or List It?
Farr announced her decision to leave Love It or List It in December 2023, although she admittedly made the decision nearly a year prior after filming wrapped on Season 19. “It’s been a wonderful 12 years,” she said in a statement. “I’m so grateful to the network for their support and to my fans who have stayed loyal and true. David and I will remain friends forever and I expect him to be as fabulously and hilariously annoying as ever.”
She concluded, “Love It or List It has had such a true impact on so many lives, including mine, but now it’s time for me to embrace new challenges that have come my way. If this is my legacy, it’s a great one.”
Farr said that she likes to “look for challenges, look for inspiration, look for new ideas, [and] be excited about all the possibilities that are out there,” which contributed to her decision. “With all the love in the world, the answer [about coming back was] no. It’s just time,” she told People.
Later that month, she expanded on her decision in an interview with Vulture. “It was becoming boring, and I don’t want to be bored,” the designer said, candidly. She added, “You know that saying, ‘If not now, when?’ That’s truly it. I’ve been doing the show for years and I have loved doing it. But in the last season, which we did in Canada, it just felt too much like work. It felt very stale. It’s a very formulaic show.”
She also admitted that the COVID-19 pandemic played a “huge part” in her choice. She called it an “extraordinarily stressful time,” as she was bouncing back and forth between Canada and the U.S., never knowing for sure if she’d be able to get back to her home base in Canada amid the rules and regulations at the time.
“I’ve always loved working with David and the actual work was great, but as you say, behind the scenes, the design, the difficulty, the supply-line issues, the delays … everybody was stressed, and it just felt different,” Farr continued. “It was taking up too much of my life and it was boring.”
Who replaced Hilary Farr on Love it or List It?
After Farr’s exit, Page Turner stepped in as her replacement for Season 20.
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“I would never try to replace anybody because I can’t,” she told TV Insider. “I wouldn’t even take on that responsibility and I don’t want to. This is a legacy show. I’m not here to erase that, I couldn’t if I wanted to. But I am here to bring Page and bring my experience and bring my design and add on to his nerves. That’s what I’m here to do. And to carry on this journey and this legacy of such an iconic show.”
She also acknowledged that she “appreciates” everything Farr did to make the show what it has become. “Without her, I couldn’t be sitting here,” Turner said.
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Love It or List It just isn’t the same without Hilary. David is “good” but he was “great” with Hilary How could you cohost him with Paige Turner after a First Class cohost like Hilary. Sorry, Paige doesn’t make it
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I still love the show. Page is great and familiar to me as I’ve watched her other HGTV series and appearances. I still enjoy the re-runs with Hilary and now look forward to watching the new episodes with Page. The show is legendary and hope it has a long life like House Hunters.
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I watched the show with Page and so far so good. Page is very good at what she does. Thankfully she’s not trying to be Hilary. That would be ridiculous.
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Can't stand the new duo and it's not her fault. You don't have a loyal fan base that long and throw somebody else in because it doesn't work. I've watched from season 1 and tried to watch this season I'm moving on can't stomach it.
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I agree 100%
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Not a fan of the show since Hilary departed. To me, she had a class about her that the current cast simply does not have..
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Nothing remains the same so do we. Just understand for ever the reasons Hilary went on with her life. Can’t blame her for that. I still like the show even it’s different now. Life goes on and i have nothing but respect for everyone who is trying hard to keep the show alive!
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I don't like Paige. I'm with the others, it's probably not her fault and probably no one will work after so many years of seeing David and Hilary together, but I don't like her style or her designs, and the chemistry is jut not there. Probably best to just let the show go after so many seasons and lift some newcomers up. I am an HGTV addict, and I've always loved "Love it or List it," but I don't watch it anymore.
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I don’t like it nearly as much without Hillary. Page is a designer but not the quality of what Hillary did
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I believe in change & as much as we all loved Hilary there is always a time for change - is it risky - but of course - but if u shy away from risks u'll never know what exceptional talents u'll miss!..Page is not taking Hilarys place as much as she will be bringing in new styles & design & humorous competition with David - Page style..Best of luck to Hilary & thank u for being u!!
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Farr is a genius designer. I need her to finish out my second floor.
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I miss Hilary also, I also think Page is surprisedly great. Good luck Page.
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I agree with those who said David and Hillary had a working chemistry that was unmatched. But, I do believe with an open mind and heart viewers like myself, those of us who love “Love It Or List It” Will grow to love the
David and Page duo as well. I’m usually team David anyway. He works so hard to find the home owners a better property to fit their needs. Although, Hillary’s designs were great, I like the totally updated larger properties that David would fine.
I will continue to watch “Love It Or List It” and will probably continue to lean more towards team David. Only time will tell!
Looking forward to ALL of the great shows ahead!
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I like both ladies It’s a great show and it shows the different personalities and how they work with him 👍
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I still love this show. Paige is great but I miss Hillary.
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i don't agree I think Paige is doing a great job and the bantor and comradely is starting to gel. Yes Paige is not Hillary but she does bring her own touch.
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Will not watch love it or list it without Hillary also upset Eqypt and Mike no longer on
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I really miss Hillary, the banter between her and David was a comedy act!
I don’t know why Egypt and Mike are no longer on. We really enjoyed that couple too.
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Personally I don’t like Page. She some how doesn’t fit on the show. And, I really dislike her choices of style.
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I was so relieved and happy when Page was cast as she's a fantastic designer, beautiful and a good foil for David. Hilary Farr is so utterly brilliant, witty, and lovely, I couldn't imagine who they could put in that could do justice to this role. Now I can watch the reruns and the new episodes with equal joy.
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I've been in Business class and First Class - business class is not nearly as comfortable. The new show is simply business class.
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Never knew wondered why not of show anymore.i loved the show with her
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Absolutely agree with u!!
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It seems you do not understand the depths of change. Page Turner brings just the perfect change that was needed for the show. Hilary won my heart and Page Turner will continue to do so.
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I think she’s fine. Hillary was fine but she started having difficulty adapting to her clients differences. She had to be replaced. And she was getting complaints of shotty work.
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I liked Hilary but she had an attitude problem and she was getting tons of complaints after the fact because of shotty work. They had to replace her.
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I think it’s very wrong of you to defame Hilary either the shoddy work comment. You bring no truth to it. I’ve read many articles about complaints about renovation shows, and Love It or List It was never accused of shoddy work. Once I read a couple claimed they said the show aired them saying what they would do at the end, but it wasn’t what they really did. Don’t even know how that happens because they speak directly to the camera. That’s the only complaint I’ve ever read about them. I also think it’s unfair to taint the contractors on the show without proof, and they are the people who would really be responsible for shoddy work. I think they could sue you for such unsubstantiated claims.
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