‘Love It or List It’ Fans Say Show Isn’t the Same Without Hilary Farr
Love It or List It fans are finding it hard to adjust to the show without Hilary Farr, the beloved host who announced her departure from the series in 2023 following a 19-season-long tenure.
For years, HGTV fans had watched Farr sparring with her co-host, real estate agent David Visentin, on the hit home design show. Viewers quickly grew to love the dynamic between Farr and Visentin, making Love It or List It one of the network’s top shows. However, in 2023, Farr announced she’d be stepping back from the program.
“I’ve given it so many years of my life. It’s got me through hard times. It’s got the audiences through hard times. It has evolved into a mainstay of people’s lives and it’s been incredibly gratifying. But now it’s time for me to move on and meet new challenges,” she told People at the time.
In another interview with Vulture, Farr said she worried the show was “becoming boring,” adding, “I don’t want to be bored.”
Love It Or List It brought aboard Page Turner as co-host and designer alongside Visentin for Season 20, which premiered on Monday, April 21.
Despite leaving Love It or List It, Farr is still part of HGTV, hosting the show Tough Love, though many fans are hoping she’ll eventually come back to the show that shot her to fame.
That sentiment came up again recently after Farr shared a nostalgic video on her Instagram page.
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“While I go through my gazillion photographs and videos trying to either put them in some order or just delete I keep coming across moments from the last 15 years of Love it or List it. Sharing a few. Enjoy!” she wrote alongside a clip of herself and Visentin on an old episode of the Today show.
Fans jumped into the comments to share how much they miss Farr on the show and how things aren’t the same without her.
“Loved you on this show!! 👏👏👏Sorry to say I had to turn off the new season of the show last night as it just wasn’t the same without you 😢,” wrote one commenter.
“Cannot watch the new show without you. Tried but had to turn it off. You were simply the BEST of everyone on HGTV,” said another.
“Wow! You guys were the best ever! 🔥Loved how you fed off of each other’s personalities. Will truly miss you!” another added.
Another wrote, “I certainly do miss your show and the great banter between you and David! I guess reruns are better than nothing!”
“The show is not the same without you!” said one fan.
“I miss you already not on the show!! Thank you for all of the memories of the past seasons. You and David were such amazing hosts and colleagues. Good luck Hilary!! @hilary_farr enjoy your next chapter,” added another.
“We miss you Hillary. You and David were quite a team,” said another.
Do you agree that the show was better with Hilary or are you loving the new dynamic with Page? Let us know in the comment section below.
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I won't be watching, it just doesn't work without Hilary. Good luck to David & his new Co Host.
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I definitely miss Hilary!! She had a wonderful personality and amazing interaction with the clients. Her designs were always the best!! I love her style and the final outcomes. I’ve found Page to be “full of herself”, sarcastic and her remodeling transformations are very disappointing and some even ugly. Hilary made the show. I refuse to watch any of the new shows with Page.
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It’s not that I don’t like Paige, but I have to say I miss the chemistry between David and Hilary. I also appreciate Hilary’s design expertise more! Somehow looks more professional.
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Love it or List it was my favorite show on HGTV, except for My Lottery Dream Home. Those are the only shows that I watch. The rest of the shows are the same, but with different remodelers. There is no variety any more. I tried to watch the new Love it or List it, but it just didn’t work for me. I hope they continue to show reruns of David and Hillary.
I am watching Lottery Dream Home as I write this review. I hope this show continues.
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I miss Hillary with David on love or list it. The new one with Paige very boring.
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I had to stop watching Love it or List it and it was one of my favorite shows. Love David but Page has no chemistry with him and no charisma.
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Not watching the new Love it List it. Nothing against Paige but her designs are vanilla and she does not have the personality with David that makes the show.
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Hate the new show!! Watched it twice that was enough! I’ll watch the reruns.
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I loved Hillary and have never liked Paige in her other shows. I wish Hillary the best but wish she could have stayed.
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It is definitely not the same. We miss Hilary! She is definitely one of a kind!
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I have tried watching Love it or List it without Hillary, but it just doesn't hit the same way. I have seen Paige on other shows, but for me the back to back with David and Hillary is part of what made the show interesting to watch. I will continue to watch the reruns.
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Don't watch the new show just not yhe same without Hillary
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I prefer Hilary but understand her decision. Perhaps time to shelve the program and go on to better things?
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Pay Hillary whatever it takes, but bring that delightful, competitive Tiger back, and at the same time, save the show!!
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I like them both. Love the new show! Page is great
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I like Paige…. I never liked the way Hillary treated David . Fun is fun but I found her just mean! I’m happy to see Paige!
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Personally I found Hillary to be annoying. It’s good to have change. Love Page.
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