HGTV ‘Bargain Block’ Host Keith Bynum Breaks Shocking News About Show
Keith Bynum just shared some devastating news for fans of his HGTV series, Bargain Block.
After the show aired its most recent episodes in the fall of 2024, Bynum revealed the show’s fate while answering fan questions via his Instagram Story on Tuesday, June 17. “We do have a few more episodes coming out in August, actually starting on Evan’s birthday,” he told his followers. “But they are the remainder of Season 4 ’cause they did not renew the show for Season 5.”
Calling the situation “a long story,” he explained, “They originally greenlit it, and I guess that was back in December. Then they decided in February, after we got everything ready for Season 5, that they weren’t gonna do it.”
As a result of the cancellation, Bynum says he and his team were thrown into “a bit of a crazy financial tailspin” and that they have been trying to “figure it out” over the past few months. “We’re doing client work and [have] got some other stuff going on,” he added. “Oh, man. It’s been wild.”
HGTV has not confirmed the cancellation of Bargain Block. Bynum’s costars, Evan Thomas and Shea Hicks Whitfield, have also not publicly commented on the cancellation news.
Bargain Block, which premiered in 2021, partners Bynum and Thomas as they transform Detroit’s run-down properties into stylish homes. The show’s spinoff series, Bargain Block: New Orleans, debuted back in October 2024.
Courtesy of Keith Bynum/Instagram
Bynum previously opened up about the show’s future in an exclusive interview with TV Insider earlier this year. “We just wrapped out – well, technically we’re still finishing one of the houses – but we’ll have more episodes airing in the fall back in Detroit,” he said of the show’s upcoming episodes.
He continued, “We just finished another five [houses] in Detroit. Well, we’re actively finishing the fifth one. So we’re back in Detroit trying to just kind of make sure that we’ve got our footing there still. It’s kind of a balancing act, but it’s fun.”
Bynum noted that despite the show’s “grueling schedule,” he and Thomas enjoyed the job. “Last year was 42 weeks,” he said, referring to how long it takes to film a season. “You look up and you’re like, ‘Oh my goodness, the whole year is done.'”
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Please don't cancel this show! I love the warmth that comes through with the guys believing in what they do, improving the community fixing up run down houses. I'm a regular viewer of HGTV, in fact I have the most shows recording on my DVR from your network. This being one of those shows. It has its own original theme very much different from the other shows on the network. We need this show, please let it stay for many more seasons. If it's cost that concerns you then just have a few less episodes rather than discontinue the show altogether, please allow it to stay!!
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My heart is broken 💔 I really love watching Bargain Block & how amazing it was for Detroit & the homeowners it served! I beg HGTV to rethink its decision & also to renew Castle Impossible for a second season too! If they don’t I think I will be canceling HGTV!
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I was devastated to hear of the cancellation of Bargain Block; it's one of 2 favorite HGTV shows.
Watching a show that brings joy to the cast and the viewers is so important in this world of uncertainty and chaos that we are all experiencing.
I certainly hope the network changes it's mind. I watch HGTV most of the time I watch tv. There will be no place else to go for peace and joy 😢.
I wish Keith and Evan all the best and know they will land on their feet. Lots of love.
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This is a great show. Please don’t cancel it. Having been brought up in the Detroit area, (haven’t lived there in about 45 years)I loved seeing the transformations of these houses. Please reconsider your decision.
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i hate they’ve canceled your show. It was so great. Did HGTV bend to will of new political regime anti LGBTQ? It’s so frustrating that they mess with good shows because of politics! 💔💔 Hope you guys land on your feet. 🥰🥰🥰
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Probably.....they only seem to be able to put on shows these days with teen moms or evangelical couples.
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Can't belive they canceled Bargin block.
It truly was the most inventive delightful show.
Hgtv. You just lost my support I am board of all the cookie cutter programs you are putting up .
BARGIN BLOCK was one of the best fun, and inspiring shows. As it shows what someone with desire, and the ability to make something beautiful from nothing.
Think you are making a huge mistake. I will be deleting hgtv off my list.
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This is the best show on HGTV! Don't cancel!
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I love this show. Keep it going
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I pray that HGTV will rethink it's decision to cancel this show. lts so enjoyable to watch them create their vision for these houses and Keith, Evan and Shea are very personable!!
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Thanks for the link! I sent in a plug for the show.
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Me,too! It was really helpful to have the link, and I hope lots of viewers will take advantage of it.
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One of the best shows on HGTV! They keep recycling a lot of the same format with different faces! This one was truly different and they were accomplishing a great thing in bringing back neighborhoods in Detroit. You really blew it on this one HGTV!
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Please bring bargain block back, my family loves these guys and the show.
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HGTV PLEASE LISTEN TO YOUR FANS!! We LOVE THIS SHOW. DO NOT CANCEL IT. This is a HUGE MISTAKE!!
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This is our #1 show on HGTV. This is a serious loss and will certainly affect our viewing.
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I hate hate hate that Bargain Block is going to be cancelled. It is by far my most favorite HGTV Show. What these men are doing for Detroit is fabulous! And the show is fun! Their personalities are wonderful! The prospect of losing this show breaks my heart…..💔
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I thought it was the best show on HGTV. Enjoyed every episode that I saw, and the entire Bargain Block crew. I don't bother to watch HGTV anymore.
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No, don't cancel! I love the boys❤️ They are so funny and genuine.
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That HGTV wiped out. They would weaterr show season old repeats of shows that were not interesting the first time around.Or better have the whole evening with the same show
boring ! Gage
Best Wishes Guys !
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I am very pissed off I love to watch the show hope so many people how could they take that off it's so wrong! They help so many people in the community with the roofs and now they're taking their show off it's ridiculous!
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No! I don't want this show to be canceled! HGTV is going in the worst direction by canceling Bargain Block! It is such a different renovate and design show with more personality than most shows out there.
Bargain Block makes me smile, laugh and stay during the commercials to see what the Evan and Keith to with the house! It makes me happy!! I get exicted when a new episode drops! How could they cancel it? It only makes me watch HGTV >Less<.
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Love Bargain block. It’s different, it’s innovative, it has just the right amount of humor and the guys are just great. I really hope that this show continues. I would be brokenhearted if it doesn’t.
A true fan in Kentucky. PS I love Shay too.
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Love the show since the beginning but Boy has Evan really messed things up. I hate he's "be practical" attitude. The main reason the show was a hit was Keith's ability to create jaw dropping designs. This is what makes the show stand out! Then Evan takes over a la Rock The Block style and everything becomes boring. Evan, it's a TV show, you need to stand OUT! Nobody wants to see you turn a square house into a square house.
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We are soooo disappointed. The one hgtv show we love above all. Its git to be reconsidered. Surely, the producers can make it happen due to its popularity!😮💨
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Noooooo! Please don’t cancel this show!
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I am devastated. I love Bargain Block and a have even watched the earlier seasons repeatedly. It's a show you watch and enjoy the communities excitement in getting renovated and becoming no longer forgitten. I hope HGTV soon realizes that all of their tweaking of the up coming lineup will never be able replace the tried and true shows that they have left behind. With all the cancellations HGTV has made, I'm wondering how much Discovery Plus is worth anymore.
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It was the best show on HGTV. You just don't find personalities that light up a show the way Keith and Evan and Shea did. You don't find the original, incredible, thoughtful designs or the humor and the camaraderie. Shame on whomever was responsible for this decision. Without a doubt the network will regret it.
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Really BAD move by HGTV. They were trying to kill the show with their time slot . The management really screwed up on this one.
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Are they crazy???? My lottery dream home has been on forever-doe's anyone watch that??
Bargin Block and Home Town are the only quality shows
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Best show on HGTV. In fact, it is the only show I watch on HGTV. These are talented people actually renovating, saving, houses that people can afford and they make them beautiful. They do useful things. The show is interesting. Evan, Keith, and Shea are terrific people who are performing a service and making us laugh while they do it. Please bring them back.
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