‘Bargain Block’ Star Keith Bynum Shares Emotional Update After HGTV Axed His Show
Bargain Block star Keith Bynum has shared an emotional update and thanked fans for their support after revealing that HGTV canceled his show. In his message he promised that he and his partner, Evan Thomas, “will continue to work on houses.”
The HGTV fan favorite went on Instagram on Saturday (July 5), where teased other projects and wished his followers a Happy 4th of July. “Hope everyone had a great 4th of July! Starting to feel like life is going to be right again,” Bynum wrote.
He continued, “Thank you all for the thousands of messages of love and support. Me, Evan and Shea (Hicks-Whitfield) have been shocked beyond belief to see the response and we’re so grateful. We love you all and just know, we’re doing fine and will continue to work on houses and someday soon we’ll share some new stuff 🙂 Enjoy the weekend and love to you all!”
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The update comes less than a month after Bynum revealed HGTV had dropped his show after four seasons. In a June 22 Instagram post, Bynum described the last six months as “a pretty wild journey,” saying his life and business “have been put through the ringer at the hands of a giant corporation.”
“Though you may not be seeing us for much longer on HGTV, we’re excited that we’ve built such an amazing base of followers and we’re very excited about the future,” he continued, adding, “Everyone always told us TV is a fickle world and they are very right. TV is full of a lot of great people, but it’s also full of some of the worst people I’ve ever encountered.”
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Fans took to the comments to share their reaction to Bynum’s latest post, with one user writing, “A huge shock to all of us. Hope we’ll see you soon.”
“You had one of the BEST shows ever on HGTV. I’ve been so bummed about the cancelations, that I haven’t watched one minute of the network since. I will be watching your stuff on Max. You brought empathy, originality and passion for the houses and neighborhoods you revived, all wrapped in a hit show,” said another.
Another added, “You guys (and that includes Shea!) are the best! Not only are you entertaining to watch but what you are doing for Detroit is just amazing. I hope this isn’t the last we’ll be seeing you on television.”
“Will genuinely miss watching your show. Love the connection you, Evan & Shea share. It’s beautiful, just like your work. Will keep following in hopes of another way to watch your creativity!!” wrote one commenter.
“You guys made me want to visit Detroit. Such great ambassadors for that city … and for HGTV; they don’t know what they’ve lost,” added another.
“You really are the best! HGTV has shown their hand and it’s not pretty. I’ll be canceling that channel. Where ever you go we will follow!” said one fan.
Bargain Block is one of several HGTV shows to hit the chopping block over the past month. A day after Bynum’s June 22 Instagram post, Izzy Battres responded to a fan’s Instagram comment, revealing that his new series, Izzy Does It, had not been renewed for a second season.
The next day, on June 24, Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson shared a joint statement announcing HGTV will not be moving forward with a fourth season of their show, Married to Real Estate.
New Kids on the Block member Jonathan Knight added to the shocking news on June 25 when he took to Instagram to reveal his show Farmhouse Fixer had been canceled after three seasons.
More recently, on the July 1 edition of her Pap Smear Podcast, Alison Victoria revealed that one of her shows, Battle on the Beach, will not be returning for a fifth season. “Battle on the Beach did not get picked back up, which is sad because it was like adult spring break,” she said.
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The shows that were canceled are the best on the station. Enough Property Brothers, they are so over.
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If the cancelled shows were all “the best” on HGTV, they would have drawn viewership to make themselves not cancellable. Personally, I agree with you on Property Brothers. I’d also get rid of anything to do with Tarek and the many loves of Christina (Haack, El Moussa, Anstead, Hall). She was fun to look at until I heard her constant diatribe of being the most overworked woman in US history.
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Don't think viewership was the reason for canceling those shows!
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Her voice alone is enough to get the show cancelled.
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I've been sick and tired if Property Brothers. HGTV keeps giving them new shows because no one wants to see them!
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The end of DEI by the president and two of the most popular shows that bridge so many Diverse arenas are canceled at the same time… this had nothing to do with ratings or talent; there were other more political forces at work here
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All these shows need to Go to magnolia network, I'm pretty sure that with the following they have, it would benefit magnolia to have some actual shows produced, rather than just old re runs from HGTV
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I said the same exact thing!
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Makes me wonder if this some racist and homophobic political decision.
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Exactly!
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So sad to see you leave. You both are just wonderful. I will miss you. I can't imagine the powers that be letting you go. What are they thinking. So creative, so personable. At 76 your show gave me so much joy. I wish you well and tons of success.
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I think HGTV will reap what they sow. Take off unsellable houses. That show sucks. Get rid of zillow gone wild & my lottery dream home. I love Bargain Block & Married to Real Estate.
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I am really sorry about Bargain Block and Married to Real Estate. They were such real people!! Oh, well.
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I am sick of the Property Brothers, Tarak and Christina! Bargain Block was one of the best shows HGTV had. Hope another channel will pick them up!! Magnolia Channel has a golden opportunity to add a great show to their line up. Best of luck guys.
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HGTV cancelled my favorite shows. I cancelled my subscription.
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Just goes to show that the TV execs really don’t care what the viewership really wants. There’s too much of the same footprint going on…shows that just make houses prettier or more functional. It’s the outliers like revamping an entire neighborhood of rundown homes into affordable first homes and farm houses reclaiming their lost glory. Who cares that you can build a house in 100 days or gut and fix up a renovation gone wrong by someone with no experience. Listen to the people aka your audience for they are your bread and butter.
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F HGTV and MSNBC... hope you guys and Rachael make your own network. Everyone is worried about the divide in this country but I'm glad the haters are coming out of closet so we know who they are!!! You guys rock on and keep on flipping houses. Love and hugs.
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They took uninhabitable houses and made them into affordable housing for modest income families to own. A nice change from entitled people trashing functional bathrooms and kitchens just to follow this month's trend and fill up the local landfill.
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In today economic wows..people need shows like bargin block to get a designet look for cheap..everyone doesn't have 100,000 dollars to renovation of there home..is a bummer...but the property brothers are come back..i dont know why..boring shows must be in..i will be boycotting Hgtv...Egypt Sherrod show along with Izzy does it..something new..big mistake...they will get it when rating go down.
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I think we should all abandon HGTV and all the shows should be picked up on magnolia network. HgTV will not be watched in this house ever. HGTV screwed the pooch with this stupid move
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It appears to me that HGTV is more into politics than fan based tv. I think that DEI has come into play in regards as to who stays and who goes.
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I find it interesting that they cancelled shows with people of color and gay couples…. Interesting and sad! Racist much!
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It makes me so angry HGTV cancelled my favorite show!!! What can we do and why did they do that? I say to go to Magnolia network! HGTV is making very poor decisions and need to have a serious learning event!!!
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You were my favorite show!! HGTV has lost me..sad sad sad!!
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Evan, Keith and Shae, created come to life dreams where there had once been nightmares. They created with LOVE, determination, dedication, a LOT of sweat, and tears HOMES. Out of often times dilapidated and decrepit houses a vision was born 💕 Evan’s imagination matched mine at age 3 with my two friends “Vug and Keg” living in my expressive little mind. They ALMOST came inside for supper one night but backed out my Mother said because of the “menu”. I’ll betcha that Evan had an imaginary friend, and I say this with LOVE because he is so damntooten CREATIVE and thinks totally out of the proverbial box! If another network does NOT create a new “Bargain Block”
I and MILLIONS of others will be shocked.
Kindness and GOODNESS are the “fabric” of Evan, Keith, Shae and her husband on “Bargain Block”. It is what their makeup IS in everyday LIFE, they ALL truly “walk the walk” and in doing so have “given” families a chance to have a HOME, not a “house”but a HOME to build a future and what family does not deserve this 🙏💕🙏
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I think HGTV has lost their minds! They canceled the best shows what were they thinking ? Bring them back!!,
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Enjoyed your show. When they cancel Hometown I will never watch HGTV again.
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I'm pretty sure this will get wiped off, but I feel like the racist network obviously is finding it easy to get rid of the gay, black and Hispanic stars. Looks like the king, is getting what he and his cabinet want!
I thought this country was better than this, but unfortunately, IT'S NOT!!!
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Bargain Block was the only renovation show that went into struggling neighbourhoods and helped revive these neighbourhoods as seen by the locals dropping by and thanking Keith and Evan. They were saving houses that were falling apart with budgets that would equal a kitchen reno on other programs. They did so much more with so much less. Is HGTV only interested in the upper middle class? I loved following the progression in Keith and Evan's living style from season 1 to where they travelled with a shopping cart and lived in the houses that they were resurecting to where they had their own home, warehouse and store front. Best of luck in the future, Keith and Evan. Really hope to see you and your fine work picked up by some media outlet. I'll keep googling you to find out what's happening.
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My user name was meant to be bargain block fan and this fan really hopes to see Keith and Evan on some other venue. They are going to keep doing houses, so maybe do some filming and post on youtube? Comments are mentioning the Magnolia network. REALLY hope something will work out so that their MANY fans will get to see them do their thing!
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I can't help buy wonder that myself.
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Yea, they made a real difference in people's lives. Loved the reactions of people from the neighbourhoods telling them what a difference they made.
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I loved watching Bargain Block. It was the best show on HGTV (now called Home?) It had real heart. Keith, Evan and Shea have a great dynamic. Glad ot hear her darling little boy is in remission. Really hope that someone else picks up Bargain Block. Think I will drop HGTV. Keith and Evan were their stars. They don't know a good thing when they see it.
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Oops! Username was supposed to read Bargain Block Fan.
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TO KEITH& EVAN...I will miss you, will continue ff u both.
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Why did you not renew the Bargain Block , and Left Love it or List It, and I am sick of Christina and Tarak and the twins I hate that show..
It show that the TV Execs really don't care what the viewership really wants. How can we get Bargain Block back????
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Amen Donna.
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Can’t believe this great show has been cancelled. Have been anxiously awaiting news of when the new season was going to begin, when I read the show’s been cancelled. Love Keith, Evan, and Shea!!! Not only their renovation expertise, but insight into their personal lives. And little Beau is adorable! Bargain Block is such a unique concept on renovating old houses. Creating affordable housing for working families and restoring neighborhoods. Was wonderful to see a positive impact show, beyond the almighty dollar. But helping communities and families to a brighter future.
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Please bring back Bargain block. Also really love Battle on The Beach. Both have excellent ideas and such entertaining personalities.
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I am officially boycotting hgtv, until they bring you guys back
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I'm so sad to hear Bargain Block is canceled. It was HGTV's best program. What are these execs thinking. Bargain Block was innovative, genuine, clever, and funny. No other HGTV program has any of Bargain Block's creativity, not to mention the positive impact on Detroit. I'll be boycotting HGTV. I hope another network will pick you guys up
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Love Bargain Block and Married to Real Estate. Big mistake by HGTV.