10 Families Resold Their Homes for Profit They were even temporarily removed from their home while the parents were investigated. However, it was then discovered by medical professionals that not only did the girls not have the disease but they were actually victims of medical child abuse. After being selected for the show and receiving a newly remolded home with an improved filtrations system, the family later decided to sell their home due to increased costs. Such was the case with the Cerda Family who claimed that their two young daughters were gravely ill due to mold in their home. Sadly, some families with real needs were passed over for other that faked their actual hardships. Some finalists included families with special needs, medical illnesses, or facing tough financial times. ABC aimed to highlight families that had some significant challenge in their lives so this new home truly benefit them. Though anyone could apply to be featured on the show, the application process itself was perceived as too challenging for some families. 13 One Family Kicked Their 5 Children Out of Their New Home
Though winners were grateful for their new homes, many were placed in greater financial hardship than before the show “helped” them. In their article, the Dickinson family shared that “their electric bill was around $200 before the makeover now, in a good month, it’s about $450, and it often ranges between $500 and $600.”Īdditional contestants saw bills that rose up to $1200. Home Edition winner India Dickinson was a victim of increased monthly bills due to her new 4,000 square-foot home. These new mansions came with hefty price tags that included inflated utility bills and high maintenance need. While these elaborate ideas looked amazing in the blueprints, these real-life mansions created additional burdens for many families. Each house was tailored to the needs of the families and included special touches based on their individual personalities.
One of the many promises of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition was the chance for a deserving family to get not only the home of their dreams but one that suited their current situation. 14 Most of the renovated homes actually cost the families more Although the concept of “family” should be at the heart of these programs, profits were still more important than the finalists. These details were revealed in an uncovered memo by an NBC executive in 2006. They want to find an extraordinary mom or dad who's diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease.” They want to find a child with a rare condition that causes rapid aging and death. As highlighted by, “According to the Smoking Gun, Extreme Makeover has a secret wish lists of victims the show's trying to hunt down: They want to find a family who has multiple children with Down Syndrome. They even took a particular interest in specific ailments and diseases. Although charity was at the heart of the show, so was viewership and good ratings.īecause of this ultimate goal, the producers of the show would seek out the worst case scenarios amount the submissions they received every month. Each show would pull at the heartstrings of millions of Americans as they watched a deserving family get a new start. The primary focus of each episode was to help a struggling family in need make a change for a better life. 15 ABC Sought Out the Saddest Families To Boost Ratings Also, years after the show's cancellation in 2012, some families have found their new homes to be true nightmares and have been forced to give them up.Īlthough viewers were provided with nine seasons of joy, these families have seen years of inflated utility bills, upside down mortgages, and, occasionally, a broken home.įrom overly lavish makeovers to broken families and lawsuits, here are 15 Dark Secrets From Extreme Home Makeover You Had No Idea About. Since this was a “reality” based show, many aspects of the show were altered and manipulated to provide the best possible outcomes. However, behind the happy endings lies some dark secrets that some fans never knew about the show. ABC proudly promoted the show for its wholesome entertainment value and heartwarming tales. Led by former Trading Spaces star Ty Pennington, the team would work diligently through the night for seven days to create a well-crafted and beautiful house. Whether the families were stressed by low income, health issues, or other unforeseeable circumstances, the cast and crew would do their best to provide improvements that would benefit them the long run. For over nine years, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition reached out to families in need and provided a renovated home for them.
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