SHOCKING: HGTV Quietly Cancels Down Home Fab as Insiders Say “We Had to Make a Call”
HGTV has quietly pulled the plug on Down Home Fab, leaving fans stunned after the network made no formal announcement about the show’s future. According to multiple insiders, the decision came after internal discussions concluded that “we had to make a call,” as the series’ most recent conclusion landed with unexpected weight behind the scenes.
Hosted by Chelsea DeBoer and Cole DeBoer, Down Home Fab followed the couple as they transformed homes in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, blending modern design with small-town roots. While the show built a loyal fanbase and strong social media engagement, sources say ratings performance, production costs, and long-term brand alignment were all factors in the final decision.
What surprised many viewers most was the silence. HGTV did not issue a press release or farewell statement, and the show was simply removed from active development schedules. One insider described the atmosphere as “somber but decisive,” adding that the final episodes were viewed internally as a natural stopping point rather than a cliffhanger.
Fans quickly took to social media, questioning why a show with steady viewership and recognizable hosts would end so abruptly. Some speculate the network is shifting its strategy toward fewer personality-driven renovations, while others believe the decision reflects broader changes in HGTV’s programming direction amid rising production expenses.
As of now, neither HGTV nor the DeBoers have publicly commented on the cancellation. For viewers, the quiet ending has only amplified the shock — turning what seemed like a routine season wrap into one of the most unexpectedly silent exits in recent HGTV history.
