- Jonathan Knight is a familiar face on HGTV, thanks to Farmhouse Fixer and Rock the Block.
- Now, the New Kids on the Block star is returning with a new series.
- It’s a twist on a popular franchise for the network.
Jonathan Knight is returning to HGTV with an all-new series, and it's probably not what fans would expect from the farmhouse enthusiast.
The New Kids on the Block frontman is a familiar face on the network, from his popular series Farmhouse Fixerto the Camp Revamp spinoff to Rock the Block. Farmhouse Fixer was canceled in June, along with several fan-favorite shows. At the time, Jon told Country Living that he was taking a break from filming to put all of his energy into his Las Vegas residency.
But he reassured fans that he’d be back. He said that he was interested in bringing his passion for gardening back to the network. “I've always urged the people at HGTV to bring the garden aspect back to HGTV,” he said. “They say the garden shows don't do well, but I think if there was a really good one, it would do well. People nowadays don't garden like they used to, but I have a few ideas I'm pitching that will be more farm-based, so we'll see where that goes.”
Instead, Jon is reviving the Crashers format. HGTV previously aired Kitchen Crashers, Yard Crashers, Bath Crashers, and Room Crashers. In the new show, Jon will ambush homeowners for a 72-hour surprise renovation. The renovation comes with three major rules: it starts immediately; the homeowners have no say in the design; and they must leave their homes for the duration of the transformation.
Jon says, “Everyone has that one space that really needs work. But they have no time, no money and no idea where to start—and that’s where I come in. I love a challenge and especially one that’s going to change someone’s life in 72 hours.”
The 13-episode season of Crashers kicks off on June 8 on HGTV and will be available to stream on HBO Max.
Katie Bowlby is Digital Director at Country Living, where she covers pop culture news including country music, Yellowstone, and all things HGTV, plus gift guides and product reviews. She has been with Country Living for more than 11 years. Before that, she worked for Southern Living. The Indiana University grad also stitches up the cross-stitch pattern for every issue of the magazine.
