Fans Are Emotional Over Hilary Farrs Love It or List It Departure

Publish date: 2024-05-06

The longtime co-host of HGTV’s Love It or List It, Hilary Farr, made her departure from the show after 19 seasons earlier in December. This decision is said to have been made in response to her recent battle with breast cancer.

The celebrity is currently in remission, but she claims the experience made her think about how she was spending her time and that the show was no longer inspiring her creativity. 

In a People interview, Farr revealed that even the reality show’s cast was initially surprised by her choice, particularly co-host and realtor David Visentin, who assumed she was kidding.

It’s also safe to say that even the program’s most ardent supporters were caught off guard.

After the news broke, Farr shared a photo to her Instagram account, and fans, including other HGTV stars, quickly left comments sharing their opinions on the circumstances.

You’ve heard the proverb “If not now, when?” That is all there is to it. I have been performing in the show for many years, and I truly enjoy it. However, filming the final season—which we completed in Canada—just felt too labor-intensive. It was really stale.

The show is incredibly formulaic. You’re correct—there is a common structure among the more than 250 episodes you’ve produced.

Even that has to grow stale after a while. I suppose there are various off-screen challenges with materials, locations, and homes.

Teasing New Creative Ventures After the Show

Farr mentioned in the first interview that she would be looking into other creative endeavors. She also hinted at this in her Instagram post, urging fans and followers to “stay tuned” for her upcoming plans.

Christina Hall, an HGTV star, expressed her support for Farr by commenting, “Can’t wait to see what’s next.”

Visentin was sure to weigh in as well, writing, “I’ll be calling you frequently to help ease your ‘David withdrawal.'” Please don’t thank me. Friends do it that way. We shall miss you! Many congratulations.” No, you’re crying, not us!

In the comment section, fans have also shared their affection for Farr as well as their conflicted feelings of sadness over her leaving the show to pursue a different endeavor. “It was a great show. One person wrote, “I will miss the banter between you and David.”

Another person said, “Noooooo it’s my favorite show on HGTV and that’s saying something because I’m an HGTV addict,” indicating that others are already deeply affected by the loss. 

Users on Facebook are also responding to the news as a result of the outpouring of emotions on social media.

Fans generally reach the same conclusion in the comments section of the House Beautiful post announcing the news: the show won’t be the same without the sibling-like banter between Farr and Visentin. 

“You are a regular in our home and will be missed.” “This is sad news; I love the show, her work, and her interactions with co-star David,” said an additional person. I hope your future endeavors are filled with success.”

Similar thoughts can be found in the comment section, where a lot of people emphasize how the two hosts’ evident love and friendship made the video a household favorite.

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