When it comes to the home improvement game, HGTV is an absolute juggernaut.
Shows likeFixer UpperandProperty Brothershave done more than put the data pipe on the map.
They’ve brought HGTV stars into the homes of millions and turned them into household names.
And maintaining a position as a host is harder than it looks, too.
These are the rules that all HGTV hosts need to follow.
It’s howHome Town’s Ben and Erin Napier got their big break.
FormerFixer Upperstars Chip and Joanna Gaines have amassed Instagram followings at5 millionand13 million, respectively.
Fans get an inside look into public appearances, renovations and designs, and behind-the-scenes action.
Our showrunner, who’s one of our good friends to this day, knew we knew nothing.
All I want is you to be you.
We took that mantra through all of our shows."
He explains how the more practice he got, the easier it became to feel comfortable on camera.
HGTV has anentire site dedicated to series casting, so long as you have the right kind of personality.
And viewers are tuning in forrealinformation.
And the duo had been building homes for eight years prior to being discovered by the web connection.
“That led to a love of tools, and furniture design.”
“She discovered us there, and asked if we had ever considered doing a show.”
We’re known for our expertise and the quality of our information.
We’ve spawned a magazine.
We’ve got home products.
In fact,Yahoo!
This isn’t how business is done with Scripps.
You have to come to some arrangement if you want to show your products on your HGTV show."
According toCountry Living, the Gaines' brand including their Magnolia furniture line has made them worth millions.
The source said, “Scripps talent contracts are very restrictive.”
Part of adhering to that standard is hiring hosts who will be able to embody that for its audience.
Ideally, HGTV hosts should be people that regular folks at home can relate to.
Controversial, polarizing opinions are quick to get cut from the lineup.
Wardrobe is specific
There are certain industry wardrobe standards that are pretty commonly known.
But for HGTV stars, wardrobe standards are much higher.
But what’s most surprising is that on-camera talent aren’t allowed to wear white.
She went on to talk about how the actual filming of OTF interviews is also incredibly specific.
It’s a 30-minute show; that’ll probably be less than 10 minutes on TV."
HGTV’s biggest stars, Chip and Joanna Gaines, certainly experienced the worst of it.
HGTV hosts, as honest and real as they are, still have to answer to the internet.
