The past week has seen some difficulties for Chip and Joanna Gaines’ new Magnolia Network. After finally debuting a few days ago in the former DIY Network spot, it was quickly met with controversy when several homeowners who’d been involved in the taping of the series, HomeworkCandis and Andy Meredith were charged with poor workmanship, misappropriating money, and other unsavoury claims. The series was canceledMagnolia Network’s January 7th, just two days after it made its television debut. Home WorkWe know why they will be returning to the channel.
Magnolia Network Puts Homework Back on TV: Why
Just last night, after Candis and Andy Meredith took to their Instagram to share what they believe to be a full accounting of their side of what happened in those disputed renovations, Magnolia Network’s president, Allison Page, gave a statement to PeopleIt is quite shocking Home WorkPage said that she will return to television and noted the reasons for her decision. Page stated:
Magnolia Network is committed to sharing genuine stories and encouraging others. We do this by trying to reach out to people with compassion, and to approach difficult situations with honesty and understanding. We are confident that there wasn’t malicious intent after speaking with homeowners, Candis Meredith, Andy Meredith, and hearing both positive and bad experiences about Home Work renovation projects. We now have a commitment to offer appropriate resolutions for anyone who has had a bad experience with Home Work. Magnolia Network will still be home to Home Work, but we acknowledge the responsibility that we have to improve our support for both our talent as well as those who place their trust in us and this brand.
Magnolia Network is claiming that all claims are being taken by the channel, according to a source close. HomeworkThe Merediths and took the allegations against them very seriously. This is why the show was removed from the network quickly.
Candis and Andy Meredith continue to deny any wrongdoing, but at least three homeowners and one real estate agent with whom the couple is based in Utah made some very serious claims after they signed up to be featured. Homework. Aubry Bennion (homeowner) and Teisha Statterfield Hawley (homeowner) shared their experiences working alongside the Merediths in their Instagram feeds. They also provided proof of their claims with photos and/or videos of work completed, receipts, email exchanges, and other documents.
Among the many claims they had against the couple were that they over-promised and under-delivered, left their homes damaged or with shoddy workmanship that left spaces incomplete or unlivable, wouldn’t respond in a timely manner to questions or complaints, allowed timelines for work to drag on, ignored initially agreed upon budget constraints, and also misappropriated client funds.
Andy Meredith, Candis, and Andy Meredith stated clearly in many of their posts regarding the reports that they did not have any ill intent when working with homeowners. Magnolia Network seems to believe them. As the channel continues to look into the claims and see how they can help correct any wrongs done, we’ll see whether or not Home WorkMakes it past Season 1.