Keith Bynum and Evan Thomas, the beloved duo behind the hit HGTV series Bargain Block, have reignited hope among devastated fans by quietly resuming filming on a bold new project.
In a recent announcement that has sent ripples through the home renovation world, the couple confirmed they are “finishing up a new project,” signaling a triumphant return to television after a year of profound hardship and perceived betrayal.
The saga began in early 2025 when HGTV abruptly canceled Bargain Block, despite having already greenlit a fifth season. What started as a promising renewal turned into a devastating blow: the network pulled the plug, leaving the final episodes of Season 4 to air months later as a bittersweet farewell.
Bynum and Thomas, who had built their entire business model around the show’s revenue stream, watched their hard-earned empire teeter on the edge.
Their company, NINE Design + Homes, suffered a severe derailment, with months of silent anger and frustration building behind the scenes.
The pain ran deep. In raw social media posts, Bynum did not mince words, describing his encounters in the television industry as some of the “worst people” he had ever met.
The couple felt the sting of corporate indifference—after years of pouring their authenticity, creativity, and relentless work into transforming Detroit’s most dilapidated properties into dream homes for first-time buyers.
They had stuck to their values, refused to compromise their genuine selves, yet faced what many fans now see as outright injustice. The cancellation was not just a business decision; it was a personal wound, one that left loyal viewers outraged and demanding answers.
But Bynum and Thomas refused to fade away. Instead, they channeled their resentment into resolve. “Welcome to a new television network, even better than HGTV,” Bynum declared in a statement that carried the weight of long-awaited vindication.
This was no mere comeback—it was payback, a defiant declaration that they would rise above the network that turned its back on them.
Hints emerged as early as November 2025, when Evan Thomas shared an intriguing Instagram Story: Keith Bynum standing before cameras on an outdoor set, the image sparking wild speculation. Bynum reposted it with a telling caption: “Feels good to be back at it.”
Now, entering 2026 with renewed energy, the duo has confirmed they are deep into production. Fans who mourned the loss of Bargain Block‘s magic—its scrappy vision, heartfelt transformations, and unfiltered charm—are buzzing with anticipation.
Was this always the plan? Did the “betrayal” fuel something fiercer and more independent? The suspense builds: What network dared to take them in? How much bigger, bolder, and more authentic will this new venture be?
One thing is clear—the couple who turned ruins into hope is rewriting their own story. The home renovation community holds its breath, waiting for the reveal that promises not just renovation, but redemption. The drama is far from over; it’s only just beginning.
