HGTV Is Quietly Ditching Renovation Shows — It’s Starting to Look a Lot Like MTV

Once upon a time, MTV was all about music. With nearly every hour devoted to music videos, charismatic VJs, and new ways to experience favorite songs and artists, its launch was nothing short of revolutionary. The first video to air—“Video Killed the Radio Star” by The Buggles—set the tone for a cultural shift that forever changed how we consumed music. But like much in pop culture, MTV evolved. Carson Daly and Total Request Live had their moment, but that alone couldn't sustain the network. What did? A pivot to reality TV—docuseries, competitions, and youth-centered formats that spoke to the next generation. Instead of filling programming gaps with more music, MTV began leaning on Paramount-owned films to fill the void.

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By: Michael Block
Title: HGTV Is Quietly Ditching Renovation Shows — It’s Starting to Look a Lot Like MTV
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Published Date: Wed, 21 May 2025 23:48:12 GMT