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Bobby Berk Says John Cena Handpicked Him to Host HGTV’s ‘Junk or Jackpot?’

Cena conceived the collectors-meet-renovation format, according to Berk.

Overview

  • The six-episode series is expected to debut in late 2025 on HGTV and HBO Max after filming began in late July.
  • Each episode follows Berk as homeowners decide whether to sell prized collections to fund home upgrades, spanning items from superhero figurines to rare puppets and dolls.
  • Berk says the show highlights how sprawling collections can strain relationships and personal well-being.
  • He cited surprising valuations during filming, including comic books worth around $60,000 discovered on a shelf.
  • HGTV is positioning the show within a 2025–26 slate expansion totaling more than 100 episodes of new and returning series, per the network.