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Canadian Rules Sideline Erin and Ben Napier From Hosting Home Town Takeover

The Canada edition falls under content policies that require Canadian on-screen leads.

Overview

  • The next season of Home Town Takeover is being produced in Canada by a Canadian company, shifting primary hosting duties to local talent.
  • Erin and Ben Napier say they will appear only as guest stars and note that an unannounced Canadian husband-and-wife duo has been selected to host.
  • The hosting restriction is linked to the Online Streaming Act framework and a 2023 heritage directive instructing regulators to maximize the use of Canadian creators and crews.
  • HGTV confirms the Napiers’ flagship Home Town returns Jan. 4, 2026, with a new 16-episode Season 10.
  • Home Town: Inn This Together remains slated for 2026 despite a fire that damaged the Laurel, Mississippi hotel at the center of the series.