Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Mike Holmes to Host "Home Free" New Reality TV Series on Fox Network

Back in November of last year, Mike was in Los Angeles being courted by TV executives. He couldn't say exactly what he was up to, but he assured his fans that whatever it was, it was "big" and asked his fans to wish him good luck (See What's Mike Up To? Rumors and Speculations... for more information). As it turns out, "big" just doesn't seem like the appropriate word to describe Mike's most recent activities. It was announced today by both Fox Broadcasting and Mike Holmes that Mike is slated to host his very own prime time reality series this summer. The show entitled Home Free features couples competing to win their dream home by renovating a dilapidated home every week under the supervision of Mike. The catch? The couples will have to live in the homes 24/7 as they are renovated, meaning the better they do at the challenges Mike throws at them, the more comfortably they live. Home Free is set to air Wednesday nights at 9/8C starting July 22 on Fox. As most fans are aware, Mike Holmes is no stranger to reality show series. Besides Holmes on Homes, Holmes Inspection, and Holmes Makes It Right, which are sort of reality series, Mike has been a host judge on Canada's Handyman Challenge and its across-the-border sister spin-off All American Handyman. Although successful in their own rights, these HGTV and DIY Network series are small bananas compared to prime time on a major TV network. A show like this will undoubtedly expose Mike to a whole new and potentially much larger audience than anything he's ever done! It's a fantastic opportunity for him to spread his message far and wide and gain some much needed support for the trades.

From Fox.com:

ALL-NEW COMPETITION SERIES “HOME FREE”

BREAKS GROUND WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, ON FOX

Host Mike Holmes to Award the Winning Couple a Dream Home

FOX has ordered HOME FREE, a new competition series that will feature never-before-seen twists and plenty of surprises, as couples vie to win their dream home. From Relativity Television and executive producer Tom Forman (“Extreme Makeover: Home Edition”), and hosted by famed professional contractor Mike Holmes (“Holmes on Homes®”), the eight-episode unscripted series breaks ground Wednesday, July 22 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

“HOME FREE is a ‘renovation’ of the home makeover genre and FOX is, without question, the right network to partner with,” said Tom Forman, CEO of Relativity Television. “We’re thrilled to have host Mike Holmes, the most legit name in renovation. He’s going to inspire our contestants, but also push them to the limit...and that’s a great thing. I’ve done some big shows, but this is the biggest, complete with all sorts of twists and turns you’ll have to watch to believe. We can’t wait to get renovating.”

“A home is way more than brick and mortar. So being part of this new series and partnering with FOX is truly exciting for me,” said Holmes. “I’m ready to break ground with these couples. It’s going to be a lot of sweat and tears but I promise you, all worth it in the end...trust me on this.”

On HOME FREE, nine deserving couples are challenged to revive one run-down home every week. During each episode, Holmes will present the couples with tasks designed to test and challenge the skills of these do-it-yourself enthusiasts. Holmes will be with the competitors every step of the way – picking apart their work and demanding they meet his high standards, while also sharing his expertise and guidance to help them reach new heights. But in a surprise twist, when the work is done for the day, the couples don’t have far to travel to get home…because not only must they work together to restore the home, they must all live together in the same dilapidated home 24/7. The more they accomplish, the better they sleep at night.

Each week, the couples with the best work will move forward in the competition, while the couple who didn’t perform up to code will face elimination. Eliminations will continue each week, until only two couples remain, who will fight to the finish to win their ultimate dream home.

Holmes is a professional contractor and the host and creator of the hit TV series “Holmes on Homes®,” “Holmes Inspection” and “Holmes Makes It Right.” After working in the building and renovation industry for more than 20 years, Holmes was asked to develop and host his own television series, “Holmes on Homes®,” which became an international success and broke ratings records, solidifying his career in television. With more than 30 years’ experience as a licensed contractor, Holmes has been able to use television as a tool to educate homeowners on how to manage a renovation; what to look for in contractors; the right products for the right job; proper home repair and maintenance; and their rights as homeowners.

HOME FREE is produced by Relativity Television and executive-produced by Tom Forman, George Verschoor, Trice Bartow, Brad Bishop, Andrew Marcus and Mike Holmes. The series will be distributed internationally by ELECTUS.

About Relativity Television

Relativity Television is one of the largest suppliers of television programming in the United States. Since its inception in 2008, Relativity Television has produced more than 1,000 hours of programming for more than 55 networks, including NBC, MTV, Showtime, A&E, Discovery Channel, Food Network and Disney Channel. In 2014, Relativity Television produced 45 series/specials, including ”Catfish: The TV Show” (MTV), “The Great Food Truck Race” (Food Network), “The American Bible Challenge” (Game Show Network) and ”All About Sex” (TLC).

7 comments:

  1. While I wish Mike Holmes all the best, I hope this does not mean the end of his "Make It Right" show and efforts. I've watched his programs for about 10 years, and enjoy them. The best part is how many times he brings significant change to peoples lives. In particular there were 3 instances helping physically challenged children, which I thought was wonderful. Once again all the best to Mike and his crew.

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  2. Happy to see you are returning to the TV for a new show. I will be watching. I enjoy the remodeling shows, and hope you will start doing more of those shows.
    Signed A REALLY BIG FAN

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  3. I would die a happy old lady if I could have Mike Holmes fix up my very old home or build me a dream barn for my horses!! Everything is first class and has all the new gadgets that would help me since I'm disabled. I love the shows where you have helped people like me,since we're all on a limited budget. I'm looking forward to seeing you on the new show!!

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  4. How do you get on a show like this? I worked hard all my life and because of someone not paying attention I was in a very serious car accident. I lost my job where I was bringing home $1300.00 a week and therefore lost everything I had worked for as a single mother. I worked and put my daughter through college.I am willing to work hard to win a home that I could call mine.Just tell me how to get the chance. kathyhamby2002@yahoo.com

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  5. We need Mike Holmes...trying to find out where I can send a letter that just might reach him, really, that he would read...can anybody give me an address. We are a family of 8, in need of some major "Make it Right" attitude! Like many others, we are in over our head, and the contractor we had died of cancer...now our house is partially exposed to the elements with no finished outside exterior. I worry about it with the fall and winter coming on.

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  6. Looking to see how my family and I can be on the home free show. We are a family of 5 but my husband and oldest child are both Visually Impaired. Every place we have lived said they were handicapped available but none of them have been. If I can get any information on this please let me know. Thank you in advance for reading this.

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  7. Looking to see if my family and I could be on the Home Free TV show. We are a family of 5 and my husband and oldest son are Visually Impaired. All of the places we have lived said they were handicapped accessible but they have not been. Please help my family and I. Thank you in advance for reading my post. bernielover01@hotmail.com

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