Mackenzie Schmidt is the Home and Travel Editor for PEOPLE. Original Story, 1/11/2022: Home renovation shows are feel-good television, chronicling inspirational transformations many homeowners can only dream of. Last Friday, Candis and Andy Meredith's renovation series Home Work pulled from Magnolia Network after several of the homeowners who appeared on the show came forward with accusations of shoddy workmanship, doubled budgets and myriad broken promises from the couple. In unscripted television, networks typically outsource the day-to-day production of shows to third-party companies. Andy and Candis Meredith attend the 10th Annual Shorty Awards at PlayStation Theater on April 15, 2018, in New York City. They document their projects on social media, with the couple primarily focusing on renovations of older homes, as the publication reported. Jan 6 Tweet me all of your questions NOW for Allison Williams & Mike Colter! Andy and Candis Meredith have become household names in recent days, though they were already on their way to famebefore they were embroiled in a reality television scandal. She was the project manager. Both Andy and Candis served as executive producers on the show, while Candis also served as director and design producerall while managing eight or nine client renovations during Home Works several-month production period. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for Shorty Awards) Meredith made clear that she did not want to delve into specific accusations by the families, making it difficult for her to defend herself against certain statements. The show was set to make its cable premiere after Magnolia Network launched on January 5, 2022, following delays because of COVID-19. Andy and Candis Meredith respond to allegations on Instagram Following Andy's first video, Candis also shared a 25-minute long video Wednesday in which she addressed the On Friday, the couple took to Instagram to share their side of the story, posting a lengthy note in response to the homeowners who have come forward. "It sounded so wonderful. We can only say that there are two sides to every story, and while we chose not to go public with our truth, because we know how hurtful this feels, we understand that only hearing one side can paint a negative picture., The couple continued, We ask that these threats and piling on without the full story stop. As she states herself, she was prepared to pay another $6,000 allegedly, and she paid the half remaining balance for Lemco flooring from that. Thirteen episodes of Home Work debuted alongside numerous other original shows on Magnolia Network via the Discovery+ streaming service. Since the Hawleys said Candis promised a turnaround time of three weeks, they decided to live in the basement with their three children. "Our commitment now is to provide appropriate resolutions," Magnolia's president Allison Page said in a statement late Thursday. She said that she paid the company immediately once they contacted her. Andy is from Utah and was born to parents Lee and Maurine Meredith and has a sister named Jileena Meredith. Another homeowner featured on the show, Jeana Quigley, voiced her support for the Merediths after the show was canceled, acknowledging that while her renovation did take longer than expected, she felt that Candis truly wanted me to love that space, per an Instagram story posted on Friday. It's just impossible to share a full truth without hurting people.". "People with 'celebrity' status can't have power over others just because they feel like they can," Hawley echoed, adding that "the Magnolia name (as well as Chip and Jo's)" gave them "a sense of safety and security" in working with the Merediths. "We have dealt with every agency that has reached out to us," Candis said. According to Today.com, Aubry Bennion said that her kitchen didn't look the way that it was supposed to and her cabinets have latex paint on them. Like the Hawleys, work stagnated and she sometimes had difficulty contacting the Merediths. "For us to stretch that much further, we would have just been beyond a point where we could actually return and fix this and not be just hostages in our house.". We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. 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We were very upfront in the beginning that this is hard, said Candis, emphasizing that this was the first time she and her husband had taken on client projects. Her kitchen needed a renovation, and she was willing to do it on a budget. In 2005, the Higgins family featured on ABCs Extreme Makeover: Home Edition sued the network for fraud, breach of contract and infliction of emotional distress, per the Los Angeles Times, though a judge ultimately dismissed the case. Jump To Who Is Andy Meredith? The This is not the appropriate time to tell me that's what you've already (spent.) A family friend later helped them repair the home for a deep discount, but repairs still cost about $25,000. But are some of them too good to be true? Stories that were shared included complaints of incomplete or shoddy work, poor communication from Candis and Andy, ballooning budgets and greatly extended timeline. 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I've never gone over-budget on anything.'". They continued, "We will never take away their truth and how they are feeling. Within the last few days, we have learned additional information about the scope of these issues, and we have decided to remove Home Work from the Magnolia Network line up pending a review of the claims that have been made. That is simply not true.". As seen in the DIY Network series Old Home Love, Andy and Candis Meredith have a passion for saving and renovating old homes. Andy Meredith and Candis Meredith on April 15, 2018 in New York City. My wife was basically noticing something was wrong, calling Candis and saying 'Hey, I think they're doing this wrong.'". Candis has been restoring old homes since she was 21, when she purchased her Speaking to Insider, "Home Work" hosts Andy and Candis Meredith disputed claims against them. I do know that the contractor patched the ceiling, she said. Complaints have been filed with the Utah Department of Commerce's Consumer Protection Division. That is simply not true.. Keep reading to find out about the Fixer Upper scandal that almost went totally unnoticed. We told Lemco flooring over the phone of the situation, and they were aware.". The 13-episode series, which finished airing its first season in October, showed the Merediths renovating their own home, a 20,000-square-foot former schoolhouse, while also remodeling the homes of other families. "Although we acknowledge how difficult things have been for homeowners, we have always been available to discuss, and we would've been more than open to hearing how they were feeling to come to some kind of agreement," Candis said. "Within the last few days, we have learned additional information about the scope of these issues, and we have decided to remove Home Work from the Magnolia Network line up pending a review of the claims that have been made.". However, six other clients whose homes were filmed for other episodes of the show went wonderfully, Andrew said. MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) LOOKAHEAD TO THURSDAY Andy Murray tries to back up his first-round victory over Matteo Berrettini by winning again and earning a trip to the third round of the Australian Open for the first time since 2017. Teisha told TODAY that she thought the renovation might take longer, but was still comfortable staying in the basement for up to six weeks, more than double the time the Merediths initially outlined. So that meant that I took on quite a bit of the roles because it truly was my show, was my vision.. RELATED: Joanna And Chip Gaines: How Did They Amass Their Incredible Net Worth? The Merediths also acted as the producers of the show, and after putting out a casting call, they found several willing homeowners in 2019 and began multiple renovation projects. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. (Tennis)Sir Andy Murray est ternel ! Andy Richter and Sarah Thyre s 25-year marriage is officially over. "Magnolia Network is dedicated to sharing hopeful and genuine stories," the statement read. ", She concluded: "While Home Work will return to Magnolia Network, we recognize the responsibility we have to act on how we can better support not only our talent but those who put their trust in them and this brand.". That was followed by lengthy stories from Jeff and Teisha Hawley, who ended up pulling out of the show, mother-of-five Vienna Goates, who also ended her involvement with the couple, and realtor Aaron Oldham. Jeff Hawley said that the floor was put in so poorly that people have actually fallen through it. Photo: Courtesy Magnolia Network. Candis Meredith is the co-founder of Old Home Love and the co-founder and COO of Home Love Network along with her husband Andy Meredith. That was followed by lengthy stories from Jeff and Teisha Due to Covid-19-related production delays, Magnolia Network's launch was pushed back from its original October 2020 date to "early 2021," then again to a streaming-only launch in July 2021. '", RELATED: 'Fixer Upper': 10 Facts About Chip And Joanna Gaines That Have Recently Surfaced. And ultimately we genuinely just wanted them to love their homes. RELATED: Fans Believe Chip & Joanna Gaines Need To Fixer Upper Their Marriage. Looked terrific, Andy. That ultimately led to the extremely popular five-season original run of Fixer Upper on HGTV. The statement read, "Magnolia Network is aware that certain homeowners have expressed concerns about renovation projects undertaken by Candis and Andy Meredith. 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