EXCLUSIVE: 'Ugliest House in America' Host Retta Lifts the Lid on 'Scary' and 'Distressing' Parts of Filming Hit HGTV Show
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EXCLUSIVE: 'Ugliest House in America' Host Retta Lifts the Lid on 'Scary' and 'Distressing' Parts of Filming Hit HGTV Show
"Let me tell you something, some of these places, I'm like: 'Do they even get cable out here? And Wi-Fi? How do they even know about this show?'}"
"Sometimes we have to do a caravan drive, where everybody's together, because we don't want anybody to get lost."
"It's only a day; but still, to have zero connection for the day is scary."
"We do enjoy a little town. Nothing makes me smile harder than a do..."
Retta, the host of HGTV's 'Ugliest House in America,' shares her experiences filming the show, highlighting the shocking and eerie nature of some properties. Over her three-year tenure, she has encountered disturbing and remote locations while searching for the most unattractive homes worthy of a $150,000 renovation. This adventurous journey can be daunting, often leaving her and the crew off-grid, with limited access to basic amenities. However, these trips also unveil charming and unexpected aspects of small towns, making the challenges worthwhile.
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