What To Know
- HGTV’s newest renovation series House Shock premieres on September 22.
- In TV Insider’s first look at the premiere’s opening scene, Arielle Vandenberg explains the premise.
- Vandenberg serves as host and designer, while Steve Lewis is the contractor.
A new renovation series is coming to HGTV on September 22, and TV Insider has your exclusive first look at the opening scene, where House Shock host Arielle Vandenberg explains exactly what to expect.
“Everyone loves surprises, right? But what about a surprise renovation?” she narrates. “One suspecting homeowner is nominated by family and friends. Then me, Arielle, the designer, my friend Steve [Lewis], an ace contractor, and a team of professionals pul it off in only two days … without losing our minds.”
Since the homeowner isn’t aware of what’s happening, the crew has to “sneak in, race against the clock, try not to get caught, and find out if the surprise pays off.” Check out the full show open above.
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The official description for House Shock from HGTV says: “Sneaky loved ones will nominate unsuspecting homeowners for secret room makeovers in House Shock. Host and designer Arielle Vandenberg will team up with expert contractor and former Battle on the Beach winner Steve Lewis to help pull off surprise overhauls of spaces the recipients have dreamed of updating, whether neglected, abandoned, or just plain despised.”
Vandenberg and Lewis won’t be alone in their sneaky race to renovate, as neighbors, friends, and coworkers will help them create cover stories and distractions to keep the unsuspecting homeowners none the wiser. Of course, challenges including inclement weather, delivery delays, and issues behind the walls will threaten to derail the projects.
Vandenberg’s career took off after she began creating social media videos on Vine. She is an actress, but in recent years, has turned her focus to hosting. She was host of Love Island USA for three seasons and is now taking HGTV by storm. Vandenberg is also the creator of Rel Beauty, a clean, vegan, and cruelty-free beauty brand.
House Shock, Series Premiere, Tuesday, September 22, 9/8c, HGTV