Grammy Award-winning artist Eve returns to Philadelphia to help update the classic row house she grew up in and that her role-model mother, Julie, still calls home. Also, host Nischelle Turner takes Eve on a trip down memory lane when they visit the middle school where she formed a girl group and one of her early recording studios.
In the season premiere of SECRET CELEBRITY RENOVATION, comedian and actor Billy Gardell, star of CBS' hit comedy BOB HEARTS ABISHOLA, returns to his hometown of Pittsburgh to renovate the home of his best friend's mother, Marianne O'Connell. In an emotional tribute, Billy takes home improvement contractor "Boston Rob" Mariano to his late father's neighborhood bar, where Rob surprises Billy with a special dedication in honor of his dad.
Multi-platinum selling pop icon Debbie Gibson returns to Long Island, N.Y. to surprise her longtime friend and manager, Heather Moore, with a ranch-style home renovation. Debbie's time in Long Island becomes an emotional journey, as she visits many of the people and places from her childhood that helped shape her into the person she is today.
Olympic gold medalist ice skater Nathan Chen gifts his hometown's Salt Lake City Sports Complex a brand-new figure skater lounge area and changing room. In an emotional return to the city where his skating days began, Nathan surprises the community that impacted his life by dedicating the entire renovation to them. In a fun moment during the construction, Nathan invites show contractor "Boston Rob" to join him on the ice for some ice hockey and figure skating drills.
Tony Award Winner Annaleigh Ashford returns to her childhood home in Denver to give her recently retired mother, Holli, the home renovation of her dreams. After years of making Annaleigh's ambitions her priority, Annaleigh gets to give her mother (and father) an unforgettable gift: a brand-new living room, dining room, kitchen and TV room, equipped with an entertainment center and custom-built bar. While taking a break from renovating, Annaleigh receives an emotional surprise as well, a visit from the cast of "Ruthless," the very first show she performed in.
Ghosts actor Utkarsh Ambudkar returns home to Gaithersburg, Md., to help renovate his parents' home and create a backyard oasis (and more!) for them to enjoy with their large extended family. During his visit, Utkarsh reflects on finally being able to give back to his parents who sacrificed their own dreams to make sure he had opportunities they never did.
Grammy Award winner and reality TV personality Kandi Burruss returns home to Atlanta, Ga., to surprise her Aunt Bertha with a renovation of her home, which has served as the hub for family gatherings for decades. In a trip down memory lane, Kandi takes Nischelle to the Old Lady Gang southern eatery for a meal with some childhood friends.
Superbowl LVI Champion Aaron Donald returns home to Pittsburgh to tackle the biggest surprise of the season, by turning his childhood home into the ultimate clubhouse for his father, including a major upgrade to the home gym. While in his hometown, Nischelle takes Aaron back to high school where he is surprised by his old defensive line coach Demond Gibson.
GRAMMY nominated singer Nicole Scherzinger returns to Hawaii to gift her "Tutu and Papa", who introduced her to the world of singing and dancing, a home transformation that will make the house more spacious and accessible. After taking a paddleboarding break at the beach, Nicole takes Nischell to a big family get together.
Fresh off the heels of his return to the Dodgers starting lineup, eight-time all-star and Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Mookie Betts trades in his baseball bat for a sledgehammer as he returns to his hometown of Nashville, Tenn., to surprise his father, Willie, with a much-needed home renovation. While taking a break from the renovation, Boston Rob takes Mookie on a trip down memory lane to his old high school where Mookie reunites with his former coach and also places a friendly batting practice wager with Boston Rob, a die-hard and life-long Red Sox fan, to wear a Dodgers hat back to Boston if he can’t hit a ball at Major League speeds.