Acouple of weeks ago I told you that Ahmed Hassan had been replaced by new host Matt Blashaw on Yard Crashers, the DIY Network show that he made popular. Unhappy viewers continue to leave comments on that post, and most conclude with statements like, “Until Ahmed is back, I won’t be watching!”
I just heard from Ahmed’s manager Kelley Nayo, who said:
“Thank you for blogging about Ahmed’s departure from Yard Crashers earlier this month. I think your blog summed up the feelings of many viewers and we are grateful for your voice. The outpouring of love from the fans has been amazing.
“One of the fans was so displeased that she started a petition at change.org. If you want to join the movement, please do and spread the word.
“While we we have no idea about the effectiveness of such a petition, we do appreciate each signature as it sends a clear message to the network about Ahmed’s popularity. Often times, decisions are made in a vacuum. Thanks so much and please keep voicing your opinion – the power of social media is unprecedented.”
On his Facebook page, Ahmed thanked his fans for their support and made it clear that it’s appreciated:
You all are so amazing! Winnie Cheung started a petition at Change.org asking DIY Network to bring me back to Yard Crashers and over 400 of you have signed it! That’s a lot of love! Thanks for the good vibes!
I assume this means he’d be willing to return to the show if the powers that be offer it. Obviously, we don’t know the whole story since the network has remained mum about the decision, but for a lot of viewers, Ahmed is the show, and not the same without him.
Click here to sign the petition if you want to see him back on TV.
P.S. You can read my original post about his departure and all of the outraged comments about it here: Ahmed Hassan Replaced by New Host.
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Bring Ahmed back. The new guy stinks!!
Yard crashes new host is awful bring Ahmed back
Please bring Ahmed back the show is not the same.
Please bring Ahmed back….He’s the real deal..
YOU NEED A R EPLACEMENT FOR MATT ON YARD CRASHERS-IT REALLY STINKS.GET A NEW SHOW
Please help! I am the father of a great 17 yr old boy who will b graduating this June. Cant afford much due to the passed economic set back, I do have a back yard that could use a fixing which I was in the process of doing when I fell off of a tree and broke my heel. My son wants to have a graduation party back there but I don’t have the finances to get it nice I’m ashamed of it rite now. I watch ur show and i am a fan. Thanks Blas Heredia Austin Texas. Peace y’all.
Ps. Please get Ahmed back! Geez he was the show.
Bring Ahmed back!
Hi, I was so disappointed to hear that mr. Hassan was no longer on the show. I was looking forward to see him in the Ft. Hood area sometime i need a makeover
Please bring him back.
Thank you for creating this website and online petition to bring Ahmed back. I’ve stopped watching the show since he’s been replaced. Its just not the same anymore.
I am very disappointing that Mr, Hassan is no longer doing Yard Crashers i totally stop watching the show, you people dont think about the viewers that selfishness i love the hard work that Mr Hassan bring to us and just replace him like that without no explanation. Well am i sorry because alot of your viewers including me stop watching the show, do better than that.
Ahmed needs to be brought back with a raise. I used to be a faithful viewer for landscape ideas and entertainment the show provided. Now the show is just boring. Matt is a good sidekick but not a star.
Please bring back Ahmed, he is terrific.
Bring Ahmed back, he was the show. I don’t watch with the new guy
Bring Ahmed back he is the show, we do not watch with new host
Please bring Ahmed back!
We need amahard back
Put the person who was hosting the showis crime shame now theshow sucks bad thats right justtelling the truth
Please bring back Ahmed. He is the best. The show has gone down hill. I know longer watch it
Bring back the best, Ahmed!
bring back ahmed he has great ideas that the world needs to see
Ahmed is the one who makes this show, please bring him back, we learn so much from Ahmed, pleeeeze bring him back…He is the only reason I watched the show.
I won’t watch it now. I loved Ahmed he made the show.
I lovvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvved Ahmed i will not support the new host of yard crashers because Ahmed was the originator of the show. And i liked his personality better.
Ahmed will be missed, but he should be able to follow his dream. If there is a way to get him back, I’m all for it. In the meantime, I am looking forward to a new series with him as host. Chip Carlson
My husband and I love watching yard crashes, please bring Ahmed back. It won’t be the same without him, he made the show fun to watch.
I quit watching the show
Bring Ahmed back! Viewers have spoken! If ratings are really that important, then let him represent!
I love Yard Crashers but its not the same without Ahmed Hassan. Please bring him back.
Bladshaw is good–but Ahmed is all around great—his character and personality is the movtivation behind my husband and I watching the show for the last three years! Doesn’t have to be Yard Crashers show…
Bring Ahmed back– please
please bring ahmed back,l am still waiting for him to come to hampton, va to crash my badly needed yard!
Bring Ahmed back immediately and send him out here to San Antonio so my wife and I can catch him for our own Yard Crash! Get Ahmed back on Yard Crashers!
Please bring him back! The new guy is ok but…personality fun, exciting and BEAUTIFUL! Ahmed please come to Raleigh, NC! I need you and I’ll PAY!
Bring him back. Please……
Ahmad needs to come back and not in repeats!!!!!
Please bring him back his ideas are beyond what we dream our yards to be like. Mine is no exception, of course I need a miracle and would love to have my yard crashed…we have 4 dogs, I love to cook and entertain and need a quiet place to pray and meditate outside in my back yard. Its very inspirational to see what the yard crasher do on your show. We don’t have the funds to do what our dreams would be but would welcome a yard crash here in Linda Vista, CA
Amed: your a very talented person. he needs to stay. be real.give him back to the
people,we need his skills. we watching.
Simply, If it’s not broke why try to fix it. Ahmed was a great host, we miss him bring him back. Your new host is not bad he seems like a nice guy but why the change. Just bring Ahmed back. Thanks
What in the word was y’all thinking? When you have a good thing don’t go changing it or replacing it and think it will do better . Ahmed is the yard crashed show please do the right thing and bring him back.
Please return Ahmed to his rightful place ,Yard Crashers.thank you
Please bring Ahmed back….you lost a viewer.
Come To TEXAS!!! Get Ahmed to sponsor and choose a new landscaper here!!! Challenge galore and/or use the new host too?
Texas needs a lot of help with their front and back yards perhaps a New Show and Ahmed could be the host/judge????
Come on – think he is a consultant and what a way to bring him back!!! I would and thought I might have the opportunity to work with him one day (in some capacity – he has such insight and ENERGY!!!)
My wife and I love watching Amhed on Yard Crashers. Bring him back, and send him to Tennessee!!! He would love the Great Smoky Mountains!
Bring Ahmed Hassan back, would love for him to do my yard, he was the show…….
He is good and bring him back . I wanted him to come to hillboro or.to do my yard.so you guys now have to come if he can’t . So bring your a game
I love for him to come back. Ahmed is why I stared watching DYI
ALL OF MY FAMILY AND LOTS OF FRIENDS LOVED HIS SHOW AND DO NOT WATCH IT ANY MORE……PLEASE LET US ALL SEE WHAT NEW STUFF HE HAS LEFT IN HIM??
Where is Ahmed???? When it is not broke don’t fix it!!!! I just turned my TV to another station. My Saturdays will no longer include Yard Crashers. Good bye stupid producers!!!!
I am very disappointed with HGTV. You people need to get it together. Bring back Ahmed or let us all know where his new show is…….
Fire the person who fired Ahmed……then bring Ahmed back !!! This new guy sucks!!!! His head is too big. I keep waiting for him to fall over due to his huge head….very distracting…
Bring Ahmed back!!!!
Please bring back Ahmed Hassan. We miss him thank you
WE WANT AHMED BACK ON YARD CRASHERS !!!!
AHMED , HAS GOOD APPROACH TO THE PEOPLE AND VERY FRIENDLY …..A PEOPLE PERSON !!!!!
ROSE
I am so sorry to see Ahmed go.
Please bring him back. He has such an infectious smile and warm personality. Matt is barely ok. Sorry Matt, you’re just not Ahmed.
It seems like Matt is someone’s brother in law who needed work, so they decided to boot Ahmed. Just make another show for the new guy and bring Ahmed back.
See it’s really simple. Turn our frowns upside down.
In my opinion Matt is o.k. but that’s it. His designs aren’t as attractive, as functional or inspiring as Ahmed’s. I also like Ahmed’s personality better. I was getting tired of taping shows with Ahmed’s picture as the host with the hopes I’d get surprised on an episode and actually see him hosting. So I decided to check the net and see what was going on. If Matt is going to be the permanent host I’ll just have to permanently stop watching.
First Sandra,then Ahmed what’s next Hgtv, Hilary and David. Please bring the greats back.These shows aren’t the same without our shinning stars. I no longer watch property virgins and yard crashers. It’s a shame, I ooked forward to these show
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