HGTV and the DIY Network should never underestimate the loyalty of their viewers to their favorite hosts.
After Suzanne Whang mysteriously disappeared from “House Hunters,” the outcry was deafening.
Then they made the mistake of quietly removing Sandra Rinomato from “Property Virgins” without any explanation.
Now another popular host has been replaced.
What Happened to Ahmed Hassan?
Hundreds of you have been searching my site for Ahmed Hassan and the phrase “Yard Crashers canceled?”
Well, the show will go on, but without him.
Licensed contractor Matt Blashaw has been announced as the new host:
Ahmed posted a statement on his Facebook page:
Last night my business manager and friend Kelley Nayo told me that it was time to say something. So here it is.
I sooooooo love my fans.
Thank you all for supporting my individuality and authentic character.
You have made me more confident and more audacious than I ever was to begin with.
I chose to become a professional landscaper at the age of 19. Almost 20 years later, I am adored by fans around the world.
I will always stay true to the creative spirit within.
I will always choose integrity over what’s popular, lucrative or trendy.
I will continue to educate, entertain and feature you wonderful characters that make this life such a wonderful experience.
2012 will be a time to parent and enjoy my 3 kids, reconcile with my wife of 18yrs, rebuild “Ahmad Hassan Landscape Services (AHLS), build, tweak and perfect my website and travel the country doing trade and home shows where I can connect and share love and laughs with my fans. I’m planning for my next television adventure.
If you thought Yard Crashers was great, just you wait…
He remains host in the “classic episodes” that will continue to air (read: repeats) and has a few more episodes taped that we haven’t seen yet, but Matt will be the new face of the show from here on out.
My guess is that the networks don’t want to draw a lot of attention to the fact that a certain host has left because they want to continue airing the old ones alongside the new.
If they maintain that there are two hosts of the show, as they do on their websites, then maybe those older episodes won’t look as dated.
I love Ahmad…no I won’t watch it without him. He is the show. I tried to watch Property Virgins after Sandra left. It is just not the same. HGTV has been missing the mark for quite a few years, now.
I agree…these folks NEED to SWALLOW THEIR PRIDE or WHATEVER and BRING HIM BACK. I LOVED THIS SHOW< I WILL NOT WATCH AS LONG AS HE IS NOT ON..
Wow. He sounds so humble.
Not sure if you are being sarcastic as that statement is not a good representation of humility at all. The man is “bordering” on (not really–he is fully in) arrogance (“adored” by fans all over the world? really Ahmed?!) HOWEVER, unlike other men (and women) who are arrogant for NO DISCERNABLE REASON (as in they don’t apport anything benign nor helpful to the world), he has a reason to be arrogant (or self assured as some would say). If he wants to be real, he should just state the reason for his firing and let the chips fall as they may.
Well, dang it! I think HGTV must be going through a mid-life crisis…they’ve made some wacky decisions, lately. I thought Ahmed and Sandra were perfect hosts. I’ll have to think about this…
I cannot watch this Matt guy.. he seems to know what he’s doing, but he blatantly over acts and hams it up too much.. just not natural or easy going. Plus, he’s not even a landscape designer, he’s a GC. So, he’ll build lots of structures, but someone else will be doing the design. Its a net loss for DIY network.
I wonder why they’ve made so many changes.
Love Ahmed! ………HGTV has continually disappointed me in the past few years. They seem to have gotten away from their original format. I thought the channel was all about learning to take care of and improve our homes and gardens. I know DIY is supposed to do some of these things but I think its missing the mark also. The unrealistic portrayal of purchasing homes and fake staging goes the way of so called “reality tv” which drives me nuts. I miss shows like if Walls Could talk and Matt and Sherry. I want info and not just entertainment.
I agree Lisa, If Walls Could Talk was a great show. Give us something interesting not flashy – I don’t live in NY or LA, I want something that is more real (for most of us).
I miss that show too! Do you remember, “Help around the House”? It was a great show, with a great host, Henry, that featured simple home repairs, well, simple for some, not me! Or “Designing for the Sexes” with host Michael, or “Before and After” my favorite show, or what was that other show with Pat and Jody, hmmm? HGTV has no loyalty with it’s talent.
I must say I love this blog though!!!
Thanks, Angela! 🙂
Oh, I agree with Lisa. I love Ahmed and miss him. Regarding HGTV – they have gone down hill for a number of years. I loved all the old shows (Carol, Kitty, Matt and Sherry). My favorite was Decorating Cents. Now, I miss that one – thank god I taped most of them.
good blog
Well, I think people has to move on. Like Sandra, Simon, etc. But I really loved her on the show and I don’t think the new host had the same charisma, though HGTV tried to find someone with the same exterior characteristics.
I hope Sandra’s show come to US.
I am a Huge fan of Ahmad. It was yard crashers that got me hooked on the crashers shows to start with. I don’t like any of the new crop of shows. They seem too forced (room crashers etc) yard/house/bath crashers are my fave with Yard at the top. I am not interested in seeing it without Ahmad. I am stubborn and refuse to even give it a chance. Sorry for the new guy, it’s not necessarily his fault.
HGTV used to be my Saturday morning fix. I find myself watching less and less of it each year. The few shows I actually do like they tend to cancel or change. I loved Ahmed and had this hope to one day see him at my local Lowe’s to beg him to crash my yard. I will miss him on hgtv and wish him the best.
Big Bummer!
I most definitely will NOT watch Yard Crashers without Ahmed!!! Out of all the “crasher” shows, his was by far my favorite and it was my favorite because of his personality, passion and design. Without that, what is the purpose of watching. It’ll just be another home improvement show.
Most garden purchases are women. Over 95% of the checks written to me for designing or installing landscapes are women.
Garden & Be Well, XO Tara
I won’t be watching.
I will not watch either Yard Crashers or Property Virgins, maybe I will just stop watching HGTV altogether, the replacements are not the same.
Too bad there are no garden shows by women for women.
Love the blog 5th And State. She’s designing gardens women want also. Recreating Eden, she too, beautiful gardens & & & &
When a woman reaches 50 she’s done her duty to kids, husband, etc. She’s ready to write serious checks for her garden.
Power outage a few minutes ago….hence double note!
I am so sorry to lose Ahmed as I thought him a delight! This is hard both on him and the new fellow bought in to replace a well liked popular personality. Hope HGTV will create another spot for Ahmed. We all got to know him and grew a bit in the experience. I liked some of his projects way better than others but always enjoyed the way he approached the spaces and even the occasional honesty of a switched direction when the idea clearly was not going to meet the expectation! Fkexibility and adaptability is important to understand in DIY.
I stopped watching HGTV altogether, especially when I changed service providers. It seemed they only offered a few shows, which I had no interest in. I’ve never watched Property Virgins or Yard Crashers, although at least one of those was offered by my service providers. I despised House Hunters (not the host)–I think mostly because it always sounded like the people were deplorable whiners. There used to be a show called, Curb Appeal and a Landscapers’ Challenge, which I enjoyed. I don’t know if those shows were cancelled or not or if it is just my stupid service provider. Well, that is why I stopped watching those shows, because they were either cancelled or not offered. Same for some of the others too.
This weekend I saw a promo for Yard Crashers and said if they replaced Ahmed I will never watch again and lo and behold that is exactly what the brilliant minds at HGTV decided to do. Well I certainly won’t be watching this new host. I’m sure he’s a perfectly nice person but this to me is ridiculous.
Good luck to Ahmed and what I know will be a exceptionally successful future (thanks for posting his FB statement).
Stupid HGTV – just Stupid!
I’d have to agree… HGTV has let me down over the last couple of years. The shows that I loved ten years ago are no longer on, and if they are, I can’t find them because they are on at obcsure times.
The turn-over rate for hosts lately is distressing for the viewers, obviously. We are creatures of habit – we like stability. Change is hard on us!
I have never watched Yard Crashers, but I understand viewers’ disappointment; HGTV could at least acknowledge when they replace someone…I still misss Suzanne Whang, even though I secretly coveted her job 🙂
One of the few shows I did watch, Ahmed did a great job. No offense to Matt Blashaw but his bio mentions nothing about experience in gardening or landscaping- how did he get picked as the new host??
The only reason I watch House Crasher and Bath Crasher is because of Yard Crasher. I will continue to watch them but doubt if I watch Yard Crasher without Ahmed.
What I want to know is why does Matt host so many shows?
Ahmed was the very reason I watched the show. You got to see some great designs and a nice looking host all in one. 🙂
With all the recent changes with programming, I wished they bring back one of my favs, ‘My House is Worth What’? Loved that show. Also, wish there was more airtime for ‘Bang for your Buck’ episodes.
Wow! Now Ahmed is gone, too?! That really stinks.
I, like many others, watch HGTV less and less. I want to watch. I yearn to watch. But there never seems to be anything on that I enjoy and it seems as if they find one thing that appeals to some and then run it right into the ground to the point that there is no other show in their line up. Bleh.
I don’t know what prompted them to make this latest change, but I’m not thrilled about it.
These days I seem to get most of my home-love-diy-obsession fix online anyway. Sad, HGTV and DIY Network used to be must-see-viewing. Not so much these days.
🙁
Noooooooooooooooo!
Um. Yeah. I’m just going to say “ditto” to this comment and leave it at that.
I was wondering about this and I knew you’d have the deets! How sad. Ahmed is a real landscaper and that showed. I don’t think this new guy is as I’ve seen him on other shows as a carpenter/contractor. Sadly, HGTV seems to be more concerned with a pretty face (by the way, Ahmed’s face is plenty pretty) than a host with knowledge or experience. Just look at what they did with Kitchen Crashers … that woman has no idea how to do anything and she’s constantly making her carpenter guys do it all. I feel like a host should have knowledge of his or her subject.
Once again, HGTV seems to be going to great lengths to get rid of the “G.” All the good gardening shows are gone (remember shows like “A Gardener’s Diary” and “Gardening by the Yard”?) and the few gardening shows they have left are hosted by people who don’t know an aster from their ass.
I agree Erin, what happened to all the good gardening shows? I miss them!
I am very disappointed to see Ahmed leave Yard Crashers. I think with all of the challenges, which we have all faced, Ahmed left me and all of my friends that watched faithfully, we could make a difference. All we needed was some friends, a plan, and some enthusiasm. Ahmed encouraged even the most inexperienced gardeners that despite the circumstances, they could create beauty, which the neighborhood could share. Who, in this day and age of contraction and working so hard to barely have time to say “hi”, to our neighbors, this show created a format to do just that. Ahmed, you will be missed.
Ohh. We used to love “Gardening by the Yard”
I will stop watching HGTV. I’ve enjoyed much of the programming since the mid 1990’s. The shows are the personalities who host….not the content.
Just another example of how MBA’s eventually screw up.
I think Oprah should give him a show on her station. Does anyone agree?
Sounds like a great idea to me! He would bring OWN some much-needed viewers.
I agree. He would be great and have excellent exposure on her station. I would be a faithful supporter.
Great idea! I’d watch.
It never fails to amaze me with how out of touch with their fans HGTV seems to be. They change things that don’t need (and we don’t want) changing, and they keep the same ooooooooold booooooooooring “House Hunters” on, night after night after night. I am so over HGTV! (Which makes my boyfriend happy, as HGTV is the only reason we even still have cable – now we can get rid of it!)
I love Ahmed! I don’t know that I will still watch because it just won’t be the same.
I don’t mind the new PV host, seeing as I didn’t watch it regularly anyway (used to give me a headache from slapping my forehead every time a property virgin said something stupid!)…but I love sitting down to Yard Crashers with my husband AND Ahmed! It won’t be the same without him! 🙁
I have to say that five years ago I couldn’t get enough of HGTV. Now, they only feature three of my favorite designers and the rest of the shows are tiresome and unoriginal. I thought Sarah Richardson, Angelo Surmelis, Karen McAloon, David Bromstad (in San Francisco), and Vern Yip were awesome designers to watch. Now what will we look at?
Another loss for HGtv. I used to be glued to all their shows, but they keep dropping hosts with real knowledge of their field for just another pretty face. I DESPERATELY miss Sarah Richardson and her shows!! Where did they go?
HGTV in general, has really gone downhill. All they seem to do is gaudy, cheesy, cheap looking 70’s style stuff that looks like some old woman in a boa, hair-rollers and with a cigarette designed. Inside and out, they use this gawdy junk and pass it off as design. Much of it is downright embarrassing. I like Ahmed. I hate to see him go.
This is too bad. I LOVE Ahmed. He is warm and personable and just seems genuine. I wish he would have come to crash my yard. Hubby and I can’t seem to agree on what next. Wonder what’s up with all of the changes?
Aw, bummyer! I really like Ahmed. His search for a “client” in the beginning is always my favorite part – he’s hilarious! Guess I’ll just record it from now on and go right to the end to see the finished product.
Never like Sandra or Property Virgins, so I wasn’t upset about that at all.
My new issue is with Property Brothers. I’m so tired of the annoyed homeowners after they take them through their “perfect” (read: outrageously beyond their budget) home. I hate that part. Just ask them what they want in their new home!
I don’t like the “new” direction that HGTV is heading – Selling NY, Love It or List It…I’m personally not a fan of these shows, I turn the channel when they come on. I’m going to miss Ahmed, he was so real. Sorry HGTV, you might want to listen to the fans.
I hate change.
There. I said it.
If it ain’t broke dont fix it…..!!
We adored the show with him! I even had dreams of running into him so he could come home with me 🙂 I had lots of plans for him – LOL
His humor and wit will be a hard act to follow….even my hubby loved him!
BOOO HGTV!
The sad thing about this change is Hgtv and DIY have reduced their diversity. Ahmed was a good host and for the most part I liked whathee did.
They need to bring back some people with substance like Kenneth Brown, Kitty Barthlomew etc…. and some diversity….
No! Not without Ahmad!
Nope. No Ahmad, no watch. I am so tired of all the “junk” shoes they’re putting on now. I used to watch HGTV at least 10 hours a week, now down to probably 1 hour. And don’t get me started on Room Crashers or Kitchen Crashers. boo hiss.
That’s really too bad about Ahmed and Yard Crashers – it was a fun show and he has such great energy and rapport with the people who bring him home. I’ll still watch the “classic” Yard Crashers shows because I only got hooked on HGTV (Canada) recently. And although I think I’ve seen every episode of Property Virgins with Sandra Rinimato, I’m very excited to get the news that Sandra’s new show (“Buy Herself”) will be airing here in Toronto on April 16! Can’t wait!
Four years ago I loved HGTV. They had shows that I couldn’t get enough of, but then they got rid of them. Now they show the same boring shows on HGTV and that’s why I haven’t tuned into that channel in years.
One of my favorite shows that was featured on HGTV was “If Walls Could Talk”. We got to see inside homeowners historic homes, and they shared with us the history about them. Sometimes they would bring an appraiser to their house too. I would love to see that show brought back on the air.
Not sure where you’re located but in the NY?NJ area they are on every week.
This reminds me of when MTV stopped playing music videos! I will probably continue to watch HGTV in spite of the changes. Can’t stop looking at the houses!
Agree with most…watch much less HGTV. Design is about meeting the clients needs and reflecting who they are. Now it seems shows like Bath Crashers already have what they want to do planned out and the force it on that client.
Love Ahmed and thought he was so full of nerve when the show first aired. People ran away from him at first! No plans to watch the show without him. Badly done HGTV!
Such a bummer! I loved HGTV for it’s less drama-free reality shows and have noticed that the drama has started to get more and more amped up. Ahmed was never about the drama except I started to see it creep in more and more in the editing of the show in the last year.
I need investigate whether upper management has gone through major changes at HGTV over the last 2 years. My guess is YES. I have started watching less and less, and more often DVR a show and fast forward to the reveal to avoid having to listen to arguments and whining. Another example of a show whose premise is good (Love it or List it) but the show is completely un-watchable because of the bad overacting by the two hosts, the faux homeowner moaning and groaning, and the completely unrealistic budgets resulting in “oh, we can’t give you everything you want” and then the homeowners freaking out. Does HGTV think we are all stupid? Of course you can’t renovate a kitchen, add a 2nd floor main bathroom, add a master bath and walk-in closet and finish out a basement – all for $50k. DUH! The female designer/host is particularly grating on the ears. HGTV will probably keep her forever – UGH!
I intended to mean shows that have less drama or were drama-free … I think my original sentence above is unclear.
You hit the nail on the head with this review!!
I seldom watch HGTV anymore. I started watching to get idea about decorating, gardening, etc. on the cheap. It is no longer like that. Now it is all show but I’m not crazy about anything. I loved Decorating Cents and they cancelled it. I loved Ahmad’s show but now that he is gone, I won’t watch anymore.
I watched the first 2 episodes of the new Yard Crashers. Was not impressed with that Matt guy. I love Ahmed, however I feel he is wanting some time to spend with his family. I had noticed last year on the new episodes that he was not wearing his wedding ring & seemed to be on edge. So I had figured maybe a break or him not being on the new 2012 season was coming. I love all the Crashers shows, except Kitchen Crashers. Allison is a joke. How are you supposed to demolition & rebuild a kitchen in 4″ heals? Especialy when she can’t swing a sledge hammer, use a nail gun, & just orders others to do the work. She flirts with the contractors & makes herself look like an idiot. But that’s just my opinion.
Back to Ahmed & Yard Crashers, I’m disappointed. But hopefully he works everything out with his wife & family.
I agree with that. I wish him the best, but I still think he should have a show he is very good at what he does.
Dang…another one…..I love Ahmed….What in the world….HGTV is starting to make me angry……do I have to start watching the REal Housewives? Dang!
I heard it and I still can’t believe it. Ahmed, I wish you and your family well but know the whole world will miss you!
There are not enough Black males on TV especially doing landscaping. My 14 year old son is even yearning for your presence and new designs. He began cutting grass this year and you are the inspiration for his landscape ideas for our yard. He is going to build his fire pit and seating area after one of your designs.
You came in like a tornado, your personality and passion for landscaping captured our hearts, and you left leaving us all wanting more.
Again, best wishes my brother.
Ahmed is Egyptian, not black.
No he is not, you are confusing him with the Egyptian footballer who has the same name. Regardless, so what if he is or not black, he was a great host just like Sandra Rinomato.
Hosts come and go on HGTV all the time. It’s perfectly normal and there could be any number of reasons. The problem with HGTV isn’t their revolving door of hosts, it’s their over reliance on real estate programs. I already have my “home” and “garden” now show me what I can do with it, regardless of the host. I don’t need to see someone else buy theirs.
Love Ahmed, and so enjoy his amazing yard transformations. Always felt that he really knew what he was doing. The replacement is a general contractor-come on, HGTV! Won’t be watching the new show, but will be looking for anything Ahmed might be on–Good Luck to him!
Amen! Started watching ’cause of Ahmed….I love him… REFUSE 2 watch new guy!
And why is last post before my post in April…come on people/ don’t drop this ball. I need 2 see Ahmed. NOW!
My husband walks the aisles Home Depot, silently praying that Ahmed will pop up and want to fix up our yard– hubby’s going to be mighty disappointed he’s leaving the show! Ahmed was a wonderful host.
I’ve got to respectfully disagree about Suzanne Whang– her vocal affectations were growing more and more exaggerated as the years went on, and were truly annoying. I rejoiced when they chose ANYONE else to narrate the show, I don’t care if they are bodiless or not 🙂
Now, if only HGTV would change their filming techniques!!! I don’t watch HGTV any longer because they don’t stay on a specific scene for more than 0.5 seconds, they zoom so quickly and turn the cameras to 45 degree angles thinking that engages viewers, etc. I guess it appeals to the video gamers but I used to watch to actually see and absorb design techniques. They’ve lost me as a viewer for several reasons!
That drives me crazy, too, when the cameras don’t stay still long enough for me to really see the details in the rooms!
AND makes me dizzy!!!!
Noooooo! Ahmed!! His appearance on Yard Crashers was one of the few reasons why I still watch the HGTV network. Their programming has become continually disappointing over the years. There is a strong lack in diversity. I miss the days of Angelo and Vern. They had a real passion for connecting with their fans and for creating living spaces that the client/home owner actually wanted (incorporating the client’s vision…not just the designer’s vision). It is the designers job to educate and guide…not to go off and create something unrealistic that the client doesn’t expect or want. That’s what I love about Ahmed…he’s seems real, he’s like-able and you can tell he loves what he does!
I have had the pleasure of meeting Ahmed in person, and his energy is truly unparalleled. It saddens me to see that he is no longer a part of the program.
I have a sinking feeling HGTV is trying to “beef” up their “men of Wednesday night” concept.
Ugggh. HGTV has already Overloaded on the House Hunters International and now this? ……
We Watch for The Hosts
Nothing against the Newbies, but let me turn on the Host, before you do!
Oh well, plenty of Blog sites to enjoy instead.
No, I won’t watch. HGTV has changed and I hardly ever watch it anymore. Bring back some of the old shows like Gardeners Diary.
I was stunned to see that Ahmed Hassan was being replaced on yard crashers!!!
Myself and my family have always watched and always looked forward to the
next episode with Ahmed. I cannot understand the powers that be that made
this decision and I am sure that they are going to lose a lot of viewers including
myself and family. Ahmed made the show what it is. I can only wish him the
best and look forward to seeing him again and I am sure will be another
network!!!!!!
Without Ahmed, I’m done watching Yard Crashers and HGTV. I’ll watch only the old episodes that Ahmed is in. You made a hugh mistake by dismissing and replacing Ahmed Hassan HGTV……
After I figured out that Ahmed was no longer on Yard Crashers, I said I would not watch the show anymore. I work form home so I normally have the TV on in the background during the day. Surprisingly, I have not watched DIY at all in the past several days and have watched a limited amount of HGTV. HGTV/DIY has lost their focus. I find Kitchen Crashers and Room Crashers dull, the new Property Virgins boring and the network disappointing. What HGTV/DIY fails to understand is that the host often makes the show. If you don’t like the host, you wont like the show.
Regarding Ahmed, I viewed him as one of the charter hosts. Without him and a few of the other signature hosts, HGTV/DIY loses that familiarity that commits us. I hate to see anyone lose their job and the only protest I can exercise is my choice not to watch. There is a lot of stuff on TV these days, so I have a lot of choices. I hope to see Ahmed back on TV somewhere else soon.
I have always had a love-hate relationship with the Crasher franchise. On the one hand, it’s a great concept, but I’ve always taken issue with the results–they are generally completely out of sync with the house and/or neighborhood in which they are built. HGTV constantly reminds us of the fact that decorating over the top, too personally, or too expensively for the area is a real estate no-no. So why do they let the majority of their shows do just that? Nonetheless, I enjoy watching most of the Crasher shows–the less said of Kitchen Crashers the better–because of the personalities of the hosts. Ahmed, Josh, Matt and Todd are all warm, engaging and sincere. Ahmed has always been my favorite, His enthusiasm and charm are infectious and I will miss them, even though I grew somewhat weary of the show. Judging from the number of hours Yard Crasher is aired on HGTV and DIY, it had to be one of the most popular shows on the two networks.
Without knowing whether Ahmed was replaced or if he opted out of the show, I am sad at the prospect of Yard Crashers without him. I have no ill will toward Matt Blashaw, but it seems that DIY is hellbent on getting him to some permanent gig. He’s been on at least four DIY short-lived shows: Deconstruction, Money Hunters, Blog Cabin and Yard Crashers, not to mention several specials and he’s good enough for prime time. But if the powers that be expect him to succeed in this show, they’ve set him up for another failure.
I won’t be stalking Yard Crashers as I once did. I love love love Ahmed. If it’s on I might watch it, but it will never be the same. I always dreamed of running into Ahmed, much like the damsel in distress who is rescued by her knight in shining armor. Ahmed–you will always be shining for me!!!
NO NO NO!!!! I Won’t watch ANYMORE without Ahmed. I already started searching for other networks ever since I notice the changes they made with the show’s time. Slowly but SURELY they are lossing me as faithful DIY Network watcher. Yardcrashers with Ahmed was a weekly a fun weekly topic with my family and friends watching to see what Ahmed was up to next was soooooo entertaining now I only expect it to be a info show HOW BORING!!!!!!! Ahmed made it all FUN. Will miss the show & Ahmed.
I would like to have Ahmed Hassen back o Yard Crasher
I hate the changes. Ahmed was great at his job. Worked hard. I’ve been wondering about Sandra. When I see Turf Wars without Ahmed, I just change to channel like I did tonight and Google Ahmed, where are you. Maybe I am getting old, but, I hate the change.
Nooooooo! Will not be watching this new yard crasher or turf war. The new guy has no personality, it is too forced. Also his yards are blah. I looked forward to watching Ahmed to see what kind of design he’d come up with. I used to tell my fiance that if I ever saw Ahmed at the store, I would kidnap him & bring him home to do our yard, and I would even pay him! Ahmed brought fun and enjoyment to his show. Hgtv has lost me as a viewer, I’d rather watch Soapnet. Ahmed, I hope you get another show and knock hgtv out of the ratings!
My husband and I will never watch Yard Crasher and Turf War again. We are fans of Ahmad Hassan and we will never watch these shows again!!!!!!!!!
I watched the first two episodes of the “new” yard crashers, but will never watch again. The new host is not a gardener or landscaper. However, he is clearly the HGTV darling, since he seems to host several unsuccessful shows. The network has lost its way and no longer cares about those of us who are average home owners, not House Hunters.
Sounds like he needs family time and maybe thats why he isn’t on the show anymore. Family is more important than a show!
I started watching the crashers because of Ahmed. I have moved on to the other “crasher” shows but yard crashers is by far the best. Ahmed made the show. I won’t watch it with the new host. Just like I won’t watch PV without Sandra. I only hope for Ahmed’s sake that it was his choice and not HGTV’s. He is a true class act and very knowledgeable landscaper. I wish him all the best and hope to see him on something new in the near future.
How dare HGTV/DIYNetwork get rid of Ahmed !!!! I watched / recorded the show for about 10yrs . You guys have missed the boat!!! Ahmed shop your idea the the Queen of making TV shows a success OPRAH and the OWN Network. I won’t be looking at the new show – ratings will suffer.
I discovered Yard Crashers one weekend while channel surfing and was immediately hooked. Ahmed has the perfect personality for that show and his passion for landscaping really shines through. I must admit, I have only recently taken an interest in do-it-yourself projects. Though, Ahmed’s projects are well beyond anything I would undertake, I thoroughly enjoyed watching him work with the people he “ambushed” at a home improvement store. Ahmed is the reason that I watched and without him, it is unlikely that I will keep Yard Crashers on my DVR schedule.
Wow, I was shocked,I loved Ahmed’s natural, not forced attitude . I learned alot from him and he will be sorely missed..why does hgtv get rid of a popular series and without explanation why? I watch this show every Saturday, I used to watch curb appeal also, where did that go? I hope Ahmed returns on some other station and let everyone know where he has landed, I will watch loyally!…Big mistake, too many changes to popular segments..I will not watch like I use to. 🙁
It’s sad to see the good shows go. Why don’t the BIG BOYS listen to the masses. Opps! To late now. Ahmad has moved on to greater things. Too bad for DIY. I will not watch Yard Crashers without him. The station is slowly loosing it’s viewers by making these costly mistakes.
I’ll miss Ahmed. He was talented, creative, personable and made the show very fun. the new show is not quite the same without him. I wish the best for him.
That is a shocker. I’m not going to watch it now they have a new host
I must admit, after seeing the promotional ad while viewing another show that I enjoy HGTV, I was extremely surprised and extremely dissapointed. Between my busy work schedule and completing my Masters, I find myself watching very little TV and to see one of the few shows that I enjoy watching is being jeopardize, places a bad taste in my mouth. Ahmeds personality was the driving force behind my wife and I becoming a loyal watcher of the program. I love watching the show due to the spin that Ahmed places on the show and I cannot see my self continuing watching the show without Ahmed. I wish the show much success but my time is too valuable to watch shows without substance and taste. I’ve saved up to 22 shows to create an all day marathon.
Sincerely yours, “Ex-Loyal Watcher”.
Ahmed Hassan and YARD CRASHERS go hand-in-hand. I never miss his program. It is permanently programed on my TV’s DVR. I’m very sorry he will no longer be on the program, but will look forward to his next TV endeavor. It seems that HGTV changes their hosts that have the largest following or changes the formats of my favorite programs.
I didn’t care for this show as much as some of the others on HGTV, but I liked Ahmed and wish him well. I have felt that as of late, the network has lost it’s footing. It seems that there are many re-runs and not enough of the good (and original) shows and hosts. It seems that there is too much: Holmes on Holmes, Income Property and Love it or list it.
Its apparent that no one wants Ahmad to leave the show nor Sandra to leave property virgins so why screw everything up? Leave things be!!!!! So many shows have come and gone since I have been watching HGTV but these two I really hate to see leave. They are great hosts so why ruin the shows with someone else?
It at least sounds like it was Ahmed’s decision to leave the show and he was not fired. I can understand it if he wants to spend more time with his family and his private business. Still, I will miss him and his version of Yard Crashers!
The bio on the new guy says he is a general contractor, not a landscape designer. If you were hiring someone to do your yard, would you look in the phone book under General Contractors or Landscapers? Apparently the big-wigs at HGTV don’t know there is a difference between the two.
Won’t be watching the new show.
No, I will not be watching. I am very disapointed that Ahmed will not be on yard crashers. I love his expertise and his personality . My husband watches the show also. I no longer watch Property Virgins without Sandra. I think you will be losing a lot of viewers with these changes. My advise is, if it’s not broke don’t fix it.
I used to watch Yard Crashers every Saturday Morning. It was a nice way to start my Saturdays. I remember when Yard Crashers came to Chicago. That was really nice to see an house/yard similar to mine, get redone.(In case folks forgot it was set in Chicago) The guy was getting his place done and he had a cute perky Blond girlfriend who kept asking him about an engagement ring. It was a running joke.
I also was big fan of “Buy Me”, My house is worth what? Design to Sell, Mike Holmes, ANY show with Amy Matthews, Design Star, This was an older show where the guy was a garden guy extraordinaire. He wore glasses, had a big mustache and always mugging in the camera I LOVED his gardening tips. Renovation realities is my show now. the Episode where the portly woman trying to re-do her bath. She berated her husband/boy friend so badly he went upstairs to play on the Computer was classic. The 1-episode where the guy was building a space in his basement for his wife’s photography studio was another classic. he was a jerk. the guy who mom was bring him a counter-top that fell off the truck was good the Guy was so good he had another episode with he and his brother trying to put on a roof. I especially liked the episode where the young woman redid her porch with her Uncle. There was so much love between them. Not like most episode where folks are ready to kill each other…
Thanks for allowing me to rant. Take care
Small survey- Am I the only person who Loves House Hunters USA(My title for the show) and DEPLORE House Hunters International??? Every time I turn to HGTV, there’s an episode of HH International on. The Show is too unrealistic for me. I don’t EVER see myself living abroad. And the places they call homes or apartments over there would be condemned here. I seen a house of Rubble for sale in Italy 1- time I was like SERIOUSLY?
I can watch House Hunters for days. Can’t stomach HH International.
If it was Ahmed’s decision, then good luck to him. If, however, it was the network’s decision, then . . . (well, I’m trying not to swear here but I’m thinking of a word that rhymes with luck). I love Ahmed. He is the reason I watched the show. I’ve been transforming a fixer upper and DIY and HGTV used to be on 24/7 in my house so that I could learn and be inspired. Now, they are shoving the same cookie cut out hosts at me and have taken away the best one. Ahmed knew his stuff, is easy on the eyes and does not have a forced camera persona. He knows landscaping, he knows yards, he knows plants. Now I can’t even engage in my fantasy of running into him at the home improvement store. I am crushed. So disappointed in the networks (I discovered him on DIY, not HGTV, which I soured on because of the over the top designs and the spoiled house hunters (who irk me to no end complaining about an interior paint color — newsflash, if you buy it you can paint is whatever color you want . . . but I digress) I do enjoy House Hunters International, though. But without Ahmed, my favorite crasher show is dead to me. Even my kids are upset. I will watch Ahmed reruns, but that’s it. To be fair, I tried to watch the new host, but it was not the same, it was horrible. What’s up with Matt? Is he related to somebody or something? Why are they so hell bent to keep him in our faces? He’s okay with me, but NOT as a replacement for Ahmed. Get Matt yet another show of his own. Bring back Ahmed. Pay him whatever he asks. He’s worth it. If it was a network decision, then they seriously need to have a meeting and someone on the inside needs to be fired. Idiots. Okay, maybe I care too much. I’ll take a deep breath now.
I love Ahmed Hassan and my husband knows it. Wow Ahmed I am glad your reason are your own and not some big wigs who think they know what people want. I will miss seeing your great face on TV. Enjoy your family.
HGTV has turned into a realtor network. I don’t watch them anymore.
Where is Ahmed, I will not be watching the new show.
We are truly dismayed that Ahmed has been replaced. He was the only reason that we chose to watch. It appears that a “so called” pretty face has won again. WE WILL NO LONGER WATCH NOR WILL WE WATCH ANY OF THE OTHER CRASHER KNOCKOFFS..
Where is the diversity at HGTV
Just won’t be the same. Will not watch.
I just turned to YARDCRASHERS…and low and behold there is a new host. He just does not have the pizzazz that Ahmed has! Please bring him back HGTV! You are really missing the mark by replacing him. Who told you to do such a stupid thing!
I was very dissapointed to see that Ahmed want be hosting yard crasher any more, HGTV is making bad mistakes over their need to fire management over there. WILL NOT WATCH HGTV ANY MORE.
I will NOT watch Yard Crashers, without Ahmed as the host!! Period. Ahmed is the show!! His expertise, wrapped up in that awesome personality is the show!! That is why we tune in. Done deal, HGTV is over! I’ve had enough of their shenanigans and not so much as an explanation, . . the arrogance of bad decision making is vulgar! For what I pay for cable, I’ll take my viewership elsewhere. Matt Blashaw is blaaaa!! You simply don’t follow up a rock star with a wannabe. This channel is dead to me!
Ahmed with his creativity and great personality made the show. I will only watch repeats with him.
No I will not be watching yard crasher. First of all HGtv. Continues to delete is minority hosts. I am sick of the network. Ahmed , if you go to another network,let me know.
I agree, I will no longer watch yard crasher or turf wars. Sad to say there is no way it will be the same without Ahmed. He was truly someone most people could connect with and admire. His personality and enthusiasm made these shows what they came to be. I am a truly disappointed former fan or the network.
I don’t know when I have been more disappointed. You create a star, then knock him down. Among the positives – I see that Ahmed is ‘reconciling’ with his wife. I wish him the very best. I know he will shine in any endeavor. He was most entertaining. HGTV, be careful, viewers are fickle, but non-amenable to this manipulation.
Say it isn’t so. I love Ahmed. Sorry new guy but I will not watch this show without Ahmed. BIG mistake HGTV, hopefully all of his fans will do the same. it wasn’t broke, there was no need to fix it!
Sorry HGTV, I truly love the genuine character of Ahmed. I wish him all of the best with life and family. I can not bring myself to watch someone try to master what had already been mastered. So long “Yard Crashers”!
I have my dvr set to record new episodes. I was happy to see one had recorded. That was until I started watching it. Stopped and erased it and then canceled the show all together. Ahmed not only made the show by doing so well all the other crasher shows happened due to his success. Just makes me sad.
I love Ahmed! And I agree with several bloggers that HGTV is just not the same. Why all of the real estate shows? It seems to all be about buying or selling a house, not projects for the house you already have! I might try to watch the new guy on Yard Crashers, but it just won’t be the same!
I am very disappointed HGTV will no longer have Ahmed as host of Yard Crashers. I won’t be watching new Yard Crashers. I hope to see Ahmed on another network soon.
I can’t believe Ahmed is leaving the show. I cannot stand Matt Blashaw. Everytime I see him on any DIY show, I can’t change the channel fast enough because he’s such a douche…him AND his middle-parted hair that he routinely combs with the comb he keeps in his back pocket. I sure hope they have enough mirrors on the set of Yard Crashers now that he’s hosting so he can comb what little hair he has left. Whatever TV adventure Ahmed has coming up, I’ll definitely watch. But my days of watching Yard Crashers is now officially over. First Sandra from Property Virgins, now Ahmed. Nice goin’ HGTV.
Since Ahmed is no longer the host,I will not watch Yard Crashers again.Your new host looks like a clown
Sorry I will not be watching the new Yard Crashers. Ahmed can’t be replace. He made the show and was the back drop for the other shows. Kitchen Crashers – you can keep. What happened to the great design/yard shows? Over your head, Hammer Heads, Don’t Sweat It, Sweat Equity, Myles of Styles, Design on a dime (old host Kristin Cunningham), Rate my Space, Design under $500, Color Confidential, Spice up your kitchen, I can go on and on. HGTV and DIY your missing the point. Holmes on Holmes is good – but every night – Come on. Lets get back to the basics show your viewers how to decorate. Lets not put a host on because their young. Put Candice and Gennevie on during the week!!
Ahmed I wish you all the Best! You will be missed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TJ
I love Ahmed! My daughter does too. He was the reason we started watching DIY Network and now that he’s gone and this platic-y replacement host is there, I refuse to watch. Not sure what DIY was thinking, but Ahmed was the perfect host for that show and it won’t be the same, no matter how much they try to convince me otherwise. 🙁
This really STINKS!! HGTV, First ABC takes off my favorite cop show Detroit 187, then they cancell 2 of my soaps I’ve watched for over 30 yrs, and now HGTV is taking Ahmed off “Yard Crashers” you might as well cancell it, because me and many others aren’t watching it anymore. Thank God my daughter got me hooked on a show called “ID – Investicated Discovery” because maybe I won’t miss Ahmed so much. Who’s the DUMMY that runs your station HGTV or DIY? FIRE HIM!!!
Karen
Just watched the new Yard Crashers. Saw it 3 days ago for the first time and its on again today. Since its a new program I was sure we would see new shows. No, been on twice and its already a rerun. Why in the world would they give you so much hype and then run the same program twice. I don’t understand why, when Ahmed had so many followers, that one person, or a few people, decided to take him off the show. I’m sure the new person is fine, although his “landscaping” leaves a lot to be desired. Lime green car tires don’t do it for me. Hopefully, Ahmed will have a new program soon.
Boo you just lost another viewer
I am sorry you, for whatever reason, changed hosts on Yard Crashers. I will not be watching anymore. You can be as creative as you like mixing the old with the new. It doesn’t matter. You have lost a loyal fan!!!!!!
What were you thinking?? Oh! Right! Obviously you weren’t!!!!
Ahmed was the PERFECT host for what used to be the perfect show, as far as I am concerned.
Ahmed, I will miss you but I will keep an eye out for your future projects. Much success to you!!!!
Not lovin the new host. I will no longer watch the show
I can’t see how anyone could do a better job than Ahmed….It would be different if it was his choice to leave…new guy will have big shoes to fill and I don’t know if I will watch????
I can’t imagine the show without Ahmed. Can’t wait for his new show. Its too bad the networks don’t know how to keep a good thing going.
This is horrible. replaced ahmed, lost a viewer. You know I get so sick of this network doing stuff like this. The replacement guy has been bounced around from show to show replacing people and failing at it. Well they bounced him to the wrong show this time and I’m bouncing to another channel. This reminds me of them doing the same thing with Amy Mathews. They put her on about every show they had like she was a beauty queen(not). I was so sick of her replacing good talent and now they’re doing it with this Matt guy. Those two (Amy and Matt) must have family that own the network or they are providing some type of favors.
There is no way I’m watching this show without him. I constantly perplexed by networks that make major shifts without even the basic courtesy of keeping fans informed. I’m on the verge of dropping this network, along with DIY.
Sorry HGTV. You just lost me as a viewer. I began watching the station because of Ahmed. He was such a natural. There is just something in his character and presentations that make me want to watch. Please bring him back.
Ok hgtv… you’ge done it this time. I’ve been reading blogs from upset viewers for over an hour now and have to add my 2cents. I love Ahmed and any show he is in so sorry he is gone. I pay extra for my DTV just to get diy. I will be changing that as I won’t be watching it anymore. And won’t be watching much hgtv either. I put house hunters on each night to bore me to sleep. Will be watching for Ahmeds new show..
OMG! REALLY I can not believe HGTV is starting to get a little out of touch . I agree with several of you on the personality of Ahmed and Sandra. They really made you want to watch. I have not seen the new host yet. But I will give them a far chance to compare. But can HGTV give Florida a try. We need people to come here and do landscaping and kitchens, etc. I still LOVE YOU HGTV!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I watched Yard Crashers with the new host. He just doesn’t have it. The show is not fun anymore. Will not watch the new ones.
Bring back Ahmed!!!! I watched one of the new episodes with Matt and was greatly disappointed. Ahmed was the reason I watched Yard Crashers. You’ve lost another viewer!!
My name is Kelley and I’m Ahmed’s manager. The outpouring of love from the fans has been amazing. Thanks so much and please keep voicing your opinion – the power of social media is unprecedented. Thanks again.
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.
https://www.change.org/petitions/diy-network-bring-ahmed-hassan-back-to-yard-crashers-or-support-him-in-another-show
That’s great–thanks, Kelley!
Kelley, I have already signed the petition. Hope it works. Him being the Host is very pleasing and entertaining. It was my hope that he would come to my house in Delaware-city row house- and redo the tiny backyard for me. Gee Thanks HGTV. It would have been exciting to see what could be done to make my backyard more comfortable and beautiful instead of it being the junkyard it is presently crowded with all of my houseplants and the few herbs and vegetable plants. Get Ahmed Back On TV.
Thank you Kelly – I am so glad you responded, let Ahmed know that we wish him and wish him the best and hope to see him on DIY, HGTY or any other station again very soon.
I stopped watching Property Virgins and now I will stop watching Yard Crashers.
Why is it that “Corporate” people can not stop messing up shows that the viewers
want to see.
When will they ever learn???!!!
Thank you
Ahmed is a great host, I see no reason to change. He is fun to watch and you get ideas for your own yard. Bring him back.
I also loved If Walls Could Talk. I tape the reruns (in case I missed them) so I can watch when I get home.
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It seems as if HGTV and DIY think that the most important factor regarding their shows is simply subject matter. They should also understand the importance of presentation, which in most viewers’ eyes is strictly left to the host. I watched Yard Crashers with the new host and he just doesn’t seem to be as “natural” or fun as Ahmed was. As with some others, Yard Crashers was the first show that got me to watch DIY. Actually, I caught the show on a DirectTv free preview weekend and it made me upgrade my service plan. Still, I’ll try and give Matt a chance but he is lacking the host flair.
I will truly miss Ahmed Hassan. His personality and his brilliance will be missed. The show won’t be the same without him.
I want Ahmed back!!!!
Replacing people like Ahmed just doesn’t work – they should have just kept him! I looked forward to his show on Saturdays and replacing him with Matt – who seems to wear many hats – is just boring.
I just turned on yard crashers and Ahmed isn’t there, I won’t be watching anymore. Yard Crashers was what I started my morning with, get some breakfast sit up in bed and watch Ahmed transform yards. I AM TRULY DIAPPOINTED!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love Yard Crashers. The other crasher shows would not exist without it. I have watched the show with the new host. They changed the host, they should change the name of the show. It’s just not the same anymore. I won’t watch anymore. I hope Ahmed comes back with a new show.
Well, guess we’ll only be watching Jason on Desperate Landscapes now. Don’t like the new guy on Yard Crashers, and same thing with Property Virgins minus Sandra. Miss you already Ahmed!
Im so sorry to see Ahmed go. My 8 yr old sons name is Ahmed and my last name is Hasan. We got a kick out of that. So, we always loved watching Yard Crashers with Ahmed Hassan! Im sure the new host is nice but we sure will miss Ahmed. We love his sense of humor and of course his expertise. I secretly wished I could run into him while shopping at home improvement stores. That would be so cool! Ahmed, we wish you happiness and the best of luck!
As many of you, I watched Yard Crashers because of Ahmed. I DO NOT have a green thumb and other than to view other people’s beautiful yards from afar, I usually watch other people take care of the yard – that’s the extent of my yard work experience. Like the lady on the commercial, plants come to my house to die! LOL So Ahmed’s work was the only thing that made me not only want to watch the show, but consider doing things in the yard. It is not the same without him. Today, I switched to HGTV at 9:00 am Central because a 2008 show was slated to show and I knew I would see Ahmed. NOT! HGTV had replaced him with an episode of Beautiful Homes – actually at 9:00 and 9:30. Very disappointing. So now, Josh is the only Crasher I enjoy watching at this time. We will you dearly Ahmed! I look forward to seeing you in a new venture as you Move Forward! 🙂
*Miss you dearly – oops. :-/
I love yard crashers and have been a long time fan, but let’s face it, Ahmed made that show. Nothing against Matt, but it’s not the same without Ahmed… Sorry HGTV, you just lost a viewer
I cannot believe Ahmed is gone! He was so great to watch , and one of the last “yard” guys. It used to be Home and Garden Television – now it is buying and selling homes or million dollar home TV. BRING BACK HGTV!!!!!
Dear HGTV your lack of diversity is pathetic. The designers and shows that highlight casts of staffs that employ NO, ZERO, NONE, NOBODY on camera of African American or any race of brown color is unbelieveable. You and your “celeb” designers are showing just how close mineded and racist you really are. From Candice to Jamie to Vern on… get your heads out of the sand. SHAME ON YOU ALL!!!!!
1st Clive Pearse, then Sandra Rinomato, now Ahmed Hassan. Honestly I just don’t watch the station anymore and I used to have it on all the time. It’s just becoming the network that is “too cool” for the common folk network. boring tired design, peddled by snooty self important cardboard cut-outs. Yawn.
You can crash my ugly yard any time you wont to,
I like Matt better. Ahmed’s designs were not very fluid and seemed dated from the time he installed them. Matt is just better.
Ahmed has a rare quality that you just cant find much these days, hes Charismatic, humble and charming to his those he works with. He had qualities that always came through and made him really likeable.
Shame on HGTV !!
Replaceing Ahmed from Yard Crashers would be like replaceing Norm Abram from The New Yankee Workshop. It just wouldn’t work for that show and it won’t work for this show. Wouldn’t watch New Yankee with a different host and will not watch Yard Crashers with their new host.
I refuse to watch Yardcrashers without Ahmed, are ya crazy!
You know Yard Crashers is such a great show. But Ahmed has alot to do with it. He has such a fantastic pesonality. Very outgoing, witty, silly, and respectful. I just love watching him, he never disappoints. I wish he was still going to be on there. I’m sure the other guy is nice, but it defininetly won’t be the same without Ahmed.
I remember when HGTV, canceled Paul James the Garden Guy. I stopped watching HGTV. Paul James had a huge following and his ratings were the highest. He traveled the country for Garden Shows, did the Rose Parade each year, and then out of no place he was dropped. That has been several years now. HGTV is not into gardening. HGTV should call themselves something else.
Now DIY and HGTV have dropped Ahmed on Yard Crashers. A big mistake, as far as, I am concerned. I will stop watching DIY, as well as, HGTV again. I had just started watching Yard Crashers on HGTV, when I found Ahmed on the TV schedule.
DIY and HGTV forget the hosts personalities have a lot to do with why people watch their stations.
BIG TIME MISTAKE… Ahmed is YARD CRASHER……….show you how good he is?
we love him in Hawaii.!!!!!!!!!!! he makes the show .. his personality.. his crew..his designs.. THE WHOLE PACKAGE !!!! is him ….
just HOPE THAT HE RETURNS !!!!!!!!!! …tried watching other landscaping shows.. they are boring and the host does not have a one and one with the owners… Done !!! Don’t watch any of those shows…
Whatever happpens, I wish Ahmed …Good luck with your new venture whether it is Family or his Business… You were a Great on Yard crasher’s
Ahmed is a hero to my son and my family. We watched the show faithfully and then Turf Wars, too. Ahmed was/is a huge inspiration to my son as he moves along the trail to his Eagle rank in Boy Scouts. He talks about all the things he has learned from Ahmed and wants to do a landscaping service project when the time comes.
We had the great pleasure of meeting Ahmed twice at Epcot’s Flower and Garden festival at Disney. He was so good to my son, answering questions and taking pictures. We still talk about it. I was concerned something was up when Ahmed was not on the schedule at this year’s Flower and Garden festival.
It’s not the same.
Ahmed, or Kelly, if you read this…we missed you greatly this year. You will remain in our thoughts and prayers and hopefully we will see you again. Nancy and Kyle
The only reason I watch Yard Crashers is Ahmed. He is not only entertaining and talented but also has integrity. I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw the “new” host on an ad tonight. I won’t be watching Yard Crashers if Ahmed isn’t in it.
No will not watch. The new guy seems boring and not as knowledgable as Ahmed. Plus Ahmed is good looking and creative. Loved his work.
My dad always said….if it ain’t broke …..don’t fix it!!! HGTV should have left Ahmed on yard crashers….
I want Ahmed back!! What next are you going to try to get rid of Josh Temple or Vern Yip? I miss Sandra and Clive too! Quit getting rid of the entertaining hosts, it’s very annoying. I keep having to stop watching shows I like over the principle of the matter and because they aren’t as good without my favorite hosts!
This can’t be true. He is a natural
I was disappointed when I discovered that Ahmed
was not going to be host of Yard Crashers. No one
can match his perfect personality for the program.
I was actually hoping they would develop more
shows for him. He was a fountain of knowledge
with a personality everyone loved. I won’t watch
Matt. I watched for a few minutes and felt the
show seemed forced and fake not fun and interesting
like it always did with Ahmed. Please bring back
Ahmed.
Getting rid of Ahme is a big mistake
REFUSE TO WATCH AS LONG AS AHMED IS NOT ON.
YOU BIG SHOTS SWALLOW YOUR PRIDE AND BRING HIM BACK.
I LOVED HIS SHOW..
I was sitting at home on a Saturday morning, channel surfing, and saw Yard Crashers and thought ‘ah, good, a cup of tea and Ahmed, what a good start to my day.’ And I turned the channel and I had to clutch my pearls in horror, there was someone else hosting the show!!! This host is not even a landscaper, he’s a contractor for goodness sake!!!! He is cold and not engaging. He is ACTING and you can tell. Ahmed was a natural…nothing else to be said. Other than, I will NOT be watching the show until Ahmed is back!
I just saw “Yard Crashers” for the first time with Ahmed. I will have to see the new host Matt in action before passing judgment on his skills. Matt is a looker though! 😉
Ahmed has inspire me to start my own landscaping service, and loving it
It will not be the same / but I wish Ahmed the best and Thanks.
Ahmed was great on that show. My mom and I use to watch him all the time. She is no longer with us but I know she would want me to experss our feeling about him leaving… big thumbs down.
I haven’t watched Yard Crashers or Turf War since Ahmed’s departure. No disrespect to the current hosts, but Ahmed’s personality was addictive.
Ahmed was one of the most jovial, amiable, HOT hosts on any show anywhere. New dude has a “five head” that needs botox. Pass.
Wow! I didn’t realize how much I miss seeing Ahmed until just now, watching his old shows and then some other guy came on. I can’t wait to see Ahmed again, soon! Maybe Oprah should sign him up on her network!
Ahmed is awesome at communication and enthusiastic and informative without needing to be scripted. I think the show will suffer eventually and DIY will as well. I support bringing back Ahmed. I’ve actually stopped watching the station.. Too many program changes.
Ahmed was a natural and easily made the everyone broaden their horizons and work for great makeovers. I tried to watch with the new host, but I can’t. I wanted him to crash my back yard and deck area. Please bring Ahmed back!!!!
I pray that we as Americans and producers aren’t following the sickening trend of using a person name (Ahmed) to dictate who the American people want to see. I guess ” Mitt or John ” would be more appropriate ??
Stop hating John, it is not becoming.
The BIG SHOTS NEED TO SWALLOW THEIR PRIDE AND GET AHMED BACK.
I WILL NOT WATCH THE SHOW WITHOUT HIM>>>I DON”T CARE>>HOW CUTE SOME OF YOU THINK MATT IS…HE DOES NOT HAVE THAT DYNAMIC PERSONALITY THAT AHMED HAS…PERIOD !!!
The show is EVEN advertising as a show of Ahmed…BUT, when you turn it to watch…it’s MATT….
HGTV.. Can’t EVEN BE HONEST WITH THEIR VIEWERS….WE SHOULD ALL BOYCOTT THE SHOW that MATT IS ON….SORRY MATT…NOTHING PERSONAL …FIND ANOTHER SHOW…(hint..hint)
TURN THE CHANNEL >>>>DO NOT WATCH….
BOYCOTT>>BOYCOTT…We WANT AHMED BACK !!!!!
It is NOT the same show without him..
Thank-you
I agree with all of these comments about how HGTV and DIY are replacing hosts like it would not affect the viewing audience. When did Egypt Sherrod become a real estate expert.. She’s is a radio personality. And a good one; but Sandra Rinamato is a real estate expert with personality. The same for Ahmed Hassan. He is a landscape expert with personality. Nothing against Egypt or Matt; but they feel more like fill-ins. Neither shows will be the same without Ahmed or Sandra. Their shows were about their passions. Ahmed was very entertaining as well as informative. HGTV… you’re fumbling the ball. What’s next! You’re going to find someone else “To Make It Right!” or show you how to take “checks to the bank!” Get Ahmed back; before you lose him like you lost Sandra.
It’s like watching The Price Is Right without Bob Barker……it just isn’t the same. I can find something else to watch.
I can’t believe he has been replaces he was a great host and so nice to look at also he really knew his stuff. I wonder was it because he was black because it couldn’t of been because he wasn’t good!
BIG,BIG,BIG MISTAKE. BRING AHMED HASSAN BACK. HE WAS THE SHOW REASON I WATCHED THE SHOW. YOU WILL LOSSES A LOT OF VIEWERS. ME FOR ONE. I WON’T WATCH YARD CRASHES INTILL AHMED COMES BACK. THE NEW HOST (SUCKS)
i’ve resisted signing on facebook. the ONLY reason i did was to follow Ahmed. the first thing i find out…..he’s off the show…..really???? damn
I’ve actually watched Yard Crashers with Matt and it’s an epic failure. His personality is flat and dry and his work can’t compare to Ahmed’s.
I’ve signed the petition and won’t watch Yard Crashers again unless Ahmed returns.
yard crashers was my # one show to watch every Saturday morning — the head of HGTV has lost it – I will never watch the new show —
It really isn’t the same. I even tried to watch “TURF WARS” and the new host looks like he belongs in the van with Spicoli from Fast Times at Ridgemont High. ZERO personality, charisma, and wit… SO disappointed. Bring Ahmed back!!!!
Just saw the first show with Matt Blashaw… Definitely not Ahmed… Not quite the same personality, not dynamic as Ahmed. Very different concepts about design. Not sure I will be watching Yardcrashers as much… Too bad… Ahmed Good luck
Regarding Sandra Rinomato: She actually made the decision to leave the show not HGTV to be closer to her family as the traveling was getting to be too much.
I undertand people get invested in some of the hosts but guess what they are a dime a dozen and everyone is replaceable. Get over it and grow up people!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
the new guy on yard crashers SUCKS what rock do you find him under — now are you going to replace all the the good hosts – I will never watch yard crasher again until Ahmed comes back
I miss Ahmed every time I turn on HGTV!!!! I LOVED HIS NO BS attitude. Sometimes homeowners can be pushy and even difficult but he always handled it with grace and humor!
New guy is ok and should probably keep this show. Ahmed clearly needs something MORE something more artistic where he can express his amazing creative talents
WE MISS SEEING YOUR BEAUTIFUL FACE AHMED!!!!!!
People will stop watching Hgtv you have let all good people go there is no use of having the show with out Ahmed he was the best . Whataer u on up there u have lost so many people. Now u are just another loser show.
Ahmed was a wonderful designer and he seemed like a good person and it’s sad that he left the show but the new guy is awesome. He is different from Ahmed, no doubt about it, but he does a great job and that’s what matters and I certainly won’t stop watching it just cause they changed the host.
I loved Sandra and was disappointed when they removed her but I’m sure she’s doing great especially with her skills and personality.
It appears that Sandra left of her own accord, however it sounds like Ahmed was summarily replaced. I don’t know what the whole story behind Ahmed’s leaving is, but the show is not the same without him. I tried to watch the new guy…the charm and humor are not there…he just tries to hard. My Saturday morning Yard Crash hours will now be spent on another network. Thanks a bunch HGTV…did you get your execs from ABC? Like you, they’ve taken stupid decisions to an art form this past year!
I will not watch the new show without Ahmed. He made the show. I was so upset to see the new host on the show. It doesn’t have the same feel…I was only able to watch about 10 minutes or so. I do not know why HGTV is changing up the content so much, but I definitely do not like it. Like many others, I too watched many hours of HGTV in previous years and find myself skipping past it. My favorite show of all time was Divine Design with Candace Olsen which has been replaced with something else. I like Divine Design it seemed more her. Any way HGTV used to be the only thing I watched, now I barely watch it. I hope they get it together soon.
AHMED…AHMED…AHMED…AHMED….AHMED….need I say more???? Get the message??? I believe the people have spoken! Try listening!
New host suuuuuuucks, his title is general contractor NOT landscaper. You could sense the passion and energy Ahmed brought to the show. I can watch Ahmeds episodes over and over as if it were the first time. Huuuuuge mistake DIY! Obviously someone made a decision hoping or thinking viewers are idiots and would just accept new show but new host is a big DUD!…Bring back Ahmed…THE Yard Crasher
Awwwwhhhhhhhh Boooo on HGTV. He was by far my favorite Host of all the CRASHERS! Just lost another viewer. BRING AHMED BACK IMMEDIATELY!!!!
Wow, talk about bad decisions! HGTV and DIY were my standby channels but not any longer. I will NOT watch the show without Ahmed (I had stopped watching Property Virgins because the new host was pretty bad). Clearly HGTV Executives have never heard of the old adage – if it ain’t broke don’t fix it.
I really enjoyed watching the Yard Crashers show with Ahmed as the host. He has a great personality, is full of positive energy and is extremely entertaining as the host. If HGTV is smart, they will allow him some time to get his personal life in a better place and then welcome him back with open arms as the host of Yard Crashers. I wish you the very best Ahmed and look forward to seeing you back on television in the near future.
Ahmed’s own statement gives us the impression he needs personal time for his wife and kids. Sounds like his home business was also suffering. The show is a big commitment that can interfere with normal life. I do not think this was an HGTV decision nor will a petition help..
The timing is just off. It seems like it was made to diffuse the negative backlash. If so his professionalism is impressive. This statement also indicates that he did not want to bite the had that fed him, another admirable quality. He made reference to returning with a new show after his hiatus and will be touring garden shows across the country, hopefully allowing for some consultation. Just wishful thinking. 🙂
Saturday and Sunday mornings are not the same. I looked forward to a cup of coffee and setting with my husband ooing and aughing over the great ideas. Then off to the home improvement store for the weekend projects. I hoped to find Ahmed there so he could help us out. We really miss you Ahmed, we stopped watching not the same without you.
I was actually surprised to read his statement, my husband and I were talking about this the other day and we both just kind of figured that hosts for shows like this (“crasher”-type shows) had an expiration date. The whole show was kind of based on the the element of surprise but when you started seeing the people at the home improvement stores coming up to Ahmed and saying “I KNOW WHO YOU ARE! I PROMISED MY HUSBAND/WIFE I WOULD BRING YOU HOME WITH ME!” (and trust me, my husband and I have had that very conversation as I’m sure most of you and your significant others have had) then you’ve got to know that a change needs to happen, right? I love Ahmed and miss him terribly, the new host doesn’t even hold a candle to him, but I was kind of surprised to read that there was a statement from him at all. It made sense to me that he would have to eventually be replaced, I think they all will if they want to keep the format of the show going… shows what I know, I guess…
I had the sincere pleasure of meeting Ahmed last year when he came to Great Big Home Show in Maryland and he was as awesome in person as he is on TV. He talked to everyone about his personal life, how he got to where he was as far as landscaping and being on the show, answered questions and gave tips to the audience AND stayed until he met everyone and signed autographs and took pictures. Besides the fact that he is absolutely gorgeous, he is humble and hilarious. I think HGTV are the losers because he will not have a hard time finding another hosting gig.
Good Luck Ahmed. We are rooting for you and hope to see you very soon.
Thank YOU==Egypt is awful, I’m sorry….stick to the airwaves. Her show seems a tad low-budget.
Ahmed is the only host I would watch for yard crashers, he is extremely talented and personable, he has the ability to draw people to him and just fall in love with him.
The “New Guy” is just corny….. I thought AH was on vacation or something. This really sucks!!
BRING BACK AHMED!!!
https://www.change.org/petitions/diy-network-bring-ahmed-hassan-back-to-yard-crashers-or-support-him-in-another-show
will not watch new guy…watched for a minute…he is not Ahmed no matter how hard he tries!!!
Waiting for Ahmed’s new show.
I own my home and I’m always in Home depot or Lowe in Birmingham, AL do any of designers come to city where we love to watch them and we need help also.
I’m soooo upset that Ahmed was replaced! I will no longer be watching Yard Crashers.
Please Ahmed back, I really miss this show ‘it’s not the same.
I agree COMPLETELY. But in my opinion their first mistake was replacing Rick Spence on Curb Appeal. Haven’t watched that since, OR Property Virgins AND definitely feel like I’m protesting when I deleted Yard Crashers from my DVR.
I agree with you all. I use to luv HGTV, Designing for the Sexes, Decorating Cents and there was another show where they designed a room based on a high end room but for less. Now it is totally commercial and seems to move away from the average person. My house is small and so is my budget. I use to get good tips from Hgtv, now it seems to be above my level budget wise.
I will not watch the show with Ahmed! He has a natural draw that gets even the couch potato (my 2 fellas for example) up and in the yard. Its a low blow for the network to not comment and deceive the viewers on the websites. Same on you.
Uh…what?
I think “AhmedFan” meant to say they will not watch the show without Ahmed. And the last phase, I’m guessing, is supposed to be “Shame on you.” Check your comments for typos before hitting send, people! 🙂
Lisa, I assume that by “last phase” you meant “last phrase.” 😉
Please ignore GreenMan’s comment. He was let go from our organization a couple of weeks ago.
I just woke up and turned on Yardcrashers. When I saw the new host once again I was like ok, let me Google what happened to Ahmed. I initially just thought that he was on vacation:-). But after realizing he still wasn’t back I felt it was time to find out why. I’m glad I came across your blog. And happy to finally have my question answered. The new host just don’t grab me like Ahmed does so I have not been watching. I turned from it this morning too! I can’t wait for Ahmed’s new show. I too also wondered what happed to the host of Property Virgins. Now I know. HGTV better get it together!
Yesterday I watched a bunch of early morning crasher shows and wondered what happened to Ahmed. Today I caught an episode with him in it and then googled it… How can they be so dumb at HGTV. He’s dynamic and charming and captivating. What on earth were they thinking? I hate to think it’s race or any thing like that which is what it looks like! Of course I do not like his replacement and couldn’t figure out what was going on. I was still hoping to run into Ahmed one day at the Home Depot! Where does he live?
I will not watch the show without Ahmed. He is yard crashers. When I saw the new host, I immediately went to their website and the way the site was set up, it looked like they were taking turns hosting. Not one thing was said about Ahmed no longer being on the show. Very, very disappointed with yard crashers. I tried to watch the new host, but I don’t like him. Oh well, hopefully Ahmed will come back.
I have been a faithful follower of Yard Crashers because Ahmed is so much fun, has so much energy and a great personality, and is not afraid to get his hands dirty. I’ll keep following Ahmed’s further adventures, but I don’t know if I’ll keep following Yard Crashers. Unlike Ahmed, it seems like all the hosts from these other shows come from some kind of cookie cutter…just so bland and bleh.
Also, I really dislike that the DIY Network/HGTV website is misleading people by showing Ahmed and the new guy together as if they are going to be co-hosts of Yard Crashers. It shows such contempt for their viewers, as if we are too stupid to notice.
I’ll sign the petition, but only want Ahmed back if HE wants to be back.
Thanks for blogging and keeping us informed of the latest!
I have a daughter she is a single mother of three girls. She is working hard to afford a home for the girls. And her backyard needs a lot of help it is large with a lot of potential. But she with buying the house can’t afford to pay for a lanscaper.
I really wish i could do more i do as much as i can when i come for the three day visit. I am 70 years old andd it is hard for me to do much.
Do anyone remembers –Gardening By The Yard? It was a popular show and the ONLY remaining show they had devoted to actual GARDENING!!! HGTV is now more or less a —Home improvement channel selling ads! Us gardeners have no shows to watch!
I love yard crashers and Ahmed Hassan gardeners dont have many shows left. What ever happened to Paul James and Gardening with Patty? I think that’s her name its been awhile. I totally understand why Ahmed would want time with family. Its very rare now days. I just love seeing him.
I think that MATT, the new host is great and brings alot more to the show and we hope that they keep him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NO……….NEVER…………BRING AHMED H. to this SHOW~~~~~~it was CREATED for him………..and HIM ONLY…………………..
I know you are right he was a lot better that that black guy i am not watching any more .
I really miss Ahmed from Yard Crashers. His personality kept the show hopping. I miss what he brought to the show and therefore, my desire to watch has dwndled. Big mistake HGTV. My family and friends feel the same way.
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I really miss Ahmed! His was my favorite of the Crasher shows because he’s so warm and funny, and inspired me with my own yard projects. I haven’t been able to get interested in Matt Blashaw’s show. I hope to see Ahmed back on TV soon!
Matt Blashaw is a good contractor. I have seen him many times before on various DIY or HGTV shows in the past but ofr Yard Crashers something is missing without Ahmed. I don’t want to say that HGTV screwed up because it may have been a mutual thing or even Ahmeds decision to move on. Matt Blashaw appears to be too flirty and touchy/feely with the cute wives that they always pick for Yard Crashers. It is a bit uncomfortable to watch and the cuter the wife the more flirty he is. Ahmed was just friendly. I hope he comes back in some capacity soon. He is a natural talent for TV.
This is not the same show without Ahmad. I’ve lost interest in show due to Ahmad’s absence. Just not the same show anymore. Ahmad just makes the show interesting.
Ok I got tired of turning to watch Yard Crashers only to see that Ahmed was still gone! Like other posters I thought he was on vacation or just switching up for a while. Matter of fact, as of Jan. 5,2013, DirecTv is still listing Ahmed as host in the info section. Matt seems uncomfortable. I can’t watch him. When I turn and see it’s Matt, I immediately find something else, regardless of the design or type of project. They can’t switch hosts when a show STARTED with one host and that’s who we are used to seeing. Same with House Hunters. Why change what works? Now, if the hosts make the change on their own, that’s different. But when the network makes changes or gets rid of someone for no reason other than because they can, it cheapens the product. When the added Matt they should have somehow changed the format or changed the name. Because YARD CRASHERS is not the same without AHMED!! Love this site btw. Discovered it when googling for info on Ahmed.
I have stopped watching HGTV’s backyard crashers. I am so tired of the executive nitwits at HGTV making unannounced changes without care or consideration to those of us who actually watch their programming AND support the sponsors of those shows. I, for one, have written both Home Depot and Lowes to complain about them supporting HGTV’s changes and advised them I’ll be considering Handyman Hardware instead of their businesses for my needs. Shame on HGTV.
This actually came up in conversation with a couple of friends of mine. We all used to be professional landscapers. One friends dad was even pivotal in the beginnings of OSH, back in the 30’s.
Matt’s okay, but he seems to be playing to the sponsors and his designs just don’t have the same magic. Yeah, a bit blahhh all around.
We really miss Ahmed. None of us have watched more than 1 or 2 episodes, since he left.
I watching an episode last Saturday with Ahmed which I never saw before.
Great information. Lucky me I discovered your site by accident
(stumbleupon). I have saved as a favorite for later!
Just realized he is gone forever (was tricked by the website too). I won’t be watching without Ahmed. New guy is okay, but Ahmed is why I watched the show anyway.
I was a big fan of Ahmed until I saw him in person at a home show. He is so full of himself. Everyone that was in the audience was expecting some gardening hint, or behind the scenes info. We got a “sermon” about how great he is, how good looking he is, and how everyone loves him. He said the show did not show him how he really is. Good thing, cause I would have stopped watching the show. His whole talk was about how great he is. He had others on stage with him to talk, but he managed to always direct the conversation back on himself. It was so boring. Not many people got up and left because we were trying to be polite. I wasted a big part of my time that day. I can understand why he was replaced.
I have been searching all morning for a way to contact Yard Crashers!!! I have a new house & a blank slate for landscaping. Seems all the episodes are in BIG places & cities & NOTHING in the boonies! I live on a 50,000 fresh water lake on the Va/NC line, & NEED a yard crash QUICKLY before we miss the whole planting season much less the blooming season! Water features, climbers, arbors, trellis, most anything…sky’s the limit! Closest Lowe’s or Home Depot is 20 mins away & chances of running into a DIY Host is slim & none! Come to God’s Country!
Saw Ahmed Hassan at the Denver Home Show a couple of weeks ago. Boy was I disappointed! He was one of the reasons we attended the show in the first place and were hoping to learn something about gardening in our new city. ALL he did was talk about himself and how wonderful he is. I now know more about his life and family than I truly care to know. He is really high energy just like on the show but his ego is bigger than the building.
how much did diy pay you for these comments?
My yard is completely raw… Please help my Canadian back yard.
I can’t help but wonder if these two negative posts are from someone trying to derail him! I too, attended his home show. He was nothing but humble and honest! I really enjoyed hearing about how he came into landscaping. It’s called, human interest! His true fans want to know more about him! Never did he brag about himself or his very good looks! That’s a bunch of hogwash! After sharing a bit of his “story”, he talked about landscaping and opened the floor to questions from the audience, which he took his time answering. He was very interactive with the audience. Ahmed is a natural talent! Furthermore, he is kind and giving of himself. After his presentation, he took the time to talk with all of his fans. Never did he say, he couldn’t be himself on the show! My impression was the show wanted him to do more peddling of product than actual landscaping. He did not say this. He only said they ( he and the show) parted ways because of creative differences. I thoroughly enjoyed his presentation….
Thank you for your view on Ahmed, Tracy. I can’t wait for his new show.
I hope the best for him but will not watch any show that ahmed is on………
I turn if I don’t see Ahmed. I thought (like others) that he was on a vacation or that there were now 2 hosts. Dumb me-HGTV fooled me-OK that is the way they wanted us to think. Well that just means less watching of HGTV from me. I wish him well. He has to continue to follow his dreams. I would only wish his return if that was what he wanted.
I am infuriated that his show…..was cancelled/rehosted……..are y’all CRAZY……….he is a motivator/Personable/WITTY/INTELLIGENT and so handsome………………………..I don’t watch anymore since his departure……………..
Sorry, I won’t be watching without him. I was and will continue to be a loyal fan. The bait and switch move between the old and new episodes is a pretty crappy move on HGTV’s part. Besides that, the network better their programming together, I’m starting to like the DIY Network better anyway.
:0( I am sure Mr. Hassan is doing what is best for he and his family. Look forward to see what new things he has planned. Not sure I can bare to watch His show with a new host. Glad to see he has so many supporters.
My husband and I are VERY upset with the new host on yard crashers and we will not watch him again.He made a very disrespectful joke when demoing around a statue of the Virgin Mary. The show’s producers should have deleted the joke. You may not believe and it’s your right but please do not ridicule our beliefs with a “low five” to our statue.
My husband and I are VERY upset with the new host on yard crashers and we will not watch him again.He made a very disrespectful joke when demoing around a statue of the Virgin Mary. The show’s producers should have deleted the joke. You may not believe and it’s your right but please do not ridicule our beliefs with a “low five” to our statue.
Bring back Ahmed. He was much more talented and better to watch
oh god, get a hobby.
I like both hosts.
I like Matt Blashaw more though.
yep me too,i met him at one of the shows here in fla. he brings alot more to the show than just plants, also while we were there we watch him work and he works just as hard as everyone else………
Is anyone getting tired of watching House Hunters and House Hunters International? HGTV needs new shows. There’s nothing worth watching anymore. What happend to Sabrina Soto, Ahmed, Sara, and others they used to have on. Every time I tune in to HGTV all they have to offer is House Hunters. I’m tired of the same show all the time. I rarely watch anymore. I just record Rehab Addict on DIY or HGTV. I don’t like Love it or List it, it’s so fake. I miss the shows they had at the beginning.
@ Angie. I’m with you on this. Seems like HGTV has turned into nothing but a fancy real estate channel. I wonder how much they get from real estate sponsors.
I cannot believe that they got rid of Ahmed. I have been a faithful admirer of the show from its very beginning.The humor that he constantly brought to the show and the amazing projects that he created with the families kept me glued to my chair. I have seen the new guy and he has got to go. BRING AHMED BACK! I recently bought a house that doesn’t even have grass growing yet and was excited to come to the website to get some ideas. i feel betrayed by the network and vow not to watch until Ahmed is back in the saddle.
The summer is around the corner and are pool is not in good condition to swim my daughter keeps complaining she wants to invite her friends over to swim but it’s not safe so if u can please help us out..thx
Ahmad was great! Wondered what happened, now I know. Networks do this all the time but I stop watching when they do!
Examples: Trading Spaces, House Hunters, Property Virgins, Design on a Dime, Decorating Cents Sell this House, Yard Crashers…
They will never understand that you don’t mess with success!
I will not watch with Matt as host. He’s not as likeable not are his designs as good and user friendly.
I used to enjoy so many of the HGTV shows. Actually the same goes for food network and their shows. It was the same for most of my family and friends. I think I can understand why Ahmed wanted to spend more time with his family; but I wonder what HGTV was thinking about getting rid of so many of their favorite and beloved host. Was there not a possible ability of working out a compromise? Now all HGTV is a series of real estate shows. Television is more of a wasteland than it has ever been. Even though there is cable, network, and other satellite broadcast I watch less television than I did when I only had aerial television. That does not bode good for the future of this medium since I find my friends and family with the same opinion. It is a fairly young technology in a way; however I think its future limited. That is just one person’s opinion. Perhaps television is like the nursing profession; it eats their young!
I just finished watching Turf War. By chance I looked at the TV guide 4:30 am, saw that Ahmed was hosting and I stayed up to watch. Now, back to bed. Thanks Ahmed, you are a joy. DIY has changed so much in the last 10 years, it is barely recognizable as a home show channel. No more solid shows on gardening and NO more wood working shows either. Shame on you DIY, you change shows and hosts I suspect, as often as you change your underware. You should call yourself the Game Show Network. Do you own the Food Network too? They too, have become a game show channel. I rarely watch either one anymore.
I agree Turf War was so fun, and exciting as far as the energy. The new guy is terrible and is abrasive in demeanor and poor humor. Maybe he’s cheap but he’s not Ahmed. DIY your losing your fan base. Those plug in hosts are as fresh as the products you all are trying to piddle at Home Depot/Lowes. You guys had integrity and now like with everything ~Money is ruining it.
Thanks for making this show suck now!!! What a Big mistake for pushing Ahmed out!!! Not cool at all!!
I just saw commercial with the new guy featured. I guess I’ve been to busy and have been letting husband control the remote. I loved Ahmed. I dont know kniw why HGTV is taking off the host that the fans have come to love, but I agree.. it sucks.
I with the crew that wants Ahmed back on Yard Crashers. Ahmed was so awesome that he made Yard Crashers a huge hit. The other Crasher shows came from Ahmed’s success. DIY Network is crazy for getting rid of him. Usually when this happens the person wants more money and the network says no. Well the new guy is just bland and I no longer watch the show. Hopefully they will either bring Ahmed back on HGTV should put him on. I agree that there needs to be more landscaping and gardening shows.
I just started watching Yard Crashers and was only familiar with Matt, then I caught a marathon with Ahmed as the host; I don’t like his style of hosting or his designs nearly as much as Matt’s. It’s just a case of what someone is used to I suppose.
I used to love HGTV and DIY. Now I rarely watch either. But I especially liked Ahmed on Yard Crashers. I don’t watch the new host at all. Shows that I loved have either disappeared completely or changed so much they have lost me. Where’s Clive, Candace, Taniya, Ahmed? At least Josh Temple is still on House Crashers, for now. The channels have turned me off the past year at least. Just not fun and educational as much as before.
I want Ahmed back on Yard Crashers! He is such a joy to watch! He makes me laugh & i was always hoping he would be at my Home Depot so i could get help on my yard!
The new host is so boring & I just change the channel when I see him! I will watch whatever show Ahmed is back on! Sorry HGTV but your new host just plain sucks! Too bad you can’t be honest! You try to bait & switch hosts without an explanation & assume the fans will be fooled into watching the show with a new host! Wrong! Big mistake! You just lost a loyal viewer!
The new guy is creepy and lacks personality. It’s not a good fit.
Ahmed was a bit childish and goofy but he was still better than his replacement.
Ahmed embraces the whole challenge of the teaching.reconstruction,of someones backyard. He enjoys his profession and that comes through on the show. Ahmed’s personality is so awesome that you want to join the show. So the show has lost it’s appeal for me. There’s no “zip” to the show now. It’s so “Boring”. The replacement host needs to BE replaced with Ahmed. They should admit their mistake and bring Ahmed back.
I think both hosts do a great job of bringing their own talents and personality to the yards they crash. How do I get my yard crashed? I’m a huge fan of the show. My yard: https://my.diynetwork.com/crash-me-please/South/Memphis-TN/detail.esi?oid=30714526.