The stakes could not be higher for one contestant who is set to appear on HGTVs “$250,000 Challenge,” which is the latest home improvement-inspired program set to debut on the network on Sunday, May 31, 2009.
Kelley Alexander of Sherman Oaks, Calif., is a 47-year-old mother of two teen-aged children. She was selected to compete against four other families in the neighborhood “in a series of weekly home improvement and design challenges with the winner ultimately walking away with a newly renovated home” and $250,000.
The timing could not be better — Alexander was apparently served a notice of mortgage default and possible foreclosure action on the first day of filming the show, according to the Chicago Tribune.
Here’s a snip from her:
“We have a bad mortgage. On the first day of [the show], they put foreclosure papers on my door…. It’ll take about $50,000 to save the house.”
Sounds dramatic, which is more than likely the concept. Even if Alexander doesn’t win, hopefully she can somehow still save her home.
“Dancing with the Stars” winner Drew Lachey has been tapped to host “$250,000 Challenge.” For more details on the show, including background on the various homeowners expected to vie for the prize opposite Alexander, click here.
THIS IS THE BEST SHOW EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL! I AM REDOING MY HOUSE NOW THAT I’VE SEEN THIS! AWESOME SHOW! THEY ARE REALLY HELPING PEOPLE!
I totally agree! This is my favorite show right now! I wish I didn’t have to wait until Sunday for it! lol
i love hgtv improvemts my kitchen needs a complete makeover. since i had a stroke, it is a choreo work in it i need to lower all my cabinets to accomodate me in my wheelchair, plus a refigerator with a freezer on the bottom as it is impossible to reach the top freezer without all falling out. also i cannot reach the counter tops to work on them as they are too high to reach or see into the cookware. i aslo need to install front loading ashing machine and dryer to handle this chore. as my appliances are in the basement being paralized on left side i need to adjust to everything normally built for people, who and use both hands etc $250000wouldremedy this problem
It’s very refreshing to see reality TV at it’s best… actually making a positive difference in someone’s life. I love this kind of stuff. Thank you HGTV!
This is by far the BEST reality show on TV! I hope everyone is watching this brilliant, inspiring , and giving program!
super i love ‘it. want more tv like this.
HGTV THIS IS A GREAT SHOW!!!!
WHEN ARE YOU COMING TO THE WASH DC AREA (WOULD LOVE PARTICIATE.)
Wow, i think i miss something.. need to watch TV sometimes =)
Anyway must be a great show if they realy help people.