Hilary Farr's Departure from Love It or List It
Hilary Farr, the longtime co-host of HGTV’s Love It or List It , announced her departure from the show in December 2023 after 19 seasons and 15 years. Farr, who started with the series in 2008 alongside David Visentin, explained that while her time on the show was “incredibly gratifying,” she felt it was time to “move on and meet new challenges.” She expressed a desire to seek new inspiration and creative opportunities, stating, “I realized that everything that I am as a woman, which is [that I] look for challenges, look for inspiration, look for new ideas, be excited about all the possibilities that are out there, had really needed to bloom and to find their way”
Reasons Behind Her Exit
Farr cited the need for personal growth and a wish to avoid falling into a rut as key reasons for her decision. She also mentioned that her experience with breast cancer, from which she is now in remission, changed her perspective on how she wants to spend her time: “I'm now very aware of really wanting to take joy out of every day, and that's one of the reasons that it was time to leave Love It or List It , because it was becoming too easy. I was in a rut. It's been so many years”
Life and Career After Love It or List It
Hilary Farr has not left television entirely. She launched her own HGTV series, Tough Love with Hilary Farr , where she combines home renovation with relationship coaching. However, as of December 2023, the show had not been renewed for a new season
. Farr has indicated she is working on other projects, including plans to build a tiny house on land she purchased in Italy. She remains active on social media, sharing updates about her life, including her pets and her embrace of her natural grey hair
Relationship with David Visentin and Fans
Farr and her co-host David Visentin remain close friends, despite their on- screen rivalry. Fans expressed sadness at her departure, but Farr has assured them she will continue to support the show and its team from afar
Personal Resilience
Beyond her professional achievements, Farr has faced personal challenges, including a difficult divorce and her battle with breast cancer. She has spoken openly about these experiences, highlighting her resilience and determination to find joy and new challenges in life
. In summary, Hilary Farr left Love It or List It to pursue new creative opportunities and focus on personal fulfillment after a long, successful run. She continues to explore new projects and remains a beloved figure among fans and colleagues
