Nicole Curtis Defends Racial Slur Use on HGTV

0:00On March 11th, former HGTV star, Nicole Curtis, faced backlash after a leaked video surfaced from her show Rehab Addict, where she used an offensive, Gratial Slur. The network quickly pulled the series from all platforms, stating the language didn't match their values of respect and inclusion. Curtis lost her job over the incident. She appeared on the Breakfast Club radio show to clear things up, claiming the phrase came from blending two silly, fart-related terms she uses around. Her kids, since she can't swear on TV. Curtis said her fast-talking on a busy set led to the mix-up, insisting she'd never said anything like it before. The host pushed back hard, questioning her story, and why she skipped a professional PR team. Curtis leaned on her Detroit background, pointing to her life there, working the community, and friendships with black people to show she gets the... Words Wait. Curtis also blamed the leak on someone she suspects is a non-black man out to destroy her career and hurt her deeply. Despite her defenses, the interview left

1:04many doubting her explanation even more. The fallout continues to unfold as Curtis navigates the damage to her reputation, with HGTV standing firm on their decision to cut ties.