TLC’S HIT SERIES ‘TRADING SPACES’ SETS SEASON 10 RETURN FOR MARCH 16TH

TLC’S HIT SERIES ‘TRADING SPACES’ SETS SEASON 10 RETURN FOR MARCH 16^TH

 

Following up on the much-anticipated relaunch after a ten-year hiatus, TLC’s hit home makeover series “Trading Spaces” will return for its tenth season on Saturday, March 16^th at 8:00p.m. ET/PT.  Hosted by Paige Davis, this season includes 12 episodes filmed across the country, where the designers tackle new challenges as varied as teachers’ lounges, twin sisters’ homes, attics, basements and even homes of ex-spouses, among others.

“Viewers were breathless with anticipation of the long-awaited return of TRADING SPACES last year and we are equally excited to bring the fun, banter and unexpected transformations back into everyone’s living room this spring,” said Howard Lee, President and General Manager of TLC. “This season, fans can look forward to seeing accessible design transformations and the unexpected reveals that make our show such a blast to watch.”

Giving eager home owners the opportunity to hand over their keys and entrust their neighbors and designers to re-imagine a room for them, there is never a shortage of fun, anticipation, hijinks and of course nerves that paint each episode differently. TRADING SPACES designers and carpenters appearing this season are: Brett Tutor, Carter Oosterhouse, Doug Wilson, Frank Bielec, Hildi Santo Tomas, Joanie Sprague, John Gidding, Kahi Lee, Laurie Smith, Mikel Welch, Sabrina Soto, Ty Pennington and Vern Yip.

TRADING SPACES was the first home makeover series of its kind and launched a generation of shows to follow in the television home design genre. Two sets of neighbor’s trade rooms for two days and, with the help of a designer and carpenter, makeover a room with a budget of $2000.

Join the conversation on social media by using the hashtag #TradingSpaces, ‘Like’ the Trading Spaces Facebook page, and watch more video on TLC.com/TradingSpaces.

Trading Spaces is produced by Authentic Entertainment, a subsidiary of Endemol Shine North America.

ABOUT TLC

Offering remarkable real-life stories without judgment, TLC shares everyday heart, humor, hope, and human connection with programming genres that include fascinating families, heartwarming transformations and life’s milestone moments. TLC is a top 10 network across key female demos. 

TLC is a global brand available in more than 85 million homes in the US and 279 million households around the world. Viewers can enjoy their favorite shows anytime, anywhere through TLC GO – the network’s TVE offering featuring live and on demand access to complete seasons. A destination online, TLC.com offers in-depth fan sites and exclusive original video content. Fans can also interact with TLC on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat and Pinterest. TLC is part of Discovery (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK), reaching 3 billion cumulative viewers in more than 220 countries and territories to satisfy curiosity and captivate superfans with a portfolio of premium nonfiction, lifestyle, sports and kids content brands.

PRODUCTION BEGINS ON NEW SEASON OF TLC’S HIT HOME MAKEOVER SERIES, ‘TRADING SPACES’

PRODUCTION BEGINS ON NEW SEASON OF TLC’S HIT HOME MAKEOVER SERIES, ‘TRADING SPACES’

 

--Host Paige Davis and Full Cast of Designers and Carpenters

Return for Season Ten--

(Los Angeles, CA) Find your smocks and grab your toolboxes DIY fans! After a successful return season, TRADING SPACES has started production on new episodes that will air in 2019.

 

Join host Paige Davis as she keeps each team of homeowners, designers and carpenters on time and budget as they tackle their greatest makeovers yet. Returning for the new season are Brett Tutor, Carter Oosterhouse, Doug Wilson, Frank Bielec, Genevieve Gorder, Hildi Santo Tomas, Joanie Sprague, John Gidding, Kahi Lee, Laurie Smith, Sabrina Soto, Ty Pennington and Vern Yip, as they put their creative minds to work for bigger challenges and more design fun.

 

TRADING SPACES was the first home makeover series of its kind and launched a generation of shows to follow in the television home design genre. Two sets of neighbors trade rooms for two days and, with the help of a designer and carpenter, makeover a room with a budget of $2000.

 

The TLC GO Original Series Trading Spaces: Training Spaces will also return in 2019. This season, new designers will learn from and compete for the chance to be a design assistant for designer Frank Bielec. Binge the first season now on TLC.com/TrainingSpaces. 

Join the conversation on social media by using the hashtag #TradingSpaces, ‘Like’ the

Trading Spaces Facebook page, and watch more video onTLC.com/TradingSpaces.

 

Trading Spaces is produced by Authentic Entertainment, a subsidiary of Endemol Shine North America.

 

ABOUT TLC

Offering remarkable real-life stories without judgment, TLC shares everyday heart, humor, hope, and human connection with programming genres that include fascinating families, heartwarming transformations, and life’s milestone moments. TLC is a top 10 network across key female demos. 

TLC is a global brand available in more than 86 million homes in the US and 279 million households around the world. Viewers can enjoy their favorite shows anytime, anywhere through TLC GO – the network’s TVE offering featuring live and on demand access to complete seasons. A destination online, TLC.com offers in-depth fan sites and exclusive original video content. Fans can also interact with TLC on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat and Pinterest. TLC is part of Discovery (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK), reaching 3 billion cumulative viewers in more than 220 countries and territories to satisfy curiosity and captivate superfans with a portfolio of premium nonfiction, lifestyle, sports and kids content brands.

TLC RENEWS FAN FAVORITE SERIES ‘TRADING SPACES’

TLC RENEWS FAN FAVORITE SERIES ‘TRADING SPACES’  

--Home Makeover Series will Resume Production this Summer with Expanded Episode Order and Return in early 2019; Homeowner Casting Underway--

(Los Angeles, CA) – Weekend DIY warriors rejoice! TLC announced today that TRADING SPACES, the home makeover phenomenon that started it all, has been renewed for a second season, its 10^th season overall.

“The response to the revival of TRADING SPACES, from longtime devotees to newfound superfans alike, has been seismic, and we are proud to continue the celebration in 2019,” said Howard Lee, President and General Manager of TLC, in making today’s announcement. “We look forward to our designers and carpenters bringing more color, design risk and most of all, fun, into homes across the country in the upcoming season.”

The return season of TRADING SPACES currently ranks #1 in cable in its premiere time period among key women W25-54/18-49 demos. Driven by TRADING SPACES, TLC ranked as the #2 cable network on Saturday night with W25-54 in 2Q18 to-date.

The series finale will air on June 2^nd and feature legacy designer Doug Wilson, new designer Kahi Lee along with carpenters Brett Tutor and Joanie Sprague redesigning rooms in Atlanta. For those interested in the opportunity to be a part of the upcoming season, please go to http://www.tlc.com/casting.

TRADING SPACES was the first home makeover series of its kind and launched a generation of shows to follow in the television home design genre. Two sets of neighbors trade rooms for two days and, with the help of a designer and carpenter makeover a room with a budget of $2000.

Join the conversation on social media by using the hashtag #TradingSpaces, ‘Like’ the Trading Spaces Facebook page, and watch more video on TLC.com/TradingSpaces.

Trading Spaces is produced by Authentic Entertainment, a subsidiary of Endemol Shine North America.

ABOUT TLC

Offering remarkable real-life stories without judgment, TLC shares everyday heart, humor, hope, and human connection with programming genres that include fascinating families, heartwarming transformations, and life’s milestone moments. TLC is a top 10 network across key female demos. 

TLC is a global brand available in more than 87 million homes in the US and 279 million households around the world. Viewers can enjoy their favorite shows anytime, anywhere through TLC GO – the network’s TVE offering featuring live and on demand access to complete seasons. A destination online, TLC.com offers in-depth fan sites and exclusive original video content. Fans can also interact with TLC on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat and Pinterest. TLC is part of Discovery (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK), reaching 3 billion cumulative viewers in more than 220 countries and territories to satisfy curiosity and captivate superfans with a portfolio of premium nonfiction, lifestyle, sports and kids content brands.

TLC Sets Premiere for Highly Anticipated Return of Fan Favorite "Trading Spaces" on Saturday, April 7 at 9:00pm ET/PT

TLC Sets Premiere for Highly Anticipated Return of Fan Favorite "Trading Spaces" on Saturday, April 7 at 9:00pm ET/PT
Plus: look for the first of a two-part reunion special to open the night at 8:00/7:00c.

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[via press release from TLC] TLC Sets Premiere For Highly Anticipated Return Of Fan Favorite 'Trading Spaces' On Saturday, April 7 At 9:00pm Et/Pt
In Advance of Premiere, TRADING SPACES REUNION will Air Saturday, April 7 at 8:00p.m. ET/PT

TRADING SPACES, the television home design series that launched a TV genre will return to America's living rooms with a special reunion on Saturday, April 7th beginning at 8:00p.m. ET/PT, followed by the series return at 9:00p.m. ET/PT. The announcement was made today at the Television Critics Association tour in Pasadena, CA.

The ninth season premiere will kick off with a one-hour reunion special, reuniting the cast for the first time since the show went off the air in 2008. There will be special guest appearances and surprises, in addition to a look back at some of the greatest moments from the series and a lively discussion on the impact the show had both on them as a cast and the television home renovation arena. Part two of TRADING SPACES REUNION will air on April 14th at 8:00p.m. ET/PT.
Following the reunion, the TRADING SPACES season premiere will feature legacy designers Doug Wilson and Hildi Santo-Tomas, re-designing two rooms for sisters who also happen to be neighbors in Southern California with the help of carpenters Ty Pennington and Carter Oosterhouse. In each of the following episodes, there will be more surprises along the way and special guest designers including Carter and Ty designing with the assistance of our new carpenters Brett Tutor and Joanie Sprague. Returning legacy designers are Frank Bielec, Genevieve Gorder, Hildi Santo-Tomas, Laurie Smith and Vern Yip; new designers this season are John Gidding, Kahi Lee and Sabrina Soto. Paige Davis returns as the series' host.

New design experts Brett Tutor, Joanie Sprague, John Gidding, Kahi Lee and Sabrina Soto will also be seen on the upcoming TLC GO Original series TRAINING SPACES. Download the TLC GO app to binge every episode when it's available in Spring 2018.

Join the conversation on social media by using the hashtag #TradingSpaces, 'Like' the Trading Spaces Facebook page, and watch more video on TLC.com/TradingSpaces.

Trading Spaces is produced by Authentic Entertainment, a subsidiary of Endemol Shine North America.

ABOUT TLC
Offering remarkable real-life stories without judgment, TLC shares everyday heart, humor, hope, and human connection with programming genres that include fascinating families, heartwarming transformations, and life's milestone moments. In 2017 to-date, TLC ranks as the #6 ad-supported cable network in Prime among W25-54.
TLC is a global brand available in more than 89 million homes in the US and 271 million households around the world. Viewers can enjoy their favorite shows anytime, anywhere through TLC GO - the network's TVE offering featuring live and on demand access to complete seasons. A destination online, TLC.com offers in-depth fan sites and exclusive original video content. Fans can also interact with TLC on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat and Pinterest. TLC is part of Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK), reaching 3 billion cumulative viewers in more than 220 countries and territories to satisfy curiosity and captivate superfans with a portfolio of premium nonfiction, lifestyle, sports and kids content brands. 

TLC TO AIR SPECIAL ‘TRADING SPACES’ REUNION HOSTED BY LISA JOYNER

           

TLC TO AIR SPECIAL ‘TRADING SPACES’ REUNION HOSTED BY LISA JOYNER

Original Cast from Fan Favorite Home Design Show to Appear

in Advance of the Series’ Return to Television

As host Paige Davis used to say, “Times up!” The wait is finally over! Grab your painting smocks and gather your family and neighbors, TLC will premiere a special TRADING SPACES reunion this coming spring with the original cast reuniting for the first time since the show went off the air in 2008.  TRADING SPACES was the first home makeover series of its kind and launched a generation of shows to follow in the television home design genre.

Appearing in the special are original cast members Amy Wynn Pastor, Carter Oosterhouse, Doug Wilson, Frank Bielec, Genevieve Gorder, Hildi Santo-Tomas, Laurie Smith, Paige Davis, Ty Pennington and Vern Yip. Also, making their TRADING SPACES debut are new designers and carpenters: Brett Tutor, Joanie Dodd, John Gidding, Kahi Lee and Sabrina Soto who can also be seen on the upcoming TRAINING SPACES airing on TLCGO this spring.

Hosted by Lisa Joyner (TLC’s “Long Lost Family”), the cast will reminisce about their favorite moments working together and what it was like to be a part of a pop culture phenomenon. They’ll discuss the influence the show had on the current television home design genre, what their favorite room transformations were and what they look forward to when the series returns in the spring.

Join the conversation on social media by using the hashtag #TradingSpaces, ‘Like’ the Trading Spaces Facebook page, and watch more video on TLC.com/TradingSpaces.

Trading Spaces is produced by Authentic Entertainment, a subsidiary of Endemol Shine North America.

ABOUT TLC

Offering remarkable real-life stories without judgment, TLC shares everyday heart, humor, hope, and human connection with programming genres that include fascinating families, heartwarming transformations, and life’s milestone moments. In 2017 to-date, TLC ranks as the #6 ad-supported cable network in Prime among W25-54.

TLC is a global brand available in more than 89 million homes in the US and 271 million households around the world. Viewers can enjoy their favorite shows anytime, anywhere through TLC GO – the network’s TVE offering featuring live and on demand access to complete seasons. A destination online, TLC.com offers in-depth fan sites and exclusive original video content. Fans can also interact with TLC on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat and Pinterest. TLC is part of Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK), reaching 3 billion cumulative viewers in more than 220 countries and territories to satisfy curiosity and captivate superfans with a portfolio of premium nonfiction, lifestyle, sports and kids content brands.

ORIGINAL CAST MEMBERS RETURN TO TLC’S ‘TRADING SPACES’ FOR BRAND NEW SEASON SLATED TO AIR IN SPRING, 2018

ORIGINAL CAST MEMBERS RETURN TO TLC’S ‘TRADING SPACES’ FOR BRAND NEW SEASON SLATED TO AIR IN SPRING, 2018

--New Cast Members and Carpenters Also Set to Appear in Series’ Return Along with Previously Announced Host, Paige Davis--

Video Link: http://www.tlc.com/tlcme/see-which-designers-are-back-for-the-new-season-of-trading-spaces/

(Los Angeles, CA) - TLC is tapping into the nostalgia of the much-anticipated return of TRADING SPACES by bringing back several of the original cast members. Included in the roster of designers are Doug Wilson, Carter Oosterhouse, Frank Bielec, Genevieve Gorder, Hildi Santo-Tomas, Laurie Smith, Ty Pennington and Vern Yip.  Joining these familiar faces are new design experts and carpenters Brett Tutor, Joanie Sprague, John Gidding, Kahi Lee and Sabrina Soto. With a combined over 30 years of experience between them, this lineup is well-equipped to help homeowners tackle their ambitious redesign projects.

The design team’s creativity and skill will be put to the test to help neighbors redecorate a room in each other’s home. While utilizing a small renovation budget and a large amount of imagination, the designers and homeowners work together to complete the makeover for each of the rooms. Transforming a room with a limited budget can be a tricky task, but these designers are excited to dive right in and exercise their creative muscles. They can barely wait to see the spaces and come up with new, fresh ideas.

For the alumni cast members, returning to TRADING SPACES is like returning home and, after a 10-year hiatus, they are especially excited to jump right back in with familiar friends and some fresh faces. 

Join the conversation on social media by using the hashtag #TradingSpaces, ‘Like’ the Trading Spaces Facebook page, and watch more video on TLC.com/TradingSpaces.

TRADING SPACES is produced by Endemol Shine North America subsidiary Authentic Entertainment and is based on Endemol Shine UK format 'Changing Rooms’, which was a top rated hit for the BBC for almost a decade achieving up to 12 million viewers and sold to 12 territories internationally.

ABOUT TLC

Offering remarkable real-life stories without judgment, TLC shares everyday heart, humor, hope, and human connection with programming genres that include fascinating families, heartwarming transformations, and life’s milestone moments. In 2017 to-date, TLC ranks as the #6 ad-supported cable network in Prime among W25-54TLC is a global brand available in more than 90 million homes in the US and 271 million households around the world. Viewers can enjoy their favorite shows anytime, anywhere through TLC GO – the network’s TVE offering featuring live and on demand access to complete seasons. A destination online, TLC.com offers in-depth fan sites and exclusive original video content. Fans can also interact with TLC on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat and Pinterest. TLC is part of Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK), reaching 3 billion cumulative viewers in more than 220 countries and territories to satisfy curiosity and captivate superfans with a portfolio of premium nonfiction, lifestyle, sports and kids content brands.

TLC ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF PAIGE DAVIS AS HOST FOR THE UPCOMING NEW SEASON OF FAN FAVORITE TRADING SPACES

TLC ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF PAIGE DAVIS AS HOST FOR THE UPCOMING NEW SEASON OF FAN FAVORITE TRADING SPACES

Casting Begins in the First Three Cities of Los Angeles, Atlanta and Baltimore

TLC announced today that Paige Davis, beloved host of original home design series TRADING SPACES will return for the brand-new season slated to air in 2018. Additionally, casting of homeowners has begun in the first three cities of Los Angeles, Atlanta and Baltimore.

Link:

http://www.tlc.com/tlcme/tlcme-videos/paige-davis-returns-to-host-trading-spaces/

Davis served as host of TRADING SPACES for several seasons, guiding homeowners and designers through their makeover journeys and is thrilled to be back on the job.  For homeowners willing to swap keys with their neighbors and redecorate a room in each other’s home, please go to http://www.tlc.com/casting and sign up for the opportunity to appear on the brand-new season of TRADING SPACES.

Join the conversation on social media by using the hashtag #TradingSpaces, ‘Like’ the Trading Spaces Facebook page, and watch more video on TLC.com/TradingSpaces.

TRADING SPACES is produced by Endemol Shine North America subsidiary Authentic Entertainment and is based on Endemol Shine UK format 'Changing Rooms’, which was a top rated hit for the BBC for almost a decade achieving up to 12 million viewers and sold to 12 territories internationally.

ABOUT TLC

Offering remarkable real-life stories without judgment, TLC shares everyday heart, humor, hope, and human connection with programming genres that include fascinating families, heartwarming transformations, and life’s milestone moments. In 2017 to-date, TLC ranks as the #6 ad-supported cable network in Prime among W25-54.

TLC is a global brand available in more than 89 million homes in the US and 325 million households around the world. Viewers can enjoy their favorite shows anytime, anywhere through TLC GO – the network’s TVE offering featuring live and on demand access to complete seasons. A destination online, TLC.com offers in-depth fan sites and exclusive original video content. Fans can also interact with TLC on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat and Pinterest. TLC is part of Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK), reaching 3 billion cumulative viewers in 220 countries and territories to satisfy curiosity and captivate superfans with a portfolio of premium nonfiction, lifestyle, sports and kids content brands.

ABOUT DAVIS

Since Davis’ time at TLC, she has co-hosted HOME AND FAMILY for the Hallmark Channel and was the host of OWN’s HOME MADE SIMPLE, for which she was nominated for a 2013 Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Host in a Lifestyle/Travel Program.  She has spent much of her time focused on her true love, theatre and dance. Most recently, Paige gave a triumphant return to her role as Roxie Hart in CHICAGO on Broadway. A recent theater experience had her playing God in AN ACT OF GOD directed by Marsha Mason, making Paige the first woman to play the role following in the footsteps of Jim Parsons and Sean Hayes. Additionally, she received rave reviews for her performance in the Broadway revival of BOEING BOEING. She traveled the country performing the title role of SWEET CHARITY in the show’s Broadway tour. Paige also played Babette in the first national tour of Broadway’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, where she met her husband Patrick Page. She has performed numerous leading roles in regional theaters across the country, and has even toured as a dancer with The Beach Boys.

Paige has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Tonight Show, The Today Show, The View, The Dr. Phil Show, The Wayne Brady Show, The Martha Stewart Show, and many others. Daytime viewers remember when Oprah turned the tables on Paige, giving designer Nate Berkus free-reign to renovate and redecorate Paige’s Manhattan apartment. 

A graduate of the Meadows School of the Arts at SMU, Paige lives in Manhattan with her husband and their adorable Maltese, Georgie.