The TV home renovation landscape is constantly shifting in interesting ways. Of course, the home reno purveyor HGTV has been no stranger to these seismic changes, such as Chip and Joanna Gaines launching the Magnolia Network and Good Bones coming to a messy conclusion. Now, the network has been hit with another change as Love It or List It co-host Hilary Farr announced she's leaving the sell-it-or-stay series after 19 seasons -- and it's truly the end of an era.
The major decision came to light when the longtime host sat down with People to discuss her career. Hilary Farr started the home renovation show with real estate agent David Visentin in 2008 and, since then, it's become a fan-favorite program. The two hosts made the show a sensation in their native Canada before it took off in the United States. This was before HGTV admitted to not covering any costs for the homeowners. However, the interior design expert revealed she made her decision to leave over a year ago after the current season finished filming. Though it was her own choice, she admitted that departing the lifestyle series is bittersweet, saying:
