The Dealbreaker That Makes Jasmine Roth Reject Applicants For Her HGTV Show

Have you ever wanted to be on an HGTV show? With so many programs on the network, you might've wondered whether or not you would be a good fit to get your home renovated or redecorated. As the host of "Help! I Wrecked My Home," Jasmine Roth understands what it takes for homeowners to be selected as a participant on an HGTV series. Along with sharing secrets of how she transforms and renovates homes into something fresh and new, she explained on her blog what the casting process (and dealbreaker) looks like for hopeful homeowners. 

Roth explained that a person might be rejected from her series due to "unrealistic expectations" when it comes to what can be done with their home — especially within the constraints of a TV show. There is a limited amount of available time to film a renovation project, and while Roth might appreciate homeowners thinking big, they have to understand that if you want to be on HGTV, not every project can be done. Of course, there are other things that can lead to a person not being chosen for an HGTV renovation, too.

Jasmine Roth didn't just share why she might say no to having someone on her show, she also shared some other things that might keep a homeowner from getting cast on the network. One of the more obvious things is that there needs to be a casting call in your area. However, that doesn't mean you have to be in a big city to be cast, as there are a few different websites you can check out for information on shows looking for people, including the HGTV network and individual show sites.

A shocking reason you might not be cast for HGTV has to do with your renovation budget. Although you may think it's a good idea to maximize your home reno budget to increase your chances of getting picked, the reality is that if you have too much money for fixing your home, it could mean that the scope of your project is too big for a show that needs to air in either a 30 minute or one hour block. In her post, Roth specifically states that having over $150,000 for a renovation budget means you will likely want more to be done than can be handled by a team on TV. Similarly, if your expected timeline is too long, then your home likely won't be chosen for a show that can only film for around 12 weeks. Clearly, there are certain constraints that have to be considered when trying to be part of a home renovation series, and much of it revolves around the amount of work that needs to be done.