I live in Delaware and I don't know who saw it but Extreme Home Makeover came to my town in 2008.

This is when I started to realize the facade of the show which is all a smoke and mirrors, IMO.

*The personalities on the show were only at the renovation site for taping. They had NOTHING to do with the design work or construction...at all. They were staying at the poshest hotel in our area and were only driven in (via limo) for taping the ABC segments.

*The family that received the makeover received not only the home but over 500K in donations from the local community and the kids were given full scholarships to college.

*EHM recently came back to Delaware for another renovation and asked the first homeowner to be a part of the show and volunteer. She declined due to "just started a new job". Huh? I'm sure she could have arranged something??

*When asked how she felt about her home a few years later she stated "I have no problem with the house..no real complaints". WHAT? How gracious of someone who received such a great gift.

So....what does it take to be picked for an Extreme Makeover? I saw this on a site looking for applicants in my area:
"We're looking for those special people who have amazing strength of character and never give up," Shumsky said. "Whether it’s keeping their chin up in really tough circumstances or going out of their way to help others. We want to help people whose stories have really affected their community or made a big difference in other people's lives."

Hell, I should submit an application and I would venture to say many of my fellow GLP'ers would more than qualify. Right?