HGTV has GreenLit “Junk or Jackpot?,” a new series about everyday hoarders, hosted by former “Queer Eye” star and interior designer Bobby Berk and executive produced by WWE and Peacemaker star John Cena.
Produced by 44 Blue Productions, the six-episode first season of the new reality show is set to premiere on HGTV later this year. “Junk or Jackpot?”, which Warner Bros. Discovery noted is only a working title, will follow Berk as he meets various collectors and helps them determine the true financial value of their respective collections.
The series marks Berk’s first solo TV effort with HGTV. The announcement comes just a day after Netflix revealed that the 10th season of “Queer Eye” will be its last (Berk starred in the first eight seasons before leaving and being replaced by Jeremiah Brent).
According to the synopsis, “Junk or Jackpot?” will focus on collectors whose collections—whether superhero figurines, rare puppets, or miniature sets—have left their homes with “no room for real, life-size furniture” and in desperate need of some renovation. The network promises: “With a combination of humor, compassion, and a celebration of the passionate collector in all of us, Bobby will support homeowners through the process of sorting, evaluating, and letting go of inventory, uncovering ‘found money’ along the way to achieving their dream renovation.”
“Collecting is a personal hobby that brings joy and inspiration, but it’s easy to get carried away, which can negatively impact your living conditions,” Berk said in a statement Thursday. “I’m excited to help passionate people sort through their cherished items and give them reimagined spaces that better honor what they hold dear.”
“The idea for ‘Trash or Jackpot?’ came from a conversation I had with friends,” Cena added. “People often wonder if their collections are trash or treasure, and this show will help them figure it out.”
Along with the cancellation of Netflix’s “Queer Eye,” HGTV has also made several of its own originals in recent weeks, including “Farmhouse Fixer,” “Bargain Block,” “Married to Real Estate” and “Battle on the Beach.”
