WHY WOULD YOU GET RID OD SOMEONE LIKE Ahmed Hassan WHO WAS SO TALENTED HARD WORKING AND ENJOYABLE TO WATCH ON TV WE LEARNED SO MUCH FROM THIS MAN BUT YOU THINK THIS NEW HOST IS SO GREAT SO YOU WATCH THE SHOW NOW AS WE ARE NOT AND WE WILL NOT BE WATCHING ANY OF THE SHOWS WE HAVE ENJOYED OVER THE YEARS AS YOU HAVER BEEN TAKING AND REPLACING SOME GREAT HOST WITH NEW ONCES. SHAME ON YOU ALL I CAN ONLY HOPE ANOTHER NETWORK WILL HIRE AND GIVE Ahmed Hassan HIS VERY OWN SHOW WHICH HE SO DESERVES! SHAME ON YOU BIG WHEELS A SHOW IS ONLY WORTH SOMETHING IF THE VIEWERS WATCH IT SO I SAY FROM WHAT I HAVE READ ON YOUR SITE ALONE THERE ARE VERY MANY UNHAPPY VIEWERS WHO LIKE US ARE NO LONGER WATCHING HGTV OR DIY.
I have no idea what you are talking about. Has Ahmed Hassan been replaced? I will have to leave Home Depot then. I have been hanging out at Home Depot for a long time now hoping that Ahmed will come home with me. Say it isn't so! How do you know that?
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Posts: 2332 | Location: Sarasota | Registered: Jan 31, 2005
Originally posted by flboy: I have no idea what you are talking about. Has Ahmed Hassan been replaced? I will have to leave Home Depot then. I have been hanging out at Home Depot for a long time now hoping that Ahmed will come home with me. Say it isn't so! How do you know that?
Its true. Also replaced on Turf Wars. he posted on his Facebook that there a few episodes with him that have not been aired but he wasn't filming any more.
Posts: 340 | Location: Nebraska | Registered: Dec 17, 2006
Originally posted by bobh56: WHY WOULD YOU GET RID OD SOMEONE LIKE Ahmed Hassan WHO WAS SO TALENTED HARD WORKING AND ENJOYABLE TO WATCH ON TV WE LEARNED SO MUCH FROM THIS MAN BUT YOU THINK THIS NEW HOST IS SO GREAT SO YOU WATCH THE SHOW NOW AS WE ARE NOT AND WE WILL NOT BE WATCHING ANY OF THE SHOWS WE HAVE ENJOYED OVER THE YEARS AS YOU HAVER BEEN TAKING AND REPLACING SOME GREAT HOST WITH NEW ONCES. SHAME ON YOU ALL I CAN ONLY HOPE ANOTHER NETWORK WILL HIRE AND GIVE Ahmed Hassan HIS VERY OWN SHOW WHICH HE SO DESERVES! SHAME ON YOU BIG WHEELS A SHOW IS ONLY WORTH SOMETHING IF THE VIEWERS WATCH IT SO I SAY FROM WHAT I HAVE READ ON YOUR SITE ALONE THERE ARE VERY MANY UNHAPPY VIEWERS WHO LIKE US ARE NO LONGER WATCHING HGTV OR DIY.
Posts: 716 | Location: Plano, Texas | Registered: Oct 27, 2006
This is about the only one I watch. Why would they replace him? Unless he wanted to leave? THis a dumb thing to do -to replace somebody as good as Ahmed is. I hope it's not true.
Posts: 1066 | Location: Chadbourn, NC USA | Registered: Jan 06, 2004
What a sad day for HGTV to have let him leave, whatever the reason. He was the nicest man on any of the shows. I refuse to watch all of the NY real estate poppycock salesmen. That show is a disgrace. Why does HGTV CEO'S think any normal person wants to watch the Real estate shows with all of those fools prancing around talking as if what they think or say means a thing to the normal people of this world.
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Posts: 2332 | Location: Sarasota | Registered: Jan 31, 2005
Guys, unfortunately it's true!! Matt Blashaw is the new host, don't know who the new host on Turf War is!! Yeah DIY and HGTV have the tendency of replacing the hosts without notice, and bring in new ones, and say "here you go". I like Matt, but I tried to watch Yard Crashers with him, something just wasn't right!!! I wonder what the ratings of both shows without Ahmed, not good, I am sure.
I'm sure another network will snap him up and his legions of fans will follow, he's got the total package.
Maybe they thought too many people recognized him in the stores? I do think he brought A LOT of himself to the shows and made it much more fun. He will be missed. I haven't seen too many new ones recently but thought he was still on.
This show is actually a "loaner" from DIY network, so blame them, I guess? They of the same parent network...the same ones who got rid of Paul James and his garden show. That was still the best, by far, GARDEN show on the former HGARDENTV.
As for the hanging out in HD, I believe that he usually was in Lowe's, and orginally in someplace (not near me) called OSH.This message has been edited. Last edited by: jvelo,
Posts: 3220 | Location: Putnam County, NY z5 | Registered: Jun 30, 2004
Never posted anything about anything on any site, ever.(sad, really). Anyway, I mean no disrespect to Mr. Matt Blashaw as I am sure he is a lovely person. However, I already know that Mr. Ahmed Hassan rocks. I am crushed. My husband even ecouraged me to post. And he gets tired of HGTV!!! Look to see Mr. Hassan in the NEAR future. Note to any network: You need to warn/explain, or something to the loyal viewers when such changes are made. As you can see, it really makes us mad to have the rug pulled out from under us. One day, I will hire Mr. Hassan for my own yard. Until then, my husband and I will not watch YC until Mr. Hassan returns. Take care.
Wow. Just wow. How does an executive justify the firing of the personality that created the CRASHERS brand? Yard Crashers was the original and its success largely (perhaps solely) due to Ahmed.
Matt Blashaw seems to be the go-to-guy for shows they want to fail. First Professional Grade, now this.
Posts: 78 | Location: Gig Harbor, WA | Registered: Nov 25, 2007
My husband and I got up early on Saturday mornings just to watch Ahmed. He was so fun, so energetic, but so on point and so knowledgeable! My husband told me to write and that says a lot. I think they need to re-think this decision and find a way to get him back. Nothing against Matt but he is boring, boring, boring.
Posts: 17 | Location: orange park fl | Registered: Mar 01, 2005
There are probably many people who just started watching this show and like it and never heard of Ahmed. Then there are people who will complain about the change of hosts and continue to watch it anyway.
HGTV has nothing to reconsider because it will continue to have its viewership.
Posts: 716 | Location: Plano, Texas | Registered: Oct 27, 2006
I must say that I'm a great and loyal viewer of HGTV and Yard Crashers and I was so extremely disappointed to see that Ahmed Hassan has been replaced by Matt. Ahmed brought fire, excitement, and such an appealing personality to the show and I will not be viewing Yard Crashers anymore until his absence from the show is explained and why he was replaced. I have also viewed the new guy, Matt on the show and I'm sorry, while he's a good guy, but the show is just not the same without Amhed. So, if Amhed is not hosting, I will be turning my channel to view something else. Please fix or address this HGTV!
New viewers will watch Matt and think he's great and then see Ahmed in reruns and will say "Wow, I'm glad they got rid of him!" People don't like change and resent substitutes.
Few people ever like the new guy/gal.
Posts: 716 | Location: Plano, Texas | Registered: Oct 27, 2006
I am sure that Matt is a great guy but Ahmed has "It" and either you have "IT" OR you don't. Good Luck to Matt and I can't wait until Ahmed lands at another network and HGTV has you to watch Matt while everyone else is tuning into Ahmed.
It may be dollars and cents for HGTV on pay, but it can also impact them by everyone letting Home Depot know you will not be visiting as often. Ahmed inspired us to think that we can make it happen in our own private retreats. I felt a true connection with Ahmed that after giving Matt a try I still don't feel with him. Just like Paul James, Ahmed has a wink and a smile and is in on the laugh while having a great time. I wish Matt the best but I am waiting on Ahmed to inspire us to another channel. Too bad HGTV! My Neilson card gives you a thumbs down!
I am quite sure Matt is a great guy and that his family loves him to pieces but I feel he's not an intertaining host, he lacks the 'It' factor that others have mentioned. I wish Matt, the best of luck, I truly do, he's just not my cup of tea. I am not upset by change, I more often than not welcome it, but I've given it months and honestly I didn't care for Matt on any other show so expecting to like him on this one was foolish of me. I will wait patiently for Ahmed to land somewhere where his personality and 'It' factor can shine. Hey HGTV, big mistake as far as I'm concerned. FYI, as soon I see Yard Crashers come on and Matt's hosting I change the channel and generally get involved watching that and never go back to HGTV for the rest of the day. So how's getting rid of Ahmed working out for you??? I really ***** for me.
