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After TLC announced the 2018 return of the at-times shocking series (say hello to Hildi’s hay walls!
While Davis' trademark pep hasn’t changed, one thing about the host certainly has: that hair!
Newsabout the signature hairstyle.
Accordingly, Davis traded in the look for a sleek bob with bangs, whichmade its debut in 2014.
Frank Bielec
If it was crafty and country, you knew it came from Frank Bielec.
Throw in the occasional mural for good measure, and you’ve basically nailed the endearing designer’sTrading Spacesaesthetic.
And, as Bielec told it, the quiet life suited him just fine.
“We still travel for speaking engagements, classes and shows and I’m usually mobbed.
For some reason, Asian people in airports love me,” Bielec toldFort Bend Lifestyle and Homesin 2011.
He added, “But the people in Katy give us our space.
Our favorite vacation destination is…
Sadly, Bielec passed away after suffering a heart attack in May 2020, as reported byCNN.
He was 72 years old.
Hildi Santo-Tomas
To know Hildi Santo-Tomas' work is to love it… or hate it.
There seemed to be no in-between when it came to her over-the-top designs.
Remember the time she glued hay all over a homeowner’s walls?
Or how about the time she painted a gigantic mural of her own face on another’s?
You’ve gotta give Santo-Tomas' props for never being afraid to fail spectacularly.
Since the show’s original run ended, the designer has kept a much lower profile.
As for her whereabouts,Santo-Tomas' Blogger profilestates that the designer lives in Paris, France.
Santo-Tomas herself confirmed her home base ina 2017 video clipannouncing her return toTrading Spaces.
McLeod has also gone back to hosting roots in since-removed segments about her lavish home.
In 2016, it was listed for sale for $40 million.
Amy Wynn Pastor
Amy Wynn Pastor held down the fort asTrading Spaces’resident female carpenter.
Pastor proved popular with fans for both her talent and her laid-back vibe.
Other TV work since the originalTrading Spacesrun included spokesperson spots for companieslike Carpet One, also in 2008.
TLC later confirmed that Pastor would be one of the carpenters on the cast for the 2018Trading Spacesreboot.
However, that certainly didn’t hinder Wilson’s career after the show.
Regrettably, he did get intoa bit of trouble with a DUIin 2008.
Ty Pennington
There’s no denyingTy Penningtonkickstarted his career as the loud, funny carpenter fromTrading Spaces.
Fans were likely happy to hear that this favorite OG carpenter-slash-designer would be making his triumphantTrading Spacesreturn in 2018.
Her work could be a bit quirky, sure, but it always skewed toward elegance.
Judging by her Instagram, though, Smith’s favorite pastime ishanging out with her adorable family.
But, ICYMI, she is alsoquite the artist.
TLC later confirmed Smith would be another returning cast member for theTrading Spacesreboot.
So happy to be reunited with my #tradingspaces @TLC peeps!
Check out our new season this spring!”
Gorder also acted as a judge on the interior design competitionHGTV Starfrom 2009 to 2012.
In November of 2017, Gorder announced her intention to launchher own design-oriented podcast.
Gorder later returned for theTrading Spacesreboot.
), but the charming carpenter’s life appears to have remained relatively low-key.
AfterTrading Spaces, the affable talent created abedding collection for Cuddlebugs and Cocoonsin 2008.
In 2013, he hosted a class on creating custom hassocks in conjunction with Spoonflower.
He also has a professional interior design Facebook page,Edward Walker Designs.
