HGTV Finally Responds to Critics Who Say House Hunters Is Staged

HGTV may have realized that House Hunters was a bona fide hit when conspiracy theories about the show's veracity began to emerge. Fans and critics alike have wondered for years whether or not the show is, as it claims to be, the true story of a homebuyer deciding between three homes. Might House Hunters instead be a scripted drama, about as real as laminate flooring?

It turns out the team at HGTV headquarters has a good sense of humor about the viewing public's curiosity. They've given us an exclusive look at a tongue-in-cheek video they've made, which pokes fun at how a group of writers scripts the adventures of two Wisconsin "Hunters," Jeff and Dawn. Do you think this video will put the real-or-fake controversy to rest?