Olympic skater Tara Lipinski to host HGTV Christmas decorating competition
The gist
HGTV said Olympic gold medalist Tara Lipinski will host six-episode Christmas decorating series "Big Bargain Holiday Showdown," premiering Nov. 10.
It marks her HGTV hosting debut, moving the figure skater and broadcaster into home design.
How it unfolded
- Oct 13, 2026HGTV announces "Big Bargain Holiday Showdown," a six-episode Christmas decorating competition hosted by Tara Lipinski, premiering Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
- Oct 14, 2026Reports detail the format: two teams get 48 hours and $500 each to transform one room, with new episodes streaming the next day on HBO Max.
- Oct 16, 2026Movieguide publishes a preview noting the $500 budget, the 48-hour clock and the Nov. 10 premiere date.