The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority has announced its partnership
with CBS Broadcasting Inc., which will feature Antigua and Barbuda in the first
full episode of the hit reality series Secret Celebrity Renovation, Season 3. The
highly anticipated first episode for the season, showcasing Antigua and Barbuda is
set to premiere in the US on August 4 2023.
Secret Celebrity Renovation is one of the most popular American Reality
Television Series, which was initially released on July 9, 2021. The reality series
showcases celebrities that are in sports, music and entertainment who give surprise
home renovations to meaningful people who have helped guide them to
success. Season 3 hosts are Nichelle Turner, Sabrina Soto and Rob Mariano.
The CBS Original Secret Celebrity Renovation crew visited Antigua in March and
April of this year, for surprise renovations at the St John Hospice Centre. The St
John Hospice, which is a nonprofit organization whose Patron is the Governor
General of Antigua and Barbuda, provides comforting home care, in Antigua and
is the only Hospice located in the Eastern Caribbean.
Celebrity Phil Keoghan who is a television personality, best known for hosting
the American version of The Amazing Race on CBS is featured on the hour-long
premiere. Phil Keoghan who spent most of his early childhood life in
Antigua, returned to Antigua to revisit places from his childhood memories and
to surprise his former neighbour with a major renovation to a place very dear to
her, the local hospice centre. Phil’s vision was to create a remarkable and mega
transformation, of the St John Hospice Centre.
Minister of Tourism, Charles Fernandez said “Having our historic Shirley Heights
and other iconic scenes from across the island as the backdrop for this meaningful
episode will bring much exposure to the country, showing viewers what awaits
them in Antigua and Barbuda.”
The series has been highly anticipated by audiences and the storyline is expected to
be even more captivating. Don’t miss out on the release and make sure to tune
in and watch the Antigua and Barbuda backdrop on international television.
