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If you're into real estate or design, you're probably familiar with “Masters of Flip.” The hit HGTV reality show follows real-life couple Dave and Courtney Wilson as they renovate Nashville-area homes and resell them for top profits. But when the Canadian natives first met, real estate wasn't their career goal.
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Early in her musical career, Courtney met fellow aspiring musician Dave while he was on vacation in New York City. “We met through mutual friends, and a month later I called my parents and told them I was in love,” Courtney recalled in an interview with the National Post. After getting married and having children, the couple turned their attention to flipping houses.
Still, Dave described the process as “like writing a song.”And thus, the HGTV show was born.Being successful with your partner is a dream come true, but working together on screen can add pressure to the normal ups and downs of married life.
Courtney and Dave announced their separation in 2019.
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Longtime “Masters of Flip” fans were shocked when Courtney and Dave Wilson announced their separation after nearly two decades of happy marriage in December 2019. The reality TV couple released a joint statement on Instagram, saying, “It is with great sadness that we share with you all that after nearly 18 years of marriage, we have decided to separate.”
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While the Wilsons hinted that there was a lot more going on behind the scenes that fans didn't know about, they made it very clear that there is absolutely no animosity between them despite their decision to separate. They confirmed that their Christmas plans have not changed and asked for privacy during what is undoubtedly a tough time for their family.
“We ask for everyone's kindness and understanding during this very difficult and private time,” Courtney and Dave concluded their post. Thankfully, the fears of fans who worried they would never see each other on screen together again have been eased, at least for a while.
The Masters of Flip stars remain on friendly terms
When the two confirmed they were going their separate ways, fans assumed their working relationship was over as well. To everyone's surprise, HGTV announced that the two would continue to host a new show together, “Making it Home with Kortney and Dave,” which premiered in January 2020 on HGTV Canada and in July on HGTV.
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A spokesperson for HGTV Canada told ET Canada at the time, “We wholeheartedly support Kortney and Dave during this time. When it comes to matters concerning their own family, we respect their privacy and respect the decisions that are best for them and their children. Kortney and Dave will continue to appear on HGTV Canada. Making it Home with Kortney & Dave premieres on January 22 at 10pm ET/PT and production will continue as scheduled.”
But sadly, this partnership didn't last long. For unknown reasons, Dave Wilson suddenly left the show after just one season. Currently, Courtney Wilson appears alone on “Making it Home with Kortney and Kenny” with new co-host Kenny Blaine. While it's unclear why Dave left, he and Courtney seem to maintain a friendly relationship and even pose for family photos with their kids, like this one Courtney posted to Instagram on Christmas 2020.
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Kourtney struggled with the breakup
Despite apparently having a great co-parenting relationship now, Courtney Wilson admitted that there were tough times after her divorce. In an emotional interview with ET Canada, Courtney recalled some difficult moments shortly after her divorce, during which she had to tell herself to keep going. “I've met so many people who've gone through tough times after a divorce, where they felt like their life was over or, you know, you know,” the HGTV Canada star explained. “And that was me, too. There were times when we were just surviving, but we had to get up and stand up for each other.”
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Visibly fighting back tears, Courtney insisted that life's biggest challenges ultimately lead to the best times. Though she had to push herself to keep going, the reality TV star knew she couldn't just give up and feel sorry for herself. “Good things are on the other side.”
Courtney found love elsewhere, but Dave remains a mystery
Despite having a hard time moving on after her divorce, Courtney Wilson eventually found love again — though understandably, it took her a while to take the plunge. A year and a half after her divorce, and with the urging of close friends, Courtney decided it was time to get out in the world again. In an interview with ET Canada, she said she created a “semi-anonymous” profile on the dating site Match.com, where she met the man who would become her husband, businessman Ryan Bella.
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“I messaged him,” Courtney recalled. “He had this really sweet, honest look in his eyes. That's what attracted me. So I wrote him back and said, 'Hey, do you want to FaceTime me again?'” Their fateful exchange blossomed into romance. In March 2022, Courtney announced that she was engaged. A year later, the couple got married on a picturesque beach. Meanwhile, Dave Wilson hasn't spoken much about his personal life since their breakup. The former “Masters of Flip” star has stayed off social media and has yet to share an update on his relationship status.