Leslie Davis kept a two-year split under wraps to shield her three sons, but a new ring on her finger just rewrote the Unsellable Houses star’s off-camera storyline.
Leslie Davis shocked the HGTV fandom Wednesday by flashing a new diamond and casually mentioning her engagement to carpenter Don Reidy. The real earthquake: no one knew she had divorced husband Jacob Davis two years earlier.
In a candid blog post Friday, the Unsellable Houses co-host revealed she and Jacob separated in 2022 and quietly finalized the divorce in 2024. Court records obtained by TMZ confirm the filing date.
Why the Silence? Protecting Three Boys and a Brand
Leslie wrote the secrecy was intentional: “Our priority was to always protect our family.” The couple share Kyler, Cash, and Cole, all grade-school age during filming breaks. Keeping cameras away from custody calendars let the boys adjust off-screen.
She also admitted the irony of hiding a split while starring in a reality show. “A hard thing to do as someone with a show on HGTV,” she conceded, adding, “Who even announces a divorce anyway LOL!”
- 2022: Leslie and Jacob privately separate.
- 2024: Divorce finalized; no joint public statement.
- January 2026: Engagement to Don Reidy revealed.
From Co-Worker to Fiancé in One Season
Leslie met Don while competing on Rock the Block season 5 in Florida. He was hired as a local carpenter, not a contestant, but the pair bonded between power-tool challenges. After wrap, Don relocated to Washington State; the friendship turned romantic and, this week, official with a proposal.
HGTV has not commented on whether Don will appear in future Unsellable Houses episodes, but network insiders tell Variety conversations are underway for a possible wedding-themed special.
What This Means for HGTV’s Most Relatable Franchise
Leslie and twin sister Lyndsay Lamb built their brand by flipping houses and showcasing family life in the Pacific Northwest. Fans invested in Jacob as the quiet, supportive husband. The reveal reframes earlier seasons, but Leslie insists the narrative stays positive: “Jacob and I will always share love… we have learned to become the best teammates.”
Expect the next cycle of episodes to lean into new beginnings—complete with Don’s workshop cameos and possibly a mid-season vow celebration HGTV can market as its first “reno-romance” crossover.
Stay locked on onlytrustedinfo.com for instant updates on Leslie’s wedding plans, filming schedules, and every flip this newly blended crew tackles next.
