Nicole Curtis of ‘Rehab Addict’ can’t stop fart-digging her way through a ‘Breakfast Club’ chat

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When faced with challenges, some people, like Nicole Curtis from the show “Rehab Addict,” don’t give up – they persevere.

Sometimes, um, fart digging?

In a recently resurfaced video, Curtis explained that she accidentally said a racial slur and immediately asked the cameraman to stop recording. She claimed she meant to say either “fart digger” or “fart knocker” – phrases she sometimes uses professionally – but mixed them up while speaking.

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Curtis shared on Instagram after the show that people had warned her against doing it, saying, “Honestly, everyone advised against this. No one thought it was a good idea for me.” And considering how things went on “The Breakfast Club,” it seems like they were right.

HGTV removed Curtis’ show and its two spinoffs from all of its platforms after a problematic video surfaced last month. “Rehab Addict” ran for eight full seasons, from 2010 to 2018, and was partway through a ninth, extended over two years, when it was cancelled. Curtis later apologized to fans on social media and expressed gratitude for their support.

On Tuesday’s radio show, DJ Envy playfully asked her about a comment Curtis made regarding flatulence. Curtis had jokingly suggested using terms like “fart digger” and “fart knocker” as mild alternatives to swear words on HGTV.

Curtis asked if there were any boys present, commenting that boys often talk about farts. He then clarified that he’s not allowed to swear on air, but admitted he invented some silly words to avoid doing so.

DJ Envy felt the phrase ‘fart digger’ came so naturally from the speaker that he joked they must have said it countless times before. He suggested it sounded like something they’d repeated a million times over.

Then, both he and Charlamagne tha God began teasing Curtis, commenting that the nickname “fart digger” implied she was preoccupied with a particular body part – something everyone possesses, much like opinions. One of them admitted, “That’s a bit crude.”

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Curtis seemed to tense up amid the smooth onslaught.

She explained that her dialogue isn’t planned or structured. She often improvises and says whatever comes to mind, even during editing. She’ll watch her own shows and tell herself to just finish a thought, because she tends to go off on tangents and doesn’t use a script.

“So were you trying to say something else in that moment?” Charlamagne asked.

“Absolutely!” Curtis replied.

Jess Hilarious asked, “So you’re saying you used both ‘fart digger’ and ‘fart knocker’?” She continued, “I get where you’re coming from…”

“No you don’t,” Charlamagne said, cutting her off.

“Let me finish,” Jess said, and then surprisingly used a racial slur, prompting some scattered laughter and overlapping conversations among those present.

Curtis sighed, pressing her hands together and looking around as if caught between things. “I’m stuck in the middle of everything, like always,” she murmured, mostly to herself.

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Jess explained that she understood why Curtis felt she should apologize to her children first. She reasoned that because some of them are in school and may have Black friends, seeing her use that word could lead to her kids being bullied and facing negative consequences.

As a movie buff, I was reading an interview with Curtis, a mom with two sons – one 28, the other just 10 – and she was talking about how she felt she needed to apologize to them. She explained it by saying they both live in Detroit, and she jokingly wondered if she could even say she was visiting a rougher neighborhood – what some people call ‘the ‘hood’.

Charlamagne told Curtis to be authentic, commenting on his friends and where he lived. Curtis quickly clarified, ‘I live in Detroit. I’m a proud Detroiter.’

Charlamagne asked, trying to understand. “Wait a minute. What point are you trying to make by constantly mentioning you’re from Detroit, you hang out with rappers, and your closest friends are Black?”

Loren LoRosa responded to Curtis, who claimed to be a historic preservation expert, saying, “This is a chance for you to learn. We have a responsibility to be aware of the impact of our words. Even saying ‘I live in Detroit’ can come across as insensitive, regardless of the context of the video. It highlights a privilege that many don’t share, and that’s what we’re trying to discuss.”

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Charlamagne then asked Curtis if she believed privilege gives people the confidence to say whatever’s on their mind. Curtis agreed and began discussing a certain word, prompting Charlamagne to ask her what she meant.

After a lot of talk, Jess Hilarious finally addressed the real issue, allowing the conversation to progress.

It’s like using a deeply offensive slur, and then having the nerve to show up at a Black radio station and try to justify yourself. That’s just…

”… is r—,” DJ Envy said, finishing the thought.

Curtis paused, then admitted, “You’re right. I came here hoping for an open conversation, but it didn’t happen.”

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The conflict didn’t stop there. Charlamagne continued to push, Curtis kept responding, and things quickly escalated, even leading to a very public outburst from the host of “Rehab Addict.”

After the show, Curtis posted on Instagram with a photo taken by Jess Hilarious of herself with LoRosa. In the post, Curtis explained that everyone had told her not to come on the show, but she contacted the producers and asked if they’d be willing to talk to her anyway.

You know, it really struck me how staying within our own bubbles just keeps us…stuck. I was so grateful Loren took my call, even though I know they’re probably getting some flak from their fans for talking to me. Honestly, I think it’s a good reminder for all of us to step outside of what’s comfortable and actually have these difficult conversations.

Thanks to Jess for capturing this photo – it’s a genuine moment of two moms connecting over life, kids, and the challenges we all face. Blessings to them.

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2026-03-11 23:02