The buddy system is going to a new series. SurvivorAlum “Boston Rob” MarianoForever joined the design team Secret Celebrity RenovationAs the new general contractor Us WeeklyTake your first look.
The season 22 winner joins the returning interior designer Sabrina SotoHost Nischelle Turner.
“We have a new member on the team this year – none other than Boston Rob,” Sabrina says in the promo provided exclusively to Use. “Do not tell him this but he’s become one of my favorite people.”
Rob “Boston Rob” Mariano, Sabrina Soto, Nischelle Turner and Billy Gardell on ‘Secret Celebrity Renovation.’ Dennis P. Mong Jr./CBS
Rob says, “The first season, I was actually the celebrity and I did such a good job that they asked me to join this season as the resident contractor, and I’m really excited.”
Celebrities have the opportunity to gift a surprise renovation of their home to someone who has helped them on their way to stardom.
Season 2 starts with a renovation by comedian and actor Billy Gardell as he returns to his hometown of Pittsburgh to renovate the home of his best friend’s mother. Billy and Rob visit his late father’s neighborhood bar where the Amazing Race alum surprises Billy with a special dedication in honor of his dad.
Billy Gardell and Rob “Boston Rob” Mariano on ‘Secret Celebrity Renovation.’ Dennis P. Mong Jr./CBS
The season will also feature other celebrities, including a legend from the NBA Shaquille O’Neal, Phoenix Suns player Devin Booker, singer Debbie Gibson, Olympic figure skater Nathan Chen, Real Housewives of AtlantaStar Kandi Burruss, and singer Nicole ScherzingerAmong others.
Secret Celebrity RenovationSeason 2 premieres Friday, July 29 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS
