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HGTV Revives “Battle on the Beach” Without Alison Victoria

5/17/2026

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HGTV announced on May 11 reviving “Battle on the Beach” with Ty Pennington, Mika Kleinschmidt and Sarah Baeumler as co-hosts.
Alison Victoria learned on May 15 from former co-host Taniya Nayak Alison Victoria would not return after calling the show “canceled” on her July 2025 podcast, noting Alison Victoria's work on “Sin City Rehab” may have blocked a return.
HGTV did not answer PEOPLE’s request for comment on May 16.

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HGTV announced on May 11 reviving “Battle on the Beach” with Ty Pennington, Mika Kleinschmidt and Sarah Baeumler as co-hosts.
Alison Victoria learned on May 15 from former co-host Taniya Nayak Alison Victoria would not return after calling the show “canceled” on her July 2025 podcast, noting Alison Victoria's work on “Sin City Rehab” may have blocked a return.
HGTV did not answer PEOPLE’s request for comment on May 16.