Erin Napier Hints at a Possible Return of a Beloved 'Home Town' Star
It seems like fans of the hit HGTV show Home Town might be in for a treat! Erin Napier, the talented designer and one half of the Napier duo, recently hinted at the return of a familiar face in a playful Instagram post. Erin, 39, shared a photo on Tuesday, November 5, with a caption that left her followers buzzing with excitement. "When y'all see who installed this oak flooring, you're gonna FREAK out (hint: it wasn’t @scotsman.co, who used it to stretch ha)," she teased.
In the photo, Ben Napier, 41, is seen sprawled out on the floor, looking up at the camera. The image suggests that the couple might be working on yet another stunning home renovation. But the real question is: who installed that gorgeous oak flooring? Fans of the show are already speculating that it might be none other than Mike Husers, affectionately known as "Mike the Floor Guy," who has been absent from the show for several seasons.
Will Mike the Floor Guy Return to Charm Us All Over Again?
It didn’t take long for fans to chime in with their guesses. In the comments section, many expressed their hope that Erin was referring to Mike, a fan favorite who became synonymous with the show’s success. One commenter wrote, “Don’t tease us, tell us it's Mike!!!! I’ve missed his sweet soul on the screen.” Another fan echoed the sentiment, asking, “IS MIKE BACK??? We need Mike back on the show. His soft, sweet disposition is surely missed.”
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Mike, who became a beloved figure on Home Town, took a hiatus from the show, leaving fans wondering if he'd ever return. Erin addressed the speculation surrounding his absence in a January 2022 post on X (formerly Twitter). “Guys, I know y'all miss Mike. We do too! He’s on a leave of absence caring for a family member with a long-term illness,” she explained. “We’re in good hands though with our new hardwood restoration experts Terry and Mike (!) You’re going to love them!”
Supporting Mike: A Fundraiser for Health Challenges
Erin has always shown her support for Mike, especially during tough times. Back in 2021, she launched a fundraiser to help Mike after he faced some health issues. "America’s favorite hardwood floor restoration expert, Mike Husers, has an impending surgery to fix a hip injury from years of crouching and sanding," she wrote in a blurb on the fundraiser website. "Walking and working are becoming increasingly difficult, so let’s show Mike we love him and make his surgery cost and the eight-week recovery away from work (which will be harder for him to walk away from than the recovery itself) a little easier. Thanks far and wide to his many fans!"
Erin provided an update on Mike’s health in March 2021. "Mike was out most of the season with decades-long hip injuries, awaiting surgery," she wrote on X. "There are a few fleeting appearances! He had surgery last month and is doing well, we’ve heard." With all the love and support from his fans, it’s no wonder people are eager to see him back on the show.
Reactions Pour In as Fans Speculate on Mike’s Return
As Mike has been absent from Home Town for several seasons, the comments on Erin’s recent Instagram post were overwhelmingly positive and hopeful. “I’ve never met the man obviously… But how cool is it/Is it not the sweetest thing that EVERYONE (not just me and my hubby) is freaking out that it’s potentially Mike?” one person said. Another fan added, “I’m hoping it’s Mike! That man is a flooring wizard!”
While the majority of the comments are pulling for Mike’s return, some fans had other theories. One guessed that Erin herself might have worked on the flooring. “Would love to see Mike back but I am guessing it is Erin,” one person said. Another joked, “Whew! I thought Big Ben was down! My money is on Erin for the install!”
