Galey Alix, the dynamic force behind HGTV’s Home in a Heartbeat, has revealed in a candid interview with People that the show won’t be returning for a second season. If you’re a fan of her whirlwind home renovations and her ability to balance Wall Street executive life with her creative passions, you’re probably wondering why this decision was made. Let me break it down for you.
Why Did Galey Decide to Call It Quits?
Galey Alix, the DIY dynamo who gave tired homes a fresh new look in just 72 hours, explained the tough decision to end the show after only one season. For those who tuned in, you’ll know that Galey wasn’t just the host of Home in a Heartbeat; she was also the driving force behind every transformation. She and her team worked tirelessly over weekends, turning run-down houses into dream homes. Meanwhile, during the week, she juggled her demanding career as an executive on Wall Street. Sounds exhausting, right? Well, it was.
Perfectionism and Pressure: A Recipe for Burnout
Galey opened up about the immense pressure she put on herself during the show. “I feel like I set myself up for failure because I wanted to renovate whole homes in 72 hours with my team,” she admitted. But here’s the kicker: Galey isn’t just any renovator—she’s a perfectionist with obsessive-compulsive tendencies. That means cutting corners wasn’t an option. “We’re not going to throw things up, do it quickly, and not make it perfect because I don’t have enough time. It had to be right,” she emphasized. This relentless pursuit of excellence came at a cost, both physically and mentally.
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Galey confessed to People that her nervous system was "completely shutting down" during the filming of season one. She barely slept, often working non-stop for days at a time. “We would be awake for sometimes 86 hours straight, going up and down ladders, installing drywall, lighting, built-ins, wallpaper—all while the cameras were rolling,” she recalled. And let’s not forget, she wasn’t just the contractor and designer; she was also the host and producer. “I was wearing so many hats. My whole body was literally decomposing in front of me,” she said with a mix of humor and exhaustion.
A Taxing Experience That Pushed Her to the Limit
Filming the first season was, by her own admission, “really taxing.” Galey reached a point where she realized continuing the show could jeopardize her health. “It got to a point where I just didn’t think I’d survive a season two,” she admitted. In fact, she joked, “I can’t do Home in a Heartbeat, because my heart will stop beating.” It’s clear that Galey’s decision wasn’t made lightly, but rather out of necessity to protect her well-being.
Though Home in a Heartbeat has come to an end, Galey assured fans that she has plenty of ideas brewing for future projects. “Whatever I wind up doing, it’ll be more streamlined,” she shared. “It really can’t be something like we did. It really impacted the mental health of myself and my whole team.”
Galey Opens Up About Her Split from Dale Moss
Galey also took the opportunity to open up about her split from Bachelorette alum Dale Moss. After two and a half years together, the couple parted ways amicably. “Nobody was unfaithful, nobody said anything nasty or attacking or biting. We were two people who really respected each other and cared about each other and were sad to say goodbye,” Galey said in her interview with People. Despite the breakup, they remain friends. “And we both, after being best friends and each other’s confidant and supporter and cheerleader all those years, still really love each other. It just isn’t meant to be,” she added.
Galey praised Dale for his efforts to maintain their long-distance relationship. “I give kudos to him because he flew almost every week, if not every couple of weeks, to be with me,” she said. “I had a sick dog, was filming, and had been the one to fly all the time in my last long-distance relationship. So I really stood my ground and said, ‘I don’t want to be the one traveling all the time.’ The onus was completely on Dale to fly back and forth, and he definitely carried that burden.”
