Back in Bentonville, Arkansas, Dave and Jenny Marrs are turning old homes into dream spaces on Fixer to Fabulous. Along the way, they've made countless friends, but none quite like Chase Looney. Chase, a carpenter who joined the team during the show's 2017 pilot, became a fan favorite. However, as the seasons rolled on, viewers began to notice his absence. So, what exactly happened to Chase? Let's dive in and find out.
Chase Looney: From Firefighter to HGTV Star
Before Chase became the go-to carpenter on Fixer to Fabulous, he was a firefighter, a career that defined his early years. When Dave and Jenny began their HGTV journey, Chase was already part of their inner circle. His transition from firefighter to carpenter wasn't exactly planned, but it was seamless. As Jenny once wrote on Facebook, "He wasn’t really given an option NOT to be with us on the show, but he graciously came along for the ride and we couldn’t imagine not having him with us." That says a lot about the bond between Chase and the Marrs family.
A Life-Altering Accident
Just a week after filming the pilot episode, tragedy struck. Chase was involved in a horrific accident during a 4th of July fireworks display. A tube of fireworks exploded in his face, leaving him with a severe eye injury. Rushed to the hospital, he underwent an eight-hour surgery, only to receive devastating news. "The following days in the hospital, I was given the news that I lost my eye. That it would have to be removed. That I might not have movement in the left side of my face and that the scarring would be permanent," Chase revealed in a heartfelt blog post.
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Through it all, Dave and Jenny were there for Chase, visiting him in the hospital and offering unwavering support. In a moment of raw honesty, Chase shared, "I told them, 'I don’t think I have the face for TV anymore.' Through tears and laughter, they reassured me I never had a face for TV anyway." That's the kind of camaraderie that defines the Fixer to Fabulous team.
Returning to the Show
Despite the challenges, Chase returned to Fixer to Fabulous, wearing an eye patch and proving that resilience knows no bounds. He continued to assist Dave and Jenny on numerous projects, crafting stunning custom furniture pieces and bringing their visions to life. According to IMDb, his most recent appearance on the show was at the start of season 4 in November 2022, sparking questions about his future with HGTV.
Is Chase Looney Still on 'Fixer to Fabulous'?
In March 2021, Chase took a break from Instagram, only to return in December 2022. Shortly after, he embarked on a family trip with his two children, following news of his split from his former wife, Chelsie. "Life is different with just the three of us," Chase captioned a series of photos with his kids. "But one thing that hasn’t changed is kids will always come first."
In a January 2023 Instagram post, Chase's caption left fans wondering if he'd ever return to Fixer to Fabulous. "Flashback to a simple farm-style table I did for a little show I used to be a part of," he wrote. The post prompted a response from Dave in the comments section, shedding light on Chase's current endeavors. "Miss you, brother!" Dave wrote. "So happy the fire department is going well. Great stuff and hope you come back to the team soon!"
