Why HGTV’s Jonathan Scott And Longtime GF Really Broke Up



Design duo Jonathan and Drew Scott are the faces of HGTV. If you know the show, then you’ll know that hearts were broken when he introduced his girlfriend on the show. But, there was soon trouble in paradise… and we have all the details.

Child Clowns


Identical twin brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott  were raised on a horse farm not far from Vancouver, Canada.  At aged 7 they did something unconventional, and became child clowns. However, Jonathan had bigger plans.
 



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Hard Workers


Jonathan and Drew have actually both been working most of their lives. On their 7th birthday, they also created their own business. Instead of playing outside and causing mischief like other boys their age, they decided to get a bit more serious.



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JAM Enterprises


The twins founded a clothes hanger company, which they named JAM Enterprises. They went door-to-door selling the nylon-covered hangers they made, in the hopes of making some money. This is commendable from such a young age to have this business mindset.

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A Career Was Born


Jonathan and Drew’s father passed on his skills to his boys by teaching them repair things around the house. At just 14, Jonathan and his dad moved to Alberta to build a dream home for his mom and dad. It was here that he gained skills that inspired him to begin a career in the industry, and from that moment he knew what his passion was.

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Power in Twos


Instead of letting twin rivalry get the better of them, the two formed a close-knit unit at a young age, hoping to combine their unique skills. They both took an interest in real estate, inspiring them to attend the University of Calgary where they both studied business management. The two certainly shocked their class-mates and would continue to do so.

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Career Trumps College Parties


The twins saw a gold mine, when a dilapidated property right across from their school, was for sale. It was in a the prime location for students making it a good investment.They bought it, renovated it and later rented it out to fellow students. After maximizing the property’s potential, Jonathan and Drew put it on the market, later selling it for $50,000. This innovative project jump-started their careers, giving them the experience and confidence to take their dream to the next step.

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Second Thoughts


Their passion for real estate resulted in the launch of their own company: Scott Real Estate. The two began traveling between Canada and Las Vegas, which brought Jonathan back to his days as a magician, making him think about how he could combine his love for the entertainment industry and his love for real estate. Well, he had no idea what was in store for them.

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The Rest Is History


One seemingly normal Thursday morning, they never expected the day to finish with life-changing news. The handsome, talented duo had been contacted by T.V. producers, impressed by their thriving business…

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HGTV


The T.V. network HGTV decided to give the brothers a shot…Property Brothers was born! The show follows the pair all over Canada as they help people buy and renovate properties into their dream home. Viewers were instantly charmed by the dynamic duo and couldn’t get enough of the show. The rest is history.

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An Army of Fans


The Scott brothers were over the moon with their new life. They were helping people change their homes, designing, and entertaining on top of it all. The two became a household name for HGTV. Viewers loved the show, and built up an army of over a million followers.

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Branching Out


They even started their own production company, and found themselves into music, acting, books and radio. Fans were still eager for more, the show continued to be renewed season after season in high demand.

 
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What More Could They Want?


Even though their lives had taken off, Jonathan still felt as if something was missing but, he couldn’t work out what it was……

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Most Eligible Bachelor


Jonathan had not yet found “the one”. He became known across North America as ‘The Most Eligible Bachelor’, his charm, striking looks and talent made him a man to watch. Many viewers were shocked that he hadn’t been swept up yet, as from the outside he seemed to be the ultimate catch! Only time would tell what was in store for Jonathan Scott.

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Quite The Talented Lad


Not only is he a striking entrepreneur, but he also speaks four languages, plays the bagpipes, and is a second–degree black belt in karate. It had to be a matter of time before he would get swept off his feet.

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Love At First Sight?


In the fall of 2015, Jonathan attended a charity ball for human and animal rights. The social event led him to network and meet new people. As the night was coming to a close, he saw “an unbelievably beautiful blonde.” He had to go up to her, but what would he say?

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Modern Day Love


Before he got the chance, she was gone, just like Cinderella. After finding out who this mystery woman was, he tracked down her Instagram account, as the kids do these days! Now he had to get her attention…what he did next was the best.

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Who Wants Italian?


The two met at a local Italian restaurant, Jonathan was over the moon with excitement, he felt that the date was going swimmingly! However instead of impressing her with wit and charm, she told him that he was asking her way too many questions… That was definitely not the response he expected.

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The Hole Is Gone!


He got a second date after really putting his persuasion skills to the test, and the rest is history! A T.V. empire with his twin, and an incredible girlfriend…what more could he ask for? Jacinta had filled his hole.

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The New Item


The couple wanted to keep things quiet for some time, the privacy of their new relationship was extremely important. However, their secret eventually came out, what did everyone think? T.V.’s most sought after bachelor was off the market. Jonathan Scott had been taken off the shelf by the stunning Jacinta Kuznetsov. The two lovebirds announced the news via Instagram, honouring Instagram that brought them together in the first place.

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Activist


Jacinta is an active feminist, frequently promoting women’s rights on her social media. She is also extremely active in promoting the rights of the LGBT community and is passionate about the environment and tackling the issue of global warming amongst other global issues.

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Not The Only One


Jacinta isn’t the only one active in charity organizations. Jonathan and Drew are actively involved in the community and giving back. Their platform on T.V. gives them the ability to really impact people’s lives in a positive way. Here they can be seen surprising kids with a brand new school.

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Life In The Limelight?


Would Jacinta ever make an appearance on the show? Or did the two decide to keep personal life and work life separate? all these questions were answered when she made her debut on the show alongside her love Jonathan.

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Any Day Now…


Fans continued waiting for the big news. After Jonathan told People magazine that the pair definitely wanted to get married and have kids, fans were anxiously waiting for the day to arrive.

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Las Vegas, Here We Come!


Drew finally proposed to long-term girlfriend, Linda. She decided it would be best for her to be closer to her fiance and therefore moved into the brother’s shared Las Vegas home. Surprisingly, Jacinta did the same thing. But did this start the trouble in paradise?

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Sudden Bombshell


After 3 loving years together, the couple decided to call it quits. Fans couldn’t believe the sudden news. What could have happened to cause this sad ending?

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So Sweet


He writes, “sometimes life takes you on unexpected paths and those paths aren’t always in the same direction. There’s no drama or negativity; no jealousy or hate. Not even sadness or sorrow. Our memories are filled with joy and we will continue to advocate for each other as friends wherever we go.”

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One Of The Many Pieces


Before the big announcement, Jonathan and Jacinta had moved out of the brother’s Las Vegas digs to Toronto. This adjustment was very difficult for Jonathan, he had never been away from his brother for such a long period of time and it took its toll. This perhaps was one of the many reasons that tore them apart.

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When You Least Expect It


Drew will always support his brother, no matter what. He told People in an interview that “Jonathan is a “catch” and that love will come around when he least expects it. I was just work, work, work, and then boom, suddenly my wife Linda stopped me in my tracks”.