Was Kevin O'Connor Pushed Out of This Old House? He Finally Responds
After two decades of quietly fronting This Old House, Kevin O'Connor has finally responded to the question fans have been whispering for years: Did he leave... or was he pushed?
Short answer? He didn't leave. And he definitely wasn't fired.
In a recent interview, O'Connor made it clear that he's still hosting the show — just in a slightly different capacity. The rumors started flying after his role shifted and newer faces began appearing more prominently in recent seasons. Viewers noticed fewer appearances, and the internet did what it always does: assumed the worst.
So what actually happened? According to Kevin, it was just a matter of changing responsibilities. No drama, no scandal, no network betrayal. Just a veteran host stepping back from full-time duties while still staying involved behind the scenes.
He addressed it directly:
"I'm still involved with the show, just not in the same day-to-day capacity. There's no big story here — just life evolving."
The speculation likely spiked because This Old House has seen several major cast changes recently — most notably the retirement of Norm Abram in 2022 and Roger Cook's gradual exit due to health issues. Kevin's quieter presence only added fuel to a fanbase already anxious about change.
But despite stepping back from constant on-screen hosting, Kevin remains tied to the brand:
- He's still part of This Old House Magazine's editorial board
- He co-hosts the Clearstory podcast
- He co-founded This Old Toolbox, a tool-rental platform
- He helped launch the show's 24/7 Roku streaming channel
So no, he wasn't "pushed out." He's just no longer carrying every episode on his back like he did for nearly 20 years. And if you ask him, that's just fine.
"I loved being there every day. But there comes a point where you ask, 'What's next?'"
At 57, Kevin O'Connor isn't disappearing — he's just finally clocking out at a reasonable hour.