Some of the biggest news that came out of Trading Spaces had to be when Paige Davis was let go as host of the show back in 2005. According to The Washington Post, the network addressed the change by saying, "TLC is taking Trading Spaces in a new creative direction, transitioning to a 'host-less' format this spring." They continued to describe the change, saying it "will enable the show to be more spontaneous, focus more on the homeowners and designers... Paige helped make Trading Spaces a great success for the network and we wish her the best of luck in her future endeavors."

But after that change, ratings went down quickly. The new format wasn't working with the audience. So, in 2008, Davis was back. However, she only agreed with a few conditions. "To not use a host was one of the more visible, destructive mistakes they made in terms of the fans," Davis said to TV Guide. "I know what the fans love. And what they don't like. They wanted the old show back. They wanted the theme music and the fast-motion overhead camera and the goofy antics. And they wanted the family back." And that is exactly what Davis included within her conditions. First, she wanted the original designers to return. And next, she asked for the plot of the program to go back to the way it originally was. Two couples, two days, $1,000. Simple. The network agreed and Davis was back as the bubbly host.