a Holmes returns

yup, Mikey is back.
TLC just picked up Holmesy in... get this...HD!

Did I mention the fact that our cousin Pam is head of Legal and Business Affairs for TLC?

I SWEAR she had nothing to do with returning Mike to the US. I SWEAR. Really. 

the release:

TLC Premieres HOLMES ON HOMES
Hit Series Joins All-New Episodes of DATE MY HOUSE Beginning June 28

Los Angeles, CA – June 24, 2008 – The hit series HOLMES ON HOMES has found a new home on TLC beginning Saturday, June 28, it was announced today by the network.

HOLMES ON HOLMES, which most recently aired on sister network Discovery Home, follows construction and renovation expert Mike Holmes as he visits unlucky families who have been swindled or abandoned during their home improvement projects. Mike uncovers shoddy construction methods, improper techniques, and down right rip-offs, working to uncover and fix the problems, while explaining how homeowners can safeguard themselves from these unscrupulous builders and dishonest contractors. Viewers can learn valuable lessons for their own home renovation projects, such as the importance of a good contract, proper payment terms and what good craftsmanship should really look like.

“As more people focus on renovating the homes they have, instead of moving to new ones, it’s important to be informed and aware of the ‘right’ way to tackle any construction project,” explain Holmes. “Through the experiences and stories of the homeowners on the show, viewers can avoid unexpected disasters and big headaches. It’s great that HOLMES ON HOMES will find a new audience on TLC.”