In reliably humble fashion, he responded, “It did make me wonder.

I’m just some contractor from Canada.

I guess it means that people believe in what I believe in.”

Mike Holmes poses on set

Holmes has been through a lot and he’s more than earned his spot as a fan favorite.

In particular, the ’90s were a difficult period for the lovable builder.

But for HGTV starMike Holmes, it’s a decade best forgotten.

Mike Holmes poses on the red carpet

Likewise, the encroaching economic recession heavily impacted his business, leaving Holmes on the brink of destruction.

They’re still together to this day, though little is publicly known about the couple.

The Cinemaholiccredits Zappia with encouraging Holmes to get into television when the opportunity first presented itself, in fact.

She also helped him rebuild his struggling business.