> At a Glance
> – Egypt Sherrod, 49, revealed she underwent surgery and then had two toes shattered by falling marble
> – The HGTV star posted the health update in a since-deleted Instagram message on Jan. 6
> – Her recent cryptic posts about “patience” had fans speculating about her marriage to Mike Jackson
> – Why it matters: The update clarifies her social-media absence and addresses cancellation of Married to Real Estate
Egypt Sherrod is explaining her five-week social-media silence, telling followers that surgery complications and a freak marble accident left her sidelined just as the couple learned their HGTV series was axed.
Health Crisis and Recovery
The former Married to Real Estate host disclosed that she stepped away from all platforms to heal after an unspecified surgery. She described the recovery as “a scary road” but said she remains “on the mend.”
Adding to the ordeal, a slab of marble fell on her foot last week, breaking two toes. Despite the injuries, she reported walking without a cast or boot and declared she is “rebuking all of this energy for 2026.”
Cryptic Messages Spark Speculation
Days earlier, Sherrod shared a reflective New Year’s post about “a good woman’s patience” being mistaken for tolerance of harm. Followers flooded the comments wondering whether the caption targeted her husband and co-star, Mike Jackson.
Sample fan reactions:
- “Did anybody else go scrolling to see if she and Mike was still together???”
- “My heart was pounding and screaming ‘SAY IT AIN’T SO'”
- “That caption scared me for a minute”
A representative for Sherrod offered no comment when contacted by News Of Los Angeles.
Show Cancellation Amid Rumors
In June 2025 the couple announced that HGTV had canceled Married to Real Estate. They told News Of Los Angeles the news arrived moments after returning from a Mediterranean vacation, blindsiding them at the airport.
Timeline of events:
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Sept. 2010 | Sherrod and Jackson marry after six years of dating |
| June 2025 | Series canceled while they unload luggage at airport |
| Oct. 2025 | Couple denies separation rumors in News Of Los Angeles interview |
| Jan. 6, 2026 | Sherrod posts, then deletes, health update |
Jackson said false breakup articles during the final season created extra stress: “We’re still deeply in love and having fun and traveling.”
The pair continue to run Indigo Road Realty, a design-and-build firm, and co-host the Marriage and Money podcast.
Key Takeaways
- Sherrod’s recovery timeline: five weeks offline after surgery, then a marble accident last week
- Fans misread her patience quote, fearing marital trouble
- Married to Real Estate ended abruptly in June 2025 despite the couple’s on-air popularity
- Business ventures and podcast keep them in the public eye post-HGTV
As Sherrod regains strength, she promises followers momentum is “non-negotiable”-on the bus or not, “it keeps rolling.”
