At a Glance
- Leslie Davis confirmed her 2022 divorce from ex-husband Jacob in a new blog post
- The Unsellable Houses co-host announced her engagement to Don Reidy on January 14
- Davis kept the divorce private to protect their three sons and family stability
- Why it matters: The revelation shows how reality-TV personalities navigate major life changes while maintaining their public image
HGTV star Leslie Davis has confirmed that she divorced ex-husband Jacob in 2022, disclosing the news days after announcing her engagement to Don Reidy.
The Unsellable Houses co-host shared the update in a January 16 blog post, explaining that she had chosen to keep the split private to shield their three sons-Kyler, Cash, and Cole-from public scrutiny.
Private Split After 2022 Divorce
Davis wrote that Jacob, who has largely stayed out of the spotlight, remained a “rockstar of a dad” throughout the transition. The pair prioritized co-parenting and stability for their boys, allowing the family to maintain what she called a “happy, loving, and stable home.”
She acknowledged the curiosity sparked by her engagement news:
> “Well, 1,000+ social media comments later, you all have a lot of questions. I have chosen to keep this part of my personal life private, a hard thing to do as someone with a show on HGTV,”
Davis said.
Despite the divorce, she emphasized continued mutual support:
> “Jacob and I will always share love for each other, just now in a new way. We have learned to become the best teammates, to lean on each other, to support each other’s new adventures, and always put our boys first,”
she wrote.
New Love on Rock the Block Set
Davis met Reidy while filming season 5 of HGTV’s Rock the Block in Florida during 2023. Reidy worked as a specialty carpenter on the project, crafting custom woodwork exclusively for Davis and her twin sister, Lyndsay.
The pair bonded during production and grew closer once filming wrapped. They maintained a long-distance relationship for a year before Reidy relocated from Colorado to Snohomish, Washington, where Davis and her sister run Lamb & Co. Real Estate and shoot Unsellable Houses.
Snowmobile Proposal with All Three Sons
On January 14, Davis announced the engagement on Instagram, revealing that Reidy proposed during a snowy Leavenworth snowmobile ride with her sons present.
> “SURPRISE 🤭 Don popped the question during a snowy Leavenworth snowmobile ride, joined by all three of my boys, which made it even more perfect 🤍,”
she captioned a carousel of photos.
She praised her fiancé:
> “Don, you are my safe place, my teammate, and my favorite adventure buddy. What started as a friendship during one of the wildest experiences of my life turned into true love. We were in it together then… and now we’re in it together forever,”
Davis wrote.
Addressing Fan Questions
In her blog post, Davis explained her decision to keep the divorce out of the public eye, noting:
> “With lots of changes, our priority was to always protect our family, which is why I have kept this part of my life private. And seriously, who even announces a divorce anyway LOL!”
She closed by thanking fans for their support:
> “Thank you for the love and support for this exciting new chapter. Don and I cannot wait to share more with you all very soon!”
Key Takeaways
- Davis and Jacob divorced in 2022 but continued co-parenting amicably
- The HGTV host kept the split private to protect their sons’ well-being
- Reidy proposed in January 2025 with Davis’s children involved in the moment
- The couple plans to share updates as they prepare for married life
