Jenna Perusich: Last News

The Great Giveback with Melissa McCarthy and Jenna Perusich debuts on HGTV and Discovery Plus June 13. The pair previously appeared on Celebrity IOU. The Great Giveback sees McCarthy and Perusich, who are cousins, learn the stories of exceptional people nominated by their loved ones, then perform some “demo and reno,” according to HGTV, to stun the recipients with updated homes.

Melissa McCarthy is looking back at her time shooting with particular fondness!McCarthy recently sat down with ET's Nischelle Turner — alongside her cousin and HGTV co-star Jenna Perusich — to promote her new HGTV series, and she opened up about the seemingly bittersweet experience of wrapping filming on the long-awaited live-action remake.«I was so sad when it ended,» McCarthy shared. «That whole world, every single thing about it, from getting to work with [director] Rob Marshall to, like, every single part of that was like a like a wonderful dream that I did not want to wake up from.»McCarthy — who played the evil sea witch Ursula in the film -- added that some of her favorite highlights included «singing with an orchestra and [doing] things that I never have gotten to do in my life.»«And she's such an incredible villain,» McCarthy added.«She's iconic!» Perusich chimed in.«It was just a thrill. It was an absolute thrill,» McCarthy marveled.Meanwhile, McCarthy's equally excited about her new project with Perusich, , where the pair renovate homes for deserving people who have made a difference in the lives of those around them.According to the celebrated comic actress, the heartwarming show is meant to celebrate «remarkable people» whose «day-to-day life is just giving.»«Giving everything they have to other people.

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EXCLUSIVE: Following a year where she starred in another hit comedy, a highly-discussed limited series and a festival darling, Melissa McCarthy is now looking to add TV co-host to her dance card. Deadline has learned Discovery+ has order the six episode series, The Great Giveback With Melissa McCarthy and Jenna Perusich, which reunites the duo following their other home renovation series, Celebrity IOU, on HGTV.

Melissa McCarthy got emotional as she surprised her heroes with a stunning home renovation during Monday’s episode of HGTV Canada‘s “Celebrity IOU”.