Kellie Pickler appears on this Sunday's episode of ABC's 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,' and she says that it was "the most incredible show I've ever been a part of." Kellie traveled to Beavercreek, Ohio to not only to surprise James Terpenning and his family with news that they're getting a new home, but also to assist in building that home and performing at the reveal at the end of the show. James, who was crippled by polio during infancy, is a computer specialist at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and a wheelchair sports athlete, and according to Kellie, his friends and co-workers, a really nice guy. "I got to spend a little time with the father and the mother," Kellie tells The Boot. "They're just beautiful souls. After you talk to them and you get to really see who they are and what they're about, you become so much more attached to them and you just really want to make this home the best that it can be."
Kellie explains that her life was changed after taking part in the show and seeing more than 200 volunteers in the community help rebuild the Terpenning home, and how really fast the whole process was from start to finish. "I was totally blown away with how quickly everything happened from the house destruction day, which was my favorite part," she says. "I had a lot to let out on that house! It was very therapeutic for me at times."
This episode of 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' will air Sunday, Nov. 6 at 8:00 PM ET on ABC.






Reader Comments(1 of 1)
spirit1windat 11-07-2009
Kellie is the true blue all American Girl Next Door. We love her quirky but genuine style.
My children grew up serving Sonic burgers and fries with her and she is the same as she was back then. We are thrilled the rest of American can see her special qualities too.
Her being on this show does not surprise any of us who know her. It is the perfect fit. We expect to see a whole lot more of her in the future.
carstenslvnvat 11-07-2009
Nice to see people who knew her "before" tell about what a sweet girl she is! She seems like a sweet girl thanks for the confirmation! You go girl!!
pgrlightsat 11-07-2009
She made an appearance last year at Traverse City's Cherry Festival. She posed for a cover picture on a local newspaper holding 'hands full of cherry's' Wow what a picture!!!
stevebrick2at 11-07-2009
Imagine that, not a diva, not a slut, just seems like a nice giving person. We should feature people like her not the Brittanys and Lindseys and Paris;s. The shame of it is they will be rich and she will just be okay. America.... you got it backwards!!!
ladymystique710at 11-07-2009
I've always loved Kellie from the first moment I saw her on American Idol. I think she's genuine and truly sincere. I wish her continued success, and I hope she'll continue being herself.
LeKoolat 11-07-2009
I think the best the media can do is keep ol kel pickle out of the news as much as possible.
Billat 11-07-2009
Nice article but Nov. 6 was Friday, Sunday is Nov. 8. I will watch the episode (because I like Kellie) if it runs Sunday, Nov. 8
regorluapat 11-07-2009
My Dream: To spend one day with Kelly....fell in love with this young lady on American Idol and haven't stopped....she's genuine people!!