Alison Victoria Wiki-Bio, Net Worth, Divorce, Current Boyfriend, Kids?, Career Facts.

Alison Victoria whose full name is Alison Victoria Gramenos has been breaking down barriers while also breaking down walls. From being a ghost designer for House Crashers to being the first female host of the Crashers series, everything about Alison screams determination and willpower. One of the best is interior designing & house flipping, Alison rose to fame following her appearances on the reality TV series, Kitchen Crashers. While Alison gained traction as the host of Kitchen Crashers, she has long left the franchise to star in her own show, Windy City Rehab. She is also the owner of Alison Victoria Interiors, a consulting firm that offers design services to clients across the country.  In this article, we will take a closer look at the wiki-bio of Alison Victoria.

Early Life

Alison Victoria was born on October 31, 1981, in Chicago, Illinois. She was raised in the city’s suburbs, but her heart always belonged to the urban landscapes of downtown Chicago. Her love for architecture and historic homes was sparked during childhood outings with her father, who often took the family on long drives through the city. “Chicago is my city,” Alison told Roku in a 2019 Q&A, reinforcing how those early drives with her father shaped her dream of one day living—and later rehabbing—those historic homes. “I would see all these houses and I just would like dream of living in one of them one day,” she recalled. “It’s an even bigger dream to be rehabbing like a ton of them now.”

Even as a child, Alison had an eye for design. By age 9 or 10, she was already redecorating her own room and helping friends with theirs. She would rip up carpet to uncover hardwood floors and turn old Laura Ashley dresses into decorative pillows. Her love for fabric, color, and reinvention became the foundation of her future in interior design.

She attended a local high school in Chicago and graduated in 1999. Eager to broaden her horizons, Alison moved to Las Vegas and enrolled at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), where she studied from 1999 to 2004. During her time at UNLV, she was active in campus life, participating in organizations such as the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and the Vegas Young Professionals (VYP). This period helped her cultivate a foundation in design and business that would fuel her future ventures. Her Chicago roots, paired with formal education and early exposure to design culture, laid the groundwork for her distinctive vision and fearless approach to renovating old homes.

Professional Career

After graduating, Alison began her design career at Christopher Homes in Las Vegas. From 2004 to 2007, she worked as an interior designer on high-end, semi-custom luxury homes, including the notable Park City Tuhaye Project. She quickly distinguished herself as one of the youngest designers at the company, gaining valuable experience in residential interiors and client management.

During this time, she briefly worked as a director of marketing at a Las Vegas casino, where she balanced a corporate job with her growing passion for design.

With a growing portfolio and a bold creative voice, Alison decided to start her own firm—Alison Victoria Interiors—in 2011. With offices in both Chicago and Las Vegas, the firm offered full-service design solutions for residential and commercial clients. Her design sensibility fused timeless elegance with modern comfort, often incorporating historic architectural details in fresh, livable spaces.

Kitchen Crashers and Early TV Breakthrough

Victoria’s television career began with her first opportunity as a ghost designer on the DIY Network’s House Crashers. Though the position came with no on-screen credit or compensation, Alison accepted eagerly—it was part of the Crashers franchise and presented her with an invaluable foot in the door to television.

Her charisma, creativity, and hands-on expertise quickly stood out. Within a year, Alison pitched her own concept—Kitchen Crashers—to the DIY Network. The show debuted on October 10, 2011, and quickly became a fan favorite. Alison made history as the first female host in the Crashers franchise. The show ran for nine seasons, concluding on October 18, 2016.

Windy City Rehab (Five Seasons 2019–2024)

In 2019, she returned to her hometown for her biggest project yet—Windy City Rehab on HGTV. Alison personally pitched the concept to the network, filming and producing her own sizzle reel and collaborating with the production company behind Kitchen Crashers. The series documented emotional and financial risks, including strained partnerships, neighborhood complaints, unfinished homes due to harsh Chicago winters, and the personal liability Alison assumed on each loan. The show became one of HGTV’s most successful debuts, drawing 9.3 million viewers in its first six weeks. As Alison described, Windy City Rehab was her “baby,” built over four years of planning and more than a year of intense filming.

The show was rooted in a specific project—renovating a historic, rundown home in Chicago’s Wicker Park that most developers had passed over. Alison explained that the success of this restoration—where passersby would stop to take photos—made her realize she wanted to recreate that kind of impact across the entire city. This home ultimately served as a catalyst for Windy City Rehab, setting the tone for the kind of high-stakes, high-reward projects that would define the series.

Alison worked on 11 homes in the first season—10 full projects and the pilot. The first season featured standout episodes such as Wabansia Made Wonderful, Lincoln Park Fourplex, Skyline Penthouse, House of Horrors, Massive Giddings Street Rebuild, and Historical Headache, all aired in 2019. She was hands-on throughout, painting risers, hanging lights, and even tiling exteriors when no contractors were available.

As the series evolved, Alison took on a deeply personal renovation project in Las Vegas that was featured in Windy City Rehab. She purchased a property on Tiera Bonita for $550,000 and allocated around $300,000 for a full-scale transformation. The renovation—nicknamed “Villa Victoria”—included custom French doors, green appliances, multi-slider windows, a Parisian fireplace mantel sourced from Marché aux Puces, and an outdoor bar area inspired by salvaged pieces from Chicago.

The house was designed to reflect indoor-outdoor harmony, with lush landscaping by longtime friend and landscape designer Joey, who installed faux grass, evergreen privacy walls, and Spanish tile accents. Alison called it her “mini villa” and infused the space with elements from her Chicago design roots. The renovation unfolded on camera as Alison juggled long-distance management, a tight timeline, and her usual commitment to detail and storytelling.

The series concluded after its fifth season in 2024, marking the close of a chapter that reshaped Alison’s career and left a strong mark on home-renovation TV.

Expanding Her Television Footprint

Beyond Windy City Rehab, Alison has appeared on several HGTV shows including Flipping Across America, Ty Breaker, Battle on the Beach, and Ugliest House in America, further solidifying her place as a household name in home design television. She also serves as executive producer on her shows, directing camera crews and orchestrating scene flow to reflect her real-life experiences.

Show	Year(s)	Role	Notable Facts
Kitchen Crashers	2011–2016	Host / Self	First female host in the Crashers franchise; previously worked as a ghost designer on House Crashers.
Windy City Rehab	2019–2024	Executive Producer / Self	Renovated homes across Chicago and Las Vegas; show ended after Season 5. Faced legal and financial challenges.
Flipping Across America	2020	Producer / Writer / Self	Compared her Chicago flips with other HGTV stars’ projects in different cities.
Ty Breaker	2021	Self / Designer	Competed with Ty Pennington and other designers to win over homeowners.
Battle on the Beach	2021–2023	Mentor / Self	Mentored up-and-coming renovators in a coastal renovation competition.
Ugliest House in America	2022–2023	Self	Traveled across the U.S. to renovate homes nominated as the “ugliest”; part of a comedic makeover format.
Sin City Rehab (upcoming)	Late 2025 (announced)	Creator / Executive Producer / Self	Her next solo show based in Las Vegas under Briefly Gorgeous Productions, currently in production.

Her latest project, Sin City Rehab, marks a return to her roots in Las Vegas. Set to premiere in late 2025, the show will spotlight local architecture, antique shopping adventures in Boulder City, and little-known historic homes across the Vegas Valley. Alison has been developing this project for over five years and considers it a deeply personal dream come true. The series is the first under her production company, Briefly Gorgeous Productions.

Net Worth and Business Impact

With her multi-platform success spanning television, design, and lifestyle products, Alison Victoria has built a strong business portfolio. Her work as host and executive producer on shows like Kitchen Crashers and Windy City Rehab brought national visibility. In addition to her television career, Alison has expanded into product design with collections like the French Connection and Malibu Edit for The Tile Shop—blending antique inspiration with practical elegance. She is also working on a kitchen hood line and a skincare brand, adding new dimensions to her business.

She also operates her own design firm, Alison Victoria Interiors, with projects across Chicago and Las Vegas. Alison’s growing brand empire continues to reflect both business acumen and creative passion. While Alison hasn’t publicly disclosed her exact net worth, industry estimates place it around $3 million to $4 million, factoring in her television earnings, brand partnerships, real estate investments, and design firm revenue.

Alison Victoria’s Legal Battles and Fallout with Donovan Eckhardt

While Alison has not been involved in legal troubles on her own, there have been several cases against her company. She also faced multiple lawsuits from dissatisfied clients who alleged substandard workmanship and violations of city building codes.

In January 2020, James and Anna Morrissey filed a lawsuit against Windy City Rehab hosts Alison Victoria and Donovan Eckhardt, citing defective work, breach of contract and warranty, and consumer fraud.

This was followed in April 2020 by another case filed by buyers Shane Jones and Samantha Mostaccio in the Circuit Court of Cook County. They accused the pair of fraud. Just two months later, in June 2020, Michael Ward Jr. and his family filed another fraud lawsuit in Cook County against the same duo.

Alison later distanced herself from the allegations, stating that it was Donovan who was responsible for the fraud and that she had been unaware of his actions. An official statement noted, “Alison has claimed that she was caught unaware by Donovan’s fraud—notwithstanding her own secreting of funds from closing proceeds.”

Following the revelation that Donovan was allegedly mismanaging finances and transferring funds from their shared business account into his own company, Alison ended their partnership. Donovan, in turn, sued HGTV and the show’s production company for defamation, alleging that he was wrongly portrayed as a villain. However, a judge in Sacramento, California dismissed the lawsuit, ruling that he failed to demonstrate that the producers acted with malice or knowingly presented false content.

In a candid interview on the Miss Understood Podcast (December 27, 2024), Alison reflected on the unraveling of her business and emotional toll of the lawsuits. She recalled the moment everything shifted while filming Rock the Block:

“Everything I had built was completely taken away from me… I was in the middle of filming a season and everything came crashing down… I was out filming a new show called Rock the Block, on day one, I woke up in L.A. to like a million phone calls—like news, you know, reporters, everybody—and it was like the headline was that… the building department had like taken his license… All of this was news to me.”

As legal chaos erupted and eight lawsuits piled up, Alison admitted she had overlooked warning signs. Still, she held herself accountable:

“When someone shows you who they are, believe them. I believed him. I fired him… and then it was not smooth sailing after that. It was the roughest sh*t I’ve ever gone through in my life. I wouldn’t have wished that on my worst enemy.”

Fearing that the fallout would cost her career, Alison flew to New York to speak directly with HGTV leadership:

“I was like, ‘I’m scared that you’re going to fire me… I’m scared that I’m going to lose my job and I’m scared that I’m going to lose everything.’ And she looked at me and she’s like, ‘That’s not going to happen. We’re going to follow your story.'”

That vote of confidence changed everything. HGTV restructured Windy City Rehab Season 2 into five 90-minute docuseries-style episodes, capturing Alison’s struggle in real time. Though overwhelmed, she chose to document the pain rather than hide it:

“If I’m sad and I’m hurting and I’m scared, then why am I hiding it?… Let’s just do exactly what I set out to do.”

Since their split, Victoria and Eckhardt have not communicated directly and only interact through legal representation. While Victoria has gone on to launch solo projects, including building a dream home in Las Vegas, Eckhardt has reportedly experienced emotional distress, including depression, insomnia, and loss of appetite, for which he has sought counseling.

In the years since, Alison has found personal renewal through design and emotional healing. She attributes her recovery to therapy, the support of close friends, and a transformative week at the Hoffman Process retreat:

“There’s no way I would be the person that I am right now had I not gone through that. It was the best thing I’ve ever done for myself.”

Personal Life

Alison Victoria has dazzled audiences for years with her eye-catching renovations and charismatic screen presence. Known for her shows like Windy City Rehab and Kitchen Crashers, Victoria is a household name in home design. But behind the fame lies a compelling love life journey—from a storybook Paris engagement to quiet heartbreak and a new chapter with a Hollywood creative. Here’s everything you need to know about Alison Victoria’s relationship history, first husband, and current boyfriend.

Early Reflections: A Glimpse Before Fame

Years before making headlines for her HGTV shows and relationships, Alison Victoria shared a heartfelt moment in 2015 with a close friend named Jay Jay. In a now-archived social media post, she recalled a simple evening on the South Side of Chicago—eating smoked trout and brown-bagging beer near Calumet Fisheries.

“You make my life a happier, fuller and humble one… I couldn’t ask for a better friend, or a happier night.”
—Alison Victoria, Facebook (June 29, 2015)

The post highlighted her gratitude for “simple things” and marked a personal chapter before her rise in television and design.

First Husband: Luke Harding

Alison Victoria married Chicago-based insurance agent Luke Harding in November 2013. The couple met on an online dating site in 2011 and got engaged during a romantic trip to Paris. Harding proposed during a midnight picnic at the Eiffel Tower, timing it to honor his parents’ wedding anniversary.

“He drove us to the Eiffel Tower with a blanket, Champagne, and the biggest bag of chocolate truffles… He said he waited for this night because it was his parents’ 34th wedding anniversary.”

Their wedding took place at The Drake Hotel in Chicago, with 120 guests, including Victoria’s late father. Despite the fairytale beginning, the couple quietly separated around 2019 or 2020. They had no children together, and Alison has never publicly addressed the cause of their divorce.

Relationship with Michael Marks: Legal & Emotional Support

Following her split from Harding, Alison Victoria entered a serious relationship with Michael Marks, a real estate executive in Chicago. The two were romantically linked from around 2019 to early 2022.

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Marks supported Victoria during a difficult period marked by legal battles related to her HGTV show. Notably, he signed a quit-claim deed for her Chicago home and later rescued a property facing a massive financial loss by purchasing it himself via an LLC.

In interviews, Alison credited Marks with helping her stay emotionally grounded during those tumultuous years. However, by 2022, there were no public sightings or updates, and the relationship is presumed to have ended.

Current Boyfriend: Brandt Andersen

In 2024, Alison Victoria confirmed her relationship with Brandt Andersen, a film producer and director. The couple made their red carpet debut at the Daytime Emmy Creative Arts & Lifestyle Awards in June 2024.

In a heartfelt Entertainment Tonight interview (November 1, 2024), Alison opened up about their love story. She described feeling truly safe and emotionally supported for the first time:

“I’ve never felt more safe… I don’t have to wear that armor with him. I get to just be my authentic, vulnerable self, and he takes care of me.”

Victoria revealed they met at the Hoffman Process, a weeklong mental health retreat in Sonoma, California. Initially just friends, they bonded through long conversations and personal healing before falling in love:

“We talked for hours… and then in turn just like falling, ‘cause when I left, I loved him. And then I fell in love with him.”

In a separate appearance on the Miss Understood Podcast (December 27, 2024), Victoria elaborated on balancing her personal and professional life. She shared that Brandt supports her independence and gives her space to grow:

“Being away from him this weekend is healthy… I want him to do the same thing, be with your friends, be with your kids… but also always kind of finding that way to come together.”

She also opened up about their conversations on family planning, including her past fertility journey and her decision not to have children.

“I did almost 20 rounds of egg freezing. That was all during the lawsuits—shooting myself up with hormones, traveling with needles, doing retrievals and getting nothing.”

She recalled a pivotal conversation with Brandt:

“When my boyfriend and I talked, he said, ‘I know you’ve been freezing eggs… do you want a family?’ And I said, ‘No.’ He asked again, ‘Are you sure?’ And I said, ‘100%. I couldn’t be more me right now. No, I do not want kids. It’s not for me.’”

Victoria also made it clear that while she doesn’t see marriage as a necessity, she’s fully committed to a lifelong partnership:

“I want to spend the rest of my life with my partner—whatever that means. A piece of paper doesn’t solidify anything.”

When the host asked, “You do believe in a life partner and a witness to your life and a teammate?”—Alison answered confidently:

“100%.”

Though there are no wedding plans at the moment, Victoria has made it clear that Brandt isn’t just a boyfriend—he’s her life partner in every sense.

Their bond has continued to grow in 2025, as reflected in her affectionate social media posts. In a January post, Alison shared a photo carousel of the couple on a romantic boat trip, captioned: “You, my 🤍… are my greatest adventure.”

Again in May 2025, she celebrated Brandt’s achievements in filmmaking, posting black-and-white photos of them with a heartfelt tribute:

“My heart. My love. Watching you and seeing you fight for this film of yours is my greatest inspiration. Now it’s all coming true and I can’t wait for the world to see your big beating heart… on the big screen!”

Victoria tagged Brandt’s upcoming film The Stranger’s Case, set for release on December 25, 2025, reinforcing both their creative connection and personal devotion.

Physical Traits & Dressing Style

Alison Victoria stands approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs around 55 kg. She has naturally dark brown hair, which she has dyed in various shades over the years, including blonde, golden, and light brown. Her eye color is brown. Known for maintaining a slim and fit physique, Alison balances her professional commitments with a healthy lifestyle.

Her wardrobe reflects both function and flair. On workdays, she often dresses in comfortable, practical clothing such as jeans, t-shirts, jackets, boots, and sneakers—ideal for renovation settings. For public events or media appearances, she opts for more polished outfits like dresses, skirts, and heels, often incorporating bright colors such as red, pink, yellow, blue, and green. Her fashion sense mirrors her design aesthetic: confident, vibrant, and adaptable.

Personality Traits

Alison Victoria is a Scorpio, born on October 31, 1981. Scorpio is a water sign that is known for being passionate, independent, and unafraid to blaze their own trail. Some of the Scorpio personality traits include:

• Focused, brave, balanced, faithful, ambitious and intuitive
• Adventurous, versatile, full of life and passionate
• Assertive, opinionated, controlling, rational and scrupulously honest
• Secretive, suspicious, sharp-tongued, emotional and competitive
• Loyal, smart, shrewd and stoic

These traits may reflect Alison Victoria’s personality as an interior designer, television host, and entrepreneur. She is famous for her DIY and home renovation projects, as well as her appearances on HGTV shows like Windy City Rehab, Flipping Across America, Battle on the Beach, and others.

Wiki/Bio Facts

Fact	Value
Full name	Alison Victoria Gramenos
Date of birth	October 31, 1981
Age	43 years old (as of 2025)
Birthplace	Chicago, Illinois, United States
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	Greek-American
Religion	Christian
Gender	Female
Sexuality	Female
Zodiac sign	Scorpio
Height	5 feet 5 inches (approx)
Weight	55 kg (about)
Eye color	Brown
Hair color	Dark Brown
Profession	Interior designer, television personality, TV host, social media influencer, businesswoman, and entrepreneur
Education	The University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Company	Alison Victoria Interiors
TV shows	Windy City Rehab, Kitchen Crashers, Flipping Across America, Design at You Door, Rock the Block, Ty Breaker, Battle on the Beach, Windy City Flip, HGTV Dream Home and White House Christmas
Marital Status	Divorced
Ex-Husband	Luke Harding (Insurance agent)
Relationship Status	Committed
Ex-boyfriend	Michael Marks
Current Boyfriend	Brandt Andersen
Daughter	None
Hobbies	Traveling