Is Mike Holmes Married to a Wife? His wiki, bio, net worth, height, Kids, rumors.

Mike Holmes is not just a contractor, but a crusader for quality and safety in the home improvement industry. He is a television host, author, philanthropist, and advocate for skilled trades and building standards. He has been called “an extraordinary craftsperson” and “an accomplished master builder with a social conscience” by the House of Commons of Canada. He has also been named as one of the most widely trusted people in Canada by Reader’s Digest. In this article, we will explore his life, career, achievements, and family.

Wiki/Bio facts

Fact	Description
Full name	Michael James Holmes
Nicknames	Mike Sr., Big Mike
Date of birth	August 3, 1963
Age	60
Place of birth	Halton Hills, Ontario, Canada
Nationality	Canadian
Ethnicity	White
Zodiac sign	Leo
Gender	Male
Sexuality	Straight
Marital status	Divorced
Ex-wife	Alexandra Lorex (divorced in the 1990s)
Relationship status	Dating Anna Zappia
Children	Amanda, Sherry, and Mike Jr.
Parents	Jim Holmes (father), Shirley Holmes (mother)
Siblings	2
Occupations	Builder/contractor, businessman, investor, television host, philanthropist
Net Worth	Estimated around $30 million
Books	Home Renovation with Canada’s Most Trusted Contractor and Holmes Inspection: Everything You Need to Know Before You Buy or Sell Your Home
First TV show	Holmes on Homes (2001)
Current TV shows	Holmes Family Rescue
Awards and honors	Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal (2012), Patron of the Royal Canadian Regiment (2013), Second most widely trusted person in Canada (2010), Gemini Awards (2004):Viewers’ Choice Award, Gemini Awards: Holmes in New Orleans: Best Lifestyle/Practical Information Series (2009), Honorary Doctorate of Technology from the British Columbia Institute of Technology (Feb 21, 2008)
Foundation founded	The Holmes Foundation (since 2006)
Purpose of foundation	To encourage young people to enter the building trades and to assist those who have been impoverished by bad renovations
Charity supported	SOS Children’s Villages
Recognition in House of Commons of Canada	As an “extraordinary craftsperson” and “an accomplished master builder with a social conscience” (2006)
Learning source of craft	His father, who started teaching him construction work when he was 6 years old
Age of starting first contracting company	19
Age of founding own renovation company	21
Number of companies run during his contracting career	Two

Early Life

Michael James Holmes was born on the 3rd of August 1963 in Hilton Hills, Canada. The second-born son of the Holmes family, Mike has an elder sister and a younger brother. However, the identity of his siblings has been kept a secret. It is claimed that it was Mike’s father who taught Mike about the rights and wrongs of the construction business. An early bloomer, Mike was interested in the construction business from 6, and at 19 established his own contracting business. Stepping on the success of his first company, two years later at 21 Mike started a renovation company. 

Professional Life

Mike Holmes is a Canadian builder, contractor, investor, businessman, philanthropist, and television host who has been in the industry for over 35 years. He is best known for hosting the television series, Holmes on Homes, where he rescued homeowners from renovations gone wrong. He also starred in several spin-off shows, such as Holmes Inspection, Holmes Makes It Right, Holmes: Next Generation, and Holmes 911. He is the author of two books and a weekly newspaper column, and he has received numerous awards and honors for his work and advocacy. He is also the founder of The Holmes Foundation, a charity that supports young people entering the building trades and helps those who have been affected by poor renovations.

Holmes started his career as a teenager, learning from his father who taught him construction work since he was six years old. By the time he was 19, he had his own contracting company with 13 employees. At 21, he founded his own renovation company. He became a television star by chance, when he was hired to do some building work on the set of a Canadian home improvement show and he expressed his strong opinions about DIY projects and bad contractors. A TV executive saw his potential and offered him his own show, Holmes on Homes, which premiered in 2001 on HGTV Canada. The show was a hit, attracting millions of viewers in Canada and the U.S., and making Holmes a household name.

Since then, Holmes has expanded his media empire with more shows, books, columns, podcasts, and merchandise. He has also become a respected voice in the industry, promoting skilled trades, improved building standards, energy efficiency, and consumer protection. He has been recognized by the House of Commons of Canada, the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal, the Patron of the Royal Canadian Regiment, and various other organizations and publications. He has also collaborated with SOS Children’s Villages and other humanitarian causes. He works with his three children, Amanda, Sherry, and Mike Jr., who have all appeared and worked on his shows. He is currently starring in the show Holmes Family Rescue.

Net Worth

There is nothing Mike can not do when it comes to fixing houses. Since he first started Home renovation as a young entrepreneur the business has bloomed to a great extent. Helping him are all three children, Mike and Sherry have been part of the construction crew and Amanda has worked as an office manager.

Mike‘s net worth is estimated to be around $30 million as of 2023. His main sources of income are his television shows, such as Holmes on Homes, Holmes Family Rescue, and Holmes Inspection, where he showcases his expertise and skills in fixing faulty renovation projects. He also owns and runs the Mike Holmes Group of Companies, which includes several businesses that deal with property development, home appliances, and TV production. He also earns money from his bestselling books, such as Home Renovation with Canada’s Most Trusted Contractor and Holmes Inspection: Everything You Need to Know Before You Buy or Sell Your Home. Additionally, he invests in various companies and supports charitable causes through his foundation, The Holmes Foundation. Mike Holmes is a remarkable example of how one can turn their passion into a profitable and impactful career.

Personal Life: An early divorce, children from the first wife

Holmes on Homes star married to Alexandra Lorex in 1982. Mike, who was only 19 at the time, married young and enjoyed a quiet family life. 

The couple gave birth to three lovely children: Amanda Holmes, Mike Holmes Jr., and Sherry Holmes. But as Mike’s career took shape, his family life worsened. Following the great recession in Canada during the 1990s, Mike and Alexandra filed for a divorce. Mike was left distraught after losing both his parents in a similar time frame.

Is Mike Holmes married Now, his current wife?

It was only in 2000 that Mike began dating Anna Zappia. Even though the pair have been dating for 23 years, they are not yet married. They also do not have any children and are enjoying their time together. 

Anna Zappia is relatively an unknown face to the media. While Mike is upfront about children and grandchildren, he is relatively silent about his current partner and past marriage. 

Even the whereabouts of his ex-wife Alexandra Lorex, mother of their three children is totally a mystery. It has everyone wondering whether or not Mike is on good terms with his ex-wife.

Controversies and Rumors

Mike Holmes has built a reputation for fixing shoddy workmanship and delivering quality homes. He is known for his catchphrase “Make it right” and his endorsement of products and services that meet his high standards. However, he has faced a scandal that has tarnished his image and raised questions about his credibility.

The scandal involves a housing development in Meaford, Ontario, called TerraceWood, which was advertised as “Mike Holmes Approved”. Holmes helped promote the project and praised the builder, Third Line Homes, for its excellence and professionalism. However, some homeowners who bought houses in TerraceWood have sued Holmes, Third Line Homes, and several other parties for allegedly selling them defective homes with serious issues such as mold, structural problems, and safety concerns.

The lawsuit was initiated by Tarion, a consumer protection organization that oversees new home warranties in Ontario. Tarion claims that Third Line Homes failed to address the defects in the homes, which were covered under warranty, and that Holmes and his company, The Holmes Group, were negligent and misrepresented the quality of the homes. Tarion is seeking $8 million in damages and repairs on behalf of the affected homeowners.

The scandal has shocked many fans of Holmes, who trusted his expertise and integrity. It has also sparked a media frenzy, with some outlets spreading false rumors about his arrest and jail time. Holmes has not been charged or arrested in relation to the lawsuit, and he has denied any wrongdoing. He has stated that he stands by his work and that he will defend himself in court.

The scandal has exposed the potential pitfalls of celebrity endorsements, especially in the construction industry, where quality and safety are paramount. It has also raised awareness about the importance of consumer protection and due diligence when buying a new home. The lawsuit is still ongoing, and the outcome is uncertain. However, one thing is clear: the scandal has damaged the reputation of Mike Holmes, who once seemed invincible in his quest to make it right.

The lawsuit against Mike Holmes by a former CEO

In 2014, Julius Brinkman, the former chief executive officer of HCMR, sued Mike Holmes and two co-directors of HCMR for $3.1 million for alleged breach of contract during his two-year term with the company that ended on September 4. Brinkman claimed that he was entitled to five per cent of the total shareholdings of HCMR, five per cent of the total value of $15.5 million in capital that he raised for HCMR, reimbursement for expenses, and a benefits program. He also alleged that Holmes and his co-directors made false representations to him and created a hostile working environment. However, There is no information on the current status of the lawsuit or whether it has been settled or dismissed.

Physical Traits

Trait	Description
Height	About 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm)
Weight	About 220 lbs (100 kg)
Face	Oval-shaped, with a prominent chin and cheekbones
Ear	Medium-sized, with slightly protruding lobes
Hair	Light brown, short and spiky, with some gray streaks
Body type	Muscular and fit, with broad shoulders and a strong build
Tattoos	On arms
Piercing	On ears
Birthmark	None visible
Dress style	Casual and practical, often wearing jeans, t-shirts, plaid shirts, and work boots
Accessories	A pair of sunglasses, a watch, a belt, and sometimes a baseball cap or a hard hat