Ben and Erin Napier Announce Third Child on ‘Home Town’ Season 10 Premiere: Baby to Be Named Brandon Davis in Heartfelt Tribute

Laurel, Mississippi – As HGTV’s beloved series Home Town launches its landmark 10th season, hosts Ben and Erin Napier have dropped an emotional bombshell that has left fans reeling. In an intimate on-camera revelation during the season premiere, the couple confirmed they are expecting their third child – and they have already chosen a name that carries profound meaning: Brandon Davis.

The announcement came amid the familiar warmth of Laurel’s historic homes, but this time the focus turned inward to the Napiers’ own growing family.

“We’re going to have a third baby,” Ben shared, his voice steady yet thick with emotion. Erin, visibly moved, added, “And we’ve decided to name him Brandon Davis – in loving memory of our longtime partner, our friend, the man who was such an integral part of this show and our lives.”

Brandon Davis, a cherished camera operator and assistant on Home Town, tragically passed away in 2018 at the age of 31. His sudden death sent shockwaves through the tight-knit production crew and the Laurel community. Erin and Ben have long spoken of Brandon’s warmth, dedication, and the joy he brought to every set. Naming their son after him transforms a lingering sorrow into a permanent celebration of his legacy.

The couple did not shy away from the raw complexity of their joy. “We’re so happy,” Erin said, her eyes glistening, “but also so… anxious.” She paused, searching for words. “This pregnancy was unexpected. It brings overwhelming love, yes, but also real fear – fear of the unknown, of how this will reshape everything we’ve built. We haven’t even figured out the next chapter yet.”

Ben nodded in agreement. “We’ve poured our hearts into restoring homes for others. Now we’re facing our biggest renovation yet: expanding our own family while honoring someone we’ll never stop missing. It’s beautiful and terrifying all at once.”

Fans of the show have already begun reacting passionately online. Many hail the name choice as a deeply touching tribute, calling it “the most meaningful gesture we’ve seen on television.” Others debate whether naming a child after a late colleague risks overshadowing the new baby’s identity or burdens him with the weight of memory from day one. “It’s heroic,” one viewer posted. “It’s heavy,” countered another.

Through it all, the Napiers remain grounded in their faith and their town. The pregnancy coincides with Home Town‘s milestone season, which promises larger projects, including a massive overhaul of one of Laurel’s most iconic homes and a maternity ward transformation – projects that now carry added personal resonance for the expectant parents.

As cameras capture the transformation of houses and hearts alike, one truth stands clear: this season is about more than design. It’s about legacy, loss, love, and the courage to build anew amid uncertainty.

Ben and Erin Napier are not just renovating homes – they are redefining family, one emotional layer at a time. Viewers will undoubtedly be watching closely to see how this new chapter unfolds.