Howie Mandelis getting personal in the latest episode ofCelebrity IOU.
The Emmy-winning comedian, 66, teamed up withDrewandJonathon Scottto help renovate his best friend Rich Thurber’s outdated bachelor pad. Thurber, who’s also Mandel’s manager of 30 years, moved into the apartment after losing his house in a divorce 15 years ago. And recently, he’s faced tough times.
“Last year his father passed away,” Mandel says in this Monday’s episode. “Life isn’t always easy. This has been a hard time and nothing makes you feel better than to be a small part of doing something for somebody else.”
TheAmerica’s Got Talentjudge said Thurber is someone who takes care of everybody but himself. That’s why he wanted to surprise him with a complete home renovation.
In the exclusive clip above, viewers get to see Mandel’s playful side as he jokes around with theProperty Brothersstars.
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In the video, Drew marked out a few squares on a wall in Thurber’s home, to make the painting process easier for the comedian.
Mandel was clearly proud of himself as he filled in the squares. “I’m color blind, and I’ve never painted!”
Of course, he had to throw in some jokes while they worked. He commented on liking the dark hue and compared it to his hair in his youth: “People may not remember this, but when I was young, my hair was all black.”
While the episode featured plenty of funny moments, the final reveal was definitely emotional for Mandel’s close friend who the comedian says “is family.”
“It was like a dream,” Thurber said of the made over space. “It was completely different. Not one thing was the same.”
In April, the brothersrevealed to PEOPLEwhich celebrities got the most emotional on the show.
The show, which is all about giving back, gives Jonathan and Drew a chance to observe these close friendships, too.
“When we’re revealing the space and you see them with their friend. It’s almost like you’re seeing them 20 years ago,” Drew said. “They’re just being real people and you see that emotional connection. You can’t help but cry because it’s so touching to see these celebrities in such a personal space.”
source: people.com
