I just didnt understand it. North Carolina couple James and Devonda Friday appeared on the show with seven foster children in 2012. (They) threw us all out," Chris said. The popular show focused on helping families in need by renovating their home. Five years ago, Devonda and James Friday applied for a home makeover on ABC's hit reality TV show. The Fridays went on the defensive Tuesday when reached by phone, claiming the kids wanted to leave. Kamaya Friday said, "The judge he gets upset and is like, You leave these kids life for a whole year, then try to come back a year later and say you want them back. I just didn't understand it. Catholic faith set the foundation for 'Extreme Makeover' homebuilder The couple was also given a storefront from the show for their non-profit, House of Hope. Home Edition team had the best possible gift for all of them. Mr Friday said he couldnt comment on the younger children because the Department of Social Services had become involved. Boyd also asked James Friday about Chris and Kamayas accusation that Devonda Friday wrongfully used the Sears gift cards that were given to her by the show. We desperately need. By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and that you have read our Privacy Policy. You gave me away, she said. [Devonda] was supposed to put things inside the store. November 16 2016 1004am. The judge he gets upset and is like, You leave these kids life for a whole year, then try to come back a year later and say you want them back. ' Apply now for your chance to be on the show. Couple accused of kicking out adopted children after winning home WBTV got an email on Valentine's Day. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. The Fridays already had two children in their care . Within a year, all five adopted siblings were out of the Fridays home. "It's not a Goodwill, or a thrift store," said Friday. Colorado State slices up Lobos; UNM is a 6 To say that defense was optional would imply is was a choice. "Why did I have to leave? On the Cover Purdue Alumnus 1 November 2012 Purdue University Mail Online Videos: Top News & Viral Videos, Clips & Footage | Daily And listening to the kidsarguments, that kind of makes sense. Why did I have to leave? he asked. After all, the show rounded up 3,000 volunteers to help out with the renovations and add a few additional rooms to thenew house.