Not only do Ben and Erin Napier give “Home Town” fans a glimpse inside their marriage on their reality show, but they are constantly posting photos together on social media. After responding to the critical comments from fans about their renovation choices, Erin posted a spicy snap of her husband cooling off outdoors using a sprinkler to Instagram in April. While Ben sported a small swimsuit, at first glance several Instagram users believed the “Home Town: Ben’s Workshop” star was in the buff. “I wasn’t expecting a naked Ben in my feed!” one follower replied. “I may have scrolled through the photos several times to verify Ben was NOT nude,” another fan commented.
Through the years, the majority of comments about the Napiers had been positive, but some viewers were bothered by their on-screen behavior. In July 2017, Erin posted a snap of her husband to Instagram and included a lengthy caption detailing an email she received from a distressed fan who did not care for the way Ben was constantly making body contact with her while filming. “It makes her sick because it reminds her of men who treat women like objects,” Erin wrote. That viewer was not alone. “It’s really getting weird to see him putting his hand on her shoulder every time the two of them are alone on camera,” an Instagram follower commented.
That was not the only aspect of Ben and Erin’s family life that fans took issue with.
