The Untold Truth Of Syd And Shea McGee From Dream Home Makeover

While Shea McGee was a college student at Brigham Young University in 2006, her brother needed help moving into his apartment. Yet, what was supposed to be a simple family trip to see him in Utah was a weekend that completely changed her life.

Before Shea even made that trek from Texas, her brother had warned her about his roommate. "My brother said, 'My buddy Syd will be there and you're going to like him, but don't, because he's my friend,'" Shea described in her book (via Oprah Daily). It turns out, he was right. "As I pulled into the lot, I knew I was in trouble," she admitted.

It turned out the feeling was mutual. "I could see her CD visor, kind of tell she had good taste in music, that we had some crossover," Syd laughed during an interview with People. "And I was like, 'This is pretty good.'" He didn't hesitate to ask for her phone number, either — even though her brother and mother were there.

It seemed to be love at first sight for the McGees. The very next day, the two went on their first date together. By 2008, they were married.

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