Chip and Joanna Gaines left HGTV for several reasons, including scheduling conflicts and creative differences, but they seem pleased to discuss their return to the network that thrust them into superstardom. During an appearance on “Today,” the couple happily reflected on some of their most important career milestones. Chip also hilariously pointed out how they’d aged over the years. “Look at us … a baby. I feel like these presidential scenarios to where you know these guys go into office, and then four years later, look like they’re 200 years old,” said Chip. “And I feel like we look like babies, and now we feel some version of that, to where you feel like… it’s created quite the evolution on my face.”
However, Chip and Joanna were also happy to highlight the positive changes they’ve been able to make with “Fixer Upper” since shifting the show to their own network. “The reason why ‘Fixer’ looks different now and how these seasons have evolved is these seasons truly are this one house where we take it a little slower,” Joanna told Variety. The design expert revealed that scaling back the scope of their renovations has allowed her to think as both as designer and a contractor, while enjoying the process along the way. “Before, you didn’t get to stop and enjoy anything, you just kept moving. It’s ‘Fixer,’ it’s just ‘Fixer’ evolved.” However, she didn’t rule out the possibility of ramping things up again.
