'Fixer Upper' Ends Because of Security Issues
by EG
When Chip and Joanna Gaines announced that the upcoming fifth season of their hit show, Fixer Upper, would be the last, fans were shocked. It turns out that part of the reason the Gaineses decided to call it quits was the excitement of their fans. The parents of four young children were becoming increasingly concerned about their children's safety in light of enthusiastic fans who wanted to get a glimpse of Gaines family life.
Via Us Weekly.
No kidding around! For Chip and Joanna Gaines, their family comes first — even if it means disappointing fans. A source tells Us Weekly that there were a number of reasons they decided to pull the plug on their hit HGTV show, Fixer Upper, but a big factor was the safety of their kids.
Though they've tried to keep their brood out of the spotlight, "people drive by and like to take pictures in front of their house," which presents a security issue for the parents of four (Drake, 12, Ella, 10, Duke, 9, and Emmie, 7). "I think they just want to take a step back from it.”
The couple, wed since 2003, felt the break was a long time coming for professional reasons. In the past four years, they’ve been increasingly stretched thin. In a September 26 post on their Magnolia Market blog, the Waco, Texas-based entrepreneurs wrote that they planned "to take this time to shore up and strengthen the spots that are weak, rest the places that are tired and give lots of love and attention to both our family and our businesses.”
So between their growing empire and their family, the husband and wife team announced the fifth season of their home renovation show will be its last. Fighting off rumors of bogus projects (she’s not launching a skincare line) and marital discord, they wrote that the decision stemmed from “us recognizing that we need to catch our breath for a moment.”
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