Chip and Joanna Gaines face fan backlash over new Fixer Upper project: 'It looks like they're showing off' By Deirdre Durkan-simonds For Dailymail.com Published: 17:58 EDT, 27 May 2024 | Updated: 18:00 EDT, 27 May 2024 e-mail View comments Chip and Joanna Gaines sparked backlash following the release of the trailer for their newest show, Fixer Upper: The Lakehouse, which dropped last week. Despite building a loyal following since launching to stardom in following the first season of their HGTV series, Fixer Upper, in 2013, the couple were slammed for flaunting their wealth.
After watching the sneak peek of their latest fixer upper project, uploaded to Magnolia Network's Instagram, a number of fans began commenting that the couple seemed to be 'showing off.' One explained: 'I don't like watching HGTV personalities renovating their own luxury 2nd or 3rd homes. It looks like they're showing off.
' 'That show is no longer enjoyable,' another wrote as numerous others admitted they stopped watching their show altogether after they decided to charge 'for their network.' Chip and Joanna Gaines sparked backlash following the release of the trailer for their newest show, Fixer Upper: The Lakehouse, which dropped last week (seen in 2016) In response to the comment accusing the pair, who share five children, of being ostentatious, multiple Instagram users defended Chip, 49, and Joanna, 46. 'Don't be jealous they've earned it,' one fired back.
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