The couple reportedly stopped filming the show after five seasons in order to spend more time with their family and relax. But after three years of not filming, they discovered they missed the show. “The thing about ‘Fixer Upper’ was that we got to do the work we love right alongside all of you,” the couple wrote.

Why did Fixer Upper get canceled?

Chip and Joanna canceled Fixer Upper in 2018 because they wanted to spend more time with their family. Fans were devastated but understanding — after all, it wasn’t the first time Joanna chose her kids over her career.

Why did Chip and Joanna quit the show?

The show ended up where we had to constantly be feeding it.” “It wasn’t a question of how to hold on to them,” said then-HGTV president Allison Page. “They were just gone.” Joanna and Chip pointed out that being television stars was never their goal. “Jo and I weren’t looking to be on TV,” Chip said.