‘Fixer Upper’ stars Joanna and Chip Gaines talk show’s end

NEW YORK — The couple behind HGTV’S “Fixer Upper’’ is opening up about the reasons for ending the show after its fifth season, which premieres next month. In an interview with People magazine, Chip and Joanna Gaines cite a gruelling 11-month production schedule as a reason for the show’s end. Chip Gaines says the show was demanding time from him that he needed to be giving to the couple’s businesses, relationship and family.

The Gaines’ also addressed rumours of marital problems. The two say they have a solid marriage that Chip describes as in “a really good place.’’ Launched in 2013, “Fixer Upper’’ follows the two as they redo houses near their Texas home.