Chip and Joanna Gaines are ending their hit show 'Fixer Upper' after season 5
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The fifth season of HGTV's hit show, "Fixer Upper," will sadly be its last, Chip and Joanna Gaines announced on Tuesday.
The couple shared the bittersweet news on their blog and explained that they need some time to "catch their breath."
"Fixer Upper" viewers are already expressing their disappointment on social media.
However, the Gaineses reassured their fans that they have exciting, new projects on the horizon, including Joanna's spin-off show, "Behind the Design."
It's official: The fifth season of HGTV's hit show, "Fixer Upper," will sadly be its last, People reported on Tuesday.
"Fixer Upper" stars Chip and Joanna Gaines announced the news on their blog and shared a sweet video message for their fans.
"It is with both sadness and expectation that we share the news that season 5 of 'Fixer Upper' will be our last," the couple wrote.
In their post, the Gaineses thanked HGTV, their production company, the crew of "Fixer Upper," and their fans for their support. The couple, who stressed that their family and marriage have "never been stronger," said they simply need some time "to shore up" and "catch their breath for a moment."
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The two added: "While we are confident that this is the right choice for us, it has for sure not been an easy one to come to terms with. Our family has grown up alongside yours, and we have felt you rooting us on from the other side of the screen. How bittersweet to say goodbye to the very thing that introduced us all in the first place."
Of course, the Gaineses' announcement shocked their massive fanbase, many of whom have already taken to social media to express their disappointment and heartbreak.
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However, the announcement wasn't all bad. "There's so much good, new stuff coming your way!" Chip and Joanna wrote on their blog post. They continued: "We are really, really proud of season 5. We laid it all on the field and didn't hold anything back. We think it's the perfect finale to this amazing journey we've been on."
"Fixer Upper" viewers can also look forward to Joanna's spin-off show, "Behind the Design," which will "follow shortly after" season 5's premiere, coming sometime this November.
Indeed, Chip and Joanna reassured their fans that they're not going anywhere: "We aren't done renovating homes. ... We aren't done working towards restoration in all things or helping out those who could use a hand. ... Who knows what the future holds, but we're excited for whatever is around the bend and in the meantime, we will definitely be staying in touch."
INSIDER has contacted a representative for Chip and Joanna Gaines for comment.NOW WATCH: HGTV s Chip and Joanna Gaines choose the opposite of trendy when designing a home
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