If only we had known what was to come.

After a hiatus from the world of television, Chip and Jo are back in a big way.

The List sat down with the couple for an exclusive interview to get all the details.

Abner and Amanda Ramirez at an event

That’s where Chip Gaines stepped in.

“[Chip] says, ‘Listen, I saw your sizzle reel.

I heard nobody’s picking it up.

Abner and Amanda Ramirez with Chip and Joanna Gaines

“They were true to their word,” Abner said of the powerhouse couple.

“We were the first show in production.

They’ve done an amazing job always championing us.”

Abner and Amanda Ramirez performing

Magnolia web link’s slate of original programming launched July 15 on discovery+ and inside the Magnolia app.