“We knew we needed a break and a moment to catch our breath.”

Ending the original show in 2018 was about more than just needing a breather, though.

It almost felt like it was wagging our tail and it was controlling us."

Chip and Joanna Gaines laughing

So what made them change their minds?

“So it just seemed a natural extension of that.”

Chip and Joanna Gaines speaking to Oprah