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Q: When will “Fixer Upper” return with new episodes? I had read that it merged with the DIY Network and was going to return, but I can’t find when and what channel. – G.W.
A: When “Fixer Upper,” starring home-renovation experts Chip and Joanna Gaines, aired its last new episode in 2018, it was supposed to be the end. It had become the No. 1-rated unscripted series in all of cable television, and the married stars needed a break. They eventually struck a deal with the Discovery mass media company to create their own channel, the Magnolia Network, which would replace the DIY Network. Having their own network would allow them to produce many shows starring other talent, and Discovery aimed for an October 2020 launch date. Then the pandemic hit, and Magnolia has postponed its start to early 2021.
Joanna and Chip Gaines (Rachel Whyte/HGTV photo)
With “Fixer Upper” done, the Gaines planned to produce 10 new TV series for the Magnolia Network featuring new stars in front of the cameras. However, they recently surprised Discovery with the news that they themselves were ready to film all-new episodes of “Fixer Upper.”
So, to answer your question, Chip and Joanna will be returning sometime in 2021 with new episodes when the Magnolia Network launches. In the meantime, enjoy the reruns, but be sure to check out their official website, Magnolia.com, for updates.
Q: Whatever happened to actress Cameron Diaz? She was one of the biggest movie stars for a while, but I haven’t seen her in anything since she got married. Is she still acting? – P.M.
A: Diaz, star of hit films like “There’s Something About Mary“ and “The Mask,” married rocker Benji Madden in 2015, and their daughter was born late last year. After filming the movie “Annie,” Diaz decided to walk away from the spotlight.
She recently told fellow movie star Gwyneth Paltrow that she is at peace with her decision. She also added that she hasn’t ruled out a return to acting someday. Coincidentally, it was recently announced that Warner Bros. plans to film two more “Mask” movies. The original starring Jim Carrey and Diaz was a hit back in 1994. If the studio approaches the retired star to reprise her role, then this might be the perfect opportunity for a comeback.
Q: I saw a recent picture of Kelly Osbourne online, and she lost a lot of weight. Did she have weight loss surgery like her mother? – R.H.
A: The TV personality and daughter of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, Kelly recently announced on social media that she’s lost over 80 pounds this past year. She didn’t say how, but I do know that she got sober a couple years ago and had adopted a vegan diet. She decided to make her health a priority earlier this year.
Kelly’s family has faced many health battles. Her mom, Sharon, beat colon cancer; her father, Ozzy, has Parkinson’s disease; and her brother Jack was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
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