• ‘Fixer Upper’ stars return to NBC’s ‘TODAY’ show

    Chip & Joanna Gaines on TODAY

    NBC’s TODAY show featured Baylor alumni Chip (BBA ’98) and Joanna (BA ’01) Gaines for a full 10 minutes Monday morning, giving the stars of HGTV’s Fixer Upper not one, but two segments in front of almost 5 million viewers during the morning show.

    In segment one, the Gaineses gave quick tips on renovating hardwood floors, building your own kitchen island, and decorating the kitchen:

    In the second segment, Chip and Joanna shared decorating tips for the kitchen and bathroom with Kathie Lee and Hoda:

    Season two of Fixer Upper is now airing on HGTV, helping the network earn some of its highest ratings ever — including a top-5 ranking among women ages 25-54. In addition to their home renovation business, real estate company, and retail store, the Gaineses have purchased an abandoned industrial complex between Baylor and downtown Waco that they plan to turn into a company headquarters and retail center, complete with market and food trucks.

    Sic ’em, Chip and Joanna!