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New York Post
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Chip Gaines slams critics of gay couple in new Magnolia Network reality show
Love is love. Chip Gaines spoke out against the backlash to the same-sex couple featured on the new Magnolia Network reality show 'Back to the Frontier.' 'Talk, ask questions, listen.. maybe even learn,' the 50-year-old wrote on X Sunday. 'Too much to ask of modern American Christian culture. Judge 1st, understand later/never.' 9 Chip and Joanna Gaines at AOL HQ in New York City in 2016. FilmMagic 'It's a sad sunday when 'non believers' have never been confronted with hate or vitriol until they are introduced to a modern American Christian,' the TV personality added. 9 Jason Hanna and Joe Riggs with their sons. 2_dallas_dads/Instagram Chip's defense came after Evangelical figure Franklin Graham, the son of late pastor Billy Graham, criticized Chip and his wife Joanna, 47, for including gay married couple Jason Hanna and Joe Riggs in the cast of 'Back to the Frontier.' The series, which premiered July 10 on HBO Max and Magnolia Network, follows three modern-day families attempting to live like 19th-century pioneers. Hanna and Riggs live in Dallas, Texas and have 10-year-old twin boys. 9 The Hanna-Riggs family in 'Back to the Frontier.' Magnolia Network 9 'Back to the Frontier' premiered July 10. Magnolia Network 'I hope this isn't true, but I read today that Chip and Joanna Gaines are featuring a gay couple in their new series,' Franklin tweeted last week, 'If It is true, it is very disappointing.' He continued: 'While we are to love people, we should love them enough to tell them the truth of God's Word. His Word is absolute truth. God loves us, and His design for marriage is between one man and one woman. Promoting something that God defines as sin is in itself sin.' 9 Jason Hanna and Joe Riggs with their twin sons. 2_dallas_dads/Instagram Chip continued to stand up for the couple while replying to fan comments on X. After one user accused Chip of promoting homosexuality,' the father of three responded with a Bible verse about 'gentleness and respect.' 9 Chip Gaines and Joanna Gaines attend the Warner Bros. Discovery Upfront 2022. Getty Images for Warner Bros. Discovery When that same user accused Chip of using the Bible verse 'against' him, Chip wrote back, 'Ha.. I didn't try to use it against you, I did use it against you.. it's pretty weird to have a life verse that has specific messaging and instruction that you don't even come close to applying. But it does seem like you love the attention so enjoy.' 9 Jason Hanna and Joe Riggs with their sons on 'Back to the Frontier.' Magnolia Network In a different exchange, Chip clapped back at a fan who claimed the show was a 'PR nightmare' for the couple. 'Ha.. you don't know us very well if you think PR and 'carefully crafted statements' will have anything to do with this,' he said. 9 Joanna and Chip Gaines. Hanna and Riggs also spoke out about the backlash in a statement on their Instagram Stories. 'Representation matters deeply–especially for those who are still finding the courage to live their truth,' the couple said. 'When families like ours are visible, it opens doors for others to feel safe, loved, and validated. Visibility isn't just about being seen; it's about making sure no one feels alone.' 9 Jason Hanna and Joe Riggs. 2_dallas_dads/Instagram In a July 11 interview with Queerty, Hanna noted the importance of him and his husband being featured on the show. 'This was a great, amazing opportunity to normalize same-sex couples and same-sex families,' he stated. 'I'm super honored that when they were choosing three modern-day families, they did choose a same-sex couple as a modern-day family, because we are. We are your neighbors and your coworkers.' Chip and Joanna rose to fame on their HGTV series 'Fixer Upper' which premiered in 2013. They launched Magnolia Network in 2022.
Newsweek
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Joe Rogan Sparks Backlash Over Guy Fieri Interview—'Hard to Watch'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Joe Rogan is receiving backlash online following his interview with chef Guy Fieri on The Joe Rogan Experience. Newsweek reached out to Rogan's representative via email for comment. The Context Joe Rogan, 57, is one of the most popular podcasters in the world thanks to The Joe Rogan Experience, which was launched by the former Fear Factor host in 2009. The show—which has featured conversations with president Donald Trump, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, senator Bernie Sanders, actor Jeremy Renner, cyclist Lance Armstrong and many more—is often number one on Spotify's podcast charts. At the time of publication, it has 2,323 episodes. Fieri is an Emmy-nominated television host and restaurant owner known for his successful shows on the Food Network like Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and Guy's Grocery Games. The 57-year-old initially rose to fame in 2006 after winning The Next Food Network Star. Guy Fieri attends AOL Build to discuss his cookbook "Guy Fieri Family Food" at AOL HQ on October 12, 2016 in New York City. In the inset image, Joe Rogan poses for a portrait before... Guy Fieri attends AOL Build to discuss his cookbook "Guy Fieri Family Food" at AOL HQ on October 12, 2016 in New York City. In the inset image, Joe Rogan poses for a portrait before the start of UFC 161 at the MTS Centre on June 15, 2013 in Winnipeg, Canada. More Jenny Anderson/WireImage;What To Know Fieri was featured on the most recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, which was released on Friday. Following their conversation, Fieri took to X, formerly Twitter, and Instagram to speak out about the interview. "It was an honor and a pleasure to be a guest on the @joeroganexperience 2.5 hrs just flew by!! Thanks for havin' me @joerogan," he wrote on the social media platforms. What People Are Saying In the comments underneath the podcast on YouTube, people were quick to call out Rogan for appearing unenthusiastic about Fieri. YouTube user @aveunit2285 wrote in a comment with 47 likes: "Dam Joe. Not very good hospitality. This was [hard] to watch. Props to Guy for getting through this tuff [sic] podcast." @DRlFTIN said in a note with 333 likes: "Guy carried this pod hard. Rogan was having an off day." @omarherrera7287 posted a line with 163 likes: "Props to Guy for holding down this episode of JRE... 2+ hours of sassy energy from Joe. Crazy work." @DeLong1 shared in a comment with 118 likes: "For some reason i felt like joe didnt wanna do this interview after like 20 min in! Guys the goat [greatest of all time]." @RestoringMatt added in a message with 101 likes: "Idk what happened with joe on the episode. It's almost as if Guy begged him to be on and Joe just said okay. I was really excited for this episode, but Joe's demeanor kinda killed it." @jaydee1386 stated in a reply with 93 likes: "Rogan has never been so uninterested and rude to a guest." Fans echoed similar comments on Spotify. matthewbweil said: "I kind of get the feeling that Joe isn't a big fan of this guy." BurritosSayThings wrote: "This is the most passive aggressive I have seen Rogan." ShereeJ agreed: "Confused about what happened here. Was Joe in a bad mood or is there something that we don't know? I have mad respect for Joe and love listening to everything he does. It felt like there was something unsaid.... I felt bad for Guy, because he seemed very excited to be there. I'm not understanding the animosity felt." Notacontribution added: "Joe is a total buzzkill this whole episode." michaelrball34 voiced: "Joe was low energy for this one. Seemed disinterested." Chadwick Von commented: "Is it just me, or does joe seem off and a little uninterested in being there?" Others, meanwhile, defended Rogan. YouTube user @justinstgermain5646 wrote: "Great interview!" Jason Jatsko wrote on Spotify: "Really great episode. Thoroughly enjoyed this entire pod. Guy seems like a genuinely good dude and American Patriot!" Spotify user Riley agreed, while making a suggestion about Rogan's producer Jamie Vernon: "Awesome interview! Can we possibly get an interview with Jamie in the future? He's like your main lookout.... Be nice to see what makes him tick. I'm sure other fans are interested as well?" What Happens Next The Joe Rogan Experience releases new episodes each week, which are available on platforms including Spotify, YouTube and Apple Podcasts.
