GAZELLE MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2018 | Page 54

HEARTH & HOME From Romance to Renovation L ately, HGTV is giving us more excitement than the “Real Housewives” franchise. First, hot couple Tarek and Christina El Moussa blew up the internet when it was announced that they were splitting up as a couple, prompting viewers to fear the demise of “Flip or Flop Los Angeles.” Then our Texas favorites, Chip and Joanna Gaines, announced their departure from “Fixer Upper.” And now - adding some more spice to the mix - exes-turned- business-partners DeRon Jenkins and Page Turner are sharing their real 52 GAZELLE STL estate and home renovation expertise on “Flip or Flop Nashville.” In the season premiere, Turner surprises Jenkins by purchasing a partially renovated house in an in-demand neighborhood. Obviously, being in business together also requires some level of compromise. “I can’t believe Page bought this house without telling me,” Jenkins said. “That’s probably why we broke up!”  The show airs at 8 p.m. CST, Thursdays on HGTV. Fans can visit  hgtv.com  to get to know the hosts and see exclusive before and after photos. Or interact on social media by using #FlipOrFlopNashville.