Back to the Frontier, which premiered on July 10, follows three families, including Hanna and Riggs, as they attempt to live like 19th-century homesteaders. Speaking to LGBTQ+ outlet Queerty, Hanna also called the experience “a great, amazing opportunity to normalize same-sex couples and same-sex families.”

The home improvement icons and TV moguls are facing criticism for featuring a gay couple on their latest show.

Chip and Joanna Gaines are basically reality TV royalty at this point. From launching Fixer Upper into a cultural phenomenon to creating a full-blown media empire with Magnolia Network, they’ve built an entire lifestyle brand out of shiplap and charm.