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Dwyane Wade and Gabby Union Will ‘Flip House’ to Raise Money For Charity

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Celebrity Couple Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade will do “All-Star Flip” edition of “Fixer Upper.” The proceeds of the house they sell will go to charity.

The original couple Chip and Joanna Gaines on “Fixer Upper” on  HGTV left and the show needed another couple to step in. Union and Wade will buy an old ranch in Miami, add some square footage and an additional second story master suite. The renovations will increase the home’s value and the proceeds from the sale will go to charity.

According to People, the actress said she had a passion for renovating houses since she remodeled her own. “Ever since we renovated our house a few years ago, I’ve been a little real estate obsessed,” Union said. Wade chimed in and said, “And we’re doing it to raise money for charity. So how could I say no?”

The episode will air April 12, and the couple took to Instagram to ask their fans to tune in. “Taking my recent real estate obsession to the next level and getting our hands dirty. See you April 12th at 9:30pm on @hgtv when @dwyanewade and I renovate a fixer upper for charity! Teamwork baby! 💪🏾✨,” the caption read.

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