Why did HGTV cancel 'Good Bones'? Mina Starsiak Hawk and her mother Karen E Laine bid farewell to the show after Season 8

Mina Starsiak Hawk shared the cancellation news on her podcast, marking the end of an era for the popular show
PUBLISHED AUG 10, 2023
HGTV cancels 'Good Bones' starring Mina Starsiak Hawk and her mother Karen E Laine, after Season 8 (HGTV)
HGTV cancels 'Good Bones' starring Mina Starsiak Hawk and her mother Karen E Laine, after Season 8 (HGTV)

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: The long-standing renovation series 'Good Bones', featuring Mina Starsiak Hawk and her mother Karen E Laine, is wrapping up after eight successful seasons. The duo's transformative home renovations and heartfelt moments will leave a lasting impact on viewers.

Get ready for a glimpse into the future of 'Good Bones' as Mina Starsiak Hawk hints at a new era for the beloved renovation series. Recent social media posts and podcast teasers have sparked excitement among fans, leaving them curious about potential developments in the show.



 

Why did HGTV cancel 'Good Bones'?

HGTV has decided to cancel its long-running renovation series 'Good Bones' after eight successful seasons. The show, starring Mina Starsiak Hawk and her mother Karen E. Laine, followed their journey of fixing up homes in Indiana. The cancellation news was shared by Mina on her podcast, marking the end of an era for the popular show.

The decision comes as the series wrapped up filming its last season, with Season 8 set to premiere on August 15. The show's cancellation has left fans wondering about the reasons behind the network's choice to conclude the show's run.


 
 
 
 
 
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Mina Starsiak Hawk, and her mother Karen E Laine bid farewell to the show

Mina Starsiak Hawk and her mother Karen E Laine, the dynamic duo behind 'Good Bones,' have bid an emotional farewell to their beloved show as it concludes its eight-season run. Sharing the news on Mina's podcast, the pair reflected on nearly a decade of transformative home renovations and heartwarming moments.

Their journey from attorney and part-time waitress to successful real estate agents and TV personalities resonated with audiences. As the show's last season wraps up and a new chapter begins, fans celebrate the legacy of this mother-daughter team who turned houses into homes.


 
 
 
 
 
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'Good Bones' alum Mina Starsiak Hawk teases 'a new era' fans say, 'can't wait'

As she made a post on Instagram about her teasing her new episode alongside spilling all the tea about the show 'Good Bones,' she mentioned "A new era is coming soon." This statement made people speculate about the new seasons of the show.  While some fans bombarded the comment section with speculations others already expressed their excitement in the hope of a new season or reboot one user said, "So the show is getting rebooted?" a second user said, "Can't wait" while a third user said, "so very excited for the New Era!!" and a fourth user questioned, "Will you still flip houses?" while a fifth user said, "So happy to see all of you again!" and a sixth user simply said, "Im ready!"

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